MRS. LISA CIRULLI

SIGN-UPS/SIGN-UPS/IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

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Save the Dates-Celebrate Education Week – 10/15 – 10/19PSSA Testing – Writing: Feb. 11-22,

Reading & Math: March 31-April 11

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Wednesday Folders & Assessment Folders Class web siteE-notesOpen Door Policy Email –

lcirulli@cbsd.org

LANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTS

Emphasis on the Writing ProcessWriter’s Express series to support

students as a resource Blend of Grammar and Writing

Daily Edit- quiz every Friday Portfolio Collection

SPELLING SPELLING

Connects spelling to: thinking, vocabulary development, reading, and writing

Unit assessed each Friday

READING READING

The Houghton Mifflin Series Literature Circles Reader’s Workshop Blend of fiction and non-fiction materials

MATH MATH

Everyday Math- CommunicationProblem solving Higher level thinking Spiraling of ideas

SCIENCESCIENCE

Emphasis on process skillsUnits include: scientific method, classification,

weather, matter, and mealwormsCombination of hands-on activities and research

SOCIAL STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES

Emphasis on global understandingUnits include: Five Themes of

Geography, Constitution, Revolutionary War, and Westward Expansion

Current Events - Time for Kids, Intelligencer, and NEWSTEAM

Research activities

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYComputer lab, Laptop cart, Airliner, Video editing

Focus on:Word processing – Microsoft WordPresentation skills – PowerPointResearch skills – Library, InternetDigital Storytelling-

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HOMEWORK HOMEWORK Why I assign homework? When will homework be assigned?Student’s homework responsibilities Teacher’s homework responsibilities Parent’s homework responsibilities If students do not complete homework:

Missing Homework Slip 

Student Name __________________________ Date ___________________ I chose not to bring the following homework assignments(s) to class today: 

Reading Language Arts Math Signed TestScience Social Studies Wed. Folder Other

 The assignment(s) was/were________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature __________________________________________Parent / Guardian Signature __________________________________

***If you choose not to return both the missed assignment and the Homework Notice the following school day, you will receive a permanent ZERO for that homework assignment. You must complete the assignment that night, as well as stay in for 10 minutes of that day’s recess to reflect on your poor choice.

ORGANIZATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMSYSTEM

Use of notebooksUse of folders for each subjectHomework Planner

EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

Classroom ConstitutionFish for Schools PhilosophyFollowing the “Doyle 5” –

RespectResponsibilityCooperationCitizenshipAcademics

Positive IncentivesPositive IncentivesRESPECTStudent ticketsWing tipsEarned Rewards

ConsequencesLoss of recess minutesParent communicationConduct NoticeBehavior Notice

Classroom PoliciesClassroom Policies

NotesAbsentDismissal

Absentee homeworkBirthday treats/holiday parties – 23 students

Thank you for following guidelines for allergy concern.

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