Charlotte Central School - Voyagers 1-2

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Charlotte, VT 05445
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		Voyagers 1-2

Welcome to the Voyagers' Webpages

Mrs. Filardi's Page	Ms. Lubic's Page

Team Description The Voyagers team consists of two first grade classes that will loop to second grade with the same teacher. Mrs. Filardi and Ms. Lubic work together. Using the Responsive Classroom model, we will work to develop a strong sense of community that includes our families.
Guiding Principles Supporting individual learning styles and needs Celebrating diversity, character and self esteem Building community across the Voyager Team by combining classes for various learning activities Integrating state and local standards and grade level expectations in an interdisciplinary approach Providing a solid base of fundamental learning skills Creating open lines of communication with families Motivating students to express themselves through the arts
Teaching/Learning Tools Developmentally appropriate academic skills will be taught using a variety of tools such as: Math: Bridges Spelling: Word Study, Fundations Reading: Guided Reading, Literature-based books, Read Aloud, Fundations, Reading Workshop Writing: Writing Workshop, Daily Oral Language Penmanship: print, cursive (second grade) Science: Inquiry-Based exploration of themes Social Studies: Integrated thematic units Technology: Type to Learn, Kidspiration, PowerPoint, Word, Paint, Encarta Kids, EDM Games, Publisher, Brain Pop Field trips to enhance student learning
Student performance reporting Teacher observations and authentic assessments Bridges Unit Assessments Aimsweb benchmark assessment Text level assessment using BAS ( Benchmark Assessment System) Developmental Spelling Assessment (DSA) Student reflections and self evaluations
Communicaton Guidelines Parent teacher conferences (Fall and Spring) Progress Reports (January and June) Phone calls / Emails Newsletters Open Houses Curriculum Night
Parent's Role: Support your child‘s learning Read to or with your child and encourage your child to read independently Help with homework and organization Check your child's home-school folder nightly. Return field trip notes Read newsletters Be involved with your child's classroom (volunteer, make things at home, etc.)


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	Mrs. Filardi's Page
	Ms. Lubic's Page


		Learning Teams Information

	Kindergarten
	Voyagers 1-2
	Adventurers 1-2
	Architects 3-4
	Navigators - 3-4
	Team Alpha 5-6
	Team Omega
	Expressive Arts
	World Languages