Back to School NightAugust 31, 2011

The ABC’s of Mrs. Fisher’s Class

A little about me…

Family I grew up in

Glendora 19th year at

Cullen

Acceptance

We treat each other with respect Groups of 4-6 change regularly We have “Phenomenal Pig Power!” We understand we each have strengths and weaknesses and work together to be the best we can be. Room 21 is a place to take risks, grow, learn, and feel safe

Assignments

Completed in pencil, neat and legible Student numbers Incomplete work results in loss of points Incomplete homework = think tank When a student is absent, they need to

make up their work. Please plan on picking up work after school or arrange to have another student bring it home.

Communication

Condors Notebook! Bi-weekly Progress Notes

Academic as well as behavioral Signature required if below proficiency

Weekly newsletter Classroom Website: www.sfisher.weebly.com Email Phone calls

Classroom Discipline

Positive reinforcements Classroom clip chart to promote

positive behavior

Classroom Donations

Budget cuts! Yikes! Donations are appreciated!!

Notebook keeps kids organized! Please look each night at “Important notes from school.” Student to clean out graded work each week.

Planner filled out daily Please check to be sure homework is completed. Sign bottom of page each evening.

Condors Notebook & Planner

Efforts and Expectations

High expectations for all students! 8 Keys of Excellence Character development providing a meaningful way to improve cooperation, learning, teamwork and create a supportive, trusting environment where each student is valued and respected.

This is It! Ownership Speak With Good Purpose Commitment Failure Leads to Success Integrity Flexibility Balance

Field Trips

L.A. County Fair – Sept. 14 Possible upcoming field trips: San Gabriel Mission Gene Autry Museum All students must have Field Trip

Permission slips turned in They may buy lunches from district No siblings allowed on field trips

Grading and Homework

Standards-based report cards Daily work graded with points earned over

points, e.g. 9/10 4- Advanced Proficiency (93%-100%) 3H – Highly Proficient (85% - 92%) 3 – Proficient (75% - 84%) 2 – Approaching Proficiency (60% - 74%) 1 – Below grade level standards (0% -

59%)

Grading and Homework

Typical homework: Read at least 20 minutes and about one response a week Math problems (15 or so) Spelling and/or vocabulary page Study Island assignment

Created and voted for society name and classroom money.

Applied for and are working in classroom jobs (changes each trimester).

Students are paid for attendance, classroom jobs, behavior and other things.

Class auction each month. Business day each trimester.

Mini-Society

Parent Volunteers

Field Trips Book orders Copying, cutting, etc. Holiday goings-on Working with students

Reading, correcting with students

P.E., Music, Social Studies

P.E. and Music from 10:15 – 11:00 Alternate days Doctor’s note to miss P.E. Choice of instrument or choral for music

Teaming with Mrs. Vandenbroeke for Science and Social Studies Wednesdays and Thursdays

Possible Projects

California Adventure Book Reports or Book Talks Reader’s University projects Biography Report

Reading

DEAR, Nightly Reading and one response each week, A/R

Reader’s Notebook used to respond in class to reading.

Reader’s University

Bachelor’s degree – 1st trimester Author study: Beverly Cleary, Judy Blume, or Andrew Clements. Visit author website to learn about author. Creative project: game board, book cover, party invitation, movie poster, newspaper

article, etc. to present to class. Due Friday, September 21

Readers University

Master’s degree 2nd trimester “Medal Winners” – read two chapter books

that have been nominated for or received a reader’s medal, e.g. Newbery Award, California Young Reader Medal, etc.

Complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast.

Research the history of award received. Due: to be announced

Readers University

Ph.D. or Doctorate of Reading Read a biography on a “Famous

Californian,” and complete additional research about this person.

Written report Creative component: visual such as

Powerpoint presentation, informational poster, teach a lesson about person, original story or poem.

Complete a bibliography

Readers University

SMARTboard Used every day! Students will learn to create lessons and assessments

using SMART notebook. Laptops

Powerpoint slide presentations, Google Earth, Study Island, A/R, website searches. SMART responders (clickers)

Immediate feedback through formative assessments and they are FUN!!

Technology!!!

Writing

Genres Summary Response to Literature Fictional Narrative

CA State Writing assessment in March

Please proofread any writing assignments

Other things!

Birthdays Governor of the Week Computer lab – Tuesdays Study Island Interventions Enrichment Library Day – Fridays!

2 books A/R encouraged

Finale!!

You are your child’s first teacher and you play anextremely important role in your child’s education. I appreciate your support!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if, at any time, you feel you need to speak with me about your child. I am usually available each day until approximately 4:00 (ok, I admit it…I practically live here…I’m hear usually until 5:00 ). I check my emaileach morning and evening. My email address:sfisher@glendora.k12.ca.us