PARENTS PLEASE SIGN-IN Mrs. Sandoval, NBCT. Third and Fourth Grade Teacher of the Gifted Fourth Grade STEM Lab 2014-2015 msandoval@dadeschools.net Sunset-pangea.wikispaces.com PARENTS PLEASE SIGN-IN Welcome to Open House!

Curriculum Florida State Standards (Common Core with some adjustments) Math journal Modeling Situational story problems Writing to justify and explain Sunshine Math bi-weekly Basic skills fluency Formative and Summative Assessments Mid-chapter check point, chapter review test, On-line practice test and Chapter Tests Science Interactive notebook Labs Science-Saurus Reference book/tests Non-fiction reading comprehension Technology resources Gizmo Brainpop Discovery Education Study Jams

2014-2015 Testing Calendar Tentative as of August 12, 2014 1st and 2nd Grade: April 13 - April 17, 2015 (SAT 10 Reading and Mathematics) 3rd and 4th Grade: March 16-April 10, 2015 (FSA English Language Arts and Mathematics/ paper-based test) 5th Grade: April 13 - May 8, 2014 (FSA English Language Arts and Mathematics/ computer-based test) 5th Grade: April 13- May 8, 2015 (FCAT 2.0 Science Test/paper-based test) * (FSA)Florida Standards Assessments

Home Learning Every Monday students receive their weekly home learning typed on a sheet of paper. Please take a moment on Mondays to review their home learning and make sure that it is completed every day. (SSM) Sunshine Math is assigned biweekly and is due the following Monday. No late SSM will be accepted. Home learning is checked and reviewed everyday, it helps transition us to the next lesson. Basic fact fluency is very important to set the foundation for critical thinking and problem solving.

Supplies Math composition notebook Science composition notebook Class (2-pocket duo-tang folder) Home learning (2-pocket duo-tang folder) Home learning composition notebook Pencils, crayons, pens, highlighter Math practice workbook Math text book

Recipe to Success Complete class work and home learning on time and with their best effort. Follow Sunset’s Core Values and class/school rules. Come to school with materials READY TO LEARN. Parents register for Parent Portal to have grade book access. Check your child’s home learning DAILY. Schedule a Parent Conference if you have any concerns.

Communication msandoval@dadeschools.net Home learning Letter every Monday Home learning folder Parent conferences @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Class website – sunset-pangea.wikispaces.com Please sign Media Release form

Grading Policy Academics Conduct 100 point scale ( A,B,C,D,F) Access the online grade book (PARENT PORTAL) Variety of Assessments Z = Did not turn in an assignment X= Excused (absent) Conduct Check grade book weekly, if there is a drop in behavior, it will be in grade book under math but not weight so it does not affect the average only the conduct grade.

Cleared Volunteers Volunteers (New District Procedures) Application process must be completed through parent portal Must be renewed every year How you can help: Outdoor Classroom, science investigations, STEM Lab, Mangrove Reclamation Project, SWAT night, SECME, Reflections Arts Program, Pangea room parent.

Science Fair Projects 3rd grade students will complete a class science fair project. 4th grade students will complete an individual science fair project. It can be an experiment or an invention. Most of my students have turned in a problem statement for their science experiment.

Thank you for joining us this evening! DONATIONS/WISH LIST Ant pellets so that students can work in garden Mulch, soil, compost, vegetable or herb seeds, plants and plants that attract butterflies or birds. Crickets Fruit and vegetables for bearded dragon Pencils Copy paper Adopt our class through www.adoptaclassroom.org http://app.adoptaclassroom.org/poom/index.aspx?Teacherid=79867 Hand out adopt a class flier, home learning expectations, basic drills web sites, conference info, florida standards expectation, science fair packet, reflections, SECME info, Robotics Enrichment info. Thank you for joining us this evening!