Meet the TeacherMeet the TeacherJune 13, 2011June 13, 2011

Meet the TeacherMeet the TeacherJune 13, 2011June 13, 2011

Mrs. PaganMrs. PaganClass 4-404Class 4-404

Rm. 407Rm. 407

School Hours• Arrival is at 8:00a.m.

Please encourage your child to go to bed early

and to eat a good breakfast. I need them to be alert and ready to

learn!• Dismissal:

Mon. – Fri. : 2:50 p.m.Students are dismissed

at Radcliff Ave.

School and Classroom Policies

School uniforms are mandatory.

Homework is given out everyday including weekends.

Homework should be signed.

Tests, handouts, and notices should be signed and returned the following day.

Your child should read every night and record books on Reading log.

Class 4-404’s RulesRules:• Respect yourself, the teacher, and others.• Never leave seat without permission.• Raise your hand to speak.• Keep your hands and mean words to yourself.Consequences:• Non-verbal warning• Verbal warning• Letter or phone call home• Meeting with parent/guardian• Meeting with Assistant Principal• Meeting with Principal

Rewards:• Compliments• Helper• Treasure chest• Free Game Time

P.S. 76 Website• http://ps76parent

connection.com/index.html

CurriculumReader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Words Their WayEveryday MathematicsScienceSocial StudiesMusicLibrary/ ArtPhysical Education

Reader’s Workshop

Mini lesson with strategy focus

Students read independently

Teacher works with small groups based on needs

Encourages an appreciation and love of reading !

Improves fluency, stamina, and comprehension.

Daily Reading log

Writer’s WorkshopGenre studies Personal Narratives, Realistic

Fiction, Literary Essays, Mystery Writing, Content Area Writing, & Social Issue Essays

Monthly Editing FocusCapitalization and Punctuation

Personal Narrative Goals

VolumeNarrative writing (Story)StructureFocusing on the moment Using Senses & Show Not TellLeads

Words Their Way Spelling program that allows teachers to

group students in different spelling groups based on their developmental levels. Students learn various spelling patterns.

Stages: Emergent, Letter Name – Alphabetic, Within Word Patterns, Syllable and Affixes, and Derivational Relations

Important Dates

New York State English Language Arts Test (E.L.A.)

New York State Mathematics Test

New York State Science Test  -Performance Test

         -Written Test

F.Y.IHonor Roll Level 4 in behavior –”Always” on Report Card 90% in attendance and punctuality 100%  4's in major subject areas according to grade

level standard Student of the Month Always gives 100% effort Shows respect at all times 90% attendance and punctuality Always wears uniformLunch with the Principal Positive attitude Show you care Be a good friend to others Shows a positive school spirit

Promotional CriteriaStudents must perform at or above

Proficiency Level 2 on the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments.

Promotional CriteriaContinue…

If a child does not achieve Proficiency Level 2, the teacher must prepare a portfolio of writing samples, class-work, homework teacher observations, reading level from classroom libraries and other relevant information regarding the student’s performance. This portfolio will then be reviewed by the classroom teacher and the principal. If the portfolio demonstrates that the student is performing at the necessary level the student will be promoted.

Students who are not promoted in June can re-take the ELA and Math assessments in August. Students who achieve Proficiency Level 2 in August will be promoted in September. The same portfolio review process described above is done for students who do not achieve the necessary scores in August.

Parent/Teacher Connections

Ask critical thinking questions

Model good reading strategies

Encourage your child to read and discuss reading

Encourage child to review and edit work

Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts

Summer Homework

July & August Reading Logs

Math Calendars

Will be collected on September 7, 2011!

Partners in Education!

Any questions and concerns, please write or leave a message with the office

718-882-8865

Questions