Welcome to Curriculum Night th grade Ms. Siegel Mariposa Elementary

Topics of Discussion  Subject areas  Technology  Homework  Rules & Expectations

Math Math Resources: Investigations, Engage New York, and Fosnot Units Place Value - whole number and decimals Multiplication and Division strategies with multi-digit numbers Order of Operations Volume Fractions – addition & subtraction with unlike denominators, multiplying & dividing Decimals – add, subtract, multiply, and divide Algebraic Thinking Geometry & Measurement – metric and customary Probability Integers & Data

English Language Arts (ELA) Common Core: The State of Arizona has implemented new, more rigorous standards in ELA and Math. This requires students to understand content more thoroughly and in depth than ever before. Reading Resources: Engage New York ELA language-arts, Harcourt Trophies, a few novel studies, and informational text (non-fiction). language-arts Writing: 6 Trait Writing Rubric for narrative, argumentative, and expository styles of writing.

SCIENCE Biomes Force and Motion Matter and Energy Human Body Earth and Space

SOCIAL STUDIES Geography Terms Early Americans European Explorations Colonization American Revolution Bill of Rights & Constitution Introduce Civil War

Technology  Computer Lab  Power Points  Google Docs  Research projects

Mariposa has implemented a school-wide PBIS program  What is PBIS?  Positive Behavior Intervention System  Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior  Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors  Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions  Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills  Consistency throughout the school  All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

BLAST  Be Respectful  Lead with Integrity  Act Responsible  Safety Matters  Together We Achieve  BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!  School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)  Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)  Principals Lunch  Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST) BLAST

Team Rules / 3R’s  Rights All students have the right to an education. None of the students will take away anybody else’s rights that they deserve.  Respect Respect for others is mandatory so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable.  Responsibility You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.

Homework and Communication  Binder and Agenda – needs to be at school everyday  Homework  Daily – Math and Spelling (Monday – Thursday nights)  Reading (minimum 20 min./4x a week) parent signs on agenda  Communication  Phone calls and notes/ s  Website  Friday Progress Report – weekly  Due and signed every Monday

Other Classroom Business Specials: Monday – Music Tuesday – Library Wednesday – PE Thursday – Art Friday – Computer Lab Lunch-10:45 – 11:25 Water bottle Healthy Snacks

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