Please put on a name tag.

Read and write a response to

your childs Hopes and Dreams
for Grade 4.
Have a look at the Personal
Crests and Portraits above the
windows.
Goals for tonight: Meet the
teacher, Learning Goals
Welcome Tasks
Open House 2013
Mrs. Macky
Stand Up If ....
Who Am I?
Global Nomad from USA, Africa, Asia
Passions: Faith, Family, Teaching, Music, Nature
Interests: Health & Fitness, Sustainable Living
My Big Job: To nurture these children entrusted to me
Support Teachers
EAL: Mrs. Gaetgaeow I.A. Khun Thawit
Parents & Teacher= Partners
E-mail: carynm@isb.ac.th
Class blog: http://
inside.isb.ac.th/cmacky
Notes in Agendas
Phone calls
Face 2 Face - After school and
by appointment
These are Your Kids
This is Your Class
OPEN DOOR - You are
Welcome to come in and
OSERVE what we are doing
AT ANY TIME!
Room Parent to help with
special events
Parent volunteers to help
with learning activities
Our Work:
Cul ti vating Character
Taking Risks and
Developing New Skills
Accepting Mistakes as
opportunities to LEARN,
and Trying Again
Practicing and Gaining
Confidence
Building Relationships
Our Beliefs about how we
will work together
Purpose:
Trust, Support, & Encourage
one another
RESPECT: Others, Ourselves,
Property
Mistakes: Expected & Valued =
Opportunities to Learn
TRY to MAKE it RIGHT
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
ISB inspires students to:
* achieve their
academic potential
* be passionate,
reflective learners
* become caring
global citizens
* lead healthy, active,
balanced lives
Curriculum
Our Day
Specials
Read Aloud or Word Study
Persistent Mathematicians...
Use a variety of strategies to
solve a problem
Demonstrate and
Communicate their
understanding in ways
others can follow
Building conceptual
understanding
Math Task
Snack & Recess
Big Toy
Field
Hub
Effecti ve Wri ters...
Inspired by experiences and
imagination
Determine the audience and
purpose for their writing
Plan for their writing
Utilize feedback from peers and
teachers
Reflect on their writing and make
changes to improve it
Handwriting - Quick & Clear
Compassionate Global Ci tizens...
How do we show that we
care about others and the
world that sustains us?
2 Social Studies Units:
Influence
Is It Fair?
Curious Scientists work
cooperati vely as they...
Wonder, question, theorize and
test
Observe, record, reflect on, and
share discoveries
Water
Magnetism & Electricity
(Inquiry / Constructivist)
How many drops of water
will fit on a penny?
Lunch
Healthy choices
Variety
Thoughtful Readers...
Enjoy reading
Choose Just Right books
Monitor their understanding
Think about and respond
what they read
Discuss what they read with
others
Graphic Novels Article
Technology
Acceptable Use Policy
Class Blog:
Communication
Student Blogs:
Learning
Googledocs and
online practice
Home Learning
Foster a LOVE of Reading
with 30 min. Reading DAILY
25 min. other tasks (assigned
and chosen) Mon.-Thurs.
To Practice Skills
To foster Responsibility and
Organization
INDEPENDENT learning
What you can do to ensure
your child is ready to learn
Healthy
Min. 9 - 10 hours of sleep
Substantial breakfast
Time EVERY DAY for
unstructured, child-directed
FREE PLAY and exercise
Read with your child each day
Questions and Reflections?
Thank you for Coming!
Contact Me carynm@isb.ac.th