1. Welcome 4th Grade Superheroes!!

2. Curriculum Night Riggs Elementary Miss Marianella Fourth Grade 2014/2015 School Year

3. I am an Arizona native!!! I attended Arizona State University where I received my B.A. in Elementary Education and Northern Arizona University where I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. This year will be my eleventh year teaching and third year as a part of the Riggs family. I am looking forward to building a community within our classroom, where each student’s passion for learning can blossom. When I am not in the classroom, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to read, travel, go the movies, visiting the BEST theme park in the world….DISNEYLAND and of course, cheering on MY ASU SUN DEVILS !!!!!! I am looking forward to an excellent year and I am excited to be your student’s teacher! I’m also looking forward to meeting everyone, and working together to make this year incredible!

4. Hi, my name is Miss Salum! I am getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. I have student taught in second, third, fifth, and sixth grade classes. I am excited to experience fourth grade this semester. I am a graduate from Hamilton High School and grew up in Chandler. I am a sports fanatic! I have played volleyball for 10 years and coached for 5. I enjoy movies, working out, and spending time with my family. I am excited to not only help your students learn but also learn from this experience! Thank you for this opportunity.

5. Our Classroom Community Family School and TeachersStudents “It takes a village to raise a child.” ~ African Proverb

6. Miss Marianella’s Class Mission All children in our class work together to create an environment where every student is comfortable and willing to take risks. Our classroom community works together, with great enthusiasm, to achieve lessons and curriculum that is interesting and attainable to ALL students. All students develop a love of learning!

7. Parent Communication Daily Agenda Weekly Newsletters (emailed home) Specials Calendars - Monthly Our Website School Website Voicemail – (480) 224-3472 Email – marianella.sara@cusd80.com * Contact me you are not receiving weekly emails, newsletters, and/or replies Please call the office for “same day” messages.

8. Grading Daily Work/Quizzes/Tests Observation/Participation Average of Scores Rubrics used for Writing and Projects A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 60 - 69% F = Below 59% District expectations are that parents are checking Infinite Campus to check student progress

9. Continuing Common Core Standards were developed by the highest state standards from across the country; Are clear, understandable, and consistent; Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills; Are informed by other top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society; Are research-based. More than 50% of state and national assessments are informational text.

10. Curriculum Please refer to our Hero Headquarter brochure for detailed information regarding our 4 th grade curriculum Make sure to check the weekly classroom newsletter, which is emailed every Friday, for weekly concepts being taught. Home Support Needed: Multiplication & Division Facts (0-12’s)

11. Weekly (emailed every Friday and due the following Friday) Homework Accelerated Reader (AR) & AR Book Reports

12. Classroom Management Positive Reinforcement Earn and Return Cards Class Compliments Individual “Zap” Sticks Preferred Activity Time (PAT) - Fridays Misconduct Ticket / Office Caught in the Act

13. Closed Campus As you know, Riggs will be receiving fencing around the campus this school year to ensure safety for students. Fencing will go up sometime this school year, but Riggs will be enforcing these new rules on the second day of the 2014/2015 school year. ALL visitors will need to check in and out at the front office Only students and staff will be allowed on the playgrounds / fields

14. Miscellaneous Dress code ( Superhero Shirts) Supplies Daily Snacks - Healthy - *Allergy Awareness Water Bottles Birthdays - treats must be store bought and ready to serve with napkins provided Volunteers

15. THANK YOU FOR COMING! I’m looking forward to an incredible year with you and your child!