JB Nelson Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

In an effort to improve our communication with parents we

have a very brief survey we would like you to fill out.

Teachers should have handed you the half sheet of paper for you to answer some very brief

questions.

We will repeat this survey in the spring!

Thank you for attending our school this evening!

Have you noticed all of the fantastic facility upgrades that

occurred over the summer?

Thank you PTO!

Thank you School Board and taxpayers!

New Soccer Goals and parking lots!

Look atourbrightLRC!!

New lighting for entire building and new roller shades

for all classrooms!

We have some new faces at JB

Nelson.I would like to

introduce you to some of our specials and

specialist teachers!

Art- Michelle Bach

Music-Laura Rexilius & Mona

Terpstra

Physical Education-Rhonda Gamlin

LRC Director-Julie Phillips

Contact Info:theresa.olson@bps101.net(630) 937-8418

Wellness:-3 Units (Empathy/Feelings,Problem Solving andImpulse Control,Anger Management)

School Social Worker and Wellness Teacher-Theresa Olson

● Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional services

● Collaborative problem-solving

● Data collection and analysis

● Intervention support● Assessment and

evaluation● Staff consultation

School Psychologist-Austin Karpola

My goals this year are to help my English Language Learners succeed in school by improving their Reading, Writing, Listening/Understanding, and Speaking of English.

English Language Learner Specialist- Julia Parkhurst

I am so excited to be teaching in my hometown and to have such an amazing group of students! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Julia.Parkhurst@bps101.net.

Three of my four kids!

Gifted Specialist-Julie AllenProviding Project Based Enrichment in cooperation Mrs.

Phillips and Miss Hoffman.

5th Grade Gifted Cluster Group Math Instruction.

3rd - 5th Grade Gifted Cluster Group Literacy Enrichment.

Test Administration and Gifted Resource Identification

Batavia Graduate 1985!

Julie.Allen@bps101.net

WEBSITE COMING SOON!

a.m.Jaguar

p.m.Growler

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENTQUALIFICATIONS PLEASE REFER TO THE

GIFTED HANDBOOK UNDER PROGRAMS

ON THE BPS WEBSITE.

Reading Teacher*focus on early intervention direct services for K-1-2*support with 3-5th interventions*resource for teachers and parents

laura.feldt@bps101.net

Reading Specialist-Laura Feldt

Instructional Coach for JB- Megan Hoffman

Meet Mr. Misiura,our new Custodian!

Mrs. NovotnyMrs. RegoNurse Lee(Not pictured:! Mrs. Ward)

Our JB Nelson Office Team!

Kathleen KilburgMom to a 2nd grader, preschooler and 1 year old baby

Contact infoinfo@kathleenkilburgphotography.com630-913-0714www.jbnpto.com

Our new PTO President!

The staff at JB Nelson has started the process of examining these

standards for learning.

This year we are beginning the transition to teaching these more rigorous standards in literacy and

mathematics.

You have probably heard about the Common Core State Standards...

Are ALL students (below, at, or above grade level) showing growth?

What About Growth?

Reading:

Grades 2-5-67.49% are meeting their growth target

When compared to the national average-94%

Math:

Grades 2-5-66.87% are meeting their growth target

When compared to the national average-77%

We will be focused on increasing the percentage of students meeting and exceeding on grade level benchmark

tests AND

increasing the percentage of students meeting their growth targets.

JB Nelson Goals for school improvement in 2013-14...

Our Literacy Growth Goal...

Our Math Growth Goal...

Please feel free to call the office: (630) 937-8400

Or email me:nicole.prentiss@bps101.net

I will be sending out a survey via Messenger to find out when parents would prefer to have more face time

with me.

How can I connect with Mrs. Prentiss?

Welcome to 5th GradeMr. Bollow2013-2014

A Little About Me…• I went through Batavia Public Schools.• I received my Bachelor’s Degree in

Elementary Education with a middle school endorsement from Western Illinois University.

• I received a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University.

• Over my eight years of teaching, I have taught 4th grade, 1st grade, K-5 Spanish, Elementary ELL, and now 5th grade.

Homework and Assignments

• Should be recorded daily in assignment notebooks

• 45 minutes or less to complete.

• If there is a situation at home that would prevent your child from completing an assignment(s) for the evening:– a note (or email) is required by the parent or

guardian – turned in instead of the assignment– will allow your child to ask for additional help if

needed, and/or turn in the assignment the next day without penalty (late slip).

Homework and Assignments cont.

• Late assignment = Late slip – This is to be signed by a parent or guardian and

turned in with the assignment the next school day. I’ll keep the carbon copy so I can be sure to check in with your child the next day

– Three in a trimester is a pattern of concern. A parent contact will be made.

– Six in a trimester means we didn’t solve the issue the first time. A parent, teacher, student conference will be set up.

Parent communication

• Communication is key!

• Take-Home Folders – Please check nightly

• I will use group emails and the classroom website to keep parents informed about classroom happenings.

Discipline/PBIS

• 3 B’s of JBN– BE…Safe / Responsible / Respectful

• Reinforcing the good choices that students make – Tickets– “Clip-ups”

• Disruptive, harmful, or non-productive behaviors:– Clip down (Broken B form or call home)– Green and Gold sheets

Band and Orchestra

• Schedule will rotate throughout the year• Lessons are 30 minutes long.• Students are required to complete any

assignments given by the due date.• Students need to have an in class buddy to take

notes on what information was covered while they were at lessons.

• Students need to seek out teacher assistance for any information they do not understand that might have been covered during their lesson. – Appropriate times for this might be during recess, before

and after school.• Morning rehearsals:

– Wednesdays at JBN for orchestra– Thursdays at JBN for band.

Math• Journal pages and/or Study Links are usually used

for homework.– There will be math homework most nights.

• There will be a review prior to the post test for each unit.

• There will also be website reviews available for your use at home.

• Students will be placed in a group that best supports their learning needs.

• All groups cover secure skills from the curriculum.

Math Placement

• Students who completed the fifth grade math curriculum last year are now working on sixth grade math with Mrs. Allen.

• 4th grade Spring MAP scores were then used to group the remaining fifth grade students.– This data was used as a starting point to group students.– We will continually reassess groups as we gather more data

throughout the year. • MAP• Classroom performance• Work ethic

• Math groups are flexible and may change throughout the year.

Reading

• Balanced literacy framework– reading, writing, listening, speaking

• Reading strategies will be modeled and reinforced – read alouds, shared reading, guided

reading, and independent reading.

• Independent Reading :– Read a variety of genres– Good fit books

Reading Placement• Your child will be placed in a guided

reading group based on reading assessment data and their reading needs.

• All guided reading groups will meet with a teacher at least once a week.

• The instruction in each guided reading group will be based on student need.

• Reading groups are flexible and may change throughout the year.

Writing

• Being a Writer• combines the writing process approach

with guided instruction

• 5th Grade genre units:• Writing Community, Writing Process, Personal

Narrative, Fiction, Non-fiction, Persuasive, and Poetry.

Social Studies• History Alive

– USA’s History– Tests will be given after many of the

units.• Utilize the History Alive website to study

for tests

• Interactive Lessons• VERY DIFFICULT to make-up activities

Science• Our science units:

– Living Systems– Food and Nutrition– Models and Designs– Landforms

• Robert Crown (“Michael” Program/ “Linda” Program) – There will be an informational meeting for parents to

be announced at a later date

• Science experiments will not be made up if your child is absent. Talking to a friend to get missing information is a great way to stay caught up.

Food• Snacks

– healthy and neat.

• Birthday Treats– No food items (per district policy)– The children are welcome to

celebrate their birthday by donating a book to the LRC or classroom library. The students could also bring in a non-edible item for the class.

Conferences• Conferences will be held during the weeks of

11/4 – 11/15.

• This year, through reflection on tests and projects, your child will focus on understanding their own learning

• Your child will need to be involved in the conference so he/she can share their insights and areas for improvement.

• Sign up sheets for conference times are available tonight.

Thank you for coming!