5B OPEN HOUSE5B OPEN HOUSEMr. Basta & Mr. GrantMr. Basta & Mr. Grant

Thursday, September 22, 2011

8:10-8:30pm

Who is Mr. Basta?Who is Mr. Basta? Born and raised – Long Island, NY and Fairfield

County, CT. BA – Fairfield University MAT – Sacred Heart University Administration Certification - Sacred Heart

University Hindley - CMT Coordinator. Darien Public Schools – Director of Summer

School Enjoys hiking, traveling, sailing, and spending

time with family.

Who is Mr. Grant?Who is Mr. Grant? Born and raised – New Hartford, NY BA – Sacred Heart University 2006 MAT – Sacred Heart University 2010 Student Taught at Hindley last year in Mr.

Basta’s room Long Term Subbed at Hindley in 5th grade

last year Married over the summer in Newport, RI Enjoys spending time outdoors with

Bernese Mountain Dog “Bella”

What goals do Mr. Basta What goals do Mr. Basta and Mr. Grant have this and Mr. Grant have this

year?year?To build self-esteem and a sense of personal responsibility and independence.

To provide a positive learning experience.

To complete the 5th grade curriculum through large group, small group, and individual activities.

To provide enrichment and support for all children.

5B’s GOALS for 5B’s GOALS for 2011-20122011-2012

Christian Christian BaileyBailey

My goal for 5th grade is to read longer books.

I’M EXCITED FOR GRADUATION!

Peter Peter BredahlBredahl

My personal goal is to get at least a ninety or above on every test this year.

I am excited for our field trip to the museum because my sister really enjoyed it.

Brian CiceroBrian Cicero

•My goal is to learn a lot about American history

•I’m excited for graduation

Rory CuttsRory Cutts

My goal for 5th grade is to learn all my times tables.

I’M EXCITED FOR GRADUATION!

Christian EvansChristian Evans

My goal this year is to get straight As.

I am excited about 5th grade because I want to be a safety.

Jack fergusonJack ferguson

My goal for fifth grade is to read 25 books or more.

I am exited for science this year because last year science was very simple and this year I hope to have more of a challenge.

Samuel Carlisle Samuel Carlisle GleasonGleason

My goal for Fifth grade is get straight A’s.

I am excited to do all the fifth day projects and to go into sixth grade!

Peter GormanPeter GormanThis year A personal goal that I would like to achieve is, to score ten or more goals this year In hockey.

I’m excited to graduate from elementary school this year because I’ve been here for six years straight and I want to see what middle school is like

My goal is to get strait A’s on an average

This year I am excited for free seating

At lunch

Colin JohnsonColin Johnson

goal: is to try my best in school

to get good grades this year

Jared LopianoJared LopianoMy goal for 5th grade is to do better in writing

I am exited for the memory bank

Lilly MaLilly Ma

Rylee MirabileRylee Mirabile

My goal for 5th grade is to get an A in math

I’m excited for The Hall of Science in NYC

Maya Owain

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My goal for fifth grade is to get all straight As in both report cards.

I am excited for the fifth grade because we get to graduate at the end of the year.

AliAli QuirkQuirkMy Goal for fifth grade is to get straight A’s.

I am excited to graduate fifth grade!

Arushi Samal Arushi Samal My goal for fifth grade is to get straight A’s all year.

I am excited to graduate from fifth grade in June!

Willem Willem SchuddeboomSchuddeboom

My goal for 5th grade is to become more organized. I am exited for the memory bank in 5th grade.

Adelaide SpainAdelaide SpainMy goal for this year is to be a better student and get straight A’s.

In 5th grade I am excited for Memory Bank and to go to the Hall of Science in NYC.

Jake TalucciJake Talucci

My goal for 5th grade is to read harder books . I am exited for the hall of science

HENRY HENRY WILLIAMSWILLIAMS

My goal for 5th is to get Straight A’s for at least two of the semesters.

I am excited for 5th grade because the field trips are so much cooler and more interesting.

Olivia YooOlivia YooMy goal for 5th grade is to get straight As on my report card.

For 5th grade, I am excited to go to the Hall of Science in NYC.

Jack Jack ZagrodzkyZagrodzkyMy goal this year is to get better at math.

And be prepared for 6th grade

What is a typical day like in 5B?What is a typical day like in 5B?

Sign-in, Pledge, do jobs

Math Readers’

Workshop Writers’ Workshop Lunch/Recess Science Social Studies Study Hall

Other Weekly Events: Handwriting Word Study Computer Art Library Physical Education Music Current Events Character

Education

WRITINGWRITINGReader’s NotebookWriter’s NotebookMath journalCurrent EventsExpository essaysNarrative storiesPoetryBook ReportsMini ProjectsResearch Projects

READINGREADING

Novels – Independent, Small Group & Whole Class

“Time For Kids” Current Events Read-Aloud Special Projects Periodic Book

Reports

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

District-wide Math Program (Growing with Math)

Hands-on approach using manipulatives whenever possible

Real-life connections Multiplication facts

must be memorized!

HOMEWORKHOMEWORKCheck The Basta Blog for

daily homework: http://cbasta.wordpress.com – Starting in October.

Homework ALERTS will be sent home for repeated missing or incomplete homework

With parental notice, students may need to stay after school to complete missing homework.

What Can You Do to Help?What Can You Do to Help? Encourage discussion at home about your child’s day.

Ask him/her to explain a specific lesson or activity that interested them.

Ask him/her to read their homework directions to you and check for understanding.

Offer assistance, but do not do the work for your child.

If your child struggles with any one assignment for more than 50 min. (excluding projects), send them in to see me at 8:00 am the next day for extra help.

Contact me with any concerns at cbasta@darienps.org or (203) 655-1323 x 5180.

Together. . .Together. . .

We can help your child to be successful,

positive, confident and responsible. It

will take the effort at home and at school of parents, teachers, and students to make

it happen. I look forward to the

challenge.

Please. . .Please. . .

Find your child’s desk. Read your child’s note in their writing journal and

write a response. Take the materials on their desk. Be sure to sign the “CD Handbook” receipt

form on the table. Sign up for a December report card conference

and Volunteer Opportunities (sheets located on front table) if desired.