Transcript Welcome to 4B! Mr. Hadyka - Mr. Hadyka`s Classroom Website

Curriculum Night
September 24th, 2015
Who is Mr. Hadyka
 2009 Graduate of C.C.S.U.
 Elementary Education (History)
 Present – 2015
 Masters program in Elementary Mathematics
 Third year at Saint Thomas the Apostle and looking
forward to many more.
 Several singing groups, parish volunteer, and youth
ministry volunteer at Holy Family.
Typical Day in 4B
 Morning Work: Daily Edit
 Morning Prayers and Pledge
 Academic Day begins
 Mornings – Mathematics and Language Arts
 Afternoons – Religion, Science, and Social Studies
 Lunch/Recess at 11:20
 Dismissal Process begins at 1:30 or 2:30
 2:40 Dismissal
Math Overview
 Place Value
 Division
 Estimation
 Decimals
 Basic Facts
 Ratios
 Fractions
 Measurement
 Probability
 Geometry
 Multiplication
 Graphing
Reading – Novel Studies
Margaret Peterson Haddix Topics to be discussed
Differentiated Groups
 Found
 Among the Hidden
 Dexter the Tough
 House on the Gulf
 Plot
 Character Traits
 Character Change
 Catholic Social Teaching
Assignments
 Comprehension Questions
 Literature Circle Jobs
 Ending Project
Written Language
 Personal Narrative
 Expository Essay
 Persuasive Writing
 Descriptive Writing
Science
Social Studies
 Regions
 Geography
 Culture/History
 Economy
 Climate
 People/Native Americans
 Civics
 Connecticut
 History
 Geography
 Economy
 Weather
 Rocks & Minerals
 Plants & Animals
 Force & Motion
 Energy
 Health
 Caring for God’s Creation
 Environment
 Recycling
Religion
 Religion Topics
 Sacraments
 Bible
 Liturgical Year
 Prayer
 The Mass
 In Addition
 Catholic Social Teaching is
implemented across curriculum,
but especially in reading.
 Prayer and service to others is
applied at various times
throughout the day to build the
community at STA.
 Venture Magazine
Elements of
Catholic Social Teaching
 Life and Dignity of the Human Person
 Call to Family, Community, and Participation
 Rights and Responsibilities
 Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
 The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
 Solidarity
 Care for God's Creation
Technology in the Classroom
 Uses in Curriculum
 Research, Communication, Publishing & Enrichment
 Classroom Computers
 Laptops
 IPads
Homework
 Sixty Minutes
 Everyday
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Mathematics
Reading (20 Minutes)
Spelling (Packet due Thursday unless noted)
 As needed
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Social Studies
Science
Religion
Writing
Grading Policy
 Mathematics, Reading,
Social Studies, Science &
Religion
 Tests - 50%
 Quizzes – 25%
 Homework – 12.5%
 Classwork – 12.5%
Assignment checked
for Completion
100%
85%
75%
Checking Grades
 4th & 5th grade parents will be able access their child’s
grades through Educonnect software.
Classroom Website
 Weekly Updates
 Words of the Week/Math of the Week
 Curriculum Outlines
 Projects
Questions?