2. Welcome to Curriculum Night Ms. Follet K-3 Ms. Hazel 4-6 2014-2015

3. Important People at Frye Lisa Shore: Principal Tracy Carlson: Counselor/Special Education Case Manager Margarita Reyes: Parent Liason Tamar Demirjian: Nurse Maria Hernandez: Attendance Clerk

4. Our Para-Professionals Ms. Follet’s Class Mrs. Rocio Trujillo Mrs. Rosi Delgado Mrs. Natalie Horne Ms. Hazel’s Class Mrs. Ruth Brown Mrs. Shirley Brothwell

5. Reading We use: Edmark Reading Program Doing Words Journeys Reading Program by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (district adopted curriculum) We modify these program to meet your child’s individual needs We do whole group, small group, and oral reading lessons We use reading centers to work on specific skills that support students to become better readers

6. Math We use Scott Foresman (district adopted curriculum) Illuminations (curriculum from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Touch Math Excel Math Like reading, we modify the lessons to meet the students’ individual needs We do small group, whole group, and math centers

7. Writing We do daily writing We use Handwriting Without Tears to teach handwriting skills We have weekly spelling tests (Hazel) Thematic units and Fun Fridays include writing activities Tactile centers that help students learn how to write letters, numbers, and spelling words

8. Fun Fridays Fun Fridays include both classes They usually consist of Science, Social Studies, Language and/or Math projects They also include arts and crafts, and cooking

9. Quarterly Progress Reports Quarterly progress reports are sent home at the end of each quarter. These reports address your child’s progress toward his/her IEP goals.

10. IEPs IEPs are reviewed once a year Progress reports go home each quarter Each teacher continually assesses students on the IEP goals We target IEP goals and objectives using our modified reading, writing, and math programs

11. Discipline Ms. Follet uses a daily sticker chart where students earn stickers for positive behavior and a “sad” face for negative behavior. It aligns with our daily schedule. Mrs. Hazel uses classroom points (positive and negative). Students can cash earned points at the end of the day and shop on Friday. Fun Friday is used as a reward for behavior and completed work It’s earned!

12. Related Services Sonita Zair is our Speech Pathologist Molly Duffy is our Occupational Therapist Pam Woodhurst is our Physical Therapist All therapists work with either students in small groups or one-on-one

13. Specials/Mainstreaming PE : Mrs. Herrig Music: Ms. Schmidt Library/Computer: Mrs. Havins and Mrs. Fisher Each classroom has students that will be mainstreamed for other things based on individual needs

14. Homework Ms. Hazel’s Class - The homework packet goes home every Friday and is due the following Thursday. The packet usually consists of: Math (Excel Math/Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication) Edmark, Personal Information, Reading Log, and Spelling. Ms. Follet’s class – Homework will be sent home on an individual basis. Homework will only be sent home is the student can complete with minimal support. If you would like your student to have homework, that can also be arranged.

15. Possible Field Trips Schnepf’s Farm Craft Day at Scottsdale Center for the Arts State Fair Tempe Center for the Arts Chase’s Diner Phoenix Zoo End of the year BBQ

16. Parental Involvement We encourage parent participation through helping your child with his/her homework assignments, reading daily with your child, etc. We need volunteers for special school events such as Field Day, Water Day, Running Club races, and Turkey Trot.

17. Wish List Throughout the year, we have different celebrations and we always appreciate your contributions We are always in need of boxes of tissue, Clorox wipes, sanitizer, treasure box items (small trinkets/toys), and healthy snacks We are grateful for anything else you can donate (jump ropes, recess balls, baby wipes, etc.)

18. Attendance Please drop students off no earlier than 7:50 AM Students are supervised starting at 7:50AM They should not be on campus before that time Do NOT pull into the bus zone to drop off and pick up students

19. Thank you! We are looking forward to a wonderful year of working together with you and your child. Chisako HazelJolee Follet hazel.chisako@cusd80.comhazel.chisako@cusd80.com follet.jolee@cusd80/comfollet.jolee@cusd80/com (480) 812-6400 x6455(480) 812-6400 x6454