Mrs. Andrea LoCastro Mrs. Cyndy G. Wiggins 856 – 652 – 2700 Ext

Grade Scale & Percentages Math/Soc. St./Science/Health Assessments (Tests & Quizzes) = 70% Classwork/Homework = 30% = A = A = B = B = C = C = D = D 59 & below = F 59 & below = F Missing/Late Homework & Classwork count against Renaissance eligibility English Language Arts Assessments = 50% Classwork/Homework = 20% Published Writing = 20% Writing Prompts = 10%

Our Day at a Glance  8:55-9:10 Homeroom  9:10-9:45 Everyday Math- Whole Group  9:45-10:35 Cooperative Groups- Math Stations  10:35-11:05 Whole Group Reading (LBD)  11:05-12:05 Guided Reading  12:10-12:45 LUNCH  12:50-1:35 Writer’s Workshop  1:35-2:15 Specials  2:15-2:3:00 SS/ Science / Health  Dismissal at 3:00 pm

Weekly Specials  Day 1 – Physical Education  Day 2 – Music  Day 3 – Computer / Media  Day 4 – World Language  Day 5 - Art

Everyday Math Based on a spiral curriculum Exposure to Geometry and Algebra on a daily basis Student Reference Book: essential guide for homework help and classwork assistance – should come home every night that we have homework Tests will be given at the end of each unit (study guides will be provided)

Science ) Taught 2 nd and 4 th MP Plants & Animals, Body Systems, Physical Science, Earth Science Tests will be at the end of each chapter (study guides will be provided)

Health McGraw-Hill Health Three Aspects of Health: – Physical – Intellectual/Emotional – Social Many activities will be completed on EDMOTO.COM

Social Studies Taught 1 st & 2 nd MP Taught 1 st & 2 nd MP NJ & The USA NJ & The USA Develop Listening & Note- taking Skills Develop Listening & Note- taking Skills Differentiated Instruction Differentiated Instruction Focus on Non-Fiction Reading Strategies Focus on Non-Fiction Reading Strategies

English Language Arts Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Notebook Writer’s Notebook Weekly Writing Assignments Weekly Writing Assignments Basic Grammar Rules are Reinforced Basic Grammar Rules are Reinforced Differentiated Instruction Differentiated Instruction Integrate Writing in the Content Area Integrate Writing in the Content Area

Reading Instruction Rigby/Lit By Design Rigby/Lit By Design Flexible Grouping Flexible Grouping Guided Reading/Small Groups Guided Reading/Small Groups Learning Stations Learning Stations Differentiated Instruction Differentiated Instruction Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader Independent Reading / SSR Independent Reading / SSR

Accelerated Reader Students are required to complete a Calendar Log each week. The log counts as 5 homework grades. Students are required to read independently each night for at least 30 minutes. Students have an individual AR Reading Goal. Every two weeks, student progress toward their goal will be evaluated. ASSESSMENT GRADES ASSESSMENT GRADEAR Grades count as ASSESSMENT GRADES. Each student's goal is to read at least 3* books within their determined level. Each book's score counts as an ASSESSMENT GRADE. Students should be reading books within their determined reading level zone. Books of a higher or lower level must be approved. *subject to change for 1 st MP

Spelling City Vocabulary & Spelling practice at home In class Learning Station Built-in Accountability

Social Network for Learning Social Network for Learning Group Code: 6r38x9 Username: Your child has already created Password is: bowe Check your child’s account daily. Used for posting assignments, projects and tests. Parents you will receive your username and password this evening View websites posted on edmodo for extra practice. Check out for practice on over 265 math skills.

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Mrs. Andrea LoCastro & Mrs. Cyndy G. Wiggins 856 – ext