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Open House 2014Mrs. Macky
Stand Up If ....
Who Am I?Global Nomad from USA, Africa, Asia
Passions: Faith, Family, Teaching, Music, NatureInterests: Health & Fitness, Sustainable Living
My Big Job: To nurture these children entrusted to me
Support Teachers
EAL: Mrs. GaetgaeowI.A. Khun Thawit
Parents & Teacher= Partners
E-mail: [email protected]
Class blog: http://inside.isb.ac.th/cmacky
Notes in Agendas
Phone calls
Face 2 Face - After school and by appointment
These are Your Kids This is Your Class
OPEN DOOR - You are Welcome to come in and OSERVE what we are doing AT ANY TIME!
Room Parent to help with special events
Parent volunteers to help with learning activities
Our Work:Cultivating Character
Taking Risks and Developing New Skills
Accepting Mistakes as opportunities to LEARN, and Trying Again
Practicing and Gaining Confidence
Building Relationships
Our Beliefs about how we will work together
Purpose: Trust, Support, & Encourage
one another
RESPECT: Others, Ourselves, Property
Mistakes: Expected & Valued = Opportunities to Learn
TRY to MAKE it RIGHT
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?ISB inspires students to:
* achieve their academic potential
* be passionate, reflective learners* become caring global citizens
* lead healthy, active, balanced lives
Curriculum
Our Day
Specials
Read Aloud or Word Study
Persistent Mathematicians...Use a variety of strategies to solve a problem
Demonstrate and Communicate their understanding in ways others can follow
Building conceptual understanding
Math Task
How Many Dots?
Can you write an equation?
Snack & RecessBig ToyFieldHub
Effective Writers...Inspired by experiences and imagination
Determine the audience and purpose for their writing
Plan for their writing
Utilize feedback from peers and teachers
Reflect on their writing and make changes to improve it
Handwriting - Quick & Clear
Compassionate Global Citizens...How do we show that we care about others and the world that sustains us?
2 Social Studies Units:
Influence
Is It Fair?
Curious Scientists work cooperatively as they...
Wonder, question, theorize and test
Observe, record, reflect on, and share discoveries
Water
Magnetism & Electricity
(Inquiry / Constructivist)
How many drops of waterwill fit on a penny?
Lunch
Healthy choicesVariety
Thoughtful Readers...Enjoy reading
Choose “Just Right” books
Monitor their understanding
Think about and respond what they read
Discuss what they read with others
Graphic Novels Article
TechnologyAcceptable Use Policy
Class Blog: Communication
Student Blogs: Learning
Googledocs and online practice
Home LearningFoster a LOVE of Reading with 30 min. Reading DAILY
25 min. other tasks (assigned and chosen) Mon.-Thurs.
To Practice Skills
To foster Responsibility and Organization
INDEPENDENT learning
What you can do to ensure your child is ready to learn
Healthy
Min. 9 - 10 hours of sleep
Substantial breakfast
Time EVERY DAY for unstructured, child-directed FREE PLAY and exercise
Read with your child each day
Questions and Reflections? Thank you for Coming!Contact Me [email protected]