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...

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!