Developing the
Intellect through
Inquiry and
Investigation
2015-2016 Systems
Meet the Teachers
Elizabeth Bowers
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Meghan Doherty
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What is FUTURA?
Facilitating
Understanding
Through
Utilizing
Real Life
Applications
LCPS Gifted Education Goals
#1 To become divergent creative
thinkers who recognize problems and
solve them.
#2 To construct personal meaning and
understanding of others and of the
world around them.
#3 To develop the capacity for self
assessment. (ownership of the learning)
Arcola FUTURA Center
Monday – Arcola 4th / 5th
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Tuesday – Aldie 4th / 5th, Liberty 4th
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Wednesday – Liberty 5th
Thursday – Hutchison Farm 4th / 5th
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Friday – Pinebrook 4th
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Our classes are in rooms 25-26
R.O.A.R.
Respectful
Cafeteria
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Playground
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On Task
Acting Safely
Quiet and kind
voice
Raise your hand
to ask questions
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Eat your lunch
Line up quietly
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Eat your own food 
Hands and feet to 
self
Stay seated
Clean up your table
and throw away trash
Be kind to others
Take turns
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Play
Line up when
called
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Hands and feet to 
self
Tell teacher if you
or another student 
is hurt
Walking feet
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Hands and feet to
self
Use playground
equipment
appropriately
Bring in what you
brought out
Walk on the right
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Hallways
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Silent voice
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Face forward
Stay in single
file line
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Bus
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Quiet and kind
voice
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Go straight to
your bus at
dismissal
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Use the
bathroom
Flush toilet
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Bathrooms
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Responsible
Quiet and kind
voice
Honor privacy
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Remain seated
Hands and feet to
self
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Wash your hands
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Remember your
belongings
Listen to the bus driver
and patrols
Towels in trash
Tentative Daily Schedule
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Take Bus to FUTURA center
9:00 Arrive at FUTURA center
9:00-10:00 Interest Development Centers
10:00-11:40 Systems Investigations
11:40-11:55 Recess
11:55-12:25 Lunch
12:30-1:30 Creative Problem Solving
1:40-1:45 Reflection, Agendas and Clean up
1:45 Take Bus back to home school
Students are actively working/learning the entire time
they are in FUTURA. There are no specials during
FUTURA.
Attendance Is Important
If your child is going to be absent, please call your home
school as well as
Arcola Elementary School
(703) 957-4390.
Lunch
Students may bring their lunch
from home or buy at the
FUTURA center.
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Lunch accounts are
interconnected with your child’s
home school. Please make sure
they have money in their
account if they plan to buy
lunch at FUTURA.
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Please send your child with a
nutritious and “nut free” snack.
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Interest Development Centers
●FUTURA students have the opportunity to
choose activities based on interest and learning
style while working at their pace.
●Students learn task commitment and time
management skills.
●Reflect on individual accomplishments and set
goals.
Class Systems Investigations
Essential Understandings
of Systems
Systems have design
Systems can change
Systems have boundaries
Systems have a function
Systems have parts that interact
Binder
● Your child is
responsible for
bringing his/her
binder each week
● Agendas will be used
to keep track of due
dates.
FUTURA
Assessments
A performance assessment is given at the end of each
semester. (late January and June)
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Informal assessments are ongoing.
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Students are often asked to complete self-assessments on
various products. This allows them to reflect on their
learning.
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A copy of the FUTURA Assessment can be found in your
child’s binder.
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Homework Policy
Home School Homework - Students have two
days to make up any missed assignments.
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At home, FUTURA students may need to:
●Continue FUTURA research
●Bring in materials for certain lessons
●Complete GoQuest extensions
What Is GoQuest?
(Formally Renzulli Learning)
GoQuest is an internet based educational tool which
provides fun, engaging and meaningful activities
that are tailored to meet your child's individual
interests and needs.
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GoQuest will be linked to the Arcola
FUTURA Webpage.
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Please Check Our Website
Communication
Arcola Elementary
(703) 957-4390
or e-mail us:
Elizabeth.bowers@lcps.org
Meghan.doherty@lcps.org
Guest Speakers
Thank You For Your
Support
We look forward to a great year of FUTURA.
●Please feel free to visit the classrooms after the
presentation.
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Bowers:
RM25
Doherty:
RM 26