Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night

August 29, 2012

Community Bond Support

Thank you!

Parent Support

• Priorities• Regular attendance• Arrive on-time• Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures

• Backpack• Check daily• Important info, agenda, and

homework

Parent Support

• Medications• Must be processed in the office

• Stay involved• Communication• PTO• Volunteer

• Treat Others with Kindness and Respect

• Excellent Attitude• Act Responsibly• Make Safe ChoicesIn Our Classroom:Smart Piggy Bank or Curtis CouponsP.A.C.E.-Expectations for a ‘safe pace’ in

our classroom.Behavior Plan (4 Steps)

TEAM Ryan Expectations

Communication

• Website• District• Classroo

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• Two-way• E-mail • Voicemail

• Home Folders • Friday• Green

• Publications (web, too)

• District Communicator

• Ryan Rap• Classroom

Newsletter

• Common Core State Standards• Reading –

Supplemented by Open Court

• Math – Supplemented by Houghton Mifflin

• Writer’s Workshop• BCAMSC Science

Units

Curriculum

• Specials• Art• Music• Physical

Education• Spanish• Computer Lab

• Modeled upon• Lincoln Center Institute• EFA Aesthetic Education Program• Rich investigation of high-quality works of

art

• Collaborative Partnership• EFA teaching artists and classroom

teachers• Inquiry-based, experiential units of study• Specific works of art that students view

Aesthetic Education

• Purpose• Develop initiative, responsibility, self-

direction, and organizational skills.

• Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom.

• Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study.

• Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.

K-5 Homework Policy

• Time Allotment in Minutes• K and 1st ≤ 10 • 2nd ≤ 20• Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment

• Approximate Times Include• Reading • Math facts• Consideration for child’s pace

K-5 Homework Policy

GUIDELINES/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

•Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom.•Students will fully understand when the assignment is due.•Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students.•Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed.

•Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed.•Record assignments in agenda.•Organize his/her time to work on assignments. •Turn assignments in on time.•Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness.•Finish any work not completed in class.

•Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following:•Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances.•Provide a definite time for study or other home activities.•Monitor the child’s daily agenda.•Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence. •Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed.

K-5 Homework Policy

4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced)3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient)2 - Improvement Needed (Basic)1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory)N - Not Introduced

Keep in mind:- Many standards are introduced in the early

term- May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency

on those standards until later in the school year.

Changes to Grade Reports

• Three times per year• DIBELS• Delta Math• Standards Based Report Cards

• By Unit of Instruction• Open Court & Houghton Mifflin• BCAMSC Science

• RTI (Response to Intervention)• CAT (Collaborative Action Team)

District Assessments

• Title I & II• Math• Reading

• Special Education

• Speech• School

Counselor

Special Services

• School Social Worker

• School Psychologist

• School Nurse• ExCel –

Explorations in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning

• Bus drop off 8:35 am• Ryan start time 8:45 am (Doors open at 8:35)

I begin right at 8:45 with instruction• Literacy Block• Math Block Recess/Lunch• Literacy Block• Homeroom• Science and Social Studies Block• Specials• TEAM TIME• Ryan dismissal / Parent Pick up 3:40 pm. Bus

departure time 3:47 pm

Daily Schedule

Available on web page and in the parent packet

• Old, Clean Sock• Colored Pencils/Markers/Crayons• Extra #2 Pencils• Mini Notebook• Dry erase marker (thin)• Black Sharpie Markers (fine and regular point)• Erasers• Handheld pencil sharpener (covered)• Scissors• Refillable Water Bottle (spill proof)• Glue• **Flash drive

Classroom Supply List

First Day of School• Bring a collection of photos, favorite

quotes, momentos that are special to you, or anything that tells about who you are!(cutting and pasting onto a notebook)

• Backpack• If possible, I could use Kleenex and

disinfecting wipes.• Other donations are listed in packet

or online if you are interested.

• Email - ccurtis@gulllakecs.org• Website - Per School Web Page

Also you can use www.tinyurl.com/curtisclass

• Phone: 488-5060 #2530

Contact Info

Thank you for coming!

Questions