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Open House Presentation Target 1st grade Jan 2018.notebook January 25, 2018 Who is Mrs. Orton? • Mrs. Orton -Grew up in Marietta, Attended UGA & Georgia State University Welcome to Target Open House! • Teacher for 24 years-Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade, at Pickett's Mill for 10 years, became Mrs. Orton certified to teach gifted students in 2006 • Married with 2 children- 11 year old daughter & Jan. 2018 15 year old son Aug 14­10:08 AM Aug 15­9:10 AM What will my child learn in Target this year? Spring 1st Grade Unit: Enchanted Engineering • Cognitive & Evaluative Thinking Skills • Critical Thinking • Fairy Tale Unit with higher level critical thinking skills • Convergent Thinking­ one right answer in language arts and STEM (science, technology, • Divergent Thinking­ creative thinking • Evaluative Thinking­problem solving engineering, & math) • Algebraic Reasoning­algebra • Primary Algebra- variables, equations, balancing • Self Reflection­what are my strengths/weaknesses • Communication­verbal & written equations, and number patterns • Collaboration­work with others • Self­Directed Learner­take responsibility for own learning giftedstandards2017.docx Aug 14­10:25 AM Aug 18­9:59 AM Will my child receive grades in Target? S= Successful P= Progressing D= Does not meet Grading Scale: S=85-100 P=74-84 D=73 and below Progress_Report_1_Semester2017­18.docx Aug 14­2:03 PM Jan 24­7:03 AM 1

Open House Presentation Target 1st grade Jan 2018.notebook January 25, 2018 1st Grade Schedule: Thursdays What type of reward system is used in Target? 8:00­Specials Snack Ticket Menu: Morning Logic Warm Up Piece of Candy = 3 tickets Pencil/School supplies = 5 tickets Cognitive Learning Rolling Chair for the Day = 10 tickets Algebraic Reasoning No Shoes in Class = 10 tickets Treasure Chest = 15 tickets 11:38­Lunch Choose your Seat for the Day = 20 tickets Vending Machine snack or drink = 25 tickets Recess Icecream at lunch = 35 tickets Affective Learning­ Social/Emotional Chick-Fil-A Biscuit =40 tickets Breakfast from McDonalds =50 tickets STEM activities­ Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Aug 8­1:33 PM Jan 23­3:08 PM What supplies are needed for Target? What does my child need to bring to Target class each week? TARGET Supplies (for grades 2‐5) • Target binder/supplies 2 inch 3‐ring binder • Bookbag 8 Dividers (younger students do better with pocket dividers) • Lunchbox (optional) 3 hole Zipper Pencil Pouch that can be locked into binder • Snack #2 pencils • Book to read Wide‐ ruled notebook paper Donations may be needed throughout the year *Please do not remove any papers from your child's Target binder. Aug 15­8:59 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM Where can I find Target homework? How does Mrs. Orton communicate with parents? Questions? http://www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill/ http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/orton/ Please email us with any questions or concerns throughout the year at: patricia.orton@cobbk12.org Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­3:32 PM 2

Open House Presentation Target 1st grade Jan 2018.notebook January 25, 2018 Thank you for coming! Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM Aug 14­10:13 AM 3

Attachments Welcome Back 2014 Skittle Activity.notebook gifted standards 2013 for poster.docx giftedprogressreport.pptx Grading Scale.docx ProgressReportGrades2­5.docx grading log.docx Progress_Report_2_Semesters2016­17.docx revised grading log.docx giftedstandards2017.docx Progress_Report_1_Semester2017­18.docx