1. Sept. 17, 2015

2.  Welcome!  Math  Reading  Science  Social Studies  Intervention  Behavior  Q & A  Plus/Delta

3.  Math adoption for all elementary schools in the district is: enVision by Scott/Foresman  Web-based resources as well as print materials  Teachers will supplement math series with various Common Core resources and MobyMax (supplied by the district.  Essential Curriculum for the first quarter is on each teacher’s webpage.

4.  Math facts: students need to know their basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts in order to be ready for long division  All classes have covered place value and addition and subtraction, and have now moved on to multiplication  Help us with math by:  Stressing neatness and accuracy with homework  Help drill math facts (driving to practice or waiting in line are great times)  Use websites that make practice fun (ex. www.multiplication.com)www.multiplication.com

5.  New Reading focus is on small-group instruction based on student needs.  Using leveled reading books and other materials at each student’s reading level  All teachers also teach novels to provide an exposure to different genres  Teachers may assign book reports or projects to deepen understanding.

6.  Accelerated Reader  Students are tested in the STAR program to determine their reading level  Students receive a point level goal to meet  Students can retest if they do not achieve 80% on the AR test  RAZ-KIDS

7.  RUNNERS and STEPS to Success strategies are used to help with comprehension  Help us by:  Making sure your student continues to read at home  Remind your student to bring their AR book to school so they can read the same one at home and at school

8.  We write for many reasons  Compare and contrast  Persuade  Inform  Entertain  Express an opinion  Students write several times a week in journals  Writing is a focus area of the Common Core

9.  Six major areas of instruction  Forces & Motion  Earth in the Universe  Matter: Properties and Change  Ecosystems  Molecular Biology  Science & Social Studies are each taught throughout the quarter

10.  North Carolina with a focus on these topics within our state:  History  Geography & Environmental Literacy  Culture  Economics & Financial Literacy  Civics & Governance

11.  Intervention/enrichment time is built in to Reading and Math  Intervention is focused on targeted objectives  Based on gaps identified by CA’s and BA’s  Small groups of about 8 students working with the teacher  Groups change based on need

12.  Students are expected to follow the school and class norms at all times.  Students are expected to be prepared for class including homework completed each day.  Students who do not have their homework will have a silent lunch period and be expected to make up their work.

13.  Students who need to be redirected will have a timeout in the classroom first.  If they continue to be disruptive, they will be bounced to another classroom. Parents will be notified.  Further issues will result in an office referral.  Physical contact with another student or a teacher is an immediate office referral.

14.  If you have general questions, please feel free to ask them now  If you have specific questions for your child’s teacher about your student, please see your teacher to schedule a conference  Please take a moment to tell us what you thought of the evening. We value your input!