1. SantanElementary School Curriculum Night Mrs. Lederman’s 4 th Grade C.A.T.S. August 2 nd, 2012

2. How are C.A.T.S. Classes Different? Accelerated Enrichment Activities Depth & Complexity Higher-order, Critical Thinking Creativity & Novelty More Collaborative & Hands-On Differentiated Goal Setting Problem-Based Learning---PBL

3. Daily Class Schedule: 8:30Words Their Way (Language Enrichment) 9:00Spiral Review & Test Prep (Math) 9:45SPECIALS (PE/Music/Library) TRRFCC Classroom Meetings on Day 6 10:20Bathroom Break & Working Snack Time 10:30Math Acceleration Centers 11:20Recess & Lunch 12:05Common Core (Social Studies & Science) 1:30Literacy Workshop (Reading & Writing Centers) 2:50C.A.P. the Day/Agenda

4. Volunteers... Art Masterpiece (teach & prepare) Box Tops (cut, bundle & deliver) Copy Cats (prepare instructional materials) Field Trips (chaperone small groups of students) Guest Speakers (share your expertise every now & then!) Homeroom Hero (special events planner, birthdays, & classroom recognitions) Jr. Achievement (teach a lesson per week, 5-6 weeks ) Literacy Coaches (confer with students weekly) Math Coaches (help prepare for & work with students in centers) PTO (attend meetings, send out bulleted updates to others )

5. 5 th -6 th Grade Mathematics… Number Sense & Operations Multiplication & Division (1-2 digit) Fractions (+/-, equivalency, reducing) Problem Solving (all operations) Patterns (variables, input/output) Data Analysis & Probability (proportion, statistics, graphs, charts) Measurement (geometric, time, capacity & distance) Geometry (2-3D shapes, points, 4-quadrants)

6. 1 st ) Mathematical concepts are introduced using hands-on materials 2 nd ) Students then use words and pictures to represent and solve problems 3 rd ) Finally, students will learn to develop several algorithms. Students engage the math through: whole group instruction small group cooperation individual acceleration How C.A.T.S. do their Math… Students are encouraged to make connections between math concepts studied and real-world applications. Math Acceleration Projects (MAPs) will be implemented this year to help differentiate instruction. Class work becomes homework when not finished in class

7. Reading Comprehension of text: Character Analysis Genre Analysis Narrative Elements Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Sequencing Predicting Forming Inferences Comparing and Contrasting Questioning and Clarifying Text structure of Non-Fiction Main Idea and Details Fact and Opinion Author’s Purpose Literacy Curriculum... Language 6 + 1 Traits: Ideas Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Organization Conventions Presentation Types of Writing: Functional Persuasive Descriptive Narrative Expository Figurative (Poetic)

8. The Literacy Workshop... Literature-Based Studies Mood/Excitement Graphs Reading Response Journals Story Analyzers 2 Quarterly Comprehension projects Vocabulary & Spelling pulled from WTW Weekly Spelling tests Weekly Creative Writing Presentations (WOW’s)

9. Workshop Stations… 1 SNIB Stick Nose In Book (Read to Self) 2 PEST Pronunciation, Expression, Speed, & Tone (Read to Others) 3 WOW Writing of the Week (Words Their Way) 4 DOK Depth of Knowledge Check 4 Understanding 5 That’s a WRAP Weekly Response Activity Presentation

10. 4 th Grade Topics:  Research & Mapping Skills  Arizona’s Geography & History  Early Civilizations & Explorers  Foundations, Structures, & Functions of Government  Historical Heroes (February)  Rights & Responsibility of Citizenship  Economics Social Studies Curriculum...

11. Kids Voting (Government) Junior Achievement (Economics) Related Vocabulary & Spelling Research Emphasis Homework Projects Presenting & Note Taking The Venue...

12. Science Curriculum... Utilizing the Scientific Method, we will study: Ecosystems Plant & Animal Adaptations Electricity, Energy & Magnetism Water Cycle & Weather Changes to Earth’s Surface

13. Inquiry & science process skills Hands-on activities & investigations Science Fair projects Integration with math Related vocabulary & spelling Research emphasis Presenting & note taking Homework projects The Venue...

14. Technology… Keyboarding Netiquette (etiquette on the net) Publishing (brochures, letters, reports, stories, articles, essays, etc.) Database (organizing statistics, comparing, contrasting, analyzing data) Multi-Media Presentations (Power Point, Movie Maker, Story Board)

15. Meaning for Students Writing Rubric Letter Grades Report Card Indicator Percent (%) Above & Beyond!5AMS100-90 Terrific!4BMS89-80 Keep on Truck’in3CMS79-70 Not there yet…2DAC69-60 Just Getting started1FAC59 and below Grading…

16. New & Improved!! CUSD Homework Policy… Class assignments and homework are ultimately your child’s responsibility. Missing assignments, not practicing math facts or reading at night can negatively impact students’ performance. Students should spend no more than 20-30 minutes on homework each night, be in bed at a decent time, and rest for the next day. Homework consists of practicing Math Facts, nightly reading & recording # pages read in the Reading Log. (~100 pages/week) Work not completed in class will be finished during recess or in Friday study hall. Quarterly book projects completed at home. If you and your child wish to work on any concepts further, please visit our classroom website for more on-line resources & activities.

17. Communications… The following will be sent in the Green Go-Home Folder every Day 6:  S.T.O.R.M. Report & Goal Setting  Academic Progress Report & Goal Setting (when there are enough grades entered)

18. Field Trips... Arizona State Capitol Basha Art Gallery Desert Sonora Museum SRP Bike Presentation Weekly Guest Presenter to run Destination Imagination Instant Challenges in the classroom!! Please consider: Participating in the tax credit program helps grade levels afford bigger & better field trips.

19. Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship Students agree to strive for TRRFCC Character…

20. Students Agree that… We will not bully others We will try to help each other We will try to include left-out students We will report bullying to school staff We will conduct weekly classroom meetings We will look for ways to recognize student improvements & excellence

21. The Student Store… Students earn tickets for: Good attendance TRRFCC behavior Good grades Classroom jobs

22. Stay Connected… Review the contents of your child’s folder daily Volunteer…thank you so much! Check the classroom website frequently for updates and changes Call classroom (480) 883-4749 (after 3pm) Call or text my cell (480) 559-7750 (urgent questions or emergencies only, please) Email me: lederman.stephanie@cusd80.comlederman.stephanie@cusd80.com Please allow 24-hour response turn-around

23. Thank you for coming... Any questions? Please fill out and return Curriculum Night Survey to me by next Friday.

24. So you want to volunteer… Rank your volunteering interests by putting a 1, 2, 3 by your 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd or more choices. Then briefly summarize your volunteering experiences on the back of this form. I will contact you soon! Thank you. _____ Homeroom Hero (special events planner, birthdays, & classroom recognitions) _____ Jr. Achievement (teach a lesson per week, 5-6 weeks ) _____ Literacy Coaches (confer with students weekly) _____ Math Coaches (help prepare & work with students in centers) _____ PTO (attend meetings, send out bulleted updates to others ) _____ Art Masterpiece (teach & prepare) _____ Box Tops (cut, bundle & deliver) _____ Copy Cats (prepare instructional materials) _____ Field Trips (chaperone small groups of students) _____ Guest Speakers (share your expertise every now & then!) Student #_____ ________________ Parent Name:___________________