curriculum night 2010 2011 shields
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Curriculum Night 2010Creek View Elementary
Ms. ShieldsSeptember 2010
About Ms. Shields…Masters in Applied Teaching
Brenau University 2007, GACertificate of Graphic Design
Parson School of Art & Design, NYTechnology Committee FCS since 2008Technology Leadership Forum 2010Promethean TrainerInspired Classroom Participant21st Century School Grant ParticipantI am married and have two children in college.
Daily Schedule7:10 – 7:55 Morning Work, Announcements7:55-9:05 Math9:05- 9:35 Language Arts9:35-10:20 Specials 10:20-11:48 Reading11:48-12:18 Lunch12:18-12:50 Writing12:50-1:05 Recess1:05-2:15 Social Studies 2:15 Pack-up/Dismissal
Math7:55-9:05
The 7 Step Lesson Routine1. Lesson Introduction2. Direct Instruction3. Guided Inquiry4. Independent Practice 5. Exploration 6. Informal Skills Assessment7. Summarize Learning GoalsHomework Practice
Math7:55-9:05
Addition and Subtraction of Whole NumbersMental Math ComputationData Collection and GraphingRounding as a StrategyApplied Problem SolvingRecall of Basic Math FactsGeometric Shaped and Spatial RelationshipsFractions and DecimalsCustomary and Metric Units of MeasureAlgebra Patterns
Language Arts9:05-9:35
Grammar TopicParts of Speech and Word Play
Guided Practice Workbooks, Interactive Online
Independent ActivitiesWriting/Commenting
Links to ReadingApplied Grammar
Cursive HandwritingSpelling
Specials9:35-10-20
Monday PE - MelnykTuesday Music - ParnasWednesday PE - MelnykThursday Art - CavenaughFriday No Special Day
Reading/ELA10:20-11:48
Weekly StoriesReading Strategies Decoding Words Context Clues Predicting InferencingElements of a StoryGenreThe Writing Process
Science Units1:05-2:15
MagnetsRocks, Soil and FossilsHabitats of GeorgiaPollutionHeatHands-on Science Adventure Zone
Social Studies 1:05-2:15
UnitsMap and Globe SkillsRoots of Democracy, Levels of
GovernmentAmerican Heroes, Leadership and
Character Economics, Supply and Demand
Health1:05-2:15
SafetyDrug PreventionCommunicable DiseasesPersonal HealthFamily LivingCharacter Education
Grading Policy
A 90-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%F 69% or below.
40% Tests, Performance Assessments, In-school Projects, End of Unit
Writing.30% Classwork/Seatwork20% Quizzes, At-Home Projects, Oral
Presentations.10% Homework
Grades Weight
Classroom Rules1. Listen Carefully.2. Follow Directions.3. Work quietly without disturbing others.4. Follow directions.5. Respect others and school property.6. Work and play safely.
Classroom Jobs1. Teachers Helper changes daily and is
responsible for all tasks that day.2. Tables may earn tickets. They may have lunch
with a friend, in the classroom.
Classroom Management1. Verbal Warning2. Move the Stick to Orange3. Think Time4. Take it home to be signed and returned.
Home/School Communication
Monthly Newsletter Take Home Yellow Folder Thursday Folders with Orange Folder Agendas, Daily, Sign them. Email – [email protected] Phone – 404-386-0164 Send a note with your child. Class Websites
www.ripplingpond.weebly.com www.myfavoriteplace.pbworks.com
Homework
Homework M-ThAssignments for each day include Spelling, Math
and one other task.Math HW should be turned in daily.All other HW is due the next day unless it
otherwise noted. Book Report due 9/30Please do not return spelling before Friday.
Snack & Lunch/ Birthday Treats
Please put money for lunch in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and my name.
Please provide a healthy snack for your child each day that they can open independently.
Birthday treats should be precut, store bought and delivered to the front office.
VolunteeringPATScience Adventure ZoneSpecial Events/PartiesReading to the Class or Sharing a
special hobby or collection.
Questions and Answers…
Please write them down and I will answer them and get back to you via email. If you prefer a phone call include your most accessible number.
Thank You for coming!
Have a safe and pleasant evening!