Room 12Ms. Brown

Born and raised in Southern CA Graduated from Biola University in 2004 Taught Preschool for 6 years 4th year at Westpark Long Term sub in 4th grade APAAS class Has a daughter in 2nd grade at Westpark

SUPPORT STAFF*Ms. McDonald-Education Specialist*Ms. Erika Garcia-Instructional

Assistant

Communication between the home and classroom is key!

Weekly email with important dates and assignments

Email: meganbrown@iusd.org

Please complete parent information sheet and turn in tonight or tomorrow

• DAILY:Math

• WEEKLY:Writing, Social Science, Science, Grammar, Literature, Spelling/Vocabulary

MONTHLY:Special ProjectsCivilization Research

• EVERY TRIMESTER:Novel Studies

Curriculum DutiesNo late workAbsent WorkBlue Moons

AttendanceConduitsTable PointsBirthdays

Accountability, Integrity, Respect School-wide values Kick-off day Drawings every month

Personal Best

Make an Effort, not an Excuse

Home Court

Novel Studies – RTI – at least 3 Houghton Mifflin Series – RTI

Weekly quizzes and classwork packetsFlexible GroupsNovel Study Projects

Trimester GenresProjects Completed IN ClassRead book at home before due date

Spelling pre-test: Monday (aligned with RTI stories)

Spelling test: Friday Vocabulary packets (during novel

studies) Weekly grammar skill lessons; periodic

grammar quizzes

“WRITING DRIVES THINKING, THINKING DRIVES LEARNING”

Writing Process Author’s chair

Publishing anthology Multiple genres of writing

BALANCED CURRICULUM• Math Standards• Holt Text ( Moving to Common Core)• Problems of the Week• Investigations/Problem Solving

• PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

• Problem Solving Strategies (Brain Books), Accuracy

• QUIZZES• CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS

Testing for accelerated learning NOT to skip classes

Any questions can be answered at conferences

http://my.hrw.com For each chapter:

Textbook Pages (identical to hard cover text) Videos and Activities (By lesson and example) Interactive Tutorials (For most lessons) Chapter Resources:

Interactive Practice Test Extra Practice Know-It Notebook Intervention and Enrichment Lesson Resources (By Lesson)

Homework Help On-Line

Vicky Anthony Hands on Experiments Participation Required Science Fair Project Classroom science instruction

incorporating the science textbook and related projects – lesson outlines/study guides IOLA testing

Pali Institute in Lake Arrowhead

November 20-22

Parent Information Night 8/27/13 at 6pm

• Ancient Civilizations• Research Projects – Big Book• Simulations• Daily Geography

Music: 80 minutes per week; district vocal or instrumental

Art: 6 one-hour sessions throughout the yearSpecialist: Ms. Kayiran

Library: 30 minutes per week

P.E.: 90+ minutes per week

Computer Lab: two 40 minute sessions for research or IOLA testing

Online support for textbooks (handout) BYOD policy (handout) Permission slip “Device Days” – type writing pieces;

research for ancient civilizations etc.

What is Common Core?The standards are designed to be robust and

relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. What does this mean for Westpark?

Problem Solving and Explaining

Encourage organization and responsibility

Avoid rescuing/helping too much Use questions when helping with work Value learning Model thinking Monitor home reading High expectations

Every textbook and consumable has a barcode

Each textbook/consumable has been scanned and checked out to your child through the IUSD inventory system

They have written their name in sharpie in each book – double check

All textbooks issued to your child need to be returned in June

If you can help, please fill out the form in your packet and return tonight or tomorrow!

Clerical Helpers: Copies, Stapling, grading etc.

ConduitsScholastic book ordersParent volunteer guidelines – I will

send these home if you choose to volunteer

Copy paper Kleenex Disinfecting wipes Lined Paper Graph paper Ziploc bags (gallon size) Glue sticks

D.A.R.E – Officer D’Alena. D.A.R.E is Tues/Thurs for first quarter only

Outdoor Science School Parent Information Night is 8/27/13 at 6pm

Please sign up for a Parent – Teacher Conference (August 26 – 30)

Parent Portal https://My.IUSD.org Room Parent? Meeting 8/15 at the Lunch Tables at

8:15 am LEAVE A NOTE FOR YOUR CHILD