Curriculum Night September 24 th, 2015

Who is Mr. Hadyka 2009 Graduate of C.C.S.U. Elementary Education (History) Present – 2015 Masters program in Elementary Mathematics Third year at Saint Thomas the Apostle and looking forward to many more. Several singing groups, parish volunteer, and youth ministry volunteer at Holy Family.

Typical Day in 4B Morning Work: Daily Edit Morning Prayers and Pledge Academic Day begins Mornings – Mathematics and Language Arts Afternoons – Religion, Science, and Social Studies Lunch/Recess at 11:20 Dismissal Process begins at 1:30 or 2:30 2:40 Dismissal

Math Overview Place Value Estimation Basic Facts Fractions Probability Multiplication Division Decimals Ratios Measurement Geometry Graphing

Reading – Novel Studies Margaret Peterson Haddix Topics to be discussed Differentiated Groups Found Among the Hidden Dexter the Tough House on the Gulf Plot Character Traits Character Change Catholic Social Teaching Assignments Comprehension Questions Literature Circle Jobs Ending Project

Written Language Personal Narrative Expository Essay Persuasive Writing Descriptive Writing

Social Studies Science Regions Geography Culture/History Economy Climate People/Native Americans Civics Connecticut History Geography Economy Weather Rocks & Minerals Plants & Animals Force & Motion Energy Health Caring for God’s Creation Environment Recycling

Religion Religion Topics Sacraments Bible Liturgical Year Prayer The Mass In Addition Catholic Social Teaching is implemented across curriculum, but especially in reading. Prayer and service to others is applied at various times throughout the day to build the community at STA. Venture Magazine

Elements of Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person Call to Family, Community, and Participation Rights and Responsibilities Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Solidarity Care for God's Creation

Technology in the Classroom Uses in Curriculum Research, Communication, Publishing & Enrichment Classroom Computers Laptops IPads

Homework Sixty Minutes Everyday Mathematics Reading (20 Minutes) Spelling (Packet due Thursday unless noted) As needed Social Studies Science Religion Writing

Grading Policy Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies, Science & Religion Tests - 50% Quizzes – 25% Homework – 12.5% Classwork – 12.5% Assignment checked for Completion 100% 85% 75%

Checking Grades 4 th & 5 th grade parents will be able access their child’s grades through Educonnect software.

Classroom Website Weekly Updates Words of the Week/Math of the Week Curriculum Outlines Projects

Questions?