1. WelcomeWelcome Back to School Night 2013-2014

2. Mrs. Volturo’s Homeroom Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Homeroom 7:45-7:50 Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Attendance, Mark Homework Spanish/Enrichment /GATE/Bullying 7:50-8:20 Math 8:20-9:50 Science 9:50-10:35 Lunch 10:35-11:05 Language Arts 11:05-12:35 Language Arts 12:35-1:20 Specials and PE 1:20-2:20

3. Ms. Juliano’s Homeroom Schedule Monda y TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Homeroom 7:40-7:50 Lunch Count, Flag Salute, Attendance, Homework Spanish/Enrichment/ GATE/Bullying 7:50-8:20 Language Arts 8:20-9:50 Science 9:50-10:35 Lunch 10:35-11:05 Math 11:05-12:35 Math 12:35-1:20 Specials and PE 1:20-2:20

4. 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/Regulat ion of Personalzed Learning Environments Allows for targeted, data-driven assistance, enrichment, etc. within the school day (instead of just after school) Allows for more intervention for struggling students Allows us to also, on occasion, have various activities (see below) that do not cut into academic time Olweus Anti- Bullying Lessons biweekly MAP testing and other assessmen ts Social and organizati onal skills Career education 1 on 1 meetings with staff…tea chers, guidance, administr ators, etc. In the future…ot her pullouts will be scheduled on various days during this time (band, speech, PT)

5. Grading Scale 98-100 At71-73 D+ 95-97 A68-70 D 92-94 A-65-67 D- 89-91 Bt64 F 86-88 B 83-85 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C-

6. 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

7. 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

8. Assignments http://oceancity.nj.oci.schoolinsites.com/ Faculty Webpages and Contact Information Name of Teacher File Manager – Files is labeled with the Subject and Week

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Math 8:20-9:50 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.

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

14. 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

15. Science – Scott Foresman 9:50-10:35 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

16. 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

17. Specials and PE 1:20 – 2:20 A Day Physical Education, Library Research, Health B Day Music, F&C Sciences, Art, Library Research

18. 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.

19. 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!!!