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: carynm@isb.ac.th

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 carynm@isb.ac.th