What Do We Do……?

Prepare for college and a successful life as an adult

Who Am I?• Dedicated teacher for 26 years

(high school through 4th grade)• Single Subject and Multiple

Subject Credentials • Masters’ degree in Education,

Emphasis: Technology & Reading• Married for 29 years• 3 adult children & one

grandchild – all Carlton Hills alumni

• Love soccer, reading, camping, reading, hiking, reading, kayaking, reading, paddle-boarding, diving, biking, cooking, travel, and learning

What Do I Believe?

• Every child can learn• Your child’s choices determine

success or struggle• Working hard and not giving up is

more important than being “smart”• Overcoming difficulty develops

strength and determination• Attitude is everything• Education prepares your student for

success in a world that doesn’t yet exist

What Will We Do This Year?

Common Core Lets Us:•Think Critically•Collaborate•Communicate•Create•Transform and grow!•We’re Gonna…..Click on photo for

video link

“Mastery” scores – do NOT match letter grades AT ALL!

4 – Above and beyond in terms of depth, complexity, detail, & support – all the time

3 – Grade level appropriate– in all situations, with appropriate explanations, all the time

2 – Approaching standard, but still working to “get it” and be able to explain it consistently

1 – completely lost – needs extra help Some assignments will have a % out of 100 to

give parents a base for comparison NO AVERAGING! Score is can your child do

“it” or not on a regular basis Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and

being able to communicate your learning is crucial! We are moving far beyond “a, b, c, d”

Math & Reading• Math - number sense and being able to solve

problems in a VARIETY of different ways• DreamBox – must pass 5-8 “Gold coin” lessons

each week. *Parents can listen to their thinking, but don’t actually help

• Reading -finding evidence to PROVE your answers, inferring, and making connections

• Just the right answer won’t work unless you can explain how and WHY you got that answer

• Thinking outside the box, working together, and explaining your ideas will lead to success

• Fluency still counts – so work on those multiplication facts and reading skills

Yes, You All Get an iPad This Year!

• Every student will be given an iPad to use for the year

• First we must complete lessons on appropriate digital citizenship

• iPads should arrive late October/early November. More info will follow

• We will use our iPads extensively throughout the school day

• They are a tool for learning!• Video (5:32 minutes)

What Do I Expect From Parents?• Sign the homework calendar each day• Be involved in your child’s education:

– talk with your child about what he/she is learning– Give encouragement, support, and praise– Remind your child that “college bound” is an attitude, a

goal, and a lifetime endeavor– Review work & assist with correcting misconceptions

or wrong answers– Support the value of education in your daily life – Monitor homework time

• Provide a quiet place and time for homework• Check the website frequently• Talk to me if you have a concern

Communication – We Need to Work Together

• Send a note with your student• Friday Folders-read teacher notes or

write a note• Class Website (your child knows how to

find)http://teachers.santee.k12.ca.us/ bennett

• Phone calls (258-3430) **does ring in the classroom

• Email (robynn.bennett@santeesd.net) • Stop by before or after class• Schedule a conference

Homework• Daily homework should be reading (30-60 min)

and approximately 30 minutes of other work for a maximum of one hour

• Homework must be done EACH night!• Homework must show effort and mastery (must

show the work in math). If stuck, attempt something so I know where your child became confused

• To avoid the crunch, work on typing a little each night. Your child (yes at 9 years old) should be typing EVERY SINGLE NIGHT

• If HW is taking too long – find out what part is HOME work and what part is SCHOOL work caused by wasted class time

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What are Toreros?

• Teachable- Ready to learn.

• Organized- Materials and papers logically ordered so we can easily find and access information.

• Respectful- Treat others as valuable and important.

• Enthusiastic- Excited about learning.

• Responsible- Taking ownership of my choices and my own learning. It’s up to me!

• Optimistic- Expecting the best!

Our Focus is “College Bound”

• My job is to prepare your child for college and to be a contributing adult in the real world

• We will use language, vocabulary, curriculum, activities, and responsibilities that equip students to be successful in the future

• Our classroom “college” is the University of San Diego

• GO TOREROS! College bound, no excuses!

Is This Your Child?

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Think About It……

Was this your summer?

Learning Is Up To Your Child!

Don’t Let The Future Slip By

For a Fabulous Year, Expect Your Child To…….

• Contribute positively • Be involved• Ask questions and participate• Work together with others• Share the learning• Push beyond what they know now• Embrace “I can’t YET” rather than

“I can’t” and “I will try to find the answer” before “Help”

• Accept responsibility for learning• Have fun!