Curriculum Night
2015
Mr. Stariha
Philosophy/Expectations
• Bully free learning environment
• Students should be in school
• Students will complete all
schoolwork/homework
• Increase independence, respect, and
responsibility
Daily Schedule
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Arrival 9:15
Healthy Snack Break
SSR/TIB/Language Arts 9:20 - 10:15
Break 10:15 – 10:20
Planners and Daily Math 10:20 - 10:35
Break 10:35 – 10:40
Gym 10:40 -11:00
Math 11:00 - 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Recess 12:30
Shared Reading and Specials 1:00 - 1:45
Break 1:45 – 1:50
Guided Reading 1:50 - 2:35
Break 2:35 – 2:40
Social Studies/Science 2:40 - 3:25
Dismissal 3:30
Specials
• ART 1:00 - 1:45 (Wednesday)
• LLC Book Check-out and Computer
Lab 1:00 - 1:45 (Thursday)
• MUSIC 1:00 - 1:25 (Friday)
District Curriculum
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Online go to http://www.cusd200.org
Departments tab
Student Learning
Curriculum
Elementary Curriculum
4th Grade tabs
Guided Reading
• Flexible Groups based on skill knowledge
• Students will be with different reading
teachers during the year
• Reading materials will be at students
reading level and cover 4th grade content
Spelling
• Words Their Way
• Lessons (During Guided Reading)
• Post-tests (Friday)
Language
1. Daily Oral Language (D.O.L.) with
Grammar Skills
2. Writing
a) Opinion
b) Informative
c) Narrative
d) Extended Response
Math
• 1. Place Value, Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication, and Division
• 2. Problem Solving, Patterns,
Measurement, Fractions, Decimals, and
Geometry
• 3. Daily Math
Social Studies
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Maps, Globe Skills, Landforms
The Northeast
The Southeast
The Southwest
The West
Science/Health
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Classifying plants and animals
How do animals adapt?
Energy from Plants
Changes in Ecosystems
Body Systems
Family living
Homework
1. All homework must be completed
2. Homework should be completed on time
3. Homework club during recess
Grades
• I = Independently demonstrates mastery
• S = Support needed to demonstrate
mastery (more than grade level peers)
• N = Not yet evident
Other Stuff
Behavior/Discipline
• Positive Consequences (stamps, handshake, thank-you, etc.)
• Negative Consequences (warning,
reflection form, &/or loss of privileges)
Homework Planners
• Parents’ signature
Birthday Treats
• Must be healthy or not food
Very Important Pupil (V.I.P.)
• One student per week
Bonus Points/Auction
• Bonus points are earned for reading
• We will have three bonus point auctions
Parent Communication
• Notes, emails, phone calls, and
conferences are welcomed at school
Remember to sign up for Parent/Teacher
Conferences