1. Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night
August 29, 2012

2. Community Bond Support
Thank you!
Ipads
MacBook Air Laptops

3. Parent Support Priorities Backpack Regular attendance Arrive on-time
Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures
Backpack
Check daily
Important info, agenda, and homework

4. Parent Support Medications Stay involved
Must be processed in the office
Stay involved
Communication
PTO
Volunteer

5. TEAM Ryan Expectations
Treat Others with Kindness and Respect
Excellent Attitude
Act Responsibly
Make Safe Choices
Three strikes!
Minor slips
Major slips

6. Communication Website Two-way Home Folders Publications (web, too)
District
Classroom
Two-way
Voic
Home Folders
Monday Folders (green)
Go over papers, sign weekly
Publications (web, too)
District Communicator
Ryan Rap
The 409 Informer

7. Curriculum
Specials
Art
Music
Physical Education
Spanish
Computer Lab

8. Aesthetic Education Modeled upon Collaborative Partnership
Lincoln Center Institute
EFA Aesthetic Education Program
Rich investigation of high-quality works of art
Collaborative Partnership
EFA teaching artists and classroom teachers
Inquiry-based, experiential units of study
Specific works of art that students view

9. K-5 Homework Policy Purpose
Develop initiative, responsibility, self-direction, and organizational skills.
Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom.
Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study.
Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.

10. K-5 Homework Policy Time Allotment in Minutes
K and 1st ≤ 10
2nd ≤ 20
Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment
Approximate Times Include
Reading
Math facts
Consideration for child’s pace

11. K-5 Homework Policy GUIDELINES/ TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom.
Students will fully understand when the assignment is due.
Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students.
Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed.
Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed.
Record assignments in agenda.
Organize his/her time to work on assignments.
Turn assignments in on time.
Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness.
Finish any work not completed in class.
Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following:
Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances.
Provide a definite time for study or other home activities.
Monitor the child’s daily agenda.
Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence.
Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed.

12. Changes to Grade Reports
4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced)
3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient)
2 - Improvement Needed (Basic)
1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory)
N - Not Introduced
Keep in mind:
Many standards are introduced in the early term
May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency on those standards until later in the school year.

13. District Assessments Three times per year By Unit of Instruction
DIBELS
Delta Math
Standards Based Report Cards
By Unit of Instruction
Open Court & Houghton Mifflin
BCAMSC Science
RTI (Response to Intervention)
CAT (Collaborative Action Team)

14. Special Services Title I & II School Social Worker School Psychologist
Math
Reading
Special Education
Speech
School Counselor
School Social Worker
School Psychologist
School Nurse
ExCel - Explorations in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning

15. Daily Schedule Bus drop off: 8:35 am
Ryan start time: 8:45 am (Doors open at 8:35)
Agendas/Snack/Morning work: 8:45-9:00 am
Literacy block: 9:00-9:50 am, 12:00-12:50 pm
Math Block: 9:50-10:50 am
Recess: 10:55-11:25 am
Lunch: 11:25-11:55 am
Science and/or Social Studies Block: 1:00-1:50 pm
TEAM Time: 1:55-2:35 pm
Specials, Weekly Rotational Schedule: 2:40-3:30 pm
Ryan dismissal/Parent pick up: 3:40 pm
Bus departure time: 3:47 pm

16. Classroom Supply List
We supply the basics such as pencils, crayons, paper, scissors, folders, highlighters, etc.
Students may bring their own items to supplement these
Highly recommended supplies are a handheld pencil sharpener, markers, dry erase marker, an Art shirt, tennis shoes for P.E., a daily nutritious snack, water bottle

17. First Day of School Full Day Dress for the weather
Bring a sweatshirt to keep in locker all year
Home lunch or school lunch
Nutritious snack, water bottle
Backpack to haul folders and books home
A smile and a desire to learn

18. Contact Info
Phone: ext. 2532
Office: to leave message w/secretary

19. Questions?????
Thank you for coming!