1. Curriculum Night 2015 Welcome to Room 25!
Camden Mery Rachel Joslin Ne’Shaun Noah Lillian Mia Chrysovalantis Gabriel Chris Asma
Curriculum Night 2015
Welcome to Room 25!
Mr. Wittenborn
Please find your child’s seat, and make yourself comfortable. If you’d like, write your student a letter
Ryan Gabe Alex N. Matthew Vivian Dayaan Sheldon Adhesa Sabrina Alex S. Christopher Ronit

2. Hello!
I look forward to working with each of you over the next year. As a new teacher here at Rutledge Hall, here’s a bit about me:
Undergraduate degrees in marketing & finance
Masters degree in elementary education
Spent 10+ years in brand & advertising research
Student taught at Coonley Elementary & worked as an Intervention Specialist at Audubon Elementary, both in CPS
A focus of our classroom will be the formation and defense of opinions while respectfully challenging the opinions of others. Regardless of subject matter, lessons will encourage lively discussions and active listening skills

3. A Typical Day in Room 25 Time Subject 8:00 – 8:30
Unpack/HW Review/Morning Work
8:30 – 9:30
Specials (PE, Music, Art, Library)
9:30 – 11:00
Reading
11:05 – 11:50
Lunch/Recess
12:00 – 12:30
Writing
12:30 – 1:30
Math
1:30 – 2:30
Science or Social Studies
2:30 – 2:45
Pack-Up/HW Review/End of Day Question

4. Reading The curriculum provides:
Direct instruction on comprehension skills
Specific strategies on preparing to read (before), making meaning (during), and understanding text (after)
Exposure to a variety of text, including fiction and non-fiction
Vocabulary development
Response to literature through writing
Independent reading

5. Language Arts The curriculum provides:
Writing instruction
Grammar instruction
Spelling instruction
Opportunities for different types of writing are incorporated across the fourth grade curriculum:
Narrative
Informational/Expository
Persuasive

6. Mathematics Everyday Math provides:
A balanced curriculum that is rich real-world problem solving opportunities
Alignment with the national and state Common Core standards
A spiral curriculum that focuses on numeration, computation, data & chance, measurement, geometry, patterns, and functions

7. Science National Geographic provides: Instruction in physical science
Immersion in the science inquiry process
Abundant hands on explorations

8. Social Studies Social Studies Alive provides:
Exploration of our country’s regions through an active, student-centered approach
Students will explore the geography, history, economy, culture & government within each region
Experiences that allow students to understand the world around them

9. Homework Policy
Homework assignments reinforce concepts learned in the classroom
Expect homework on a nightly basis
Students are to write all homework assignments in their assignment notebooks
We review homework every morning and afternoon
Students are expected to read 30 minutes each night
3 missing assignments = notification

10. Discipline Policy
Classroom rules and school-wide behavior plans ensures all students are given the optimal environment for learning
All students are expected to follow the Rutledge Hall Code of Conduct
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Focus will be on positive behaviors, motivating students to act as role models and take ownership of their decisions

11. To Contact Me
I look forward to working with you throughout the school year!
Please feel free to contact me via or phone. I am also able to meet in person with just a bit of a heads up
I will be providing information via letters home, s & the class website

12. Camden Mery Rachel Joslin Ne’Shaun Noah Lillian Mia Chrysovalantis Gabriel Chris Asma
Questions?
Or if you have questions specific to your student, I’m more than happy to stick around for a bit
Ryan Gabe Alex N. Matthew Vivian Dayaan Sheldon Adhesa Sabrina Alex S. Christopher Ronit