back to school night

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Ladera Elementary SchoolCharity Britton– Room 16

September 13, 2012

Welcome to Miss Britton’s Class

Charity Britton• I have been with the

school district for 13 years.• It is my #1 goal to have

your child discover the “Love of Learning” and be prepared for middle school!

• I truly feel I have the BEST job in the world! Teaching is my passion!!!

MISSION STATEMENT

• The mission of the CVUSD is to meet the academic, cultural, social and individual needs of students in order to prepare them to make a meaningful contribution to a democratic society.

Daily Schedule

• 8:15 - 8:30 Morning routine• 8:30 – 10:30 Period 1 Language Arts (Transition Time)• 10:30-10:50 RECESS• 10:50-12:15 Period 2 Math (Transition Time)• 12:15 – 1:00 LUNCH• 1:00- 2:00 Period 3 Science/Soc. St. (Transition Time) • 2:00 – 2:30 Writing• 2:30 – 2:40 Clean-up/ Dismissal

EARLY DISMISSAL Tuesdays @1:30

SPECIALISTS

Computer Lab Music PE

• I strongly believe in POSTIVE reinforcement, and I have many ways to create this environment!– Marble Jar: whole class– Tickets: individual– Table points: “team”– Incentive Charts: Homework and Classwork– Fabulous Fun Friday!!

• I focus on the positive behaviors, and most students strive for that

• Our class is a TEAM and our “motto” is NO WORRIES!!!

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE…

GRADING• ELA

– Reading Tests 30%– Reading Counts/ Book Reviews 10%– Practice book 25%– Spelling, Vocab, DOL, Writing 25%– Classroom Participation 10%

• Math– Unit Tests 40%– Math Journal 35%– Study Links/Class participation 25%

• Social Studies– Tests 50%– Reports/Projects 40%– H.W./Class Participation 10%

• Science– Tests 40%– Reports/Projects 20%– Science Workbook 30%– H.W./Class Participation 10%

READING CURRICULUMPiloting new programs this year…

• Excursions and Treasures• Core Literature:– Jackie Robinson

• Reading Comprehension – Reading Counts– Success Maker

• Spelling, D.O.L. & Vocab– Fri tests

• Writing:– Journals, rewrites, Step

up to Writing.

MATH CURRICULUM

• Everyday Math – Hands on math program– Spirals (not to mastery)

• Workbooks• Math Explorations &

Problem Solving• Parent Home Letters-– Save for future

references.

Science & Social Studies

• Science w/ me

• Social Studies w/ Mrs.Oppenheim

ROUTINES

• Routines are very important for fifth grade to be prepared and ready for middle school!!

-HOMEWORK!!! -Responsibility at home

Homework• #1 Tip for 5th Grade H.W…– Instilling Routines

• 40-50 min nightly H.W., plus 30 min of reading.

• Homework Hotline– Ladera Website(?)

• Friday Fun pass…

Classroom Officers• Elections• Build Community• Jobs:

– President– Vice President – Secretary– Treasurer– Technician– Librarian– Room Monitors– Sport Helpers

FIELD TRIPS• Griffith Park

Observatory• Reagan Library

and WE THE PEOPLE

• Getty Villa • Historical

Interpreter

Classroom Information

• Conferences in Oct.• Report Cards go out Dec, Mar & June• Class “Roster” – Please fill out the form with your email and contact info.

• Questions or concerns– Please fill out card in the back and we can speak privately

• Classroom Volunteers – Sign-up sheet on front table

• Art Masters (2), Room Parent, Classroom helper

COMMUNICATIONThe key to a great school year is open communication between

school and home. Please feel free to contact me at work by the following:

phone: (805) ext:216 email: cbritton@conejo.k12.ca.us send a note stop by before or after school, my door is always open.

I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child! We will have many wonderful experiences and opportunities to learn

and grow in the days ahead!

The Gardener

" Children are given to us on loan for a very short period of time. They come like a packet of flower seeds with no pictures on the cover and no guarantees. We don’t know what they will look like, be like, act like or have the potential to become. Our job, like the gardener’s, is to meet their needs as best as we can: to give proper nourishment, love, attention and caring and to hope for the BEST. " - Katherine C. Kersey

In my class your child will always leave with

something :

In

their HEAD

In their HEART

In their HANDS

ROOM 16 ROCKS