1. Welcome to Crabapple Lane’s Curriculum Night 2016-2017

2. Universal Themes.... ...and the Enrichment Curriculum!
1st Grade ~ Foundations
2nd Grade ~ Change
3rd Grade ~ Systems
4th Grade ~ Perspectives
5th Grade ~ Interdependence
...and the Enrichment Curriculum!

3. Enrichment Curriculum
Georgia Benchmarks for Gifted Learners
Critical thinking and problem solving
Creative thinking and problem solving
Advanced research skills
Advanced communication skills
Knowledge of self
Extension of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards

4. Logical/ Mathematical Explorations
School: Cleveland Elementary
Enrichment Strands by Subject Area
Grade Level
Universal
Theme
Vocabulary
Literature
Logical/ Mathematical Explorations
Science
Technology
1st
Foundations
Word Detectives (Prefixes)
-Through Different
Lenses – Fairy
Tales as the Foundation of Culture
The ME Network
Power Points
Web Research
Google tools
2nd
Change
Word Detectives
(Mrs. Moore)
Junior Great Books
-Problem Solving Strategies
-Mathematical Notation in Different Cultures
-Domino Math
Thinking Like a Scientist: Using the Scientific Method
-Timeliner
-Powerpoints
-Google tools
3rd
Systems
Caesar’s English
Jr. Great Books
-Eddie Files (Real World Math Concepts)
Logic Exercises
Mrs. Martin -
Aerodynamics: The Systems of Flight
(Mrs. Moore),
-Glogster
-PowerPoints
(Mrs. Moore) Mrs. Martin
4th
Perspective
Down a Rabbit Hole(Alice in Wonderland)
Eddie Files
Hands on Equations
Scientific Investigations:
What Will My 1st Grade Child be Studying in Enrichment Class this Year?
Logic Puzzles
STEM
Critical Thinking—PETS
Creative Thinking
Current Events
Integrated unit--Through Different Lenses: Fairy Tales as the Foundation of Cultures

5. What Will 2nd Grade Child be Studying in Enrichment Class this Year?
Balance Benders
Integrated Units– Pre-Internet Research
American Memorials
Growth Mindset
Engage Your Brain
Current Events

6. What Will My 3rd Grade Child be Studying in Enrichment Class this Year?
Integrated Unit—National Parks
Analogies
Critical Thinking--PETS
Current Events
Creative Thinking

7. What Will 4th Grade Child be Studying in Enrichment Class this Year?
Integrated Units:
Which College is Best?
Is Seeing Believing?
Current Events
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Logic Puzzles—Perplexing Placement Puzzles

8. What Will My 5th Grade Child be Studying in Enrichment Class this Year?
Integrated Unit: The Bee’s Knees
Current Events
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Logic Puzzles—Venn Diagrams

9. What do I hope to teach your child?
To be passionate about asking questions and finding answers
To love learning
To produce quality work
To recognize that we all have strengths and weaknesses

10. Recess, specials, and lunch are with homeroom.
Nuts and Bolts
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Nguyen: math groups in classes
Whiten: 2nd grade
5th grade
(both Nguyen and Whiten)
Nguyen: 3rd grade
Nguyen: 3rd grade
Whiten: 4th grade
Nguyen: 1st grade
Recess, specials, and lunch are with homeroom.

11. Attention! Enrichment Homework?
There will be little homework in Enrichment as we know that your child has enough to do in the regular classroom. However, because of the accelerated content of our class and the fact that we meet only one day a week, there will be times when outside work is required to complete projects.

12. Enrichment Grading Scale

13. Classroom Management
Students are expected to follow the Crabapple Lane Code of Conduct:
I will be a problem solver who is
respectful,
responsible,
safe, and
ready to learn.
Class Dojo

14. Enrichment Report Cards
Areas that are considered:
Independence/Self-Direction
Critical Thinking Skills/Problem Solving
Social/Personal Growth Skills
Motivation
Creativity
Communication
Research
Conduct
Other—Grades for Integrated Units
Rather than using ABC grades, we use the following symbols for achievement:
S+ Working Beyond Expectations
S Meeting Expectations
WN Working Novice: Still Developing Skills
NI Absence of Effort and/or product
Enrichment Report Cards
Will be sent home for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th nine-weeks grading periods.

15. Communication- the Key!
From Me to You:
Class Dojo
Website:
Take-Home Folder (completed work, letters, etc.)
From You to Me:
Call the school office
Send a note with your child

16. Thank you!
Thank you for attending tonight. You are so valuable to your child and to us. We greatly appreciate your support!