TO

at Algonkian Elementary

Tracy Mayobre - Teacher

• Get the Knowledge

• Find the Possibilities

• Defend your Ideas

• Use of the ETM Machine and Ecard System• Students earn money as they learn.• $ 1.00 - $ 6.00 for Center work• $ 1.00 - $ 10.00 for Enrichment• $ 1.00 - $ 2.00 for good behavior, team work, etc.• Withdrawals of $ 1.00 - $ 2:00 for missing binder or bad behavior• Withdrawal of $ 10.00 for a new Ecard.• Use of a registry to document earnings also keeps track of work

completed.• Using the Ecard Rewards Chart students can spend money at any

time.• Room is set up in zones so that students can independently locate

supplies.• Contracts are used to define rules and boundaries so that students

can take risks within a less restrictive environment.

Computer Contract Programs that need mandatory teacher permission: According to county and school policies, students need teacher permission to have internet access while using school computers. If you are working on a center contract that tells you to use one of these programs, this considered ‘teacher permission’. These sites include, but not limited to:

1. All Bookmarked sites 2. Internet searches to include: Google, Yahoo, Yahooligans 3. Google Earth 4. Google Image

Programs that need limited teacher permission:

1. Renzulli 8. Glogster2. MS Word 9. Animoto3. Pixie 4. Photo Shop 5. MS Power Point 6. MS Publisher 7. Timeliner

Any programs not mentioned above are subject to mandatory teacher permission. If the student is working on one project and needs to switch to a different program, permission from the teacher is needed. I, ________________________________, understand the terms of this contract and will abide by the rules pertaining to the use of computers in school. Any violation of this contract will result in an administrative referral. __________________________________ ___________________________ Student Signature Date

Center Time Mon. & Tues. - 9:30 am – 11:00 am Weds. & Thurs. – 9:15 am – 10:45 am

Enrichment TimeMon. & Tues. - 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Weds. & Thurs. -10:45 am – 12:00 pm LUNCH/RECESS

11:00 am – 11:45 am Team Time

Mon. & Tues. – 12:15 pm – 1:45 pmWeds. & Thurs. – 12:00 am – 1:35 pm

Clean Up Dismissal

Mon. & Tues. - 2:00 pm Weds. & Thurs. – 1:45 pm

• Independent Study thru Contract work

• Learn to Earn

• Uses the theory of Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Uses the theory of Multiple Intelligences

• Levels allow for divergent thinking

• Self-discovery through interest levels

•Student/teacher conferencing provides for

clarification and assessment

• Provides task-based assessment

Level 1Cells, Organisms, Plants

 

 

Objectives:1.Students will investigate single cell organisms, plant seeds and spores through observing, comparing, and classifying.

2.Students will investigate and correctly use a compound microscope to make observations and measurements of cells, organisms and plants.

Activities:1.Two scientists associated with the development and uses of compound microscopes are Sir Isaac Newton and Robert Hooke. In the folder marked, Scientists, read about them and complete a biography book report on each of the scientists.

2. Read the booklet, Cell Structure, in the folder marked, Cells. Complete the activity sheet in the folder marked, Cell Activity.

3. Read the booklet, Pond Life, in the folder marked, Pond. Complete the activity sheet in the folder marked, Pond Activity.

4. In the folder marked, Microscopes, read how to use compound microscopes. Choose six different prepared slides to complete the microscope activity found in the folder marked, Microscopes part 2.

  

Level 4Biomes and Ecosystems

Objectives:

•Students will learn the difference between a biome and an ecosystem through vocabulary, internet sites and research.•Students will create a project that reflects their knowledge of the subject.

Activities:

1.To get familiar with the vocabulary associated with biomes and ecosystems, complete the crossword puzzle located in the folder marked, Crossword.

2. Using Renzulli, investigate a Biomes & a ecosystem. Don’t forget to write your notes onto the journal in Renzulli. What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Develop a food web for one of the biomes in the folder marked, Biomes. Use the vegetation and wildlife lists that are stated on each of the biomes. You can also use the web sites and information from Activity 2. Use the computer program, Inspirations, to design a food web for one of the biomes in the folder. Examples of webs are shown below.

• Students complete packets – Levels 1 & 2

•Packets target math, language & reading skills,

problem solving

• Sequencing of skills provides for independent

learning

• Learn to earn

1. Allows for a variety of learning styles2. "Real" world oriented - learning has value beyond the demonstrated competence of the learner3. Risk-free environment - provides positive feedback and allow choice4. Encourages the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts5. Utilizes hands-on approaches6. Provides for in-depth understanding7. Utilizes various modes of communication8. Assessment is performance-based9. The learning process is valued as well as the learning project10.Students are responsible for their own learning11. Students have ownership of their learning within the curriculum12. Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students‘ past performances13. Learning utilizes real time data - investigating data and drawing conclusions14. Learning cuts across curricular areas - multidisciplinary in nature15. Teacher is a facilitator of learning- provides mini lessons 16. Student self-assessment of learning is encouraged

Authentic Project Based Learning

• Self-Supporting

• Provides a framework

• Can be modified

• Meaningful arrangement of elements

• Reflect the needs of the culture/designer

•Shape• Space•Color•Line

•Value•Texture•Form

1. Will there be any field trips?One – Luray Caverns and Garden Maze

2. What about volunteers?Notices will be sent home when volunteers for special activities & field trips come about.You may come to volunteer in the classroom anytime. Please remember that this is not a conferencing time, but a time to get involved with your child’s learning.A Weekly volunteer is needed for Thursdays and will need to have a Volunteer Application on file here.A volunteer every other month to check and do coping needs for Enrichment and Centers.

3. When are conferences?Conferences can be scheduled at any time. They are as per requested by parent or teacher.

4. What are portfolios?At the end of the first semester (a week after report cards), students will bring home a folder filled with completed Center work, Enrichment packets & Team Time work. A county assessment and a student self-assessment will be included. Students should share work in that folder, and remove the items from that semester. They will then return the folder. A second portfolio will be sent home at the end of the year.

5. What is the policy on missed work from the classroom and homework on the day of FUTURA?The policy is in the Gifted Handbook. If you feel that your child’s teacher is not aware of the policy, please address the matter directly with your child’s teacher and share the policy with them.

6. What if my child does not want to attend FUTURA?There is a form that the parent needs to fill out to release the child from the program. Students enrolled in the program will attend until that form is turned in. Students will not be able to reenter the program for one full year.

7. Are there any supplies that my child will need?Fourth graders were given a binder and dividers. Fifth graders use the binder from the previous year. I keep these over the summer.Most of our supplies will be on a donation basis this year. Newsletters go home during the year to update parents of events as well as needed supplies. Many supplies that are needed are typically common items such as tissues & paper towels.

Algonkian Elementary Phone # : 571-434-3270

My Email Address: tracy.mayobre@lcps.org

Sick or early pick up:

Please contact Algonkian with a phone call and/or note.

Lowes Island will need to contact both schools.