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Back to School Night at Highview School on September 6, 2018. The document provides information about teachers and teams, transportation procedures, attendance policies, daily schedule, homework expectations, reading and math programs, science and social studies curriculums, and International Baccalaureate program. It emphasizes working together to have a positive year and the importance of parental involvement in a child's education.

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Back to School Night at Highview School on September 6, 2018. The document provides information about teachers and teams, transportation procedures, attendance policies, daily schedule, homework expectations, reading and math programs, science and social studies curriculums, and International Baccalaureate program. It emphasizes working together to have a positive year and the importance of parental involvement in a child's education.

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Back to School Night

Highview School
September 6 , 2018
Team A Team B
Rosemarie Barone- Math Christina Di Lello- Math
Virely Woodward- Robin Rattner- Science/
Science/Social Studies Social Studies
Hanan D’Ariano- ELA Steven Sciavillo- ELA
Lucyann Sarno- ICO

Sharon Davenport- AIS Math


Michael McHale- AIS Reading
If your child is taking a different form of transportation home from
his/her usual method (i.e. a different bus or going home with a
friend or parent pick up) either a note needs to be sent to school
or a phone call MUST be placed to the school.
If there is no note or phone call to the school, your child will be
sent home on his/her regular form of transportation.
Students must attend school every day and be on time. If
you know your child will be absent ahead of time, please
send a note.
All absences need to be followed up with a note for the
nurse.
If possible, please try to schedule vacations and doctor
appointments to after school, weekends, and/or on days
when school is not in session.
Start time: 8:45 AM
Dismissal: 3:45 PM
•  Homeroom- Getting Settled
•  Specials – Gym, Mandarin, Art, Library, Music
•  Lunch/Recess/Healthy Mid-Morning Snack
•  Literacy Block- Reading/Writing Workshop
•  Fundations
•  Math- Math in Focus
•  Science- Fusion
•  Social Studies (PNW BOCES Curriculum)
•  IB
GOAL: Positive and safe environment where everyone is valued!

Expectations:
1.  Come to school on time.
2.  Be prepared with the necessary supplies everyday.
3.  Follow school rules.
4.  Show respect for yourself, others, and property.
5.  Be safe!
6.  Always try your best!
•  There will be homework every night including holidays
◆  4=always done and weekends.
or only 2 late well •  Homework must be completed each night (reflected
assignments on report card). If there is a reason homework is not
◆  3=done well a
nd
handed in most o completed, please send a note. If the assignment is
the time, but 3-6 f completed and handed in the next day, the
assignments were assignment will not be marked late.
late
◆  2=consistently •  Read for 25 minutes (or more) each night. Each month
missing homework five minutes will be added to this time.
More than 7-10 la . •  To create good work and study habits (responsibility)
assignments te
◆  1=missing/late •  Projects should be done with love and care.
mo
than 11 assignme re •  Check for notices in your child’s folder and check
nts. homework planners for important dates!!
•  This year, your child will have a weekly yellow test
folder. Tests from all subjects will be sent home in that
folder on Mondays.
•  Review your child’s work when this folder comes
home. You may ask questions or leave comments
in the “Parent Notes” column.
•  Please sign each test AND the sheet in the folder to
let us know your child has shared his/her work with
you.
•  The folder is returned to school the next day
(Tuesday).
Where can I find my child’s homework?
You can find your child’s homework assignments and other important
information in his/her daily planner and travel folder. Please be sure to check it
every night for important information and dates to remember.
Also, please be sure to sign the planner each night.

What can I give my child for snack?


We encourage students to bring in healthy snacks such as pretzels, cut fruit
and/or veggies, crackers…etc.
Due to many allergies, please send a HEALTHY snack for your child.
Balanced Literacy Approach to Reading/Writing Workshop
•  Gradual-Release Instructional Model
1. Modeled Instruction: Explicitly teaches a skill or concept through mentor
texts or think alouds.
2. Guided Instruction: Students practice the same skill with support from
teachers and peers. Students collaborate with partners in thinking, talking, and
writing the text.
3. Independent Practice: Prompts students to apply a new skill to meet the
lesson’s standard.
•  Guided Reading/Writing Groups: Instruction that meets students’ individual needs
•  Independent Reading/Writing: Building Stamina
•  i-Ready (Online/Interactive for personalized learning and intervention)
•  Test Prep – RAFT
•  NYS ELA Exam (April 2-9, 2019)
This program consists of textbooks and workbooks that work together. At school, your
child will use his/her student textbooks to learn concepts and practice independently to
develop a deeper understanding. Your child will be assigned workbook pages or
worksheets to complete as homework daily. Visuals and hands-on activities will also help
develop important math concepts. The use of technology will be incorporated into each
lesson.

•  Challenging Practice: help broaden your child’s thinking and extend his/her
understandings.
•  Multiplication Facts
•  Word Problems: extended response (C.U.B.E.S)
•  Test Prep
•  NYS Math Exam (May 1 -3, 2019 )
•  IXL and i-Ready
The third grade science units of study are based on the Next Generation Science
Standards which incorporates the Science Fusion curriculum. Each unit of study within
Science Fusion includes lessons that promote a student centered approach for
learning science concepts and vocabulary, building inquiry while incorporating
STEAM skills and at least two investigations (experiments). Each unit begins with a big
idea-a generalized concept that defines the learning goal of that unit. Each lesson
within the unit of study has an essential question- this identifies the focus of the lesson
and gives the students a sense of direction and purpose.

There will be periodic homework


assignments, as well as assessments, given
at the end of each unit of study. Students
will complete study guides to prepare for
assessments.
The third grade Social Studies units are based
on the Putnam/Northern Westchester Boces
Curriculum. This curriculum integrates the
Common Core ELA Standards and Social
Studies K through 10 Framework. The overall There will be periodic homework assignments,
focus of this curriculum is:
as well as assessments given at the end of
Communities Around the World- Learning each unit of study. Students will complete
About People and Places
study guides to prepare for assessments.
Students will learn and explore:
o  World communities have similarities and
differences
o  World communities are affected by
geography
o  World communities have social, economic,
political, and cultural systems
o  World communities change and develop
•  IB (will be implemented throughout the Science and
Social Studies curriculum, as well as, ELA and Math)
•  The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally
minded people who, recognizing their common
humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help
to create a better and more peaceful world.
•  Thirteen IB Learner Attitudes and Nine IB Learner Profiles
Let’s work together to have a great school year!

The more interest you have in your child’s


education, the more interest your child will have in
school.

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