Redding School of the Arts Mandarin Immersion Program Welcome to Mrs. Zaniroli & Ms. Li’s Class 3 rd /4th grade Mandarin Immersion Program
A bit about me- Zaniroli ∗ This is my 13 th year teaching. ∗ I have taught 1st-5th grade. ∗ I am a parent of three children…ages 21, 13, and 9. ∗ I enjoy photography, traveling and reading. ∗ Yearbook advisor ∗ Favorites...Disneyland, Chai Tea and Turtles
A Little Bit About Ms. Li ∗ This is my first year teaching. ∗ I have taught K-6th grade during my college years and student teaching, and I just graduated this June from University of Oregon ∗ I grew up in Tianjin, China, and had my K-12 in China ∗ I experienced 5 years of like in American in Eugene, Oregon before moving to Redding two weeks ago. ∗ I enjoy singing and traveling. ∗ Favorites…Noodles, Hometown, Puppies
My Hometown
School Hours School begins at 8:00 The morning recess bell rings at 7:55 AM. Students need to be in the classroom at 8:00. Each homeroom begins the day with their homeroom teacher. Mrs. Zaniroli’s homeroom: Red Group Ms. Li’s homeroom: Green Group
Schedule- Zaniroli’s Homeroom Tuesday-Friday 8:00-8:07 Attendance/Lunch Count 8:07-9:15 Math 9:15-9:30 Recess 9:30-10:15 Social Studies/Language Arts/Art 10:15-10:55 Social Studies/Language Arts/Art 10:55-11:35 Lunch 11:35-12:15 Social Studies/Language Arts/Music/Wheel 12:15-12:55 Social Studies/Language Arts/Music/Wheel 12:55-1:10 Recess (Snack Cart TTH) 1:10-2:00 Electives (4th) Wheel (3rd) 3 rd grade dismissal 2:00-2:15 Language Arts/SS/4 th grade dismissal 2:15-3:00
Schedule- Li’s Homeroom Tuesday-Friday 8:00-8:07 Attendance/Lunch Count 8:07-9:15 Math 9:15-9:30 Recess 9:30-10:15 Mandarin/Science/Art 10:15-10:55 Mandarin/Science/Art 10:55-11:35 Lunch 11:35-12:15 Math/Mandarin/Music/Wheel 12:15-12:55 Math/Mandarin/Music/Wheel 12:55-1:10 Recess 1:10-2:00 electives (4th) Wheel/Math (3rd) Library/3 rd grade dismissal 2:00-2:15 Library/Mandarin Extension/ 4 th grade dismissal 2:15-3:00
Classroom Rules How can we follow Rule 4 & 5: REACH for Success! R - Respect: Respect yourself, respect others and respect your school. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. E - Effort: Pay attention, listen carefully and always do your best! A - Attitude: Be positive, pleasant, helpful and courteous. Keep negative comments to yourself. C - Cooperation: Be willing to work with anyone. Use the correct voice level. Share. H - Honesty: Always tell the truth!
Character Education Program ∗ Each month (School-wide) we will be talking about a specific character trait. ∗ Character Counts Awards ∗ Weekly and Trimester Awards
Student Expectations ∗ Be on time and ready to go ∗ Be prepared with materials ∗ Sharpened Pencils/Pencil sharpener ∗ Folder to keep assignments ∗ Headphones in a labeled baggie ∗ Replenish materials as needed ∗ Turn in work on time
Parent Expectations ∗ Weekly check of website (Updated Monday by 1:00 pm) ∗ Read with your child each night 20 minutes ∗ Talk to us directly if you have questions or concerns. ∗ Keep us updated with issues at home that may affect your child. ∗ Attend Parent Teacher Conferences (Optional) October 7-14 ∗ Volunteer either in or out of the classroom
Website We use the teacher website to communicate- Mrs. Zaniroli's website Ms. Li’s website ∗ Updated homework assignments ∗ Forms (when applicable) ∗ Parent volunteer requests ∗ Classroom supply requests ∗ Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Ups Please be sure to check your child’s Aeries gradebook regularly.
Language Arts ∗ National Geographic Reach Program ∗ Reading to Learn rather than Learning to Read ∗ Literature ∗ Leveled Readers ∗ Phonics ∗ Spelling ∗ Writing ∗ Cursive
Social Studies ∗ Social Studies themes integrated with Science including: geography, ecosystems, animals, people, culture and contributions to modern society. ∗ Asia, Africa and Renaissance
Mrs. Zaniroli’s Homework ∗ Math and Reading Nightly ∗ Math...Sent home nightly and due the following night. ∗ Reading…20 minutes a night….combination of them reading to you or sibling and you reading to them.
Mandarin Science Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) Life Science Physical Science Earth & Space Science - Teacher designed Worksheet/activities - Mystery Science - Online Resources & Games
Mandarin Language Arts 1. Mandarin Matrix (Students’ accounts coming soon) - 3rd grade: Novice 2 Unit5 -4 th grade: Novice 2 Unit5 With Extension https://www.mandarinmatrix.com 2. Computer Keyboarding: -More resources on the teacher’s website → useful links http://www.rsarts.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=560876&pageId=6891040 3. Mandarin Typing (after learn/review Pinyin)
Mandarin Homework Starting September: The Mandarin homework packets are similar to Ms. Fan’s packet with a checklist. The students will get a weekly Mandarin homework packet on Monday. The due date is the following Monday. The due date is indicated on the bottom of the homework checklist. When a student fails to turn in the homework packet on time, the grade will be lower. The grade will be posted on Aeries.
Parent Teacher Conference The Conferences will be held the week of October 7-14. This will be a minimum week with dismissal at 12:30 PM (4 th grade at 1:00). This will be a time where we will discuss your child’s academic and behavioral progress. This is also a time to ask questions you may have. Families will be limited to 15 minutes of conference time with the homeroom teacher. If you need to talk with other teachers, you will need to contact them to set up a meeting. Signup Genius link will be posted on the teacher’s website and also emailed to you.
Technology ∗ MobyMax ∗ Lexia ∗ National Geographic Reach ∗ Classroom Google ∗ Remind 101 ∗ Mandarin Matrix ∗ Envision 3 (Math) ∗ Quizlet (Mandarin flashcards)
Field Trips/Auction Project ∗ We need approved drivers! ∗ Elf Cascade December 5 9:00 am ∗ Matilda Cascade March 26 10:00 am ∗ We need parent volunteers for the auction projects!
Questions ?s
Math 3 ∗ 3 rd Grade enVision and Go Math Program ∗ Read aloud from books that coordinate with lessons ∗ Watch interactive videos with each lesson ∗ Use manipulatives, play games, use computers ∗ Focus on understanding & having number sense as opposed to computing ∗ Multiplication, Division and Fractions ∗ Time and Money
Mandarin Math Textbook: enVision Math 3 (English Version, with Key Concepts in Chinese) Worksheets: The English Version math worksheets will be assigned as math homework. Multiplication Worksheets: Practice 5 minutes daily Math Vocabulary in Mandarin: https://quizlet.com/143522397/3rd-grade-envison-math-vocabulary-flash-cards/
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