Welcome to Futura Back to School Night!

Welcome! Tonight, we will uncover the mysteries of Futura in two short hours.

Compassion, Passion, and Knowledge Before you care how much we know… know how much we care.

Who is Mr. Morgan? 25 years of experience in Loudoun County. Multiple degrees: business, education, administration, counseling, and a gifted endorsement. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award Nominee Agnes Meyer Award Nominee Twice Virginia Excellence in Educational Leadership Award/Exchange Program in Great Britain.

Who is Mrs. Cornell? This is my 16th year teaching; experiences all over the world: LCPS; Alexandria, VA; Genoa, Italy; South Texas Graduated from Washington & Lee University with a degree in Economics, Masters in Education from University of Texas Pan American, and attained Gifted Endorsement from UVA Began my “work life” doing investment banking but switched to education via the Teach for America program I have two children: Luke – 5  and Anna – 3.  My husband is a 5th grade teacher at Banneker Elementary in Middleburg.

Our Overall Goals Futura will provide opportunities for students to expand their skills through: Communication Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking

Activity Focus Technology Visual and Performing Arts Mathematics Science Engineering Oral and Written Communications Exploration of Literature

Lesson Planning

Daily Schedule Conundrums Structures Investigation Problem Solving Genius Hour Reflection-Exit Pass

Structures Major Units of Study Roller Coasters Architecture & Building DNA & Body Structures Bridges Plays & Poetry

A gift isn’t beneficial until we open it and learn how to use it. Expectations A gift isn’t beneficial until we open it and learn how to use it.

Moms and Dads If you have expertise or special skills related to a topic we will study, please inform us. We would love to have you come speak to our group or find some way to share that knowledge. If you haven’t contacted us already, please either email us or write down your expertise on one of the question forms.

Communication Home- Mr. Morgan Futura Binder Exit Pass Remind messages on your Smart Phone @futuram @futurat @futuraw @futurathur @futuraf

Communication Home - Cornell Futura Binder – Exit Pass Email Remind messages on your Smart Phone or Email @futurakwc

Grades and Assessments Progress Report issued each Semester Self-Evaluation Student Conference Teacher Evaluation

Contact Mr. Morgan…. Email: randy.morgan@lcps.org Webpage: Kenneth Culbert Elementary School website. Click on the information icon. Then, select G&T Information. Phone: (540) 751-2540

Contacting Mrs. Cornell Email: acornell@lcps.org Webpage: http://www.lcps.org/culbert KWC Elementary School website Click on the INFORMATION button Select G&T Information Select FUTURA - Cornell. There is a link there for our class’s Futura website.

Questions? Please fill out the question card with your email address. Thank you for joining us! Mrs. Cornell and Mr. Morgan