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Curriculum Night 2018-19

Welcome to Room 25! Mr. Wittenborn Please find your child ’ s seat, and make yourself comfortable. If you ’ d like, write your child a letter!. Khaled Natalija Michael Lizzie Steven Minela Aqsa Izzie Damian Nishant Christy. Curriculum Night 2018-19.

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Curriculum Night 2018-19

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  1. Welcome to Room 25! Mr. Wittenborn Please find your child’s seat, and make yourself comfortable. If you’d like, write your child a letter! KhaledNatalija Michael Lizzie Steven Minela Aqsa Izzie Damian Nishant Christy Curriculum Night 2018-19 Ali EveritJaydon Zachary Arslan Shannon AlishbaLilahBeru Emily Myra

  2. Hello! • I look forward to working with each of you over the next year. As a newer teacher here at Rutledge Hall, here’s a bit about me: • Undergraduate degrees in marketing & finance • Masters degree in elementary education • Spent 10+ years in brand & advertising research • Student taught at Coonley Elementary & worked as an Intervention Specialist at Audubon Elementary, both in CPS • A focus of our classroom will be the formation and defense of opinions while respectfully challenging the opinions of others. Regardless of subject matter, lessons will encourage lively discussions and active listening skills

  3. A Typical Day in Room 25

  4. Wednesday, August 29th • Good morning! • This morning… • Unpack • Fill out your assignment notebook • Turn in any outstanding homework Journal Prompt: Write a thank you note to a friend who gave you onion and garlic-flavored gum. Due Friday. 4. Copy down the prompt into your writer’s journal

  5. Specials Schedule

  6. Literacy • The curriculum provides: • Direct instruction on comprehension skills • Specific strategies on preparing to read (before), making meaning (during), and understanding text (after) • Response to literature through writing • Exposure to a variety of text, including fiction and non-fiction • Vocabulary development • Readers’ Theatre • Opportunities for different types of writing are incorporated across the fourth grade curriculum: • Narrative • Informational/Expository • Persuasive

  7. Mathematics • The MyMath program provides: • A balanced curriculum that has rich real-world problem solving opportunities • Alignment with the national and state Common Core standards • A curriculum that focuses on development of various mathematical strategies rather than prescribed paths to solutions • In addition, many classes utilize IXL as a way to practice concepts and learn time management skills

  8. Science • National Geographic provides: • Instruction in physical science • Immersion in the science inquiry process • Abundant hands on explorations • Constant focus on deeper discussions and explorations • New this year, we will have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) class for 60 minutes each week. • Project Lead the Way – builds student collaboration and problem solving skills • Three Modules: • The human brain as a computer • Computer Science using Tynker • Converting energy from one form to another

  9. Social Studies • Social Studies Alive provides: • Exploration of our country’s regions through an active, student-centered approach • Students will explore the geography, history, economy, culture & government within each region • Experiences that allow students to understand the world around them • By the end of 4th grade, students should be able to locate and name all states (and their capitals) on a map

  10. Language Arts • The curriculum provides: • Grammar instruction • Spelling & Vocabulary instruction • Typing Training

  11. Homework Policy • Homework assignments reinforce concepts learned in the classroom • Expect homework on a nightly basis • Students are to write all homework assignments in their assignment notebooks • We review homework at the beginning and at the end of every day • 3 missing assignments = notification • Students are expected to read at least 10 pages each night

  12. Behavior Policy • Classroom rules and school-wide behavior plans ensure all students are given the optimal environment for learning • All students are expected to follow the Rutledge Hall Code of Conduct • Be Responsible • Be Respectful • Be Safe • Focus will be on positive behaviors, motivating students to act as role models and take ownership of their decisions

  13. PowerSchool Portal You have access to your student’s progress through the PowerSchool Portal. I work hard to grade student work and post grades on the PowerSchool Portal as quickly as possible.

  14. To Contact Me • I look forward to working with you throughout the school year! • Please feel free to contact me via email or phone. I am also able to meet in person with just a bit of a heads up • mwittenborn@sd74.org • 847.675.8236 I will be providing information via letters home, emails & our class website

  15. KhaledNatalija Michael Lizzie Steven Minela Aqsa Izzie Damian Nishant Christy Questions? Ali EveritJaydon Zachary Arslan Shannon AlishbaLilahBeru Emily Myra

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