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Welcometo
Curriculum Night
August 19, 2013
Introductions
Magnet Essential Outcomes
Reflect on our Essential Outcome Wordle; what should be our focus in Magnet?
Our Main Goal:The achievement of learning, not the
achievement of grades
Assessment/Grading
3 is mastery; 4 is above and beyond. In previous rooms, you may have received 4’s and A’s , please understand 3’s and B’s are assessment targets
Students have the opportunity to self-reflect and correct their assignments and most assessments to demonstrate their understanding
Students are encouraged to be self-advocates for improving an assignment
Grades
Parent Portal
4th - 6th grade parents have access to Infinite Campus
Parents have the opportunity to continuously monitor students’ progress
Parents can monitor assignments that students did not return
Infinite Campus Grade Book
We believe…Homework is a necessary component of a
solid educational experience It can introduce a new concept or topic the
night beforeIt can reinforce what was taught during the
day
Homework
Approximately a total of 45 minutes - 1 hour per night (Students in Pre-Transitions, Transitions, and Algebra may
have more than this at times)
Around project due dates homework may take a bit longer
Proper planning is important and encouraged by teachers through consistent reminders and check-in points
Assignment Notebook should be used as a tool for communication
Extra Day PassesStudents are expected to complete all homework
Math homework often prepares students for the next day’s lessons
Homework Expectations
ReadingReading WorkshopShared/Guided ReadingNovels/ClassicsOther supplemental materialsIndependent Reading
Literacy
Vocabulary3rd: Greek and Latin roots4th and 5th Caesar’s English 1 and 26th Word Within a Word
Literacy
WritingWriter’s WorkshopD54 FrameworkNew Writing Curriculum-Traits of Writing
AssessmentNarrative/Expository/Argument EssayRequired products/Choice products
Literacy
Source: www. Achieve.org
Common Core: LiteracyIn Reading, the major advances are the shift away from literature-focused standards to a balance of literature and informational texts to reflect college- and career-ready expectations. There is also a greater focus on text complexity and at what level students should be reading.
In Writing, there is a strong emphasis on argument and informative/ explanatory writing, along with an emphasis on writing about sources or using evidence to inform an argument.
The Common Core also include Speaking and Listening expectations, including a focus on formal and informal talk, which can be done through presentations and group work.
The Language standards put a stress on both general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
The Common Core also address reading, writing and literacy across the curriculum, and include literacy standards for science, social studies and technical subjects. These standards complement rather than replace content standards in those subjects, and are the responsibility of teachers in those specific disciplines, making literacy a shared responsibility across educators.
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Course 1: Mrs. O’DonoghuePre Transition: Ms. Durchslag and Mrs.
WhittenTransitions: Mrs. Sudol Accelerated Algebra: Mr. Lin
Math
Source: www.achieve.org
Common Core: MathThe Standards for Mathematical Practice describe mathematical “habits of mind” or mathematical applications and aim to foster reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement among students.
Finally, the standards require students to demonstrate deep conceptual understanding by applying them to new situations.
Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Construct viable arguments and critique the understanding of others
Model with mathematics
Use appropriate tools strategically
Attend to precision
Look for and make use of structure
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
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Themes
Science
• Ecology and Environment
• Forms of Energy• Our Solar System
• 3rd/4th - Ms. Durchslag
• Astronomy• Changing Earth
• 5th – Mrs. Sudol• Forces and Motion• PLTW - Energy and
Environment• 6th - Mrs.
O’Donoghue
5th/6th 5th/6th Grade5th/6th 3rd/4th Grade
Themes
Social Studies
3rd/4th Grade
Eastern Hemisphere• Political
Systems• Economic
Systems• Geography• Social Systems• History
Local Government• Political Systems• Economic
Systems• Geography• Social Systems• History
5th/6th Grade
Mandarin ChineseSocial Skills
Rotation
Students create goals for Math and Reading based on their MAP scores and Formative Assessments completed in the classroom
Students work on these goals for 30 minutes, 5 days a week
Parents will have input into these goals during conferences
Goals will be updated as students accomplish goals
Students are accountable for working towards goals Action Plans for completion during school and
at home
Goal Based Independent Research Project
State-wide program that we began implementing 6 years ago
PBIS is a school-wide system that provides positive support to help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success
We pre-teach the expectations, by modeling and role playing.
Every student and staff member has the same behavior expectations
We provide frequent and ongoing positive reinforcement to reward/encourage the expected behavior
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports)
All students go through Cougar CampTeach the Campanelli 3 R’s (Respect, Responsibility, Right
Choices)Model what the expected behavior looks like throughout
the building.Provide incentives along the way
Caughtcha’s – individual rewards for appropriate behavior – any staff member can give this out
PAWS Applause –staff members can award these to a class when everyone is demonstrating the expected behaviorsThese accumulate and classes receive rewards along the way
Caughtcha’s can be redeemed Immediate reward in the office (mostly 1/2 students)Saved for a larger reward like (3/4 and 5/6 students)Some of the larger incentives include school supplies, restaurant
coupons, books, t-shirts, wrist bands, and other donations)
First Steps…
Offer ongoing training, support, and rewardsCool Tools – reteach a specific behavior to all studentsBooster Activities – intended to remind students about all the
expectationsWhole School Recognition
Assemblies, No homework days, BINGO, Game time, Extra RecessThese are awarded for Caughtcha landmarks (1000, 2500, 5000, etc.)
Student of the Month RewardsStudents that have not had missing assignments and have had
exemplary behaviorSurveys, Quizzes, and Opportunities for parents to get involved
and give feedbackFurther information or updates throughout the year -please check our Campanelli PBIS Website –
http://campanelli.sd54.org/pbis/
Throughout the year…
Check In and Check Out (CICO)Offered to various students throughout the yearEncourages a frequent positive connection by
checking in with the teacher after each subjectProvides another positive adult to interact with
throughout the school dayAssures daily feedback for parentsGenerally short term (6 weeks) to give the kids
an extra boostIntended to make sure every child feels
positively connected to the Campanelli School Community
More support…
Family Game Night – To Be Announced – Information will be sent home the first couple weeks of school
Camp Duncan – 5th Graders Volunteering Opportunities
-We will be sending notes home before events to ask for volunteers
Spring Field Trip for 6th Graders – To Be Announced
Announcements