Room 12 Ms. Brown

 Born and raised in Southern CA  Graduated from Biola University in 2004  Taught Preschool for 6 years  4 th year at Westpark  Long Term sub in 4 th grade APAAS class  Has a daughter in 2 nd grade at Westpark  SUPPORT STAFF *Ms. McDonald-Education Specialist *Ms. Erika Garcia-Instructional Assistant

 Communication between the home and classroom is key!  Weekly with important dates and assignments   Please complete parent information sheet and turn in tonight or tomorrow

DAILY: Math WEEKLY: Writing, Social Science, Science, Grammar, Literature, Spelling/Vocabulary  MONTHLY: Special Projects Civilization Research EVERY TRIMESTER: Novel Studies

 Curriculum Duties  No late work  Absent Work  Blue Moons  Attendance  Conduits  Table Points  Birthdays

 Accountability, Integrity, Respect  School-wide values  Kick-off day  Drawings every month

 Personal Best  Make an Effort, not an Excuse  Home Court

 Novel Studies – RTI – at least 3  Houghton Mifflin Series – RTI  Weekly quizzes and classwork packets  Flexible Groups  Novel Study Projects  Trimester Genres  Projects Completed IN Class  Read book at home before due date

 Spelling pre-test: Monday (aligned with RTI stories)  Spelling test: Friday  Vocabulary packets (during novel studies)  Weekly grammar skill lessons; periodic grammar quizzes

 “WRITING DRIVES THINKING, THINKING DRIVES LEARNING”  Writing Process  Author’s chair  Publishing anthology  Multiple genres of writing

 BALANCED CURRICULUM Math Standards Holt Text ( Moving to Common Core) Problems of the Week Investigations/Problem Solving PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY Problem Solving Strategies (Brain Books), Accuracy QUIZZES CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS

 Testing for accelerated learning NOT to skip classes  Any questions can be answered at conferences

  For each chapter:  Textbook Pages (identical to hard cover text)  Videos and Activities (By lesson and example)  Interactive Tutorials (For most lessons)  Chapter Resources: Interactive Practice Test Extra Practice Know-It Notebook Intervention and Enrichment Lesson Resources (By Lesson) Homework Help On-Line

 Vicky Anthony  Hands on Experiments  Participation  Required Science Fair Project  Classroom science instruction incorporating the science textbook and related projects – lesson outlines/study guides  IOLA testing

 Pali Institute in Lake Arrowhead  November  Parent Information Night 8/27/13 at 6pm

Ancient Civilizations Research Projects – Big Book Simulations Daily Geography

 Music: 80 minutes per week; district vocal or instrumental  Art: 6 one-hour sessions throughout the year Specialist: Ms. Kayiran  Library: 30 minutes per week  P.E.: 90+ minutes per week  Computer Lab: two 40 minute sessions for research or IOLA testing

 Online support for textbooks (handout)  BYOD policy (handout)  Permission slip  “Device Days” – type writing pieces; research for ancient civilizations etc.

 What is Common Core?  The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. What does this mean for Westpark?  Problem Solving and Explaining

 Encourage organization and responsibility  Avoid rescuing/helping too much  Use questions when helping with work  Value learning  Model thinking  Monitor home reading  High expectations

 Every textbook and consumable has a barcode  Each textbook/consumable has been scanned and checked out to your child through the IUSD inventory system  They have written their name in sharpie in each book – double check  All textbooks issued to your child need to be returned in June

If you can help, please fill out the form in your packet and return tonight or tomorrow! Clerical Helpers: Copies, Stapling, grading etc. Conduits Scholastic book orders Parent volunteer guidelines – I will send these home if you choose to volunteer

 Copy paper  Kleenex  Disinfecting wipes  Lined Paper  Graph paper  Ziploc bags (gallon size)  Glue sticks

 D.A.R.E – Officer D’Alena. D.A.R.E is Tues/Thurs for first quarter only  Outdoor Science School Parent Information Night is 8/27/13 at 6pm  Please sign up for a Parent – Teacher Conference (August 26 – 30)  Parent Portal  Room Parent? Meeting 8/15 at the Lunch Tables at 8:15 am  LEAVE A NOTE FOR YOUR CHILD