Welcome to 3C
Mrs. Johansson, room 234
Curriculum Night 2015-2016
Curriculum Night Agenda
6:30-7:20
- Classroom Presentation
7:20-7:30 - Questions & Answers, volunteer sign-up
7:30-8:30 - Visit special area & Support teachers
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Welcome
3C’s Schedule
Homework
Classroom Management
Communication
Materials
Volunteers
Star of Week
Birthday treats
Getting to know the teacher
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Personal Background
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Husband, Mats, from Sweden
3 kids: Lukas (17), Katrina (14), Kristian (8)
Professional Background
Teaching for 25 years
Masters Degree- Reading Specialist
21 additional credits beyond masters
Morning Routines
8:50-9:15
1. Check-in, unpack, notes
2. Special place in accordion
folder for notes (homework
folder)
3. Follow directions on board for
morning work
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Review schedule
Getting to know the classroom
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Homework
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Assignment Books
Bins
Pink Slips
Missed Recess
Monday through Thursday
About 30 minutes per night
Materials
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Folders
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Working Folder (kept in desk)
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Accordion Folders
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Homework
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Science
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Social Studies
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Math
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Keep at Home
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Pencils
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Erasers
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Colored Pencils
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Markers
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Highlighter
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Scissors
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Glue Stick
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Ruler
***Dry Erase Marker
Daily Schedule
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Monday
9:00 - 9:15 - Check In / DOL / Journal
9:15 - 10:15 - Integrated Arts
10:15 - 10:45 – Social Studies
10:45 - 11:25 – Science
11:25 - 12:25 - Recess/Lunch
1:35 - 3:15 – ELA: English Language Arts
3:15 - 3:20- Assignment Notebooks/Pack-Up
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 - 9:15 - Check In / DOL / Journal
9:15 – 9:45 – Social Studies
9:55 - 10:40 - Specials
10:45 - 11:25 - Science
11:25 - 12:25 - Recess/Lunch
12:25 – 1:35 – Math (switch classes)
1:35 - 2:05 – Intervention / Student Work / SQUIRT
2:05 - 3:15 – ELA: English Language Arts
3:15 - 3:20- Assignment Notebooks/Pack-Up
Social Studies
• Mrs. Johansson
• 4x/week
• Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Social Studies
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Unit 1: Communities and Geography
Unit 2: Communities Over Time
Unit 3: Citizens and Government
Unit 4: People and Communities
Unit 5: Economics: Working in
Communities
• Online book:
http://www.eharcourtschool.com/
• Username: na + lunch number example: na12345
Password: lunch number 12345
Specials
Integrated Arts= Monday
9:15-10:15
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9:55- 10:40
Tues. – Music~ Mrs. Rodack
Wed. – Art~ Mrs. Townsend
Thurs. - Library~Mrs. Tomczak
Friday - PE~ Ms. Lepant
Science
• Mrs. Johansson
• 4x week
• Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
• 3 units
A. Earth Science
B. Physical Science
C. Space & Technology
Recess & Lunch
• Recess 11:25-11:55
• Kids may bring in
games, puzzles, or
crafts for indoor
recess.
• Donations always
welcome
• No electronics.
• Lunch 11:55-12:25
MATH
• All students switch for math 5x/week
• Grouped based on last year’s scores:
1. ITBS Concepts
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ITBS Problem-Solving
ITBS Computation
End of Book Test
Basic Facts
Student Attribute
A1 – Mrs. Johansson & Mrs. Romac
A2 – Mrs. Williams, Mr. Clements, & Mr. Babusci
All students expected to cover same material
Online book: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/
• Username: na + lunch number example:
na12345
Password: lunch number 12345
Math
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Homework
Units
a. Understand Numbers and Operations
b. Addition, Subtraction, Money, and Time
c. Multiplication Concepts and Facts
d. Division Concepts and Facts
e. Data and Measurement
f. Geometry
g. Patterns and Probability
h. Fractions and Decimals
i. Multiply and Divide by 1-Digit Numbers
PSSA
Rocket Math
Practice basic facts at home nightly – there are many math websites on the MES
library web page
Rocket Math
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Grades one through five daily Math instruction.
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Ten-minutes of instruction dedicated to this program each day in class.
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Sequential practice and mastery of math facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
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Research-based program: students who gain automaticity with their basic facts are then
able to free up cognitive abilities to focus on more complex math concepts.
• Nightly review of facts at home is essential.
After Math ~ 1:35-2:05
• Check morning
work
• Star of the Week
• Read Aloud
• Bathroom break
• Work-in-Progress
• SQUIRT
ELA
Reading
Storytown series designed by Harcourt School Publishers
Theme 1:
School Days
5 Lessons/Weeks
Theme 2:
Together We Can
5 Lessons/Weeks
Theme 3:
As We Grow
5 Lessons/Weeks
Theme 4:
Tales to Tell
5 Lessons/Weeks
Theme 5:
A Place For All
5 Lessons/Weeks
Theme 6:
Discoveries
5 Lessons/Weeks
The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a
spiraled review of key skills. Student experience many opportunities for practice and
the application of concepts. In addition, a series of leveled activities and resource
materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed
through these resources include:
 Various types of literature
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Phonics/Spelling
High Frequency Words
Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies)
Fluency
Robust Vocabulary
Grammar and Writing
Use of Dictionary and Reference Sources
http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com
(Story Town online reading book)
Username: na + lunch number example:
na12345
Password: lunch number 12345
Each lesson takes
about 1 week.
Online Sites Licensed by MES
• RAZ Kids
• See information
provided on your child’s
desk.
• Study Island
Info will be forthcoming.
Spelling
• a. Storytown
• b. Instructional five day plan
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1. Word list passed out on Friday
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2. Practice pages
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3. Daily Lessons and Practice
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4. Post Test on Thursday
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5. Application
Book Club
• a. 10 minutes per night
• b. 25 books to be read this year
• c. Return reading logs at the end of
each month
• Need “Book It” VOLUNTEER
Grading
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100% – 90% = A
89% - 80% = B
79% - 70% = C
69% - 0% = D
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Report Cards
Tyler
Class Meetings/Bully Lessons
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Meetings once a week
Class discussions
Read alouds
Schoolwide rules and
posters
• Assemblies
Orchestra & Strings Lessons
• Whole group orchestra will meet on
Tuesdays from 11:10 AM until 11:55 PM.
There is no make-up work from whole group
orchestra.
*Lessons are once per week. Students are
responsible for making up missed classwork
since they are pulled out during class time
for lessons.
Getting to know the classroom
Rules
*Listen without interrupting.
*Follow directions.
*Work QUIETLY and
COOPERATIVELY.
*Keep hands, feet, and objects
to yourself.
*Treat others the way that you
like to be treated.
Classroom Management
• Penny System
• Rules &
Consequences
• Marble Jar
Classroom Jobs
• New job each
week
• Every child has a
job
• Classroom
ownership
POS Account
• Please send the check or money in an
envelope clearly marked with your
child's first and last name and
homeroom.
Book Orders
• Book orders may be placed online
using your credit card.
• If you do order manually, please send
the book order in an envelope clearly
marked with your child's name. Checks
can be made out to "Scholastic Books".
Communication
– Voicemail:
» 724-935-4044
» *Follow prompts for classroom teacher
– Notes or Assignment Book
– Email: djohansson@northallegheny.org
– Website
– Thursday envelope
Homework
• Monday through Thursday
• Spelling/Vocabulary lists
passed out on Friday.
• Cursive X2 due Tuesday
• Spelling practice worksheet
due Thursday
• Test Thursday
• Check Assignment Book
Nightly
• Assignments on website
Star of the Week
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Poster
Photos
Current Event
Read aloud
Show-n-tell
Class mascot
Volunteers
*Must have clearances
• Mystery Reader
-Fridays 3:05-3:20
• Share your talents
• Computer lab help
• Centers
• Extra hands for
projects in the room
• Book It Volunteer
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• Wellness Policy:
Healthy edible treats
must be approved 48
hours before delivery.
• Treats may be sent with
your child or dropped
off at the office. We
have 24 students in our
class.
• Nonedible treats do
not require preapproval.
Standardized Test Dates
PSSA Tests
*English/Language Arts
April 11-15
• IOWA Tests
• Monday, January 11 to
Friday January 15, 2016
*PSSA Math
April 18-22
No vacation requests will be granted.
Question/Answer
• Question and
Answer Time
• Volunteer Sign ups
• Conference Sign
ups in Office Foyer