Curriculum Night 2012

Bryan KerachskyPrincipal Haddam Elementary School

Curriculum Night 2014Groups/TeachersFood Service

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Principal InformationTaught/Coached for 10 years in Tolland Public Schools

Came to RSD 17 in 2009Elementary Teaching and Learning SpecialistK-12 English Language Arts Coordinator2 interim principal terms here at Haddam Elementary

Family3 Kids, ages 14, 4, and almost 3.My wife is a 4th grade teacher in Vernon

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Click Here to SubscribeDistrict NewsHaddam-Killingworth High School was just named to Americas Top Schools by Newsweek.We were 1 of 12 schools in CT to receive the honor.

CT Core StandardsCT StandardsCommon Core State Standards (CCSS)Connecticut adopted these standards in July 2010

www.PTA.org has a great site for parents to look at the CCSS

Why these standards?The English language arts and mathematics standards:Align with college and work expectations;Are clear, understandable, consistent;Include rigorous content and application of knowledge;Build on strengths and lessons of current state standards; andPrepare all students for success in global economy and society.They do not:Dictate how teachers teachDictate what instructional / curricular materials should be used

ELA ShiftsBuild knowledge through content-rich nonfiction text

Reading, writing and speaking grounded in evidence from the text, using literal and informational text.

Regular practice with complex text and its academic language

ELA Shiftshttp://www.achievethecore.org/downloads/E0702_Description_of_the_Common_Core_Shifts.pdf

Math ShiftsFocus strongly on where the Standards focus

Coherence: Think across grades and link to major topics within grades

Rigor in major topics pursue:Conceptual understandingProcedural skill and fluencyApplication with equal intensity

Math Shiftshttp://www.achievethecore.org/downloads/E0702_Description_of_the_Common_Core_Shifts.pdf

Math 1st Grade Topics1. Fluency with Addition and Subtraction within 102. Exploring Addition & Subtraction within 203. Counting and Place Value 4. Exploring Addition and Subtraction within 1005. Defining Attributes of 2-D and 3-D Shapes6. Partitioning Circles and Rectangles7. Measuring Length with Non-Standard Units 8. Time to the Hour and Half-HourMath 2nd Grade Topics1. Fact Strategies (+,-) Up to 202. Place Value to 1,0003. Fluency with Addition & Subtraction within 1004. Exploring Addition & Subtraction within 10005. Money6. Reasoning with Shapes7. Linear Measurement with Standard Units8. Time to the Nearest 5-MinutesMath 3rd Grade Math Topics1. Understanding Multiplication and Division2. Connecting and Using Multiplication and Division3. Computing with Whole Numbers4. Exploring Measurement and Data5. Understanding Area and Perimeter 6. Reasoning about Two-dimensional Shapes7. Understanding Fractions 8. Reasoning about Fraction Comparisons and Equivalence4th Grade Math Topics1. Understanding and Using Place Value to Multiply and Divide 2. Factors and Multiples3. Multi-Digit Whole Number Computation4. Comparing Fractions and Understanding Decimal Notation 5. Building Understanding of Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Fractions6. Solving Problems involving Measurement and Data7. Exploring Angles and Angle Measurement8. Understanding Properties of Two-Dimensional FiguresBottom line:Read Write Talk/Speak Lot of student discourseListen Think CriticallyThink CreativelyProblem Solve

Be MathematiciansBe HistoriansBe ScientistsBe InvestigatorsBe Lifelong ReadersThroughout the year, I will demonstrate what this looks like through my blog.Whats Going On at Haddam Elementary School?New Parking LotNew Basketball Hoops..coming very soonLooking to do some murals around the schoolStrengthening of the PTO

New Hires/TransfersKelly Johnson, Music TeacherJudy Nacca, Reading SupportDeb Slowik, Math Support Pam Rich, 4th Grade TeacherPaige Boudreau, KindergartenKathleen King, 1st grade paraprofessionalMarlou French, 1st grade paraprofessionalLisa Palmieri, K paraprofessionalWhats Going On at Haddam Elementary School?Student Expectations:

Positive Behavior SupportsStaff/Students will be working on this to finalize for next yearCommon behavior expectations for classroom, hallways, cafe, bathrooms, etcAdvocate for themselves Independence/AgencyIndependence and AgencyStudent Agencyrefers to a combination of academic mindsets and learning strategies that have been demonstrated to advance achievement. Academic mindsets are evident instudentswho feel a sense of belonging in school; believe they have the capacity to learn, and see value in their participation.

Continuous Improvement Plans2013-2014 Continuous Improvement PlanGoals:Students will improve their literacy and numeracy skills as measured by district and state assessments.Haddam Elementary will continue to develop its community internally and externally.Objectives:To increase reading stamina.To increase writing stamina.To increase students understanding of numbers and operations and their ability to use these concepts in flexible ways to solve problems.To continue to build a positive and safe school community.2014-2015 Continuous Improvement Plans will be published in October 2013.

Parent VolunteersPlease sign up with your classroom teacher.

Please let me know if you have any ideas for things to do around the school that we and the PTO could work together on.

Our hope is for you to know that our school is your school.

Email me with ideas:bkerachsky@rsd17.org

HAVE A GREAT 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR!