Welcome to Curriculum Night August 19, 2013

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

3 is mastery; 4 is above and beyond. In previous rooms, you may have received 4’s and A’s, please understand 3’s and B’s are assessment targets 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

Parent Portal 4th - 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

We believe… Homework is a necessary component of a solid educational experience It can introduce a new concept or topic the night before It can reinforce what was taught during the day

Approximately a total of 45 minutes - 1 hour per night (Students in Pre-Transitions, Transitions, and Algebra may have more than this at times) 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 Extra Day Passes Students are expected to complete all homework Math homework often prepares students for the next day’s lessons

Reading Reading Workshop Shared/Guided Reading Novels/Classics Other supplemental materials Independent Reading

Vocabulary 3 rd : Greek and Latin roots 4 th and 5 th Caesar’s English 1 and 2 6 th Word Within a Word

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

Common Core: Literacy In Reading, the major advances are the shift away from literature-focused standards to a balance of literature and informational texts to reflect college- and career-ready expectations. There is also a greater focus on text complexity and at what level students should be reading. In Writing, there is a strong emphasis on argument and informative/ explanatory writing, along with an emphasis on writing about sources or using evidence to inform an argument. The Common Core also include Speaking and Listening expectations, including a focus on formal and informal talk, which can be done through presentations and group work. The Language standards put a stress on both general academic and domain-specific vocabulary. The Common Core also address reading, writing and literacy across the curriculum, and include literacy standards for science, social studies and technical subjects. These standards complement rather than replace content standards in those subjects, and are the responsibility of teachers in those specific disciplines, making literacy a shared responsibility across educators. 12Source: www. Achieve.org

Course 1: Mrs. O’Donoghue Pre Transition: Ms. Durchslag and Mrs. Whitten Transitions: Mrs. Sudol Accelerated Algebra: Mr. Lin

Common Core: Math The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe mathematical “habits of mind” or mathematical applications and aim to foster reasoning, problem solving, modeling, decision making, and engagement among students. Finally, the standards require students to demonstrate deep conceptual understanding by applying them to new situations. Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Reason abstractly and quantitatively Construct viable arguments and critique the understanding of others Model with mathematics Use appropriate tools strategically Attend to precision Look for and make use of structure Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning 14Source:

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

Themes 3 rd /4 th Grade Eastern Hemisphere Political Systems Economic Systems Geography Social Systems History Local Government Political Systems Economic Systems Geography Social Systems History 5 th /6 th Grade

Mandarin Chinese Social Skills

Students create goals for Math and Reading based on their MAP scores and Formative Assessments completed in the classroom Students work on these goals for 30 minutes, 5 days a week Parents will have input into these goals during conferences Goals will be updated as students accomplish goals Students are accountable for working towards goals Action Plans for completion during school and at home

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

All students go through Cougar Camp Teach the Campanelli 3 R’s (Respect, Responsibility, Right Choices) 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)

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.) Student of the Month Rewards Students that have not had missing assignments and have had exemplary behavior Surveys, Quizzes, and Opportunities for parents to get involved and give feedback Further information or updates throughout the year -please check our Campanelli PBIS Website –

Check In and Check Out (CICO) Offered to various students throughout the year Encourages a frequent positive connection by checking in with the teacher after each subject Provides another positive adult to interact with throughout the school day Assures daily feedback for parents Generally short term (6 weeks) to give the kids an extra boost Intended to make sure every child feels positively connected to the Campanelli School Community

Family Game Night – To Be Announced – Information will be sent home the first couple weeks of school Camp Duncan – 5 th Graders Volunteering Opportunities -We will be sending notes home before events to ask for volunteers Spring Field Trip for 6 th Graders – To Be Announced