1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Have you… Signed up for your conference? August 25, 2014

4. 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

5. Reading Shared/Guided Reading Novels/Classics Other supplemental materials Independent Reading

6. Vocabulary 3 rd and 4 th Grade – Greek and Latin Roots 5 th Grade - Caesar’s English 2 6 th Grade - Word Within a Word

7. Writing Writer’s Workshop D54 Framework Writing Curriculum-Traits of Writing Assessment Narrative/Expository/Argument Essay Required products/Choice products

8. New District 54 Math Curriculum - Go Math: Aligned to the Common Core Standards and provides for student learning and application of the Standards of Practice and required math standards/skills: Accelerated 4 th : Mrs. O’Donoghue Accelerated 5 th : Ms. Durchslag and Dr. Hanisch Accelerated 6 th : Mrs. Sudol and Mrs. Whitten Accelerated Algebra: Students will travel to Mead Jr. High – Students will return to Campi around 9:00 a.m. Students will be working together in one of the classrooms on their math homework, while other Magnet students are participating in their math lesson. It is expected that this time is used for working on math homework with collaboration among students to assist each other.

9. Themes Ecology and Environment Mrs. O’Donoghue Forms of Energy Mrs. O’Donoghue Our Solar System and Beyond Ms. Durchslag Health Ms. Durchslag Ecology and Environment Mrs. O’Donoghue Forms of Energy Mrs. O’Donoghue Our Solar System and Beyond Ms. Durchslag Health Ms. Durchslag Forces and Motion Ms. Durchslag/Mrs. Sudol Astronomy Ms. Durchslag/ Mrs. Sudol Health Mrs. Sudol PLTW - Energy and Environment Mrs. O’Donoghue Forces and Motion Ms. Durchslag/Mrs. Sudol Astronomy Ms. Durchslag/ Mrs. Sudol Health Mrs. Sudol PLTW - Energy and Environment Mrs. O’Donoghue 5 th /6 th 5 th /6 th Grade 5 th /6 th 3 rd /4 th Grade

10. Themes 3 rd /4 th Grade Western Hemisphere Political Systems Economic Systems Geography Social Systems History Local to State Government Political Systems Economic Systems Geography Social Systems History 5 th /6 th Grade

11. Students create goals for Reading and Math based on their MAP scores, formative assessments completed in the classroom and conferencing with teachers Student and teacher book talks will be done on an ongoing basis to encourage reading of different genres and topics Goals will be updated as students accomplish goals Students are accountable for working towards goals with teacher and parent input and support Choice of independent reading books will be at the parent’s discretion based on maturity of content for some books

12. Students receive letter grades Assignments and Assessments are graded using number correct/total For assignments that it is challenging to provide total points for, a scale of 1-4 will be used – 1 is beginning to develop skill; 2 is developing an understanding; 3 shows mastery; 4 demonstrates efforts above and beyond. 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

13. Parent Portal 3rd - 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

14. We believe… Homework is a necessary component of a solid educational experience It can introduce a new concept or topic the night before the concept is taught in class It can reinforce what was taught during the day It can provide review and application of previously learned material

15. Approximately a total of 45 minutes - 1 hour per night (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 between home and school– All students are expected to use an assignment notebook and periodic checks will be done Extra Day Passes Students are expected to complete all homework Homework Lunch

16. Social Skills Mrs. Brossard will come into each classroom once a week for 30 minutes to teach a variety of social skills/organization lessons. Each trimester, students set a social/emotional goal in alignment with our Magnet Affective Essential Outcomes

18. 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

19. The Keys To Developing Essential Life Skills

20. All students go through Cougar Camp Teach the Campanelli 3 B’s (Be respectful, Be responsible, Be safe) 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 behaviors These 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)

21. Offer ongoing training, support, and rewards Cool Tools – reteach a specific behavior to all students Booster Activities – intended to remind students about all the expectations Whole School Recognition Assemblies, No homework days, BINGO, Game time, Extra Recess These are awarded for Caughtcha landmarks (1000, 2500, 5000, etc.) Check In and Check Out (CICO) Surveys, Quizzes, and Opportunities for parents to get involved and give feedback

22. Support for students to learn responsibility Complete homework so they don’t fall behind Refer to assignment notebook – homework pass for an oops Offered daily for students that have incomplete homework Parents can support our efforts by checking the assignment notebook daily Campanelli staff member will initial the assignment notebook

23. Websites provide updated information on what is happening in class, please check consistently to learn about classroom happenings! Family Game Night for Magnet students/parents on Monday, September 14 th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Field Trip(s) will be announced as they are planned. Volunteering Opportunities We will be sending notes home before events to ask for volunteers if needed We would love to have parents come in to speak to our class about topics of interest or expertise