Center Grove Community School Corporation Extended Learning Program North Grove Elementary Mr. Dooms Mrs. Serpico

What to Expect Multi-aged grouping Team Teaching Thematic Instruction Continual Program Evaluation

School Day Connections Specials Math Literature Lunch & Recess Communications Systems Homeroom/Study/Reflections

Connections Attendance & Announcements Pledge & North Grove Creed Daily Grammar Practice Marie’s Word Creativity Exercises Silent Reading Class Meetings

Math Teacher directed lessons for math concepts, problem solving, math in the real world; Accelerated one grade level Use of class projects combine problem-solving with skills Hands-On Equations, pre-Algebra component Continental Math League and Indiana Math League competitions Integrated with technology for instruction and expansion of knowledge

Literature Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Skills Story Structure Literary Elements Discussion Groups Individual Conferences

Communications Grammar Writing Spelling Vocabulary Research Skills Computer Skills

Systems The Extended Learning student will analyze how people function through the establishment, maintenance, and interconnectedness of various systems.

GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS 4 th Grade – Indiana History Literature: Running Out of Time Bill Peet or Oscar Robertson or Ernie Pyle or John Wooden Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 5 th Grade – U.S. History Literature: Sign of the Beaver Give Me Liberty 4 th & 5 th Grade – Citizenship/Elections

Plant Structure and Function Literature: Where the Lilies Bloom Ecology Literature: Independent Choice Books SYSTEMS OF LIVING THINGS

Animal Structure and Function Animal Research Project Literature: Shiloh Summer of the Monkeys Ecosystems Biome Display Project Literature: My Side of the Mountain Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS Economy in the United States World Economic Systems Personal Finance Consumer Simulation Economics Fair Literature: The Westing Game

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS Code Blue Simulation Nervous System Digestive System Respiratory System Skeletal System Circulatory System Writing Unit: Students create their own book on a System

Special Classes Art Music Library/World Language Computer Lab Physical Education

Reflections Review assignments for the day Get organized to leave school Homeroom meetings Study time

Homework A necessary follow-up to class discussion and work Be sure to emphasize to your child to use class time wisely Important to keep up—1 day late= 10% off, 2 days late=20%, 3 days late=40% off Days absent=make-up days Homework make-up sheet provided by teacher

Progress Reports Parents have online capability to check student’s progress 24/7 Daily assignments attaining below a C will require a parent signature Mid-term – 4 ½ weeks is online Nine weeks MUST MAINTAIN A “B-” AVERAGE IN EACH SUBJECT

Citizenship Extended Learning Guidelines Sign book when guideline(s) not met Three times, a phone call to parent New change every 4 ½ weeks Determines citizenship grade Can raise grade if there are fewer incidents second half of nine weeks

Volunteer Opportunities Field Trips Parties/Special Celebrations Share Areas of Expertise – especially in our units of study Preparing bulletin boards, games, etc. VIP (North Grove PTO)

Extracurricular Activities Student CouncilMath Bowl Spell BowlScience Fair IntramuralsArt Club ChoirLego Club(4 th ) Bible ClubWriter’s Club (4 th )

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