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Professional Background Dianne Lundberg Professional Background University of Puget Sound BA in Communication Seattle University Master in Teaching, K-8 Endorsement in Sociology, 9-12 National Board Certified in 2004 Middle Childhood Generalist, 3-8th grade National Board Certified Renewed in 2013 Public School Experience 14 years teaching in the Highly Capable Program in Everett Public Schools, 3-5th grade 9 years as a K-5 librarian

Classroom Objectives To maintain a safe and fair learning environment for all students To make learning relevant, rigorous, and engaging To prepare students for their future education

Classroom Expectations Students, teachers, and visitors are expected to follow Heatherwood’s Code of Conduct in order to maintain a safe and fair environment. Be respectful Act responsibly Be part of the solution Your support makes a difference!

Consequences for Misbehavior 1st incident: Verbal warning 2nd incident: Time-out/teacher intervention 3rd incident: Detention/parent contact 4th incident: Office referral

English Language Arts Our curriculum and instruction are aligned with the State Common Core State Standards (CCSS). http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Video/CommonCoreSD.mp4 E/LA standards are organized into 3 strands: Reading Writing Speaking & Listening

English/Language Arts - Reading SpringBoard Pre-Advanced Placement Program (Play Video) Novels:The Outsiders and Tangerine Vocabulary Development (SAT Prep & SB Vocab) Independent Reading (SSR) Close Reading Strategies Information Literacy – More focus on nonfiction AVID reading strategies/aligned with English/LA http://www.everettsd.org/Page/13186 Literature: fiction, nonfiction, poetry Reading Skills: Active Reading, Making Connections, Literary Elements, Main Idea, Inference, Cause and Effect, Prediction, Summary

English/Language Arts - Writing Narrative, Expository, Argumentative, and Creative Writing Writing Process Writing Notebooks – Regular homework to develop fluency and stamina Grammar

English/Language Arts Listening and Speaking Skills – Community Circle Accountable Talk Collaborative Discussions Present Claims and Findings Multimedia Components

English/Language Arts Smarter-Balanced State Assessment (Formally known as MSP) – This assessment will be taken online after spring break Smarter-Balanced Preparation Chromebooks

HOMEWORK AbraVocabra: A new word list every other week with a packet of activities due on Monday with a test that Thursday. Grammar/Conventions: Mini Lessons taught in class with practice and sometimes homework. Independent Reading (15 minutes at school and at least 20-30 minutes nightly – Total of at least 100 minutes a week at home) Writer’s Notebook: Regular writing assignments to be completed at home. Please check your student’s planner – we update it EVERY Tuesday in class. Work to be completed at home will have been introduced and discussed in class. Encourage students to contact another classmate if they have a question or need help.

Extra Help is Available Library opens at 7:00 A.M. After-School Study Club (Begins Oct. 2) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:50 – 3:50 PM Heatherwood Library Lunch Recess in my classroom - I will invite students in as needed or they may ask for help.

Standards-Based Grading Formative = 30% of grade Summative = 70% of grade Student Progress Check online grading (LMS system) Reports sent home mid-semester (Nov. 14, 2013) 1st Semester – Sept. 3, 2013 to Jan. 23, 2014 2nd Semester – Jan. 27, 2014 to June 16, 2014

Unexcused Late Work Policy Formative Assignments Work must be turned in on the day it is due Formative work turned in late will earn a reduced score After 5 days, it is too late to earn credit (NF) Summative Assignments Homework turned in late will still be eligible for full credit; however… Any work turned in later than one week from its original due date will receive no credit

Conferences Fall conferences are October 27 - 30 Evening conferences on Wednesday, October 29 All parents/guardians are invited to conference with their child’s Period 1 teacher

Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! Nuts and Bolts Feel free to call me at (425) 385-6423 before 8:00 A.M. or after 3:00 P.M., or email me at dlundberg@everettsd.org. Please check my website calendar for assignments and due dates Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!