Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum Night!Curriculum Night!

Welcome to Welcome to Curriculum Night!Curriculum Night!

Mrs. MorizzoMrs. MorizzoSeptember 3, 2014September 3, 2014

Folder Contents• Everyday Math Website Information• Typing Website Information• Newsletter Preference Sheet• Volunteer & Handbook Signature Sheets• Packet of Resources• Packet of Slideshow Presentation• Parent Emergency Guidelines Card• Blank Card for Questions• Bookmark for Home • **WE WILL BE VIEWING 2 VIDEOS AT THE END OF THE

PRESENTATION** (THEY WILL BE POSTED ON THE DRYDEN SCHOOL WEBSITE)

My Philosophy

• Help each child feel successful.• Provide students with the tools to

become independent, lifelong learners.

• Create a classroom community based on learning, respect, and teamwork.

My Expectations

• Follow the class and school rules.

• Character Counts & sticks• Homework Policy• Class Goals

Character Counts

• Weekly Character Counts sheet…completed each Friday

• Sticks/Pillars• Class goal of 200 stars• Only One You & “Bucket

Filling”

Homework Policy

• Homework contract• Incomplete slips• Responsibility pillar• Weekly homework:spelling, math, reading log

(sometimes science)

Grading Policy & Progress

Reports• Class work, homework, & tests• Grading Scale (in parent packet)• Point system• Progress Reports

Curriculum

• Language Arts

• Reading • Spelling• Math

• Science• Social Studies• Technology

Language Arts

• Thinking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking

• WEX writing program- Writer’s Express• Showing vs. Telling, Focus• Writing process- skill practice, revision• Spiraling curriculum in writing areas• Grammar instruction-Treasures • Monthly writing words (Starting in Oct.)

Reading• Balanced Literacy Approach• Common Core Standards Integration• Authentic Texts: Treasures, Novels,

National Geographic, Time for Kids, Leveled Library

• Fluency & Close Reads• Read Aloud/Book orders• Reading Log-100 minutes per week

Reading• Whole Group Instruction: Students

will focus on using specific reading strategies to enhance learning.

• Small Group Instruction (Guided Reading)– Flexible groups– Center Activities

Spelling• Pre-tests on Mondays• Post-tests on Fridays

• Challenge Lists• Homework due on Thursdays

• Integrated with Treasures

Math• University of Chicago- spiraling

curriculum• Reference book and math journal• Home Links are done at home• Review Guide• http://em-

ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login.html

Math Facts• Addition, subtraction,

multiplication, division, and mixed operation tests

• Start with a small number of problems, which increases as he/she masters the facts

• Goal is 90% mastery• Twice a week

Science• Habitats• Light

• Solar System*Science Companion

• Uses a hands-on approach to learning science-inquiry based• Uses focused content to generate guided explorations

• Methods are consistent with national standards and best practice

Social Studies• Map Skills• Midwest Unit• Illinois Unit• Chicago Unit• States and Capitals

Technology• Use the internet for research, webquests,

and educational games (UbD projects)• Access to iPod touches and iPads for

learning activities• Edmodo learning community• Research and computer skills in the LMC• PSI Information sheets are on the back

table if you would like one.

Birthday Policy

• District-wide policy

• Students are not allowed to bring in food or gifts for their birthdays.

• No birthday invitations

Miscellaneous

• District & Dryden Handbook Key Points1.Extended Absences2.Outdoor Extended P.E. Guidelines3.Bell Schedule 4.Email & The Splash5.Home Lunch Procedures6. ** Flat Stanley Project**

Parent Communication

• Please call, email, or send a note anytime.

• Write notes in the students’ Assignment Notebook and/or Character Counts sheets.

Important DatesProgress Reports• November 21• March 13• June 5

Parent-Teacher Conferences• November 24 and 25• March 19 and 20

Class Blog• Go to the Dryden School Websitehttp://drydenweb.sd25.org• Click on Staff Directory• Click on Mrs. Morizzo’s Name• http://morizzo1.blogspot.com• Please visit often to see what we

are working on throughout the year

Typing • Go to www.typingtraining.com

• Click on “Member Login”

• Enter your username & password

Thank You For Coming!

lmorizzo@sd25.org(847) 506-6999

X6540Now on to the videos…