1. Welcome Parents Curriculum Night 2014-2015  Sign-in on ONE of the sign-in sheets (there’s one at each table group)  Take a purple form and fill it out. Give it to Mrs. Cunningham.  Your student has artwork in the building, please stop by and take a look!

2. Mrs. Cunningham’s Story  Kentridge High School  University of Washington - a degree in business  Eastern Washington University in 2005  This is my 9 th year of teaching

3. My Family…  Married for almost 21 years  Lived in Enumclaw for 17 years  Our daughters are 17 and almost 16 and go to EHS.

4. I believe…  Every child can learn and be successful in the classroom  Students should have choice  In teaching students to be independent, to make decisions for themselves, and to solve problems on their own, when appropriate.  In teaching respect.  In setting high expectations and pushing students to reach the goals they set for themselves.  In teaching perseverance.

5. You Can Learn Anything

6. Schedule 9:00-9:30Writing 9:30-10:00Math 10:00-11:15Math 11:15-11:30Recess 11:30-12:30Writing 12:30-1:30Recess/Lunch 1:30-2:00WINN 2:00-3:00Literacy 3:00-3:30Read Aloud Music/PE - Mon and Wed Library – Wed Computers – Thurs

7. Goals  Read 40 books by the end of the year  Score 90% or higher on math fact fluency assessments (Oct, Dec, Feb, June)  Score 80% or higher on math standards monitoring assessments (Oct, Dec, Feb, June)  Score 3 or higher on writing assessments (narrative, informative, opinion)

8. Grading  Standards Based Reporting  What can your child do?  Evidence  4 = Advanced  3 = Proficient  2 = Basic  1 = Below Basic

9. Homework  30-40 minutes a night (Monday-Thursday)  Reading should be a daily habit  Students who complete homework earn a pink ticket, and students who do not, may be given time during the day to work on their work (usually recess time)

10. Planners  Before lunch each day students fill out planners  Record homework and important dates  Parents, please sign their planner by Thursday of each week.  Planners do not come home on Friday

11. My Website  Links to helpful website  Copies of newsletters  Calendar  Pictures

12. Bike Ride  This spring  3 rd /4 th graders will be going

13. Volunteers  Copies/Misc. projects  Scholastic Book Order  Halloween Party  Bike Ride  Paperwork – 2 weeks

14. Snacks  After Recess  Healthy (crackers, fruit, veggies, half a sandwich, cheese, etc.)  Community snack

15. How to Support Your Child  Read with them  Ask them questions about their reading  Practice math facts  Create problem solving situations  Make sure they get enough rest, eat breakfast and have access to a lunch each day  Give them time to play  Contact me if you have any questions or concerns

16. How to Contact Mrs. C  Email  Phone  Stop by

17. Questions

18. Thank you for coming!  Please fill out the purple sheet and leave it with me