Originally from Strasburg, VirginiaGraduated from Radford University with a

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies K-5th (concentration in Psychology and Special Education)

Gifted Endorsement K-12Like to exercise, cook, listen to music, and

watch sports12th year teaching (previously taught 2nd and

5th grades)

Serving:

Monday – Hutchinson 4th

 Tuesday – Little River 4th

 Wednesday – Hutchinson 5th

Thursday – Little River 5th and Buffalo Trail 5th

Friday – Buffalo Trail 4th

 

Morning: depart from home school at 8:45am and arrive at Buffalo Trail at

9:00am.

Afternoon: depart from Buffalo Trail at 1:45pm and arrive at home school at

2:00pm.

If your child is going to be tardy, absent, or dismissed early please contact the base

school and Buffalo Trail Elementary at (703) 772-2780.

We have a copy of your child’s emergency card on file at Buffalo Trail

Health Care Plan and necessary medication

Students may bring their lunch from home or buy at the FUTURA center.

Lunch accounts are interconnected with your child’s base school. Please make sure they have money on their account if they plan to buy lunch when at FUTURA.

Please send your child with a nutritious and “nut free” snack.

• 8:45 Take Bus to FUTURA center• 9:00 Arrive at FUTURA center• 9:00-10:00 IDC – Interest Development Centers• 10:00-12:00 CSI-Class Structures Investigation• 12:00-12:25 Recess & Restroom• 12:25-12:55 LUNCH• 12:55-1:45 CPS-Creative Problem Solving• 1:45 Take Bus back to base school

Students are actively working/learning the entire timethey are in FUTURA. There are no specials tobreak up the day.

Facilitating

Understanding

Through

Using

Real life

Applications

Have an acceptable level of productivityDevelopment and use of planning strategiesUtilization of problem solving techniquesApplication of core content learning

through projectsFlexibility and Critical thinkingCollaboration with fellow studentsPerseverance and task commitmentMaintenance of proper classroom decorum

Possible Topics of Study

Physics of Structures – Rube Goldberg

Natural & Historical Structures – Animal Homes, Monuments, Architects

Structure of Language – Public Speaking

Aesthetics of Structures – Bridges, Domes

Throughout the Year

ResearchProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingCreative ThinkingEvaluative ThinkingDeductive ThinkingCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsApplication of

Technology

Structures are Self-Supporting

Structures Provide a Framework

Structures Can Be Modified

Structures Meet the Needs of the Builder/User

Structures are Meaningful Arrangements of Elements

Goals: • To provide FUTURA students with

opportunities to both satisfy and elicit their intense curiosity.

• FUTURA students have the opportunity to choose activities based on interest and learning style while working at their own individual pace.

• Students learn task commitment and time management skills.

• Reflect on individual accomplishments and set goals.

Renzulli is an internet based educational tool which provides fun, engaging and meaningful activities that are tailored to meet your child's individual interests and needs.

Parents are encouraged to open a free account.

Students are to check their accounts at least once week outside of FUTURA class.

• 1-6 scale

• Sample is in the Resource section of their binder.

• A performance assessment is given at the end of each semester. (late January and June)

• Informal assessments are ongoing. These will be in your child’s FUTURA binder with major projects/centers work.

• Students are often asked to complete self-assessments on various products. This allows them to reflect on their learning.

Regular Classroom Assignments• Make-Up work Policy - Students have two

days to make up any missed assignments. See the FUTURA Handbook for details.

FUTURA Extensions• Continue FUTURA research• Bring in materials for certain lessons• Complete Renzulli extensions

Your child is responsible for bringing their binder each week

Should stay organized.

Agendas - Communication is important in FUTURA

FUTURA

•Call Buffalo Trail Elementary

(703) 772-2780

• E-Mail:

Natalee.Mapp@lcps.org

Questions