We believe that EVERY student is able to achieve and to grow as a learner. We strive to help students gain confidence and to arm them with the tools they need to succeed. Our goal is to help students become curious, confident and capable life-long learners.
We believe that EVERY student is able to achieve and to grow as a learner. We strive to help students gain confidence and to arm them with the tools they need to succeed. Our goal is to help students become curious, confident and capable life-long learners.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge to new/real life situation
Communication: Team newsletter will be emailed every other week and other emails as needed
Students grade is based on individual conference conferring notes, common assessments, reader’s response journal entries, teacher observations, and in class assignments.
Students should be reading books at home for at least 20-30 minutes EACH night.
Grade is based on conferring notes, in class assignments, published pieces, and teacher observations.
Word Study
Students will take a weekly pre-test of words that follow a specific pattern
Students will create a list based on their pre-test
Students will be held accountable through their writing samples, weekly tests, and monthly dictation sentences
All words on the weekly test will follow the pattern, but some will not be on the students’ lists.
Math Curriculum
Students will gain a positive attitude about mathematics, feeling competent and confident, realizing the value of mathematics and engaging actively in their learning.
9 units covered:
Multiplication and Division 1: Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers
Addition, Subtraction and the Number System: Thousands of Miles, Thousands of Seats
