Curriculum Night 2015 Mr Stariha PhilosophyExpectations Bully free

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. cusd 200. org Departments tab Student Learning Curriculum Elementary Curriculum 4 th 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 4 th 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 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