Back to School NightMrs. Robin Ciccone

Room 2072014 – 2015

rciccone@chatham-nj.org

Emergency Messages, please call SBS Main Office (973) 457-2509

Please send in a note if there is a change in your child’s dismissal route

Please contact them if you are interested in volunteering for special events, holiday parties and field trips.

Class Goals• Responsibility • Self Confidence

• Respect others • Organization

• Have FUN while learning!

Unit 1 Skills for LearningUnit 2 EmpathyUnit 3 Emotion ManagementUnit 4 Problem Solving

This is our pilot year , many of the lessons included in the program have always been taught in our school but this is now in a formal and sequential format.

Battle of the Books Continental Math League and

Academic Vocabulary Trips: Bronx Zoo and Waterloo Village Technology (Chrome Books, Tech. Lab,

Document Camera, Voice Amp. System, Smartboard)

January – Almost all cursive handwriting

PARCC Dates: March and May 2015

Jobs/Morning Assignment (It is VERY important the students arrive ON time)

Daily Comprehension review

Language Arts (Reading, Writing, and Spelling)

Math

Lunch

D.E.A.R.

Science and Social Studies

Specials

Art10:15 – 10:55

Health10:15 – 10:55

Gym1:20 – 2:00

Music10:15 – 10:50

Design & Technology1:20-2:00

Library10:15 – 10:50

Gym1:20 – 2:00

•English Language Arts- English Language Arts- includes reading, includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, spelling, writing, speaking, listening, spelling, grammar, handwriting, conferencing, book grammar, handwriting, conferencing, book talks, Inquiry and Literature Circles…talks, Inquiry and Literature Circles…

•WriterWriter’’s Notebook and Anthologys Notebook and Anthology•Handwriting – Zaner-BloserHandwriting – Zaner-Bloser•Comprehension ClubsComprehension Clubs•Words Their Way Words Their Way (Spelling / Word Study)(Spelling / Word Study)•Grammar lessons - AuthenticGrammar lessons - Authentic

Thematic Curriculum 2014-2015Kindergarten: A Home for All Seasons1st Grade: Agriculture Around Us2nd Grade: Our Environment, Our Health3rd Grade: Every Drop Matters

Design and TechnologyMs. Stojanov (Ms. S)sstojanov@chatham-nj.org

What is the problem?

What is the problem?

What are possible solutions?

What are possible solutions?

What will your solution look like?

What will your solution look like?

Follow your plan and build your solution.

Follow your plan and build your solution.

How could you make your solution better?

How could you make your solution better?

Pearson Program (Visit www.pearsonsuccessnet.com )

We follow our curriculum and exceed CCSS◦ Concepts include: algebra, addition and

subtraction (with and without regrouping), place value, geometry, decimals, fractions, measurement, time, money, multiplication…

Timed tests for Basic Facts! PROBLEM SOLVING!

Science

◦ Chemistry/Matter- Mrs. Rosenstein

◦ Weather – Mrs. Tromonda ◦ Living Things (Life cycles of

plants/animals) – Mrs. Izsa◦ Physics/Pushes and Pulls –

Mrs. Scrittorale◦ Earth Science/Rocks & Minerals

– Mrs. Noonan ◦ Astronomy/Solar System – Mrs.

Ciccone

Social Studies

New Jersey:• History• Physical and cultural environment• Geography and map skills• Government• Economy

HomeworkHomework Reading and SpellingReading and Spelling– –

Monday - ThursdayMonday - Thursday MathMath– –

Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday

Weekly Reading Response and/or Writing PromptWeekly Reading Response and/or Writing Prompt

Please sign homework and initial agendaPlease sign homework and initial agenda Feel free to help your child correct his/her Feel free to help your child correct his/her

homeworkhomework

Please be involved with the homework, this will show your child that homework is important to you!

Keep it as positive as possible, but a child’s behavior should not get in the way of anyone’s learning.

Parents will be notified of any behavior concerns as soon as possible. Together, we will work through any situation.

How do we celebrate birthdays? In an effort to create healthy birthday celebrations, our school has a “no-food” policy. To celebrate a child’s special day, suggestions include the donation of a book or an educational game to the classroom or the school library in honor of the birthday child. Your child will still be sung to and will have the opportunity to visit Mr. Gardella’s Treasure Chest.

What about snacks? A healthy, simple snack is best. Snack time has a ten

minute spot in our schedule. Please send it in a bag or container separate from lunch. Snacks may not be shared because of possible allergies. Peanut free snacks.

All medications must be administered by our nurse, Karen Leister…even cough drops.

Emergencies: If there is an emergency that requires a change during the school day, please phone the office and ASK THE SECRETARY TO PHONE MY CLASSROOM WITH THE MESSAGE.

Bus Students: The school policy states that a “bus child” is a “bus child” without a note even if the child says otherwise. A child scheduled for an Enrichment Class will be sent to the class unless there is a note stating otherwise.

Appropriate clothing for recess please!

S.B.S. Birthday policy Communication – e-mail or notices Web page – www.chatham-nj.org (Go to

Southern Boulevard and click on Staff Pages tab)

Fall Conferences – December 2, 3, and 4 (12:35 dis.)

3-C homework policy – Approximately 20 - 30 minutes, not including the reading for the month.

Thank you for coming… I look forward to a

wonderful year together.

Before you leave, please make sure you: *Check in with our Fabulous Room Moms! *Sign up for a conference time *Write a note back to your child