The Star Polisher I have a great job in the universe of occupations. What do I do? I'm a "star polisher.

" It's a very important job. If you want to know how important my job is, just go out at night and look at the stars twinkling and sparkling. You see, I'm a teacher. The stars are the children in my class. My job is to take them in - in whatever shape they come - and shine and buff them and then send them out to take their places as bright little twinkling beacons in the sky. They come into my room in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they're bent, tarnished, dirty, crinkly and broken. Some stars are cuddly, soft and sweet. Some stars are prickly and thorny.

As I buff, polish, train and teach my little stars, I tell them that the world cannot do without them. I tell them they can do anything they set their minds to do. I tell them they can be the brightest, shiniest stars in the sky and the world will be a better place because of them.
Each night as I look at the sky, I'm reminded of my very important job and awesome responsibility. I go and get my soft buffing cloth and my bottle of polish in preparation for tomorrow and for my class of little stars. By Leah Becks

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Patrick Elementary
2013

About Patrick Elementary

Patrick Elementary is named in memory of Mr. Bobby Patrick, the first Gwinnett County firefighter to lose his life in the line of duty (April 14, 2003). Mr. Patrick lived in the Buford area for 18 years. He was an industrial arts teacher at the high school level before becoming a firefighter. His wife is a retired educator who taught at Sugar Hill Elementary.

About Mrs. Campbell

Education:
Attended Gwinnett County Schools K-12
Bachelors degree from the University of Georgia:

Child & Family Development/Early Childhood Education with emphasis on PreK-2nd Grade
Masters degree from Troy University: Instructional Technology Math endorsement ESOL endorsement

About Mrs. Campbell

Experience
Harmony Elementary, Buford GA
Patrick Elementary, Buford GA

About Mrs. Campbell

Other
Currently reside in Flowery Branch
Married for 7 years 2 daughters,

Lydia Georgia Grace

Our
Daily Schedule

Time
7:45-8:15 8:15-9:00 9:00-9:45 9:55-10:05 10:05-11:00 11:05-11:35 11:40-12:05 12:10-1:00

Subject
Morning Work Writing Workshop Specials Word Study Reading Workshop Lunch Recess Social Studies

1:00-2:30
2:45

Calendar/Math
Dismissal

Extras
Computer lab
Media Center once weekly

Patrick Elementary School Rules

1.Be respectful. 2.Be responsible.

3.Be resourceful.

Patrick Behavior Matrix

New Friday Folder Communication Sheet

Homework Policies
Approximately 20 minutes nightly *with the exception
of reading Assignments vary by teacher Monday-Thursday *with the exception of projects Checked not graded *with the exception of projects Agendas

Homework Policies
Daily Homework: Math

Homework Policies
Daily Homework: Reading

Homework Policies
Daily Homework: Language Arts

Homework Hints
Children need to know that homework is THEIR responsibility. Designate a time that your child does homework and reads. Make this a part of the daily routine. Its OK to lend moral support by sitting with your child, but do not actually do the work or correct it. Show them how to find the correct answers themselves. Parents who frequently provide their child with answers or map out their childs projects take away opportunities for the child to develop independent thinking skills. Doing homework gives young children self-discipline and develops good study habits and time management skills.

Numbers and Number Sense

Estimation
Measurement Geometry & Fractions Place Value (1, 10, 100)
Through the use of: Math Workshop Math Games Calendar Math Math Exemplars Big 20 Guided Math Groups

Multiplication Facts Algebra Addition/Subtraction Graphing Time

Reading- Guided Reading

Reading Workshop

Writing- Writers Workshop Word Study- Vocabulary

Handwriting Spelling Patterns

Life Science (Living Things)

- Earth Science (Space/Astronomy)

-Physical Science (States of Matter, energy, pushes and pulls) - Characteristics of Science (scientific processes, measurement, experiments, communicating ideas)

oBefore There Was a Georgia oGeorgias Beginnings oNative Georgians oCivil Rights

oGovernment and Human Rights

o Personal Finance

Reading 30% Reading Level 9% Fluency 10% Comprehension 25% Class Skills Practice 24% Assessment 2% Interim/Post Test Word Study (Spelling) 25% Vocabulary 15% Spelling 10% Handwriting 25% Participation 25% Skills Assessment

Writing/Grammar 50% Writing Samples 25% Class Skills Practice 25% Assessments

Math 49% Assessments 49% Class Skills Practice 2% Interim/Post Test

Science and Social Studies 50% Assessments 50% Class Skills Practice

% of Overall Grade

Category

U Below 70

D 70-73

C 74-79

B 80-89

A 90-100

30%

Reading Level

Rdg. Level Rdg. Level 1st 9wks -Below I 2nd 1st 9wks - I 9wks -Below J 3rd 2nd 9wks - J 9wks -Below K 4th 3rd 9wks - K 9wks -Below L 4th 9wks - L

Rdg. Level 1st 9wks J 2nd 9wks - K 3rd 9wks L 4th 9wks - M

Rdg. Level 1st 9wks K 2nd 9wks L 3rd 9wks M 4th 9wks - N

Rdg. Level 1st 9wks - L 2nd 9wks - M 3rd 9wks - N 4th 9wks - O

Does Not Meet Expectations

Meets Expectations
little development of topic or plot limited information or unrelated examples and details evidence of some character, setting, and/or plot 3 points may not have an introduction and/or conclusion ideas may be grouped together in a meaningful way or in sequential order begins to use a few transition words to improve sentence fluency 3 points little or no awareness of audience language is simple or repetitive little use of sensory details or descriptive language writers voice is not apparent

Exceeds Expectations
topic or plot beginning to be developed with plot and solution characters beginning to be developed story may have a setting

Ideas
The degree to which the writer establishes a focus and develops the main idea of the story with details.

no development of topic or plot no use of details to develop

character no evidence of some character, setting, and/or plot 1 or 2 points some evidence of organization with a beginning, middle, or end ideas are not grouped together and sequenced no transitions used

X2 Organization
The degree to which the ideas of the story are arranged in a clear order with a beginning, middle, and an end.

4 or 5 points clear introduction but conclusion may be weak development may be incomplete most ideas are grouped together and sequenced some transitions used to improve sentence fluency

1 or 2 points audience awareness is not evident no use of sensory details or

4 or 5 points some awareness of audience and writers voice some use of interesting language (e.g. descriptive language, sensory details, strong verbs) some sentences vary in length

Style
The degree to which the writer uses language to capture the readers interest.

descriptive language

language and tone fit purpose/genre

1 or 2 points

3 points some sentences have correct capitalization and punctuation spelling and/or grammar errors may interrupt the meaning

4 or 5 points most sentences have correct capitalization and punctuation spelling and/or grammar errors do not interfere with the meaning some variation in sentence structure

Conventions
The degree to which the writer demonstrates control of sentence formation, usage, and mechanics.

few sentences have correct capitalization and punctuation spelling and/or grammar errors interrupt the meaning

1 or 2 points

3 points

4 or 5 points

7 or below=64% 8=65% 9= 66%

10=68% 11=70% 12=72%

13=74% 14=76% 15=78 %

16=80% 17 =82% 18=84%

19=86% 20=88% 21=90%

22=92% 23= 99% 24=98%

nd 2

Grade Grading Scale

A = Exceeds Expectations (90-100) B = Above Average (80-89) C = Average (74-79) D = Needs Improvement (70-73) U = Unsatisfactory (0-69)

Grading Scale for Conduct, Effort, and Specials Classes:

E= Exceeds Expectations S= Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement U= Unsatisfactory

The transition into second grade is rarely a difficult one for the children. However, it can prove difficult for parents. Moving from the subjective grades of E, S, N, and U to numerical grades of A, B, C, D, U can be scary and stressful. It is important that you review the weekly Friday Folder and review ALL graded papers. Whenever you are confused about a grade please let me know.

Promotion to 3rd Grade- demonstrates knowledge of 2nd grade AKS (see booklet)

Day to Day Communication

Agenda books Friday Folders Email Class Website

Progress Reports
Midterms: Every 5 weeks Report Cards: Every 9 weeks
Conferences/Early Release: September 25th and 26th and February 26th and 27th

Ice cream is sold daily for $1.00 Transportation- WRITTEN NOTES REQUIRED! Homework- agenda books Friday Folders/Behavior Reports- sign and return on Monday Birthdays- invitations (only for whole class, snack is okay) Snack- afternoon, water bottles may be kept out at all times Lunch $2.25 student, $3.00 adult

This and That

Absences
Please see the Student Handbook

Excused vs. Unexcused

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Attendance is being stressed at a state and local level as never before! Please send a note every time your child is absent!

Students are given 2 days to make up work for every one day missed * We cannot give work ahead of time for students going on vacation. Work will be given when they return.

Personal Illness Death or Illness of Immediate Family Religious Holidays Mandated by Government Hazardous to others health or safety

Before We End..
- Parent sign in sheet - Volunteer sign ups - Sticky Notes: Blue- note for your child. Yellow- Questions, Comments, or Concerns for me

Thank you for attending!

I am looking forward to working with you and your children this year!
Please feel free to email me at:
Alicia_campbell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us