welcome to curriculum night presented by mrs. malmin
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Welcome to Curriculum
Night
Presented by Mrs. Malmin
Special Classes
MondayLibrary
TuesdayMusic
WednesdayArt
ThursdayPE
FridayComputer LabFriday Choices
Classroom Schedule
Uninterrupted Math: 8:00-9:30Uninterrupted LA and IFG: 12:00-1:50Recess: 10:45 – 11:05Lunch: 11:05 – 11:25
Healthy Snack Break everyday except Wednesday
Rights All students have the right to an education. None of Mrs. Malmin’s students will take away anybody else’s rights that they deserve.
RespectRespect for others is mandatory so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable.
ResponsibilityYou will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.
Classroom Management Clear classroom rules that are enforced consistently
Procedures that clearly indicate all expectations for classroom routines
Rewards students for:
Behavior that exemplifies good character
Kind actions
Work above and beyond what was asked for
Working well in a group
Good reports from Special Area teachers
Consequences for:
Breaking class rules
Irresponsible behaviors
Poor time management
Negative report from special area teacher
Poor work or Homework completion
Friday Choices
Activity ChoiceCinema ChoiceScholar’s ChoiceLifeskill Choice
Homework & CommunicationHomework Folder
Must be brought to school each day
Use for all communication
Homework
Weekly homework will always include spelling, vocabulary, writing, and math.
Monthly Homework
Homework assigned on Friday and due on Friday (most weeks)
Required reading is 20 minutes 4 nights a week
Signature required for completion grade
Communication
Emails
Mariposa Messages
Phone Calls
How can you help your student stay organized?
Please empty the Homework Folder each night to keep the dreaded “folder clutter” at a minimum. Help students
pace their assignments so homework time stays stress
free.
MATH = SUCCESS Go Figure!
Math:Common Core Standards
Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division Understand properties of multiplication and division Multiply and divide within 100 Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify patterns in
math
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT) Use place value understanding and properties of operations to
perform multi-digit arithmetic
Numbers and Operations – Fractions (NF) Develop an understanding of fractions as numbers
Math:Common Core Standards
Measurement and Data Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of
Time Liquid Volume Mass of objects
Geometric measurement Area and its relationship to multiplication Perimeter and its relationship to addition
Geometry Reason with shapes and their attributes
Mathematical Practices
Standard 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Standard 2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Standard 3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Standard 4: Model with mathematics
Standard 5: Use appropriate tools strategically
Standard 6: Attend to precision
Standard 7: Look for and make use of structure
Standard 8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Cognitive Guided Instruction
Learning through problem solving
Learning to solve problems in multiple ways
Learning to communicate ideas, strategies, & solutions
Language Arts
Literacy Work Stations
Harcourt Trophies Vocabulary Comprehension Guided Comprehension Independent Reading IFG Literacy Work Stations Spelling
Writing Six-Trait Writing Reader’s Response Journals Friendly Letter Personal Narratives Journal to Mrs. Malmin
Additional Activities Read Aloud
Independent Reading
Cursive
D.O.L. (Daily Oral Language)
Writing across the curriculum Science Social Studies Math
Science
Physics of Sound Sound & Vibrations Light
Earth Rocks & Volcanoes Erosion &
Weathering
Living Things Plants Animals
Social Studies“Our Communities”
Harcourt American History (i.e.
exploration, civil war, immigration)
World History (i.e. early civilizations, exploration)
Civics/Government (i.e. voting, Civil War)
Geography/Map Skills Economics Cultural Diversity
Technology6 laptops, 2 desktops, projection system, document camera, and a Smart Board
• Computer Lab
• Literacy/Math Centers
Lifelong Guidelines
Trustworthiness
Truthfulness
Active Listening
No Put-Downs
Personal Best
Lifeskills CaringCommon Sense
CooperationCourageCourtesy
EffortFlexibilityFriendshipInitiativeIntegrity
OrganizationPatience
PerseverancePride
Problem SolvingResourcefulnessResponsibility
Sense of Humor
We’re in this TOGETHER!
Communication
Emails
Mariposa Messages
Phone Calls
Check homework for accuracy. Having your student turn in their personal best each Friday will encourage good work habits.
Help your child stay organized
Look at the quality of work coming home and for the quality of work returning to school.
Volunteer
Lunch ReminderIf you see a butterfly stamped on your child’s hand, it indicates a low lunch account balance. Please send in additional funds (cash, check or electronically) by the next school day to bring your child’s account current.
Visit www.kyrene.org to pay for account(s) online.
Programs & Services tab
Food Services
Pay For School Lunch Online (www.mylunchmoney.com)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to a very successful year with your children!
Voice mail 480-541-3937
Join Mr. Fallgatter in the library immediately following this presentation.