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WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT
• Sign-in using the computers provided on the table under the flags
• Sign up for conferences on the cart next to the door
• Please be seated at your child’s desk when finished
WELCOME TO 4TH GRADE EAP!
IntroductionsDesk packets
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
NORTHSHORE’S TRANSITION TO COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS)
2013/2014
• Transition to CCSS – English Language Arts & Mathematics
• Current State Test: MSP
2014/2015
• Continued Transition to CCSS• New CCSS Test: Smarter Balanced
(Spring 2015, Grades 3-8 and 11)
SMARTER BALANCED TESTING
Grades 3-8 and 11 tested in 2015
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts & Mathematics
Science MSP will continue in Grades 5 and 8
All tests administered online
CHANGES TO ELEMENTARY REPORTING & CONFERENCES
HOW ARE OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER CONFERENCES DIFFERENT?
Before (Nov.) Now (Oct.)
Report card driven
Data presented on completed work
Contributions generally provided by teacher
Goal setting/ information gathering
Data includes work in progress
Shared contributions from parent, teacher, and possibly student
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE October 6 -10 (Half days –Dismissal
12:10) Focus: Information gathering and
goal setting February 5 and 6
Teacher determines students who would benefit from additional parent/teacher conference
NEW ELEMENTARY REPORT CARD2014-2015 School Year
ELEMENTARY REPORT CARD COMMITTEE Representative group
Parents Teachers Administrators
Recommended Aligned Assessments Approved by the School Board
WHAT’S THE SAME?
Standards-Based Grading
Behaviors that Promote Learning
Quarter/Semester Reporting
WHAT’S DIFFERENT?
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards English Language Arts (ELA) and Math
Growth score instead of Progress
Content-specific comments in ELA and Math
WHAT’S NEXT?
Online report “drill down” will provide: Explanation of items scored Support on how to help your child
More specific reporting for special populations
GRADE 3-4 QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS
GRADE 3-5 SEMESTER REPORT CARD, P. 1
Same Behaviors That Promote Learning
General Comments
GRADE 3-5 SEMESTER REPORT CARD, P. 2
ELA Comments
Math Comments
Growth
How Students Learn
Benchmark LiteracyReading Program
A balanced reading program using read-a-louds, guided, shared, and independent reading through an integrated approach. Shared and guided reading, Read alouds Reader’s workshop Instructional Library – Independent Reading Reader’ Theater
Writing
Integrated writing approach in all curricular areas making connections to the real world and other curicular areas.
Benchmark Writing – 4th Grade (informational reports, personal narrative, book reviews, writing prompts)
Math
6th Grade Holt Mathematics Course 1
ScienceSciencing - learning the scientific
process through student self selected interest activities
District Science KitsPhysical ScienceElectricity and MagnetismLife Science Ecosystems Earth ScienceWater
Science Kits
Science Journals
Experiments
Spelling
Words Their Way Program Individualized lists Final tests every two weeks Homework (every two weeks)
Social Studies
• Washington Geography• Pacific Northwest Native Americans• Washington State History• Washington State Government
Additional Subjects
• Health• Keyboarding• Handwriting
• Technology (COWS)
Classroom Information• Homework weekly packets
(Friday)
• Absences - make up work• Notes, Bank-a-meals• Classroom parties• Birthdays• Website – newsletters• Email me
Enrichment
• Family Groups• Field trips • Enrichment (art, music, guest speakers)
Field Trips 2014-15
In Class Field Trips• PUD presentations (5) TBD• Nature Vision presentations (2) Oct.
14, 21
Class Outings (Field Trips)• Brightwater Facility – October 2 9:30-
1:15• Hibulb Cultural Center - Date TBD
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up for volunteer opportunities on the table next to my desk
• Friday Homework check in – weekly • Bulletin Boards – monthly• Field trip chaperones• Classroom party parents - Oct 31, Feb. 13• Art Docents - monthly• Science bottle cutter• Classroom helper – weekly
Email: [email protected]
Classroom phone: 425. 408.5273
Website:
Contact Me….
http://wwwnew.nsd.org/Domain/2462