Welcome BACK TO SCHOOL

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WelcomeBACK TO SCHOOL

• Ms. Paulsons
• 5th Grade
• 2008-2009

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WELCOME!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed people can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret
Mead
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TOP TEN GREAT THINGS ABOUT ARROYO10. Always
Exceeding Standards

• California Distinguished School (3rd award)
• National Blue Ribbon School (2nd award)
• Professional Learning Community
• Cotsen Fellowship Grant
• National Board Certified Teacher

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High expectations for all

• CLASSROOM GOALS 2008-2009
• Transition dependent to independent
• Meet and exceed curriculum standards
• Empower students to become responsible for their
  own learning
• Stimulating learning environment in which
  students are not afraid to take risks
• Develop organizational and time management skills
  
• High expectations which are clear and achievable
• Encourage respect, social responsibility, and
  good decision-making

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Learning opportunities to meet all abilities

• Curriculum is standards-based
• T.U.S.D. and California State Standards available
  on website
• Curriculum is assessment-driven
• Ongoing Multiple measures assessment
• Curriculum meets needs of all students
• Students performing below, at, or above grade
  level
• Intervention for students at-risk challenges for
  students working above
• Goals and objectives are student-, teacher- and
  parent driven

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7. Emphasis on critical thinking
DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY

• COMPREHENSION
• ANALYSIS
• COMPARISON
• SYNTHESIS
• EVALUATION

The Scholarly Classroom
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6. Fascinating Subjects

• Language Arts/Reading
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science
• Technology/SMARTBOARD
• P. E.
• The Arts

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5. Meaningful Content

• READING
• Houghton Mifflin Series
• Core Literature Novels
• Junior Great Books

• MATH
• Departmentalized to meet individual needs
• New Textbook Pilot
• Major topics
• Fractions, Decimals, Percents
• Problem Solving
• Geometry

• WRITING
• Six Traits Program
• Writing in Different Domains/Genres
• Writing Process

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4. Creating Healthy, Socially Responsible
Citizens

• Arroyo is going GREEN!
• Fit Tuesdays
• Character Counts
• Classroom Cash System/Businesses
• Kenya Sponsored Child
• Student Council
• K Buddies/Peer Mentors
• O Ambassadors Club
• Good Morning Mustangs/School Newspaper..and so
  much more!

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3. Creating a Culturally Rich Environment

• MUSIC
• Class Act Program Leonard Bernstein
• Mr. Yeiser
• Band
• ART Art Masters
• PLAYS Content Rich
• FIELD TRIPS
• Outdoor Science School
• Revolutionary War Women
• Wild Rivers

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2. Our brand new COMPUTER LAB!

• 36 new computers
• Smartboard instruction
• Totally remodeled, redecorated and realigned
• THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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1. Parents like you!

• Website www.tustin.k12.ca.us/arroyo
• email kpaulson_at_tustin.k12.ca.us
• Binder Reminders/Homework
• Weekly Newsletter
• Friday Folders
• Conferences/Communication
• VOLUNTEERS.We couldnt succeed without you!

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THANKS FOR COMING!
I meant what I said and I said what I meant.
-Horton the Elephant