1. Welcome To Room 17! Back to School October 4, 2011 Mrs. Donskoy
2. Focus on Science Focus on global issues Testing (District and CST) Focus on FOSS kits 90 minutes of Science per week 10 hours of Science and units based on Science per week Use of Technology Careers in Science Science Lab Focus on projects Our Program
5. Focus on Thinking Pathways Icons of Depth and Complexity organize our thinking and lead us to new ideas and discoveries. Language of the Discipline Details Big Ideas Patterns Multiple Perspectives Trends Unanswered Questions Rules Across disciplines Ethics Change Over Time Our Program
6. Focus on Cooperative Learning RESPOND! Seating in pods Working in class teams Discuss it! EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! Working in groups in the science lab Working on math problems in pairs TALK! PAY ATTENTION! Our Program
7. Planning for Success Check Homework Math Whole Group: Problem solving lessons, new games, computation puzzles. Fifth Group Meets with the Teacher Fourth Group works independently Fourth Group meets with the teacher Fifth Group works independently Combination Class
8. Planning for Success Language Arts Treasures - Whole Group: Grammar, comprehension skills, writing plot structure, learning new independent activities, such as Spelling Sudoku Language Arts Treasures - Whole Group: Grammar, Comprehension, Writing Fifth Group Meets with the Teacher Fourth Group works independently Fourth Group meets with the teacher Fifth Group works independently Combination Class
10. Planning for Success Science – Whole Group Periodic Assessment Grade 4 Periodic Assessment Grade 5 California Standards Test – Fifth Grade Only Combination Class
14. Develop better relationships across grade levelsCombination Class
15. YES TO EFFORT! Papers returned on time Self-motivation: completing the assignments not only for a grade or points, but for the joy of learning and a pursuit of knowledge! Demonstrating effort: e-mailing the teacher with questions, calling friends, studying on the weekends, watching Discovery Channel instead of Cartoon Network, canceling party and sleepovers on the weekdays Self-control
16. YES TO MATURITY! Correcting behavior or grade with an action rather than a habitual “I am sorry.” Asking what can be done to improve the grade Staying during recess or after school if more studying is required Helping peers to achieve a good grade Going to bed on time and coming to school every day.
17. NO! Staying up late on Fridays and Saturday Coming to school to “sit away” the time Frequently forgetting papers Arguing with the teacher (Negotiating is okay) Pouting, sulking, and bullying
18. How Is Your Day? Behavior and Responsibility Chart Excellent Behavior Warning, late for class, homework not completed, papers not signed Serious Warning Behavior Note Sent Home
29. Grading Policies My e-mail Our class web site Click on the grades to see why the grades for specific assignments You will also receive weekly grade reports in an e-mail.
30. Homework Flexibility is the key… Reading Log Students must take pride in their work. No weekend homework, but… Please check the IPOD Notebook Homework is posted online for verification purposes Signature is a part of the homework (Planners, Missing Work Slips, etc.)
