Please:

• Sign in on the back table

• Pick up a notes page, curriculum map & parent questionnaire

• Take a look at some of our new art work (hallway & front wall)

• Find your student’s desk

*Welcome to Curriculum Night!

*Tonight’s Goals

*To better understand Mr. Kettner as a teacher

*To better understand the aims and goals of the Discovery Program

*To better understand what your child will be learning this year

*To better understand what to expect as a parent

*To answer questions you may have

* - Born on the Marshall Islands, but raised in Massachusetts- Graduated from Bates College with a B.S. in Geology- Wife and I moved to Seattle in 2008- Completed Master’s Degree from Antioch University- My 3rd year at Kennydale- Have worked with students all across the ability spectrum, from Gifted Education to Special Education- Celebrating 7 years of marriage in a week, and enjoying our 2½ year old son, Henry

*Introducing Mr. Kettner

*Mr. Kettner’s Teaching Philosophy

*Teacher as Orchestra Conductor, Student as Musician

*High expectations for behavior, levels of responsibility, work ethic – Self Managers

*Student Driven Instruction

*Importance of Social & Emotional aspect of learning as well as Academics

*Incorporation of Multiple Intelligences Theory

*What to expect from me

*A partner in your child’s education

*Respond to email or phone calls within 48 hours

*Notify you with any concerns or brags

*Progress reports and report cards

*Monthly newsletters

*Reminder emails, website updates

*Work to meet your child’s needs as a student

*What I expect from you

*A partner in your child’s education

*Communicate any concerns or questions you have (phone or email)

*Communicate any upcoming extended absences

*Help your child to foster their independence, perseverance and problem solving skills

*Join the PTA!

*3rd Grade – New Discoveries

*A new school with different routines

*New friends and faces

*Working with more challenging material and concepts

*Working with like ability peers

*Expect independence and responsibility

*Excited for learning with a great group of students

*Discovery Program

Philosophy & Goals

*Program Philosophy

*“The Renton School District believes that students who have been identified as highly-capable should have the opportunity to develop their strengths and talents through a rigorous academic program which enriches and extends the adopted curricula; honors students’ unique gifts, interests, and learning styles; and promotes higher-order, creative, and critical thinking.”

*Program Goals*Provide:

– an opportunity for highly-capable learners to interact with peers of like abilities in order to promote a healthy self-concept relative to their giftedness

– an environment which encourages divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, and higher-level thinking

– leadership and participatory opportunities which will enhance the community and society

– opportunities for self-directed learning

*Changes In Program

Identification*Change in state law around gifted education

*Change in assessment series in RSD

- nomination, normed data, ability

testing & committee review

*Changes in how identified and served in RSD

*Highly capable vs. enrichment

*Service in general education classroom

*In Program vs. Erinchment Students

*All students receive the same instruction

*Students identified as ‘In program’ will move up next year unless placement is a concern

*Enrichment students placement is reevaluated after one year; placement may be based on space

*Our Class Pledge

*Student-centered and generated

*Based on how students wanted to feel as a classroom member:

• Excited• Included• Good about

ourselves• Happy• Like I learned

something new

• Proud• Comfortable• Respected• Ready for the

next day

*The Plan – A Two-Way Street

*Verbal warning

*Think Time

*Teacher conference / Loss of privilege

*Parent phone call

*Principal Referral

*Verbal recognition

*Kodiak Compliment

*Excellence In Exceeding Expectations (EEE)

*Phone call home

The Low Road The High Road

*Curriculum*New standards, new curriculum

*Common Core State Standards

*Adopted by Washington state

*Fully implemented last year in Renton School District

*Math and English Language Arts

*More rigorous than previous standards used

*Designed to prepare students for careers and life beyond the classroom

*What does this mean for Discovery students?

• Begin at grade level standards and move on based on assessments & achievement

• New Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) – replaces MSP

*Math•Using all four operations (+, -, x, /)

•Fractions & Decimals

•Working with measurement, data and graphing

•Geometry – classification of shapes, angles and lines

•Focus on conceptual understandings and communication of understanding beyond a right answer

•Focus on operational sense, processes and formulas

*Problem Solving Skills

*Reading*Balanced Literacy

•Study both fiction and non-fiction

•Analyzing text, text features and characters

•Research

*Shared Inquiry/Junior Great Books

•Writing, critical thinking, discussion

*Writing*Writer’s Workshop•Writing in various forms – Narrative, Informational/Research, Opinion

*Word Study

*Literacy journals

*Science Writing (journals)

*Cursive

*Science*District FOSS Science Kits•Structures of Life, Physics of Sounds, Measurement

*Science Fair Night Projects (March)

*LEGO robotics

*Social Studies

*Democracy In Action Storypath

*The Renton Community

*Interactive Simulations

*Assessment

*Formative (On-going):

•Classwork, homework, performance assessments/projects, student conferences

*Summative:

•Quizzes, tests, SRI, BAS, MAP, SBA (Replaces MSP)

*Assessment

*Discovery report card

– CCSS Standards based on 4-1 scale

– Looking at what students can do over time (each trimester)

– Assessed as a Discovery student at grade level

*Specialists

*Library – Monday •Mrs. Davis

*P.E. – Tuesday & Thursday •Mr. Brotherton

*Music – Wednesday & Friday •Mrs. Skinner

*Homework Policies

*Assigned Monday, Due Friday•Mix of practice and small projects

•Model is building up to future program grade levels

•Coversheet posted online

*Friday Envelope –completed/graded work & missing work

*Loose Ends*Snacks

– Bring own or have classroom supplied

– Healthy snack choice - consume in 10 minutes

– Donate as needed (note in parent newsletter/email)

– Keep in mind allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, etc.)

*Birthdays

• May send treats, let know in advance if possible, for allergy accommodations/planning purpose

• One type of treat; something small and easy to distribute (like cupcakes or cookies, but not cupcakes and cookies)

*Leader of the Week

*Art Docent & Volunteers

*Conferences

*Progress reports go home mid-October

*November 19, 20, 23-25

*Important to attend to stay up to date on student progress

*Look for scheduling letter in future

The PTA supports and supplements areas of education that State and District school funding do not cover.

Kennydale PTAWhat we’re REALLY about is BETTER EDUCATION

Each year, Kennydale PTA invests over $25,000 in academic areas for our students that are not funded by state, federal, or district budgets. Here are a few examples:

Science Week — $3,000Pacific Science Center’s hands-on exhibit, Science Night, ‘Celebrity Scientist’ guest speakers

Camp Seymour / Science Education — $2,5005th grade environmental education curriculum

Library Fund — $1,000Purchase of high-quality books representing a variety of genres that keep kids excited about reading and learning

Classroom Periodicals — $3,500Discussions about current events are aided by social studies magazines such as “Scholastic News” and “TIME for Kids”

Curriculum Enhancement — $2,500Science kits, writing program, on-line books, library resources, technology tools, etc

Art Docent Program — $1,000Regionally-recognized, volunteer-driven Arts curriculum in every class

Mini-grants for Teacher Materials — $3,000Teaching aids & classroom materials to help students learn in different ways

Grade-level Enrichment — $4,500Booking or admission fees for functions and events which provide ‘outside the classroom’ learning

EVERY student at Kennydale benefits from the PTA.We could really use your enthusiasm, support, & TIME!

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Get involved in your child’s education bybecoming a PTA member!

*Any Questions?

*How To Contact Me*Phone: 425-204-4734

*Email: marshall.kettner@rentonschools.us

*Class Website:• http://staff.rentonschools.us/kde/mkettner

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*Common Core resources:

•http://www.corestandards.org/

•http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/default.aspx