Who is Mrs. Orton? Mrs. Orton -Grew up in Marietta, Attended UGA - - PDF document

Open House Presentation Target 1st grade Jan 2018.notebook 1 January 25, 2018

Aug 14­10:08 AM

Welcome to Target Open House!

• Mrs. Orton
• Jan. 2018

Aug 15­9:10 AM

Who is Mrs. Orton?

• Mrs. Orton -Grew up in Marietta, Attended UGA

& Georgia State University

• Teacher for 24 years-Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th

grade, at Pickett's Mill for 10 years, became certified to teach gifted students in 2006

• Married with 2 children- 11 year old daughter &

15 year old son

Aug 14­10:25 AM

What will my child learn in Target this year?

• Critical Thinking
• Convergent Thinking­ one right answer
• Divergent Thinking­ creative thinking
• Evaluative Thinking­problem solving
• Algebraic Reasoning­algebra
• Self Reflection­what are my strengths/weaknesses
• Communication­verbal & written
• Collaboration­work with others
• Self­Directed Learner­take responsibility for own learning

giftedstandards2017.docx

Aug 18­9:59 AM

Spring 1st Grade Unit: Enchanted Engineering

• Cognitive & Evaluative Thinking Skills
• Fairy Tale Unit with higher level critical thinking skills

in language arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math)

• Primary Algebra- variables, equations, balancing

equations, and number patterns

Aug 14­2:03 PM Grading Scale: S=85-100 P=74-84 D=73 and below

Will my child receive grades in Target?

S= Successful P= Progressing D= Does not meet

Progress_Report_1_Semester2017­18.docx

Jan 24­7:03 AM

Open House Presentation Target 1st grade Jan 2018.notebook 2 January 25, 2018

Aug 8­1:33 PM

1st Grade Schedule: 8:00­Specials Snack Morning Logic Warm Up Cognitive Learning Algebraic Reasoning 11:38­Lunch Recess Affective Learning­ Social/Emotional STEM activities­Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

Thursdays

Jan 23­3:08 PM

What type of reward system is used in Target?

Ticket Menu: Piece of Candy = 3 tickets Pencil/School supplies = 5 tickets Rolling Chair for the Day = 10 tickets No Shoes in Class = 10 tickets Treasure Chest = 15 tickets Choose your Seat for the Day = 20 tickets Vending Machine snack or drink = 25 tickets Icecream at lunch = 35 tickets Chick-Fil-A Biscuit =40 tickets Breakfast from McDonalds =50 tickets

Aug 15­8:59 AM

TARGET Supplies (for grades 2‐5) 2 inch 3‐ring binder 8 Dividers (younger students do better with pocket dividers) 3 hole Zipper Pencil Pouch that can be locked into binder #2 pencils Wide‐ ruled notebook paper Donations may be needed throughout the year

What supplies are needed for Target?

*Please do not remove any papers from your child's Target binder.

Aug 14­10:13 AM

What does my child need to bring to Target class each week?

• Target binder/supplies
• Bookbag
• Lunchbox (optional)
• Snack
• Book to read

Aug 14­10:13 AM Where can I find Target homework? How does Mrs. Orton communicate with parents?

http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/orton/ http://www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill/

Aug 14­3:32 PM

Questions? Please email us with any questions

• r concerns throughout the year at:

patricia.orton@cobbk12.org

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Aug 14­10:13 AM

Thank you for coming!

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Attachments Welcome Back 2014 Skittle Activity.notebook gifted standards 2013 for poster.docx giftedprogressreport.pptx Grading Scale.docx ProgressReportGrades2­5.docx grading log.docx Progress_Report_2_Semesters2016­17.docx revised grading log.docx giftedstandards2017.docx Progress_Report_1_Semester2017­18.docx