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Welcome!
Ms. Lowery & Ms.Thorbeck
Schedule for B-2
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:50 – 8:20 Morning Routines/Mornin
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Morning Routines/Morn
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Morning Routines/Morn
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Morning Routines/Morn
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A.M Routines/Morn
Meeting
8:15– 10:00 Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy
10:00 – 10:30 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
10:30– 11:00 Library P.E Music P.E. Music
11:00– 11:30 Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy
11:30– 12:15 Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
12:15-1:15 MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH
1:15 – 2:20 Science/ Soc. Studies
Science/ Soc. Studies
Science/ Soc. Studies
Science/ Soc. Studies
Science/ Soc. Studies
2:20-2:30 Afternoon Routines
Afternoon Routines
Afternoon Routines
Afternoon Routines
Afternoon Routines
2:30 Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal
Expectations• Seaview Behavior Expectation (Matrix: Respect, Responsible, Ready-to-Learn, Safe)
• Basic Principles of Love and LogicLove allows children to grow through their mistakes.Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices
• The one rule to follow in the classroom is: Don’t cause a problem!
• Leader in Me—The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
Curriculum
ReadingReading Workshop:• Mini-lesson (Whole group, read, talk about reading)• Independent Work/Guided Reading groups: small group with teacher, independent reading, Raz Kids,
partner reading, journal response, word work including Words Their Way and Wordly Wise (vocabulary program)
• Sharing Time (whole group, small group, partner)
Work on 4 Components of good readers = CAFÉ
Comprehension-I understand what I readAccuracy-I know most of the words when I readFluency-I can read smoothly with expressionsExpand Vocabulary-I find new, interesting vocabulary words
as I read
Use the Benchmark Curriculum, Teacher’s College, CAFE
More ReadingWe want students to be reading at their JUST RIGHT LEVEL most of the time!
At Home (How can I help my child be a better reader?):
•Students should read a minimum of 25 minutes per night as a part of homework (or 100 minutes a week)•Have your child read a page from book aloud to be sure the text is at a “just right” level (no more than 5 errors a page or it’s too hard).•Children can do nightly reading on Raz Kids (Online reading program). I will have them at their just right level on this program.•Read aloud higher level texts to your children and discuss.
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Writing
• Writer’s Workshop: Lucy Caulkins/Teacher’s College and Six Traits Curriculum
• Emphasis will be on the following:– The Six Traits of Quality Writing
*Ideas *Organization
*Voice *Word Choice
*Sentence Fluency *Conventions
--The Writing Process*Prewriting *Drafting *Revising *Editing *Publication
– Modes: Narrative, Expository, Persuasive*Personal Narrative *Informational writing *Writing to a prompt
*Realistic Fiction *Essay/opinion writing *Within other subject areas
– Use of technology*All The Right Type *Word Processing *PowerPoint
Mathematics
Math Expressions
• Operations & Algebraic Thinking• Numbers & Operations in Base Ten• Number & Operations Fractions• Measurement & Data• Geometry
• Moby Max & IXL (Online math skill practice)
PLEASE PRACTICE MATH FACTS DAILY
Science & Health• Science Processing skills:
(observing, making & testing hypotheses, classifying & sorting, collecting & organizing data, identifying & controlling variables, reporting data, and interpreting data)
• Science Units:– Snail Studies – Electricity & Circuits– Land and Water
• Health:– Nutrition– Body Systems
Social Studies
4th Grade: Washington State(Everything You Wanted to Know and Then Some)
History* Exploring the PNW prior to statehood
* Lewis and Clark
* Oregon Trail
* Coastal & Plateau Native Americans
Living in WashingtonGeography
*Major Regions
*Mapping skills
Resources
Economy
AssessmentTypes of Assessments:• Diagnostic (pre-tests)• Formative (quizzes, homework,daily class work, exit tickets,etc)• Summative (projects/
journal notebooks, Tests)
Grading Rubric:• 4 Exemplary – “Wow!” You exceeded the standards.• 3 Proficient – “Yes!” You met the standards.• 2 Progressing – “Almost there!” You provided some evidence
of meeting standards.• 1 Beginning – “Not there!” You provided little or no evidence
of meeting standards.
Organizational Systems/Communication with YOU, the Parents!
Daily Planner:• Located in front in 3-ring binder• Record daily assignments and due dates• Record Reading minutes (Parent initials)• Spelling/Word Study• Month calendar for long-term assignments• General announcements/reminders• Weekly progress of assignments turned in (Goal: a “4 piggy” week)• Recommended that you review nightly with your child
Boomerangs: • Goes home each Monday (Folder comes back the next day)• Includes School notices, Sharkwatch, school forms, and graded work• Self-assessment with teacher feedback (sign and return please)
Electronic Newsletter & Teacher Website
Special Events
• Seasonal Celebrations/activities/projects
• Pioneer Centers
• Field Trips:– Corn Maze– MOHAI– Pioneer Farms
• End of the Year Party
Opportunities to Volunteer• Book talks (1-1 with students)• Lead literature circles/Jr. Great Books• Math Mentor• “Free-Time Friday” Chaperone• Help with special projects• One-on-one writing assistance• Copy papers/office work• Guest Speaker• Art Docent Program• WATCH D.O.G.S.• Whatever
Do you have any Questions?
Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!
425-431-7313 ext.3483
Thorbecka@[email protected]
(Email is the best way to reach me!!!)