Curriculum Night

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Curriculum Night

• Mrs. Kanns Class

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Meet the Teacher

• My name is Samantha Kann and I am starting my
  12th year in education (4 years in IL and the
  remaining at Cerritos and Brisas), 10th year in
  third grade.
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from
  NIU in DeKalb, Illinois
• Masters in Educational Counseling from University
  of Phoenix
• Highly Qualified Teacher
• Two classes from having a reading endorsement
• SEI endorsed
• CGI trainer
• Highly energized and fully committed to
  childrens learning
• A teacher who has high expectations but still
  believes that every child should be a child.

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Welcome Ms. Foster

• Currently an NAU senior who is scheduled to
  graduate in December of 2009
• Currently on the Deans List
• MCC graduate who received an honors academic
  scholarship.
• Marcos De Niza High School graduate
• Worked at various Tempe and Mesa schools in SEI
  classes.
• Has worked with Kyrene Kids Club for 5 years.

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Procedures

• Folders/Binder/Agenda
• www.kyrene.org/staff/skann
• designated folder and binder to take home and
  bring back. Agenda is inside. Assignments and
  Behavior Communication will be recorded inside.
• Behavior Bank (unfinished homework counts)
• Positive reward system based on money
• 1 stick-warning
• 2 sticks taken is a note home
• 3 sticks-missed recess and explanation to mom and
  dad
• 4 sticks- possible visit to the principal
• Newsletters-
• written bi-weekly by Student of the Week
• Student of the Week-
• Nominated every week on Friday, poster needed on
  following Monday.
• Responsible for bi-weekly newsletter

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Procedures

• Reading Incentive/Reading Log
• Fluency
• Volunteering in Classroom
• Jobs
• Centers in Reading and Math
• Handwriting
• Prize Box
• Teamwork and Individuality
• CGI-Cognitive Guided Instruction

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Parent Procedure Reminders

• Volunteer schedule will start in about 2 weeks
• Parents need to sign in at the office even if you
  are wearing a badge.
• We want to treat everyone the same so their cant
  be exceptions (think of your child in the
  classroom).
• Parents need to provide a hand written note,
  e-mail or phone call to change ANY DIFFERENCE in
  transportation.
• Parents need to be aware of parking and drop off
  rules to keep everyone safe.
• Always use the crosswalk to cross.

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More Procedures

• Tests
• Spelling tests on Fridays
• Reading Comprehension Tests on Fridays
• Unit Tests (Math, Science, and Social Studies)
• Schedule

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Policies

• Rights and Responsibilities
• Life Skills
• Classroom Behavior Policy-RESPECT
• Birthdays
• All invitations have to be mailed
• No treats unless you would like to donate a
  special snack
• Parties
• Moms do the coordinating
• Thank you for everyone who volunteered
• Dismissal
• Rainy day-dismiss walkers and parent pickup
• If any changes with transportation PLEASE provide
  a note
• Book Orders
• once a month
• Teacher Communication
• 24 hours
• skann_at_kyrene.org

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Curriculum

• Math
• The KSD adopted math resources combine two
  stand-alone programs. One is called
  Investigations in Number, Data and Space and the
  other is Scott Foresman Addison Wesley (SFAW).
  This is a 2-part approach to the learning of
  mathematical content. By using these resources,
  we will be able to reach all students needs and
  deepen all students knowledge of mathematical
  content.
• Investigations in Data, Number and Space is an
  application based math resource. It encourages
  students to think creatively, develop critical
  thinking skills and acquire a deeper
  understanding of the mathematical content. Your
  child will constantly be encouraged to reason
  mathematically, develop flexible problem solving
  strategies and represent their thinking through
  models, diagrams, graphs and written
  communication.
• SFAW is a traditional textbook approach to the
  teaching of mathematical content. It encourages
  problem solving, practice and spiral review.
  Your child will be encouraged to practice and
  review through many different types of
  experiences in a lesson-by-lesson format.

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Curriculum

• Math
• Strand 1 Number Operations and Number Sense
  the understanding of numbers and how they relate
  to each other
• Strand 2 Statistics, Data Analysis, and
  Probability
• Strand 3 Patterns, Algebra, and Functions
• Strand 4 Geometry and Measurement
• Strand 5 Structure and Logic

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Curriculum

• Reading and Writing
• Writing Genre assessments include personal
  narratives, creative stories and friendly
  letters. We also include biographies, report
  writing, and drama.
• Our reading series, Harcourt Trophies works on
  each of the following
• Oral Fluency and Communication
• Phonemic awareness
• Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Fluency
• Assessment
• Writing (Ideas, Organization, Sentence Fluency,
  Word Choice, Conventions, Voice, and
  Presentation)
• Listening and speaking
• Each of these elements are an integral part of
  our classroom instruction. As a team, we feel
  its important to teach each element and reinforce
  them through different projects and strategies

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Curriculum

• Science-AIMS, FOSS kits, Inquiry
• Rocks
• Light and Sound
• Plants
• Ecosystems
• Erosion and Weathering
• Social Studies- Harcourt Trophies
• Communities through American history, world
  history, economics, geography, and government
• Spelling- alligned with Reading skills
• Harcourt Trophies

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Curriculum

• Health- Harcourt Trophies, Second Step
• Technology
• Windows 2007 -Class Server
• -Type to Learn -Kidspiration/Inspiration
• Front Page -Pixie
• Internet -DOC camera
• SmartBoard -SmartNotebook
• KTTP- Kyrene School District is known for their
  technology and have had wonderful reviews with
  what we expose our students to. We want to
  continue to learn and grow with new and more
  sophisticated tools.

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Brisas and the Community

• Brisas Read-A-Thon
• No gift wrap and candy sales this year.
• Information packets distributed tonight.
• Great incentives and prizes for students.
• The goal is to fundraise AND increase the love
  of reading in students.
• There is no minimum amount required to
  participate.
• 100 of all money collected goes directly to help
  Brisas.
• Parent Portal

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In Closing

• Address any questions on the Questions for Mrs.
  Kann paper. I will discuss these questions at a
  later time
• Take some time to look at student work in the
  classroom and leave a little note on the apple.