1. Mrs. Sheldon
Room 224
Welcome to Open House 2014

2. We are excited to have Rebecca, a SUNY participant in our class
We are excited to have Rebecca, a SUNY participant in our class. She will be with us each Monday and will student teach in the spring semester.
Ms. SanGiovanni

3. A Typical Day Math Specials Social Studies Science Morning Meeting
Reading/Language Arts
Shared Reading/Guided Reading
Literature Circles
Word Study
Independent Reading
Spanish
B, D, F
9:52-10:12
Specials PE
Art
Music
Library
Band/Chorus
Social Studies
Science
Writing Workshop

4. A movie of the students…enjoy
A Day in the life of….

5. Responsive Classroom Principles: Social curriculum is important
How students learn is as important as what they learn
Greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction
To be successful academically, students need to learn and practice specific social skills: cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy and self-control
“Knowing the children we teach is as important as knowing the content we teach”
Responsive Classroom

6. In my classroom I have “Classroom Cash
In my classroom I have “Classroom Cash.” The students earn “classroom cash” by completing their job for the week. They can then buy items from the class store. This teaches students a basic accounting system as they add and subtract money from their ledger.
Classroom Jobs

7. Math Place Value to 1,000,000,000 Geometry Measurement
Multiplication and Division
Fractions
Decimals
Algebra
Problem Solving Skills
Math

8. Reading Students read for at least 20-30 minutes per day
An adult reads aloud everyday in classroom to demonstrate good reading skills
Students are assigned novels to read and discuss with a group of students (Literature Circles)
Guided reading groups to work on specific skills

9. Parent Read Aloud
Please come in to read to our class. The students absolutely love having someone special visit our classroom.
Send me an with your availability….

10. Word Study
Lenape School uses Sitton Spelling and Word Skills by EPS, a division of School Specialty, in grades 3rd - 5th.  The program emphasizes correct spelling in everyday writing, not just for an end-of-the-week test.
I will also be using Words Their Way – a Word Study Program

11. Writers Workshop
Students will be exposed to many types of writing including:
Expository
Persuasive
Letter Writing
Narrative
Poetry
Book Reports
Research

12. Language Arts/Writing
We will focus on writing skills such as:
Types of sentences
Parts of speech
Editing skills
Non-Fiction writing
Writing in the content areas

13. Social Studies Geography and Maps Economies of the Western Hemisphere
Government in the Western Hemisphere
Latin America
The United States and Canada

14. Science Topics Forces Shaping the Earth’s Surface Weather
Motion, Force, Work, Energy and Simple Machines

15. HOMEWORK There will be homework each night including:
Homework is due the following day. I have an “oops” policy in case of emergencies. If there is inconsistent homework completion we will talk and come up with a plan to help your child become successful.
There will be homework each night including:
Independent reading each night with reading log signed
Math activity that reinforces skills learned in class
Science and/or Social Studies activity that reinforces concepts learned in class
Reading or Language Arts Activity
Homework is checked for accuracy and understanding
HOMEWORK

16. Celebrations in the classroom
Students are welcome to bring a snack in for birthday celebrations. We will eat goodies during our normal snack time which is 10:55
Throughout the year we hold small “in classroom” celebrations and have a special snack. You will receive notice of the celebrations so you can help out by sending in something to share with the class.

17. Field Trips Mohonk Preserve West Trapps - Oct Howes Cavern- Nov
Norman Rockwell Museum (spring)
Bardavon
FDR Museum (spring)

18. Share your Talents with Us
Please come and share your interests and talents with us. We love to learn from parents.
Let me know so we can set it up.
Share your Talents with Us

19. * Study Ladder Khan Academy Voki Moby Max Edmodo Additional Resources
Your children all have accounts to the following resources:
* Study Ladder
Khan Academy
Voki
Moby Max
Edmodo
Information will come home soon……
Additional Resources

20. My teacher website has lots of information….check it out
The best way to contact me is by
My teacher website has lots of information….check it out
Contact Me

21. Thank you for coming tonight
I look forward to working with you and your child. Thank you in advance for all your support! Go Bills and Go Red Sox!!
Thank you for coming tonight