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Welcome to Room 25!Mr. Wittenborn
Please find your child’s seat, and make yourself comfortable. If you’d like, write
your student a letter
Curriculum Night 2015
Camden Mery Rachel Joslin Ne’Shaun Noah Lillian Mia Chrysovalantis Gabriel Chris Asma
Ryan Gabe Alex N. Matthew Vivian Dayaan Sheldon Adhesa Sabrina Alex S. Christopher Ronit
I look forward to working with each of you over the next year. As a new teacher here at Rutledge Hall, here’s a bit about me:
Undergraduate degrees in marketing & finance Masters degree in elementary education Spent 10+ years in brand & advertising research Student taught at Coonley Elementary & worked as an
Intervention Specialist at Audubon Elementary, both in CPS
A focus of our classroom will be the formation and defense of opinions while respectfully challenging the opinions of others. Regardless of subject matter, lessons will encourage lively discussions and active listening skills
Hello!
A Typical Day in Room 25Time Subject
8:00 – 8:30 Unpack/HW Review/Morning Work
8:30 – 9:30 Specials (PE, Music, Art, Library)
9:30 – 11:00 Reading
11:05 – 11:50
Lunch/Recess
12:00 – 12:30
Writing
12:30 – 1:30 Math
1:30 – 2:30 Science or Social Studies
2:30 – 2:45Pack-Up/HW Review/End of Day Question
The curriculum provides:
Direct instruction on comprehension skillsSpecific strategies on preparing to read (before), making meaning (during), and understanding text (after) Exposure to a variety of text, including fiction and non-fictionVocabulary developmentResponse to literature through writingIndependent reading
Reading
Language ArtsThe curriculum provides: Writing instructionGrammar instructionSpelling instruction
Opportunities for different types of writing are incorporated across the fourth grade curriculum:NarrativeInformational/ExpositoryPersuasive
MathematicsEveryday Math provides:
A balanced curriculum that is rich real-world problem solving opportunitiesAlignment with the national and state Common Core standardsA spiral curriculum that focuses on numeration, computation, data & chance, measurement, geometry, patterns, and functions
ScienceNational Geographic provides:
Instruction in physical scienceImmersion in the science inquiry processAbundant hands on explorations
Social StudiesSocial Studies Alive provides:
Exploration of our country’s regions through an active, student-centered approachStudents will explore the geography, history, economy, culture & government within each regionExperiences that allow students to understand the world around them
Homework PolicyHomework assignments reinforce concepts learned in the classroom
Expect homework on a nightly basisStudents are to write all homework assignments in their assignment notebooks
We review homework every morning and afternoonStudents are expected to read 30 minutes each night3 missing assignments = notification
Discipline PolicyClassroom rules and school-wide behavior plans ensures all students are given the optimal environment for learning
All students are expected to follow the Rutledge Hall Code of Conduct
Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe
Focus will be on positive behaviors, motivating students to act as role models and take ownership of their decisions
To Contact MeI look forward to working with you throughout the school year!
Please feel free to contact me via email or phone. I am also able to meet in person with just a bit of a heads up
[email protected] 847.675.3815
I will be providing information via letters home, emails & the class website
Or if you have questions specific to your student, I’m more than happy to stick
around for a bit
Questions?
Camden Mery Rachel Joslin Ne’Shaun Noah Lillian Mia Chrysovalantis Gabriel Chris Asma
Ryan Gabe Alex N. Matthew Vivian Dayaan Sheldon Adhesa Sabrina Alex S. Christopher Ronit