The ABC’s of Mrs. Fisher’s Class
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Back to School Night August 31, 2011 The ABC’s of Mrs. Fisher’s Class
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The ABC’s of Mrs. Fisher’s Class. Back to School Night August 31, 2011. 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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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:[email protected]
