1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mrs. Morizzo September 3, 2014

2. Folder Contents Everyday Math Website Information Typing Website Information Newsletter Preference Sheet Volunteer & Handbook Signature Sheets Packet of Resources Packet of Slideshow Presentation Parent Emergency Guidelines Card Blank Card for Questions Bookmark for Home **WE WILL BE VIEWING 2 VIDEOS AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION** (THEY WILL BE POSTED ON THE DRYDEN SCHOOL WEBSITE)

3. My Philosophy Help each child feel successful. Provide students with the tools to become independent, lifelong learners. Create a classroom community based on learning, respect, and teamwork.

4. My Expectations Follow the class and school rules. Character Counts & sticks Homework Policy Class Goals

5. Character Counts Weekly Character Counts sheet…completed each Friday Sticks/Pillars Class goal of 200 stars Only One You & “Bucket Filling”

6. Homework Policy Homework contract Incomplete slips Responsibility pillar Weekly homework: spelling, math, reading log (sometimes science)

7. Grading Policy & Progress Reports Class work, homework, & tests Grading Scale (in parent packet) Point system Progress Reports

8. Curriculum Language Arts Reading Spelling Math Science Social Studies Technology

9. Language Arts Thinking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking WEX writing program- Writer’s Express Showing vs. Telling, Focus Writing process- skill practice, revision Spiraling curriculum in writing areas Grammar instruction-Treasures Monthly writing words (Starting in Oct.)

10. Reading Balanced Literacy Approach Common Core Standards Integration Authentic Texts: Treasures, Novels, National Geographic, Time for Kids, Leveled Library Fluency & Close Reads Read Aloud/Book orders Reading Log-100 minutes per week

11. Reading Whole Group Instruction: Students will focus on using specific reading strategies to enhance learning. Small Group Instruction (Guided Reading) –Flexible groups –Center Activities

12. Spelling Pre-tests on Mondays Post-tests on Fridays Challenge Lists Homework due on Thursdays Integrated with Treasures

13. Math University of Chicago- spiraling curriculum Reference book and math journal Home Links are done at home Review Guide http://em- ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login. htmlhttp://em- ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login. html

14. Math Facts Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and mixed operation tests Start with a small number of problems, which increases as he/she masters the facts Goal is 90% mastery Twice a week

15. Science Habitats Light Solar System *Science Companion Uses a hands-on approach to learning science-inquiry based Uses focused content to generate guided explorations Methods are consistent with national standards and best practice

16. Social Studies Map Skills Midwest Unit Illinois Unit Chicago Unit States and Capitals

17. Technology Use the internet for research, webquests, and educational games (UbD projects) Access to iPod touches and iPads for learning activities Edmodo learning community Research and computer skills in the LMC PSI Information sheets are on the back table if you would like one.

18. Birthday Policy District-wide policy Students are not allowed to bring in food or gifts for their birthdays. No birthday invitations

19. Miscellaneous District & Dryden Handbook Key Points 1.Extended Absences 2.Outdoor Extended P.E. Guidelines 3.Bell Schedule 4.Email & The Splash 5.Home Lunch Procedures 6. ** Flat Stanley Project**

20. Parent Communicatio n Please call, email, or send a note anytime. Write notes in the students’ Assignment Notebook and/or Character Counts sheets.

21. Important Dates Progress Reports November 21 March 13 June 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences November 24 and 25 March 19 and 20

22. Class Blog Go to the Dryden School Website http://drydenweb.sd25.org Click on Staff Directory Click on Mrs. Morizzo’s Name http://morizzo1.blogspot.com Please visit often to see what we are working on throughout the year

23. Typing Go to www.typingtraining.comwww.typingtraining.com Click on “Member Login” Enter your username & password

24. Thank You For Coming! lmorizzo@sd25.org (847) 506-6999 X6540 Now on to the videos…