Brown Mission Statement
Our mission at Brown International is to empower learners to grown and evolve into compassionate, confident, contributing citizens of the world. Learners will be open-minded to multiple perspectives, advocate for peace, and promote change within our global community.
Primary Years Program
Literacy Instruction
Math Instruction
PYP Units of Inquiry
Schedule:
Accelerated Reader – STAR testing is over and we have met with the students to go over their AR zones and goals. For those of you that are new to Accelerated Reader (AR), it’s a computer program which checks students’ comprehension on finished book. During independent reading and at home, students are asked to read a book in their zone. Once they are finished they can quiz on the book and earn points towards their goals. Points differ based on reading levels. Unfortunately, students are not allowed to quiz at home; however, if they finish a book at home, let us know and they can quiz first thing. You can log on to AR (your child should know his/her log-in information) at home and check your child’s progress at : https://hosted252.renlearn.com/245193/HomeConnect
Parent Portal –you have not done so already, please create your Parent Portal account. In order to create this account, you will need an email address, the first five digits of your GUID and their Person ID (these can be obtained from the main office but please make sure to bring in proof of identification). Once you have all that information, visit myportal.dpsk12.org and create your account. You will be able to get your child’s COSLs (Characteristics of Successful Learners) scores every two to three weeks.
Contact Information:
We want to work with you to make sure that your child has the best 3rd grade learning experience, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Together I know that we can partner up to make a difference in your child’s life!
· Email: [email protected]
· Phone: 720-424-9293. This is the office number. Please note that I will not take calls during instruction. If you leave a message, I will return your call as soon as possible.
· If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please contact me via email or we can also set up a conference before or after school.
· Please visit our websites for updates and make sure to check out my blog. These websites will be a key component to our parent/teacher communication! We all really would love to go as paperless as possible. So, unless you have already notified us that you need hard copies, please visit our websites to stay updated on all school activities/events/news/etc!
o Amy Hegwood –hegwoodshappenings.weebly.com
o Diane Even –beeven.weebly.com
o Carly Block – block3rdgrade.weebly.com
Thanks again! We are all looking forward to a successful and fun year! Again, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments!
Our mission at Brown International is to empower learners to grown and evolve into compassionate, confident, contributing citizens of the world. Learners will be open-minded to multiple perspectives, advocate for peace, and promote change within our global community.
Primary Years Program
- International Baccalaureate Program for children ages 4-11 that strives to promote mindful citizens.
- Learner Profiles – Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk Takers, Balanced and Reflective.
- Attitudes – Empathy, Appreciation, Cooperation, Respect, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Confidence, Tolerance, Curiosity, Integrity, and Independence.
- Brown International 3Cs – Cooperation, Commitment, Curiosity.
- By the end of 5th grade, it is our hope that students graduating from Brown will demonstrate the ability to think, to learn, to achieve and to care.
Literacy Instruction
- Open Court - focusing on reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.
- Intervention Enrichment – Literacy focused enrichment – 45 minutes every day.
- Writing Alive – including Daily Sentence Styling
- Units of Inquiry will also be a focus for reading/writing.
Math Instruction
- Everyday Mathematics
- Math Facts in a Flash
- Engage NY CCSS
- Units of Inquiry will also be a focus for math.
PYP Units of Inquiry
- How We Express Ourselves – focusing on spoken word and figurative language
- How the World Works – focusing on our changing Earth
- Sharing the Planet – focusing on food chains and ecosystems
- How We Organize Ourselves – focusing on economics
- Where We Are in Place and Time – focusing on ancient history
- Who We Are – focusing on what makes a hero
Schedule:
- 8:55 First Bell Rings
- 9:00-10:25 Inquiry Into Reading
- 10:25-11:10 Inquiry Into Writing
- 11:10-11:55 Inquiry Into Literacy Enrichment
- 11:55-12:10 Read Aloud
- 12:10-12:55 Lunch (Lunch is from 12:10-12:30, Recess is from 12:30-12:55)
- 12:55-2:00 Inquiry Into Math
- 2:00-3:00 Inquiry Into Science and Social Studies
- 3:00-3:45 Specials
- 3:45-4:00 Dismissal
Accelerated Reader – STAR testing is over and we have met with the students to go over their AR zones and goals. For those of you that are new to Accelerated Reader (AR), it’s a computer program which checks students’ comprehension on finished book. During independent reading and at home, students are asked to read a book in their zone. Once they are finished they can quiz on the book and earn points towards their goals. Points differ based on reading levels. Unfortunately, students are not allowed to quiz at home; however, if they finish a book at home, let us know and they can quiz first thing. You can log on to AR (your child should know his/her log-in information) at home and check your child’s progress at : https://hosted252.renlearn.com/245193/HomeConnect
Parent Portal –you have not done so already, please create your Parent Portal account. In order to create this account, you will need an email address, the first five digits of your GUID and their Person ID (these can be obtained from the main office but please make sure to bring in proof of identification). Once you have all that information, visit myportal.dpsk12.org and create your account. You will be able to get your child’s COSLs (Characteristics of Successful Learners) scores every two to three weeks.
Contact Information:
We want to work with you to make sure that your child has the best 3rd grade learning experience, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Together I know that we can partner up to make a difference in your child’s life!
· Email: [email protected]
· Phone: 720-424-9293. This is the office number. Please note that I will not take calls during instruction. If you leave a message, I will return your call as soon as possible.
· If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please contact me via email or we can also set up a conference before or after school.
· Please visit our websites for updates and make sure to check out my blog. These websites will be a key component to our parent/teacher communication! We all really would love to go as paperless as possible. So, unless you have already notified us that you need hard copies, please visit our websites to stay updated on all school activities/events/news/etc!
o Amy Hegwood –hegwoodshappenings.weebly.com
o Diane Even –beeven.weebly.com
o Carly Block – block3rdgrade.weebly.com
Thanks again! We are all looking forward to a successful and fun year! Again, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments!