WelcomeBack to School Night 2013-2014

Mrs. Volturo’s Homeroom ScheduleMonda

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Friday

Homeroom7:45-7:50

Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Attendance, Mark Homework

Spanish/Enrichment/GATE/Bullying7:50-8:20

Math 8:20-9:50Science9:50-10:35Lunch10:35-11:05Language Arts11:05-12:35Language Arts12:35-1:20Specials and PE 1:20-2:20

Ms. Juliano’s Homeroom Schedule

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Homeroom7:40-7:50

Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Attendance, Homework

Spanish/Enrichment/GATE/Bullying7:50-8:20

Language Arts8:20-9:50Science9:50-10:35Lunch10:35-11:05Math11:05-12:35Math12:35-1:20Specials and PE1:20-2:20

Grades –

http://oceancity.nj.oci.schoolinsites.com/

Guardian Home Access Student’s Log-in Name Password00

A period built into the students’ schedules every other day (opposite of Spanish)Assists in the BOE Policy and soon to be state Policy/Regulation of Personalzed Learning EnvironmentsAllows for targeted, data-driven assistance, enrichment, etc. within the school day (instead of just after school)Allows for more intervention for struggling studentsAllows us to also, on occasion, have various activities (see below) that do not cut into academic time

Olweus Anti-Bullying Lessons biweeklyMAP testing and other assessmentsSocial and organizational skillsCareer education1 on 1 meetings with staff…teachers, guidance, administrators, etc.In the future…other pullouts will be scheduled on various days during this time (band, speech, PT)

Grading Scale• 98-100 At 71-73 D+• 95-97 A 68-70 D• 92-94 A- 65-67 D-• 89-91 Bt 64 F• 86-88 B• 83-85 B-• 80-82 C+• 77-79 C• 74-76 C-

Special Recognition• Distinguished Honors – A student

must have A’s in all subject areas except one, but that subject area cannot receive a grade lower than a B.

• Honors – All A’s and B’s with at least two A’s

• Student of the Month – Demonstrates good character

Character Education• September – Responsibility• October – Respect• November – Initiative• December – Perseverance• January – Optimism• February – Compassion• March – Courage and Loyalty• April – Honesty and Trustworthiness• May – Contemplation• June – Adaptability

Assignments• http://oceancity.nj.oci.schoolinsites.co

m/• Faculty Webpages and Contact

Information• Name of Teacher• File Manager – Files is labeled with the

Subject and Week

Vacations• Please use the plans posted on my

website to keep your child up to date.

• Students should return to school with the work completed.

Absences• If your child will be absent, please

call Mrs. Brown at the guidance office (399-5611) to pick up workbooks and

packets. The missed work can be viewed on my websites plans.Missed work should be turned in within a couple days of the student’s return.

Enrichment/GATE/Spanish – Every other Day

7:50-8:20 Students go to various places. During Enrichment/GATE the following occurs:

Olweus Anti-Bullying Lessons (biweekly)

Stock Market Game

Math/Science Projects

Math8:20-9:50 or 11:05-12:35

• Homework – Homework is worth two points a night. Homework pages should be in their homework folder. Please hold on to them until the Unit test.

• Classwork is done in the math journal. Students should be sure to take good notes and make corrections in order to receive a 100 At on their workbooks.

• All tests and quizzes must be signed and count for two points.

Math (Continued)General Procedure:• Problem of the Day• Common Core Quick Practice• Teach the Lesson• Independent WorkOther Areas:• Fact Practice- www.xtramath.org • Timed Tests• Review Packets• Story Problems• Computer Sites – www.aaamath.com, www.aplusmath.com, www.everydaymath.com,

khanacademy.org • Games

Math Grade• Quizzes• Workbook will be graded – Students will

receive 100% if all work is completed and corrected.

• Tests - Use the math pretest to help you study. Tests will be similar to the pretests.

• Projects • Story Problem Booklets

Science – Scott Foresman9:50-10:35 or 12:35-1:20

Units studied:• Earth Motions – Space and Technology• Changes to Earth’s Surface, Water Cycle,

Weather – Earth Science• Plants and Animals – Life Science• Properties of Matter – Physical Science• www.sfsuccessnet.com

Science• Students will read from the Scott

Foresman textbook and complete various activities in science packets. Videos will be used.

• Grade – Science packets, computer projects, quizzes, tests

Specials and PE1:20 – 2:20

• A Day Physical Education, Library

Research, Health• B Day Music, F&C Sciences, Art, Library

Research

Fourth Grade Clubs• After School Sports (Spring)• Art Club• Chess Club • Chorus• Math Club ???• FCA • Peanut Butter and Jelly Club• School Newspaper • Technology Club ???All clubs start at 2:20. The activity bus leaves at

3:30.

The End• Thank You for coming. I look forward to

having a great year with your child.• Important Numbers: Mrs. Volturo home – 390-8649 Mrs. Volturo school – 399-5611 Email – dvolturo@ocsdnj.org The best way to reach me is

email!!!