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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • 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 • • • • • Maps, Globe Skills, Landforms The Northeast The Southeast The Southwest The West Science/Health • • • • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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