Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night

1. Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night August 28, 2013

2. Parent Support • Priorities • Regular attendance • Arrive on-time • Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures • Backpack • Check daily • Important info, agenda, and homework

3. Parent Support • Medications • Must be processed in the office • Stay involved • Communication • PTO • Volunteer

4. TEAM Ryan Expectations • Treat Others with Kindness and Respect • Excellent Attitude • Act Responsibly • Make Safe Choices

5. Communication • Home Folders • Monday Folders (Green) • Page to sign • Publications (web, too) • District Communicator • Ryan Rap • Classroom Newsletter • Website • District • Classroom • Two-way • E-mail • Voicemail

6. Curriculum • Specials • Art • Music • Physical Education • Spanish • Computer Lab • Research-based • Reading - Open Court • Math – Math Expressions • Writer’s Workshop • Lucy Calkins • BCAMSC Science Units • Calhoun County ISD Social Studies

7. Curriculum in 4th Grade • Math –Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Problem Solving • Science – Organisms in their Environment, Energy Transfer, States of Matter, View from Earth • Social Studies –Michigan History (Statehood to Present), U.S. Regions (Geography), Government/Civics, Economics • ELA – Fluency, Comprehension (Strategies/Skills), Vocabulary Development, Spelling, Writing

8. K-5 Homework Policy • Purpose • Develop initiative, responsibility, self-direction, and organizational skills. • Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom. • Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study. • Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.

9. K-5 Homework Policy • Time Allotment in Minutes • K and 1st ≤ 10 • 2nd ≤ 20 • Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment • Approximate Times Include • Reading • Math facts • Consideration for child’s pace

10. K-5 Homework Policy

11. Grade Reports 4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced) 3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient) 2 - Improvement Needed (Basic) 1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory) N - Not Introduced Keep in mind: • Many standards are introduced in the early term • May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency on those standards until later in the school year.

12. District Assessments • Three times per year • DIBELS / DAZE / STAR • Delta Math • Standards Based Report Cards • Writing Assessment • By Unit of Instruction • Open Court Reading & Math Expressions • BCAMSC Science • RTI (Response to Intervention) • CAT (Collaborative Action Team)

13. Special Services • School Social Worker • School Psychologist • School Nurse • ExCel - Explorations in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning • Title I & II • Math • Reading • Special Education • Speech • School Counselor

14. Daily Schedule • Bus drop off 8:35 am • Ryan start time 8:45 am (Doors open at 8:35) • Math (8:45-9:50) • Reading/Spelling with Mrs. Howe (9:50-10:50) • Science (Mrs. Howe) or Social Studies (10:50-11:50) • Writing (11:50-12:30) • Recess/Lunch (12:30-1:30) • Specials (1:30-2:30) • Agendas/Jobs/Read aloud (2:30-2:45) • TEAM Time (2:45-3:35) • Ryan dismissal / Parent Pick up 3:40 pm.

15. Classroom Economy • Smart Piggy Bank -- Students earn money each week for doing their job as a student (attendance, participation, classroom job, etc.). • Students can earn “bonus money” (Fill out a deposit slip.) by getting their agenda signed each evening, returning their signed Monday Folder, applying for an Extra Leader Role, etc. • Students can lose “money” (Fill out a withdrawal slip.) for not being prepared in class, talking out of turn, having late/missing homework, receiving a minor/major slip, etc. • Students may spend their money (Ex. Lunch Bunch, extra computer time, use of comfy chairs, chew gum in class, etc.) or choose to save it in the bank and earn more interest.

16. Classroom Supply List • Extra pencils • Colored pencils • 1 or 2 boxes of tissues • Markers, yellow highlighter, sticky notes, glue stick, scissors, pen (*optional) • Small handheld pencil sharpener (with lid to catch shavings) (*optional) • Please choose an apple cut-out if you would like to donate an item to our classroom. Thank you in advance! 

17. First Day of School • Healthy snack • Lunch money/sack lunch • Sturdy backpack (No wheels please) • Water bottle (with secure top) Students should be sure to get a good night’s rest. They will engage in many activities to get to know their classmates as well as classroom expectations and procedures during the first week.

18. Contact Info • Individual Classroom Communication • Emails, notes, phone calls, agenda • Email (mjones@gulllakecs.org) • Phone with extension (488-5060 x2527) • Teacher Website (www.tinyurl.com/JonesGL)

19. Additional Information • Specials Schedule Monday – Art Tuesday – Computers/Library Wednesday – Music/PE Thursday – Spanish Friday – PE/Music **Leave gym shoes in lockers. Bring Art shirt, if desired. • We have recess every day….dress appropriately. • A Monday Folder will go home each week with newsletters, student work, information from the office, etc. • Agenda –Please review class assignments/homework and then sign each evening. • Classroom Volunteers – Be looking for more information coming soon.

20. Questions Thank you for coming!