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MRS. WILSON, 4/5 GATE
ROOM 32
How to reach me:
[email protected] School Office 942-9521 Written note with student
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
Fewer standards
Deeper levels of subject matter
Higher level thinking skills
Consistency across states
College and Career Readiness
FOUR CS OF COMMON CORE
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
A New and exciting way to learn!
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CCSS…
Video: A New Foundation for Success http://www.cde. ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp
http://www.corestandards.org
DV GATE PROGRAM Attention to a variety of learning styles, interests, and abilities Individualized support for weaknesses Extended challenges for strengths Strong study habits to last a lifetime Increased perseverance in learning Scholarly approach – ask and answer the deeper questions
21ST CENTURY SKILLS Goal setting Advanced note taking skills Project-based learning Real-life applications Research and technology College preparation skills
TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
expertspace.grolier.com (Science and Soc. Studies)
trueflix.grolier.com (Science and Social Studies)
Learnzillion.com (CCSS LA and Math)
flocabulary.com (vocabulary, grammar, LA, Science)
pearsonsuccessnet.com (Science textbook support)
ca.gr4math.com / ca.gr5math.com (textbook support)
Spellingcity.com – (spelling and vocabulary practice)
ClassDojo.com (behavior progress)
ACCELERATED READING (AR)
Individual goals based on abilities
AR books available in DV & classroom libraries
Students must stay caught up on goals
For your child’s current reading level, see
Parent Report given out last week
SUPPLIES
Backpack
3-ring binder with at least 5 tab dividers
Loose-leafed lined paper
1 subject spiral notebooks (blue & green)
Lots of #2 pencils
Small personal pencil box
Sticky notes
1 Fresh water bottle each week (for refilling)
GOOD STUDY HABITS Keep an organized binder. Write down assignments each day. Be prepared with books and materials. Turn in all assignments on time, neat,
and complete. Participate fully in lessons and
activities. Keep your desk tidy and orderly. Deliver notes, reports, and other
messages back to school with parent signatures.
HOMEWORK
Approximately 1 hour per day:
Review math lesson and finish practice
Review vocabulary and/or spelling words
Review Science and Social Studies
concepts
Study for upcoming quizzes and tests
Unfinished class work
ATTENDANCE
Tardies and early sign-outs disrupt classroom
routines and interfere with learning.
Makeup work cannot make up for missed
classroom instruction and learning experiences.
Time lost from school = learning lost forever.
CLASSDOJO.COM
Students earn positive and/or negative points
Students keep track of points and set goals
Parents check progress as often as desired
Opportunity for improvement
Fun and interactive
Behavior reports via email each Friday
Paper reports available if needed
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Beyond “The Rules” and into “intrinsic” motivation
Developing teamwork and cooperation
Mutual respect for differencesLeadership skills for middle
school and beyond
CLASSROOM “WISH LIST” White copy paper Loose-leaf lined paper #2 pencils Small whiteboard erasers Facial tissue Small items for our prize box: automatic pencils; pencil grips, small writing
tablets; erasers; sticky notes; Pencil top erasers; small whiteboard erasers; etc…