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Kyrene de Estrella Welcome to Curriculum Night * Please find your students desk -He/she wrote a note for you. *Please leave your child a short note on the back of the paper for them to find tomorrow. *Use the green en sh sheet et provided
Welcome to Curriculum Night
*Please find your student’s desk-He/she wrote a note for you. *Please leave your child a short note on the back of the paper for them to find tomorrow. *Use the green en sh sheet et provided to leave me any questions /concerns specific to your child or about tonight’s presentation. I will get back to you by the end of this week.
Arizona native BA in Psychology from ASU (Go Devils!) Masters Degree in Elementary Ed. from ASU One of a few teachers who helped
I have a son in 12th grade, Hunter LOVE BUGS!!!
About Ms. Johnson
We will be using this magazine every month in our
educational activities for the students to do. Our ESTRELLA PTO has graciously covered the initial cost of
We are asking for any donations to help reimburse this
would be greatly appreciated. You can make a check out to ESTRELLA PTO or send money in a sealed envelope labeled PTO. Thank you for your support!!
Positive Rewards
Behavioral Issues
Whole group discussions, CGI, focus on strategies/efficiency Snack recess
Monday: Art w/ Mrs. Parker Tuesday: P.E. w/ Mrs. Iosca Wednesday: Computer Lab w/ me Thursday: Music w/ Mr. Rogers Friday: Library w/ Mrs. Buck
* Tennis shoes need to be worn on P.E. days
Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices Whole Group and Small Groups
Instruction will be taken from Scott Foresman Investigations , Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley materials, Kathy Fosnot units, and Engage NY.
Reading Process
* Print concepts * Phonemic awareness * Phonics * Vocabulary (Listening & Learning Focus Lessons) * HFW (1-75) * Fluency (end of year goal= correctly read 47 words in 60 seconds) * Comprehension
Literature and Informational Text (Comprehension)
* Key Ideas and Details * Integrations of Knowledge and Ideas * Range of Reading and Text Complexity
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
* Determine meaning of unknown words in context * Understand word relationships * Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and responding to texts
Reading and Language Arts are taught via whole group, small group, and individual instruction using Core Knowledge Language Arts program.
Listening and Speaking * Participate and collaborate in conversations
* Ask and answer questions about texts read or stories listened to * Express ideas clearly * Produce complete sentences
Our Core Knowledge program is aligned to the Common Core Reading Standards. The guiding principle of this curriculum is to provide educational excellence and equity for ALL children by allowing equal access to “common knowledge”.
Domains: Fables, Human Body, Different Lands/Similar Stories, Early World Civilizations, Early American Civilizations, Astronomy, History of Earth, Animals and Habitats, Fairy Tales, A New Nation-
Writing
* Complete sentences * Short paragraphs with beg., middle, and end * Informative/Narrative/Opinion stories * Research report * Publish writing samples using digital tools Adopted materials are Lucy Caulkins and Core Knowledge Language Arts.
Weekly Tests start between 1st and 2nd quarters
tricky words) Occasional dictation as extra credit
Movement (balance + motion) – Sept./Oct. Sky & Weather – Nov./Dec. Rocks and Earth Materials – Jan./Feb. Living Things and Their Habitats – April/May
Respect/Responsibility/Cooperation Community Workers Healthy Habits Fire Safety Dental Health
Family/Community/Neighborhood/Country Citizenship Map Reading Providers of Goods/Services World Cultures
Computer lab & classroom laptops Basic computer operations Create a slide show ( Pixie) Create a simple document (Word) & save to a specified folder Research Digital Portfolios in Spring Conferences
1 due every week for entire 2nd Quarter- oral 3rd Qtr-Mobile, 4th Qtr-Diorama –every 3rd week 5 pts possible
*bring book *say title *say author *few sentences for the summary *show/tell favorite picture
Part of homework grade on report card Starts Monday, October 22nd ! Your child’s scheduled day will be located in
More information will be sent home via email as date nears.
4x per year
Volunteers needed to help organize. Birthdays – sing & receive signed card from the class. NO INVITATIONS ALLOWED!! Please use the class list that was created to invite peers to parties or playdates.
YODA’S YARN
be chosen to take home Yoda for the week. Kids will return him to school the following
short story on what “adventures” he/she had with
course, YODA may go anywhere and participate in any family event. JUST MAKE SURE HE IS RETURNED IN HIS BAG AND WITH HIS NOTEBOOK!!
Additional Information
www.kyrene.org/est
If needed, please fill out the green form and leave it on your child’s desk. Email me or call me
tjohns@kyrene.org 480-541-3109