We will have a Q&A session via Zoom on Monday, September 13 from 5:30-6:00 pm. Please look for the link in an email to come.

Classroom Community & Behavioral Expectations 

• Morning Meeting 
• Positivity Project
• Yoga 4 Classrooms
• Closing Circle

Social/Emotional Learning

• Greeting 
• Share
• Activity/Game
• Morning Message
• Positivity Project

Math

1. Number Sense Routine 
2. Whole Group Lesson
3. Math Stations/Small Groups
4. Reflection 

AAP Math- Discovery ED Techbook

Science 

• Landforms 
• Oceans
• Light and Sound
• Fields of Science 
• Project Based Learning
• Performance Based Assessments
• Formal Assessments
• SOL Science year

Hands-on Learning!

Social Studies:

Global Awareness Technology Project

Lanuage Arts

• Independent reading
• Focus on developing reading comprehension across all genres..short stories and  novels
• Development of reading research skills 
• Word study based upon student need 
• Writing will begin with memoir
• Mechanics and Composition mini lessons 
• Non fiction writing skills 

20 minutes of Reading EVERY NIGHT

Specials

New this year: Specials LAB, primary focus will be ST math time!

-Guidance and Library will be biweekly 

Digital Resources for Learning 

• Imagine Language and Literacy
• Imagine Reading
• ST Math
• Discovery Education TECHbook ( AAP math) 

These resources (as well as many other tools) can be accessed on the TES Student Links page!
 

Technology Expectations 

• Some personal customization 
• Take home laptop every night 
•  Charge every night and return to school next day 
• Keep charger at home
• Proper use of time on computer (on the correct web sites, etc) 

A note about Advanced Academics...

Discovery Education TECHbook Project M3 Mentoring Mathematical Minds  Great Expectations MAth Olympiads

Document Based Questions – (DBQ) Elementary MiniQs ( in SS too)  Comparative literature Jacob’s Ladder  Greek and Latin root study  (Caesar's English)

Jason Project Curriculum ( science) PBLS: Engineering is Elementary  Critical and Creative Thinking Lessons on going

Technology

We will be using Schoology this year to replace Blackboard and Google Classroom

Schoology gives us the flexibility to have the equal of a Google Classroom and Blackboard in one place.Students will access their different classes through the “Courses” heading. Once in a course, they can go to assignments, view learning materials, or access Zoom meetings.In emergency situations, students can access instruction through Schoology via Zoom.

Assessments and Grading

• Diagnostic assessments
• iReady tests
• DRA and DRA progress monitor SOLS in math, reading and science 
• Other grade-level assessments

Family Support

• Health check! 
• Healthy school routines
• 20 minutes of reading each night
• Bring water bottle each day
• No snacks
• Do not hesitate to email us for any reason!

Family Communication

• Email is the best method to reach your teachers 
• Newsletters on a monthly basis 
• Parent Liaison Contact Info: 
  • Diana Golac 
  • @email
  • (703)-390-5614
• @email 
• @email
• @email
• @email 

Thanks for listening!