News from Ms. Sullivan
December 2015
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AIG Progress Reports and More...
Third grade AIG will be coming on board soon! I will be wrapping up third grade whole class instruction this month. The 7 Habits lessons have been well received by both teachers and students. I have heard a lot of positive feedback about the life skills these lessons instill. For further details about third grade identification, please visit my Dickson website.
We are now a month into Dickson's new k-2 nurture program plan . I am working with primary students in whole class settings as well as meeting with teachers weekly to provide support in the form of strategies and/or resources. For details about the Dickson K-2 Nurture Program plan, please visit my Dickson website.
Hour of Code!
I got the awesome opportunity to work with Ms. Eggett and the Claxton 5th graders on Hour of Code this month! It was so cool watching the students write code to create a game!
What's Happening in 4th Grade?
Math: Students are in the process of designing mini-golf courses that incorporate the geometric concepts we studied in the Mentoring Mathematical Minds Shapes unit. Students must design a minimum of 5 holes and illustrate how a player would need to hit the ball in order to score a hole in one.
ESG: Student teams are presenting their Mystery Mussel Google slide shows this month. Each group will do a self assessment on the evaluation form they were given before beginning. I will also be evaluating their work. These presentations are available via Google Drive so parents can see them. After the winter holiday, we will begin the Advertising Unit.
CSG: Students are beginning a unit on the Brain in which they will learn the various parts of the brain and each part's function, differences between left and right brain, and how nerves and senses work with the brain. They will also develop an understanding of what it means to have a growth mindset and strategies for strengthening the brain.
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Reading
4th Grade CSG
What's Happening in 5th Grade?
Math: Students are finishing the Mentoring Mathematical Minds probability unit. They are developing a carnival game that incorporates the concepts we have learned in this unit. Students will critique each other's games using specific criteria. The unit test will be given the week we return from winter break. It will be open note.
ESG: Students are wrapping up the roller coaster physics unit this month. They will be designing roller coaster models in an attempt to meet both a basic and extended challenge. Next up is a unit on bridges.
CSG: Students are presenting their independent study projects. Each student will receive both peer and teacher feedback. Next up is a unit on bridges.
5th Grade CSG
5th Grade Math
5th Grade ESG
Can you help?
I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing winter holiday. It is a blessing to work with your children and I so appreciate your continued support.
Winter Holiday December 21, 2015-January 1, 2016
Marti Sullivan, MA.Ed, NBCT
Isaac Dickson Elementary, K-5
Claxton Elementary, 5th Grade
Email: marti.sullivan@ashevillecityschools.net
Website: http://dickson.ashevillecityschools.net/pages/Isaac_Dickson_Elementary/School_Info/Programs/AIG__2014-2015_
Phone: (828) 242-7771