Curriculum Night

2014-2015

Curriculum Night

2014-2015We know every child

by name and by need!

We know every child by name and by

need!

Tonight Parents Will:Tonight Parents Will:• Understand their role in the parent

community• Know ways they can be involved in

their child’s classroom and school• Understand the role of a student at

Lakeview• Understand the rituals and routines

that make Lakeview a successful Learning Community

• Understand their role in the parent community

• Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school

• Understand the role of a student at Lakeview

• Understand the rituals and routines that make Lakeview a successful Learning Community

Lakeview’s Mission

Lakeview’s Mission

Lakeview Elementary will help students and parents set goals based on clear

expectations, teach the curriculum, assess and monitor students’ progress, help

students provide feedback and appropriate safety nets in preparation for a rigorous

middle school curriculum.

Lakeview Elementary will help students and parents set goals based on clear

expectations, teach the curriculum, assess and monitor students’ progress, help

students provide feedback and appropriate safety nets in preparation for a rigorous

middle school curriculum.

How We Communicate

How We Communicate

• Bobcat Binder• Email• Monthly Newsletter from

Teachers• Newsletters from Mrs. Seltzer• Newsletters from PTA• Teacher Websites• Remind 101 Texts from Ms.

Wojno & Mrs. Bingham• Email blasts from Mrs. Palmieri

• Bobcat Binder• Email• Monthly Newsletter from

Teachers• Newsletters from Mrs. Seltzer• Newsletters from PTA• Teacher Websites• Remind 101 Texts from Ms.

Wojno & Mrs. Bingham• Email blasts from Mrs. Palmieri

Remind 101Remind 101• Mauk, Palmieri, Wojno• Download the Remind app.

It’s Free! Enter the class code: @mswojn or Text:@mswojn to 940-293-2544

Bingham/Huddleston:Text:@binghama to 682-730-8320

• Mauk, Palmieri, Wojno• Download the Remind app.

It’s Free! Enter the class code: @mswojn or Text:@mswojn to 940-293-2544

Bingham/Huddleston:Text:@binghama to 682-730-8320

AttendanceAttendanceWe can only have 11 kids total in all of Lakeview absent to stay at this percentage.

Teacher WebpagesTeacher Webpages

Teacher NewsletterTeacher Newsletter

On-line GradesOn-line Grades

Report CardsReport Cards

• Progress reports each 3 weeks

• Report cards each 6 weeks• Both are sent

electronically unless specified in writing to the office.

• Progress reports each 3 weeks

• Report cards each 6 weeks• Both are sent

electronically unless specified in writing to the office.

Physical Education for 3-5

Physical Education for 3-5

Workshop ModelWorkshop Model• Reading, Writing, Math,

and Science all follow the workshop model.

• Workshop model consists of an opening, work period, and a closing.

• Reading, Writing, Math, and Science all follow the workshop model.

• Workshop model consists of an opening, work period, and a closing.

• Opening – The teacher introduces a topic, skill, or concept to the entire class. This gives the teacher an opportunity to model her expectations

• Work Period – Students practice the skill while the teacher gives individual or small group assistance

• Closing – Students share our their learning with the whole group. The students become the teacher.

• Opening – The teacher introduces a topic, skill, or concept to the entire class. This gives the teacher an opportunity to model her expectations

• Work Period – Students practice the skill while the teacher gives individual or small group assistance

• Closing – Students share our their learning with the whole group. The students become the teacher.

Reading and WritingReading and Writing

• Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook

• Goal Setting• Anchor Charts• Reading Logs• Million Word Challenge• Book of the Month

• Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook

• Goal Setting• Anchor Charts• Reading Logs• Million Word Challenge• Book of the Month

Million Word Challenge

Million Word Challenge

• MWC will be tracked on sheet in reading journal/notebook

• Reading log in Bobcat Binder for tracking at home reading

• 25 chapter books on their reading level• On-level books are what counts• Kick off will be in October. • Books counted beginning August 26th.• More information will be sent home after kickoff

MathMath• Guided Math Groups within the work period of workshop

• New Curriculum - Origo• Math expectations – show all thinking,

ask questions when unsure, be an advocate for self.

• Students should know their multiplication facts through 12

• Writing in math (note booking)• Big concepts taught at your grade level

- Mathematical Process, Equivalence, Multiplication and division, geometry, algebraic thinking, measurement, place value, and data analysis

• Guided Math Groups within the work period of workshop

• New Curriculum - Origo• Math expectations – show all thinking,

ask questions when unsure, be an advocate for self.

• Students should know their multiplication facts through 12

• Writing in math (note booking)• Big concepts taught at your grade level

- Mathematical Process, Equivalence, Multiplication and division, geometry, algebraic thinking, measurement, place value, and data analysis

ScienceScience• Workshop• New Science Book• Inquiry Process• Writing in Science/

notebooks/ Depth and Complexity icons

• Science Processes, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, Life Science

• Workshop• New Science Book• Inquiry Process• Writing in Science/

notebooks/ Depth and Complexity icons

• Science Processes, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, Life Science

Social StudiesSocial Studies• Our focus is the story of America.• Social Studies is integrated through

both reading and writing.• DBQ – Document Based Questioning• Students use their reading strategies to

analyze a series of primary and secondary sources to answer a guiding question.

• We will complete two DBQ’s over the course of the year.

• Probes

• Our focus is the story of America.• Social Studies is integrated through

both reading and writing.• DBQ – Document Based Questioning• Students use their reading strategies to

analyze a series of primary and secondary sources to answer a guiding question.

• We will complete two DBQ’s over the course of the year.

• Probes

Technology In ActionTechnology In Action• Netbooks• Digital Cameras• Netschool• Dell Tablets – (arriving

soon)

• Netbooks• Digital Cameras• Netschool• Dell Tablets – (arriving

soon)

STAARSTAAR**Math – March 30**Reading – March 31Reading Retakes - May 12**Science – April 22

**Math – March 30**Reading – March 31Reading Retakes - May 12**Science – April 22

ConferencesConferences• We have begun scheduling

parent/teacher conferences Sign – up on Volunteer Spot for Mauk, Palmieri, and Wojno

• For Bingham and Huddleston

Sign up on Signup Genius

• We have begun scheduling parent/teacher conferences Sign – up on Volunteer Spot for Mauk, Palmieri, and Wojno

• For Bingham and Huddleston

Sign up on Signup Genius

Home PracticeHome Practice• The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts that

have already been taught in class.• Homework should not be difficult for students because

it is just practice.• Homework expectations –• Math 10 – 15 questions nightly Monday –Thursday (not

put into grade book but discussed in class for misunderstandings and misconceptions, quiz will be given over homework weekly.)

• Classwork not completed during given time can become homework. This should be finished at home and returned the next day unless otherwise indicated in Bobcat Binder.

Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxV0SoEXSyc

• Creative problem solving program

• DI teams are coached by parents

• We would love to expand our program

• Looking for parent volunteers

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxV0SoEXSyc

• Creative problem solving program

• DI teams are coached by parents

• We would love to expand our program

• Looking for parent volunteers

DisciplineDiscipline1. Treat Others Right2. Make Smart Decisions3. Maximize Your Potential

• Student elaborated on each topic. You can see full promise to each other displayed in the 5th grade hall on posters signed by all.

1. Treat Others Right2. Make Smart Decisions3. Maximize Your Potential

• Student elaborated on each topic. You can see full promise to each other displayed in the 5th grade hall on posters signed by all.

LunchLunch• 5th Grade lunch time 12:15

– 12:45• Visitors are welcome for

lunch with your child. Please sit at the guest table with your child.

• Please work on your child eating within a 30 minute time frame and cleaning up after themselves.

• 5th Grade lunch time 12:15 – 12:45

• Visitors are welcome for lunch with your child. Please sit at the guest table with your child.

• Please work on your child eating within a 30 minute time frame and cleaning up after themselves.

BirthdaysBirthdays• Store bought cupcakes or

treats may be brought to the office. Treats will be sent to your students’ classroom to be shared the last 15 minutes of the day.

• No peanut products please• Invitations are to passed out to

the entire class • Including paper products as

needed is greatly appreciated

• Store bought cupcakes or treats may be brought to the office. Treats will be sent to your students’ classroom to be shared the last 15 minutes of the day.

• No peanut products please• Invitations are to passed out to

the entire class • Including paper products as

needed is greatly appreciated

SuppliesSupplies 1 Nylon Pencil Bag with grommets

1 Crayola Colored Pencils (12ct) 1 Crayola Classic Thin Markers (8ct) 1 Fiskar Scissors (7", pointed)

60 #2 Yellow, pre-sharpened wooden pencils 4 Glue Sticks (small) 1 Ruler (1/16 standard and metric, plastic) 2 Plastic Pocket Folder with Brads (any color) 5 Composition Notebook (black) 3 Facial Tissues 2 Notebook Paper (200ct) 4 Dry Erase Markers (black) 2 12x18 construction Paper (50ct, bright White) 1 Paper Towel 2 Index Cards (3x5, ruled 100ct) 1 1" White Binder 1 Scotch Tape 1 1 1/2" Colored Binder (hard sided with pockets inside) 1 Pocketed Dividers for the Binders

*Available at school supply stores such as School Zone and Teacher's Tools

1 Nylon Pencil Bag with grommets 1 Crayola Colored Pencils (12ct) 1 Crayola Classic Thin Markers (8ct) 1 Fiskar Scissors (7", pointed)

60 #2 Yellow, pre-sharpened wooden pencils 4 Glue Sticks (small) 1 Ruler (1/16 standard and metric, plastic) 2 Plastic Pocket Folder with Brads (any color) 5 Composition Notebook (black) 3 Facial Tissues 2 Notebook Paper (200ct) 4 Dry Erase Markers (black) 2 12x18 construction Paper (50ct, bright White) 1 Paper Towel 2 Index Cards (3x5, ruled 100ct) 1 1" White Binder 1 Scotch Tape 1 1 1/2" Colored Binder (hard sided with pockets inside) 1 Pocketed Dividers for the Binders

*Available at school supply stores such as School Zone and Teacher's Tools

Questions?:Questions?:

Teacher Contact InfoTeacher Contact Info• Mrs. Palmieri

tpalmieri@nisdtx.org • Mrs. Huddleston

bhuddleston@nisdtx.org • Mrs. Mauk kmauk@nisdtx.org

• Mrs. Bingham

ebingham@nisdtx.org • Ms. Wojno

cwojno@nisdtx.org

• Mrs. Palmieri tpalmieri@nisdtx.org

• Mrs. Huddleston bhuddleston@nisdtx.org

• Mrs. Mauk kmauk@nisdtx.org

• Mrs. Bingham ebingham@nisdtx.org

• Ms. Wojno cwojno@nisdtx.org