Wildcats Roar & Titans Soar
December 2nd B,C,D,E,F -weather permitting:-)
"Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care."
John Maxwell
Monday Meetings
Woodland staff is encouraged to carpool.
Dec. 9th WIN Meetings
Dec. 16th Articulation Meetings
Curriculum Corner
Reading Units
- Kindergarten- If Then
- 1st Grade- Readers Get to Know Characters
- 2nd Grade- Fluency and Craft
- 3rd Grade- Read to Learn
- 4th Grade- Reading Weather, Reading the World
- 5th Grade- Informational Feature Articles
Writing Units
- Kindergarten- Show & Tell
- 1st Grade- How To
- 2nd Grade- Realistic Fiction
- 3rd Grade-Information Writing
- 4th Grade- Personal & Persuasive Essays
- 5th Grade- Tackling Complexity
Small Group Literacy Instruction
Small group instruction whether a Guided Reading lesson or Strategy lesson is an essential component of a balanced literacy program. This is a non-negotiable practice that should be occurring in every class.
The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading by Jan Richardson that was provided last year is a good resource. Sample lesson plan templates can be found in the Guided Reading folder of the Team drive. We will review further expectations during upcoming PLCs.
Small Group Lesson plans will be reviewed the week of Dec. 9th.
Health Curriculum
The Heath planning team recently met and is in the process of creating supporting documents for teachers and families based on feedback received. It was also determined that Unit 2 will be taught in January. In the meantime please continue to:
· Review the Health Curriculum in Rubicon Atlas
· Become familiar with the NJ Health Standards
· Take a look at upcoming unit lessons
· Continue implementing Yoga4Classrooms
· Continue having class meetings
Benchmark Assessments
WD Grades K-2
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0AHZjgDLuElOaUk9PVA
TJ Grades 3-5
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B2kL2mjtsO8GYmRWWFVNUEREdHM
Guided Math
Reflex Math
Concert Rehearsals & Performances
Dec. 16- Gr. 2 Rehearsal 9-9:40, K-1 Rehearsal 9:40-10:20
Dec. 17- Gr. 3 Concert @ 9:30, Grade 4 Concert @ 10:30
Dec. 18- Gr. 5 Band/Orchestra/Vocal Concert @ 9:30
K-1 Rehearsal @ 1:30, Gr. 2 Rehearsal @ 2:00
Dec. 19- K-1 Concert @ 10 a.m., Gr. 2 Concert @ 2 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 4 TJ Student of the Month @ 9:30
Dec. 4-6 TJ's Holiday Boutique
Dec. 6 WD & TJ Spirit Day, Woodland Assembly @ 9:30
Dec. 10 4th Grade Residency Performance 9:30-School, 10:30- Parents
Dec. 12- WD I&RS
Dec. 13- TJ I&RS
Dec. 20 Pajama/Movie Day
Dec. 23-Jan 2 Winter Break
WD's Early Dismissal Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-vbhr1YpdekwpQ9d1ybwJIC_8-CUdiJGvCNUGdOtJs/edit
TJ's Early Dismissal Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qDNUED7g3nvzaDCyk3cQNb0sNCAVvfLi1ZDsbz8cCwo/edit