Introductions Annual Giving IslandWood Overview Guiding Principles of Upper Elementary Curriculum as applied to the Whole Child Transition to Cedar, Cypress, and Birch Classrooms UE Year Long Curriculum Nuts and Bolts Q & A 8:30…6 th Year Parent Meeting – Island Project

WMS is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to facilitating the optimal intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of children using Montessori and contemporary educational methods. Social Emotional Physical Spiritual Intellectual

9-12 Year Old More socially aware of self and others and place Testing boundaries (big time!) Ability to get what they need out of others Need for attention Increased socialization Higher ability to collaborate Increased empathy and compassion Intense need for independence Acknowledgement and acceptance of differences

UE Curriculum Self-awareness and – regulation Group work Actively connecting students with others Literature Current events Accountability for deadlines Working at own pace and level Community Meeting Conflict resolution Culture of respect Practice acceptance Ethical dilemmas Give positive attention

9-12 Year Old Movement is paramount Onset of puberty Need for sleep changes dramatically from less to more Self care and appearance becomes increasingly more important Will use somatic complaints to avoid things UE Curriculum Freedom of refined movement Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) Setting Boundaries & Sexual Harassment Dress code P.E., Swimming Lessons Community contributions Overnight Trip

9-12 Year Old Ability and interest in “Big Projects” Need to “go out” – connecting with the greater world Movement towards abstraction Deeper critical thinking Basic Skills continued UE Curriculum Big Picture of Year Long Curriculum Cultural Curriculum driving the academics Instruction (individual, small and large groups, differentiation) 6 th Year Exit Project Academic Outcomes

Math Individualized Operations range from basic to pre-algebra GeometryMath FactsReviewProblem Solving Language WritingReading ComprehensionGrammarMechanicsAnalogiesWord Study

Practical Life Art Peace Education Geography History Science Information Literacy

ArtMusicSpanishTechnologyPhysical EducationSwimming Lessons

Parent Responsibility Initiate communication to teachers Provide lots of healthy food for breakfast, lunch and snacks Monitor what comes to school in backpacks and lunchboxes (no electronics please) Get to class on time Quick goodbye + use the car line = greater independence Provide time, space and possible coaching for homework daily Correct Spectrum Math homework by Thursday night Provide time and coaching for Vocabulary test on 2 nd Friday Provide modeling, time, and expectation for reading at home

Volunteers Room Parents Volunteer Training Need for: Vocab Correcting Special Events Halloween Party Festival of Lights Auction Projects In-Class Practical Life Material Making Field Trips Orienteering 21 Acres partnership IslandWood Outdoor School Seattle Children’s Theater Guest speakers Possibilities... Seattle Art Museum Pacific Science Center

Communication Office Hours Leave a voice mail Messages from Front Desk Excused Tardy or Absence Goal Setting Conferences in September (Doodle) Conferences in January Special Events Science Fair Family Outings Community Service Hopelink Student Led Celebrations Halloween Party Thanksgiving Feast Festival of Lights Math Curriculum Night