Back ¡To ¡School ¡Night ¡2011-‑2012 ¡ Mrs. ¡Muraoka ¡– ¡4 th ¡Grade ¡ TESTING WELCOME! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2015 MAP TESTING Fall - August 24 th – September 18 th PLEASE TAKE ONLY YOUR CHILD’S FOLDER Winter - January 5-January 29 th CAASPP TESTING (Smarter Balance) Del Dayo School April 25 th – May 27 th 6 th Grade Mr. Corcoran – Mr. Edgemon – Mrs. Muraoka “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” –Angela Duckworth ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Mrs. Muraoka WHOLE GROUP NOVEL STUDY - Guided lessons to support comprehension, understanding author’s viewpoint, identifying/ CSU Sacramento – Bachelor of Arts creating theme statements, and evaluating/understanding writer’s craft. CSU Sacramento – Teaching Credential LITERATURE CIRCLES – Leveled reading in small groups where students will exercise the reading strategies taught in whole group University of LaVerne – Masters in Education with an emphasis on academic discourse . Spelling – Sound patterns & Greek/Latin Word Roots Teaching experience – 18 years all in SJUSD Vocabulary – Novel specific & Embedded When Studying Word Del Dayo since 2007 Roots ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Reading Logs – Assigned and collected by homeroom teacher Accelerated Reader – Renaissance Learning Home Connect Individualized point goals each trimester Mr. Edgemon Math Homework Support B.A. Elementary Education, Whitworth University , “I’m the teacher” Spokane, WA Reread instructions, check for completion, etc, Math Videos M.A. Educational Administration, University of LaVerne Introductory Unit – Week of iMath Teaching Experience - 19 Years all in SJUSD New Curriculum - Go Math! Del Dayo since 2013 On-line Support Consumable Textbook – Next Page Math Fact Fluency Tutoring - Before School 1 ¡
Back ¡To ¡School ¡Night ¡2011-‑2012 ¡ Mrs. ¡Muraoka ¡– ¡4 th ¡Grade ¡ Math Mr. Corcoran UC Santa Barbara– Bachelor of Arts National University– Teaching Credential Teaching experience – 27 years all in SJUSD Del Dayo since 1992 World Traveler HISTORY Egypt Contract Students learn about Ancient Egypt via the Egypt Contract. This comprehensive study includes Egyptian culture, religion, history , and symbolism. History Alive Egyptian Museum Night & Docents A Night of Ancient Tales We enhance our study of ancient civilizations by bringing ancient tales to life. Greek myths, Gilgamesh, and the story of Osiris are some of the stories performed. 2 ¡
Back ¡To ¡School ¡Night ¡2011-‑2012 ¡ Mrs. ¡Muraoka ¡– ¡4 th ¡Grade ¡ TEACHERS, SUPPORT & SCHEDULE SPECIALISTS 8:00- 12:05 English/Language Arts, Math & History 6 th Grade Team Mr. Corcoran- History Benefits of departmentalized teaching: Mr. Edgemon - Math Independent students Mrs. Muraoka – Reading/English Language Arts Organization Music – Mr. Teague Self reliant students Art – Mrs. Munger Students with confidence in their abilities Physical Education – Mr. Cruz Effective problem solvers Library – Mrs. Alcalay Please do your best to avoid scheduling appointments during this time. Computer Lab – Mr. Glasgow Westminster Woods FIELD TRIPS & 6 th Grade GRADE LEVEL ACTIVITIES FIELD TRIPS • Goal setting Challenge Westminster Woods - November 2-5 Course IMAX – Double Feature – January 22 nd • Stream Ecology B Street Theater – April 13th • Redwood Ecology HIGHLIGHTS History – Map, Performances, Egypt Contract, Greek Plays Novel Study – Literature Circles, Book Club, Guided Reading Night Of The Ancient Tales VOLUNTEERS 6 th GRADE EXPENSES Openings remain from the Volunteer Fair Westminster Woods $320 IMAX Theater $19.50 (double feature w/ concessions) Confidentiality B Street Theater $10 CHAPERONES & DRIVERS MUST have fingerprint clearance Planners $4.50 MUST have approved Driving Form (new Auction Project $10 one required each year) TOTAL = $364 MUST HAVE THE ABOVE COMPLETED BY Balance Due – Sent home on first day. SEPTEMBER 15 th . 3 ¡
Back ¡To ¡School ¡Night ¡2011-‑2012 ¡ Mrs. ¡Muraoka ¡– ¡4 th ¡Grade ¡ COMMUNICATION CAMPUS NUTS & BOLTS ckcorcoran@sanjuan.edu NOON DUTY AIDES – We are in great need of noon duty aides to supervise students during lunch. ledgemon@sanjuan.edu kmuraoka@sanjuan.edu CAMPUS HOURS 7:50- 2:35 Teacher Websites CLOSED CAMPUS until 4:00pm. Friday Folders Test Signatures 4 ¡
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