Transcript Back to School Night - Irvine Unified School District

Room 12
Ms. Brown
 Born
and raised in Southern CA
 Graduated from Biola University in 2004
 Taught Preschool for 6 years
 4th year at Westpark
 Long Term sub in 4th grade APAAS class
 Has a daughter in 2nd grade at Westpark
 SUPPORT
STAFF
*Ms. McDonald-Education Specialist
*Ms. Erika Garcia-Instructional Assistant
 Communication
between the home and
classroom is key!
 Weekly
email with important dates and
assignments
 Email:
 Please
[email protected]
complete parent information sheet
and turn in tonight or tomorrow
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DAILY:
Math
WEEKLY:
Writing, Social Science,
Science, Grammar,
Literature,
Spelling/Vocabulary
 MONTHLY:
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Special Projects
Civilization Research
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EVERY TRIMESTER:
Novel Studies
 Curriculum
Duties
 No
late work
 Absent Work
 Blue Moons
 Attendance
 Conduits
 Table
Points
 Birthdays
 Accountability,
Integrity, Respect
 School-wide values
 Kick-off day
 Drawings every month
Personal
Best
Make
an Effort, not an Excuse
Home
Court
 Novel
Studies – RTI – at least 3
 Houghton Mifflin Series – RTI
 Weekly
 Flexible
quizzes and classwork packets
Groups
 Novel Study Projects
 Trimester
Genres
 Projects Completed IN Class
 Read book at home before due date
 Spelling
pre-test: Monday (aligned with
RTI stories)
 Spelling test: Friday
 Vocabulary packets (during novel studies)
 Weekly grammar skill lessons; periodic
grammar quizzes
 “WRITING
DRIVES THINKING, THINKING DRIVES LEARNING”
Writing Process
 Author’s chair
 Publishing anthology
 Multiple genres of writing
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BALANCED CURRICULUM
Math Standards
• Holt Text ( Moving to Common Core)
• Problems of the Week
• Investigations/Problem Solving
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY
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Problem Solving Strategies (Brain Books),
Accuracy
QUIZZES
CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS
 Testing
for accelerated learning NOT to skip classes
 Any questions can be answered at conferences
 http://my.hrw.com
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each chapter:
Textbook Pages (identical to hard cover text)
Videos and Activities (By lesson and example)
Interactive Tutorials (For most lessons)
Chapter Resources:
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Interactive Practice Test
Extra Practice
Know-It Notebook
Intervention and Enrichment
Lesson Resources (By Lesson)
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Homework Help On-Line
Vicky Anthony
 Hands on Experiments
 Participation
 Required Science Fair Project
 Classroom science instruction incorporating
the science textbook and related projects –
lesson outlines/study guides
 IOLA testing
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Pali Institute in Lake
Arrowhead
November 20-22
Parent Information
Night 8/27/13 at 6pm
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Ancient Civilizations
Research Projects – Big Book
Simulations
Daily Geography
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Music: 80 minutes per week; district vocal or
instrumental
Art: 6 one-hour sessions throughout the year
Specialist: Ms. Kayiran
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Library: 30 minutes per week
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P.E.: 90+ minutes per week
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Computer Lab: two 40 minute sessions for research
or IOLA testing
 Online
support for textbooks (handout)
 BYOD policy (handout)
 Permission slip
 “Device Days” – type writing pieces;
research for ancient civilizations etc.
 What
is Common Core?
The standards are designed to be robust and relevant
to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills
that our young people need for success in college and
careers. What does this mean for Westpark?
 Problem Solving and Explaining
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Encourage organization and
responsibility
 Avoid rescuing/helping too much
 Use questions when helping with work
 Value learning
 Model thinking
 Monitor home reading
 High expectations
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 Every
textbook and consumable has a
barcode
 Each textbook/consumable has been
scanned and checked out to your child
through the IUSD inventory system
 They have written their name in sharpie
in each book – double check 
 All textbooks issued to your child need
to be returned in June
If you can help, please fill out the
form in your packet and return
tonight or tomorrow!
 Clerical Helpers: Copies, Stapling,
grading etc.
 Conduits
 Scholastic book orders
 Parent volunteer guidelines – I will
send these home if you choose to
volunteer
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 Copy
paper
 Kleenex
 Disinfecting wipes
 Lined Paper
 Graph paper
 Ziploc bags (gallon size)
 Glue sticks
D.A.R.E – Officer D’Alena. D.A.R.E is Tues/Thurs for
first quarter only
 Outdoor Science School Parent Information Night is
8/27/13 at 6pm
 Please sign up for a Parent – Teacher Conference
(August 26 – 30)
 Parent Portal https://My.IUSD.org
 Room Parent? Meeting 8/15 at the Lunch Tables at
8:15 am
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 LEAVE
A NOTE FOR YOUR CHILD 