NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 125 East Avenue * P.O, Box 6001 Norwalk, Connecticut 06852-6001 ‘Tel: (203) 854-4001 + Fax: (208) 838-3299 Email: marks@norwalkps.org Susan F Marks, Ed.D, Superintendent of Scho ‘SPOTLIGHT ON NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS February 1, 2011 Cranbury School author ~ Robert “Robbie” Jon Hemingway Rothenberg, a student at Cranbury Elementary School, wil e reading his soon tobe released book, Aunt Yeti and Uncle Eddie. This is his second book and it was co-authored with his father, Jon Rothenberg. Robbie is the great grandson of Emest Hemingway. ‘The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the premier student art awards for the State, Regional and National level. Student atwork is juried by professional artists and university art faculty and is selected on merit for inclusion in a state-wide art exhibit held atthe University of Hartford At School Beyond the honor of being selected for this award exhibit, students may be awarded gold or silver keys nd honorable mention places in each of 17 media categories, Students who receive a Gold Key award have their work forwarded to the Regional competition in New York City and their artwork is also submitted asa digital image to the National Level Scholastic Art Awards for jury atthe close of the exhibit. A national jury will choose works for exhibit in the National Show held in June 2011 In addition to Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention awards students have the opportunity to ‘win Individual Scholarship awards, ‘The 2011 Scholastic Art Award winners are: Lorena Sferlazza won a Gold Key Award for Art Portfolio and a Lyme Academy College of Fine Ant Scholarship; Nicole Chiaramonte won a Gold Key award for Drawing; Devia Long won a Silver Key award for Drawing; Morgan Delbene won a Silver Key award for Photography, Jennifer Wing won an Honorable Mention for Photozraphy Best Buddies is a nonpro‘it S01(c)3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer ‘movernent that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership {development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Norwalk Public Schools Website: www.norwalkpublicschools.org78 PER INS FOR BOARD APPROV Feb RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT. EFF: 12/18/10 ‘STER SALARY Colpi, Cathleen - Kendall ~ Grade 2 1 $50,009 Posting: 2010-047 Education: University of Connecticut ~ BPA — General Ar/Photography University of Bridgeport ~ MS ~ Elementary Education Experience: 0 Years RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT. EEF: 02/07/11 STEP SALARY Gacetta, Cynthia ~ Rowayton~ Special Education 9 $70,362 Posting: 2010-078 Education: Colby College~ BA ~ English ‘Teacher's College, Columbia Experience: 8 Years fersity ~ MA ~ Special Education REQUEST FOR MINI ING LEAVE OVOT/NL — 06/30/11 Enea, Francesca ~ Marvin ~ Grade 3vis. CITY OF NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 18, 2011 ATTENDANCE Jack Chiaramonte, Chaitman; Jody Bishop-Pullan, ‘Steve Colarossi, Susan Hamilton, Sue Haynie, Glenn lannaccone, Heidi Keyes, STAFF Dr. Susan Marks, Superintenden Call Orde ‘Mr. Chiaramonte called the meeting to order at 7:4S pam. and ed those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Public Comments Me. Chiaramonte asked for any individuals who signed up to speak to state their name, auddress or affiliation and to limit questions or comments to three minutes in length, Note: Comments by the various speakers are summarized and are not verbatim. 1, Mr. Drew Todd, 8 Murray Street, Norwalk, thanked Dr, Marks and the Board for Passing a raised budget and for not moving the non-recommended budget forward with S0 many reductions. He added thatthe parents at Wolipt are happy to have had their Voices heard and they want the Board to know that they ready to continue the fight forthe Fong hall 2 Anna Duleep, 3 Briarwood Road, Norwalk, stated that she also wanted to thank the 'members of the Finance Committee for the public comment sessions, She added that she iends to send in her recommendation for the consolidation of services and for securing rants, and opportunities whereby legal services could be negotiated with significant savings. She urged the Board to examine the recommended initiatives and reasons why Dr. Marks was hited, and she looks forward to exploring those initiatives developed in collaboration with Norwalk Community College in further support of the Education budget. ‘With no other members ofthe public in attendance for comment, Mr. Chiaramonte stated that the public comments portion of the meeting was closed at 7-55 pum, ‘Superintendent's Repost Dr. Marks discussed the challenging process involved with school closings due 10 inclement weather ity of Nora Board of Euston Sanvary 18,2011 Page ofSShe explained how the decisions are made stating about 4:00 a.m, by checking weather Fepors, information from the City’s DPW, along with input from the surrounding area Superintendents, She emphasized that safety is the primary concern and decisions are ‘based on all of ths information and done between $:00 am. and 5:30 a.m. so tha staf? «ean make the automated announcements on the hotline. She said that last week was a ‘great deal of snow and even by Thursday, many secondary roads and school parking lots were sill not plowed, Dr. Marks stated that this morning's situation was exceptionally tricky as there was severe ice; and besed on weather reports thatthe temperature warming was not predicted ‘to occur until later inthe day, the decision to close was made, She stated that {temperatures did warm, and a delayed opening could have been done, however, she the face that virally all schools in Fairfield County were closed, the decision was the right ‘one made withthe best interests of student safety. She stated that difculties getting in to work were experienced by administrative and office staff, and sie is looking into possibly waiving the attendance requirement for that day due to the fact that motorists were requested to stay off the roads due to the snow emergency. ‘She reported that in addition fo the weather closings, Ponus Ridge Middle School had a roof damages thathas affected the office areas and due tothe potential hazard from mold ‘oF possibly asbestos, the school will be closed tomerrow until building inspections can be done. Dr. Marks commented on yesterday's amazing celebration ofthe Norwalk Public Schools” program “Sustaining the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” She stated that ‘many parents and members ofthe community participated by attending the evens held at West Rocks Middle School, andthe evening celebration, and she added that she had attended many such events during her career as an eduestor and administrator, but nothing compared to Norwalk, She stated thatthe school participation was an absolutely inspiring and the event was brought to life with musical performances by students from West Rocks and Brookside Elementary School; a proclamation fom the mayor, an awards ceremony to recognize the George Washington Carver Community, A.CH.LE.V-E. and The Courage to Speak Foundation, ACTIONS A. Consent Personnel Actions: Recommerded for Appointment - EFF: 12/03/10 ‘Trepovich, Sharen - Norwalk High School- Bilingual Social Studies/ESL Posting: 2010-057 io Norwalk Board of Baveation Jsny 18,2011 Page? ofSPersonnel Actions ~ continued RESIGNATION: Lynam, Linda - Brien MeMahon — English - EFF: 01/11/11 RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT - EFF: 06/30/11 Camarata, Karen - Brookside - Kindergarten Green, Joyee - Tracey - Kindergarten ‘** MR. IANNACCONE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS LISTED ON CONSENT. ** MS. HAMILTON SECONDED. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY B, Approval of Mingtes: January 4, 2011 ** MS, BISHOP-PULLAN MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF ‘THE JANUARY 4, 2011 MEETING, AS SUBMITTED, + MR IANNACCONE SECONDED, ‘+ THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. January 6,20) ‘Ms. Bishop stated that the minutes of January 6 should be deleted from the agenda, as that was a Finance Committee Meeting, and did not require Board approval January 11, 2011 = Special Meeting Ms. Haynie read the following and provided a written copy, requesting the following correction: Page 7, paragraph 2: should read as follows: Ms. Haynie stated thatthe 3.32% budget represented a $4.9 million inerease and $4.8 nillion ofthat incease goes o for salary rises and inerease benefits. That leaves $203,000 for the kids and everything else, This is atleast the 4 year in a row without any program improvements—and considering the customers are the kids, the parents and taxpayers, this is sustainable, We have 5 months to review this budget; none ofthe cuts are set in stone, and we need to focus on accountability and results, Ms. Bishop-Pullan stated thatthe motion listed atthe top of page 8 asa “restated motion” ‘was actually made earlier and should be listed on page 6. Mr. Colarossi stated that the last sentence in paragraph 6 should be deleted and be replaced with the motion, rather than “Ms, Bishop-ullan suggested..." ity of Norwalk Board of Baueston Say 18,2011 Page SofMs. Keyes stated that Ms. Halsey was present, and her name should be included under attendance: ** MR. COLAROSSI MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING, AS AMENDED WITH ‘CORRECTIONS NOTED. ‘+ MS, BISHOP-PULLAN SECONDED. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ‘Apnroval of Budget Transfers Mr. Colarossi refered to the supporting documents and asked if the principals ae racing to spend current budgeted dollars, and Dr. Marks replied, yes, in some cases ths is being ddone in view ofthe budget for 2011-12. ‘+ MR. IANNACCONE MOTIONED TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS. AS LISTED ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AS FOLLOWS: BE IT RESOLVED, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ‘SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE 2010-11 BUDGET TRANSFERS # 23, #24, #25, 26, #27, AS PRESENTED. ‘+ MS. KEYES SECONDED. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Information and Reports ‘Committee/Representative Reports: Ms, Hamilton stat thatthe next CES meeting will not be held until March. She added ‘hat the Early Childhood Couneil meeting wll bein February, as they did not mect last ‘week due tothe severe weather. Ms. Bishop-Pullan stated that Norwalk ACTS will meet on February 4, 2011. Me. Colarossi stated that the Finance Committee Policy Review Committee meeting dates will be scheduled atthe end of tonight's meeting. ‘Board Member Arnouncements ‘Ms. Hamilton announced that January 25, 2011 will be a Mentor Program celebration at Stepping Stones Museum with mentees being given tickets for two people, plus Wheels bus tokens, to encourage attendance. She added that this is a great venue and will be honoring Dr. Susan Weinberger as the “Mentor Inventor of Norwalk” iy of Norwalk Board of Eduction Sanary 18,2011 Pages of 3‘Ms. Hamilton adéed that Fanuary 26 will be a Mentor program for lower Fairfield County to be held at Sacred Heart University. Mr. Chiaramonte asked how much time Ms, Hamilton devotes to mentoring and she said currently one hour per week, but she is ‘considering increasing the time to address some concerns, Ms. Keyes commented on the Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr Day program and noted that there was participation by students from Brookside and West Rocks with dance and vocal performances, even reciting slam poetry about the evil rights movement, She added that ‘twas fantastic, exgaging for the students, and was truly an inspirational combination of | ‘musical spirit and historical celebrations ofthe life of Dr. Martin Luther King J. Ms. Bishop-Pullan echoed the comments made about the Dr, Martin Luther King celebrations that included a breakfast with faith-based clergy, the West Rocks ceremony and the evening celebration which is absolutely amazing. ‘She added that not only were there musical tribates and historical reviews, but also workshops for children and adults that revolved around the late reverend’s accomplishments where community members and leaders were asked how they could sustain his vision in today’s world ‘Ms. Hamilton announced that a young author in Norwalk, a student from Cranbury Elementary School was featured in the Hour newspaper. She gave a background ‘overview that is a great-grandson of Emest Hemingway, and Jean Davila was asked to do some editing of his book, and said this i a great tribute to Norwalk. Dr, Marks suggested that he be featured in the Spotlight on Norwalk Public Schools section of an upcoming, Board meeting ani said she would follow-up. ‘Mr. Chiaramonte stated that the Dr. Martin Luther King ceremonies were spectacular, and he felt cheated not to have attended previous evening celebrations. Executive Session ** MS. HAMILTON MOTIONED TO ENTER EXECUIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SUPERINTENDENT'S MID-YEAR EVALUATION PROGRESS, ** MR. IANNACCONE SECONDED ‘** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ‘The mecting wentinte Executive Session at 8:40 pm, and id not reconvene back into public session, ADJOURNMENT ‘* MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** MR. COLAROSSI SECONDED. ‘The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m, Respectilly submited, “Manly Knox; Teleco Secretarial Serves iy of Nora Board of Edbetion Sanna) 18, 2011 Page Sof 3BOARD OF EDUCATION NORWALK, CONNECTICUT Board Meeting Date 201 ‘Action Required By (date): 20 Number on Agenda: Action Item [[] Information Item (check one) Agenda Title: Approval of field trips Background ‘The attached field trip must be approved at the Board level according to Polley #6153 - Field Trips Cost (if applicable): Funding Source: Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable): Ending Date of Program of Project (if applicable) Options (if applicable): Recommendation: Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the attached field trip: Roton & Ponus Ridge Middle Schools Grade 8 Japanese Classes to Chiba, Japan May 11-25, 2011, Attachment: EJ Yes [No (check one) Submitted by: Superintendent's Office DepartmentRequest for School Sponsored Trip NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS OvernightOutof-State Field Trips - 21012) ‘Approval for School Sponsored Trips _ ee ‘Type ot Trip | Approved By | Submission ‘Quem enior Sura Sise | Superintendent | 6882 Requests for fel ups wil not be approved if hey ore ban $d months prior sre no submited in accordance with Boal of Tr . Teast | Education Policy (ee chara le. ins of ayscr | poargo Egveaion | Ateant2 more Gomeste)_| months rie ‘Te Boar of Education reserves the ight 10 Tipe aeons | Boar ofetucain | M8354 ithraw approval oa previously approved ft ation | months 1p her auch actin is warranted inthe udgnen Please Note: No planning. aranging or find aising mfflgke ofthe Bad Because of changed circumstances. place uni appeval is secured, General Information } Rh School: Rotoné Ponus Ridge Mididle School _ Submission Date: December 28.2010 Faculty Leader/Advisor DRIassey ___Group/Grade: Grade 8 Japanese Proposal to take afield rip to Chiba, Japan ECEIVE on the following dates specify if dates involve regular school days) JAN 1@ 2011 Date/Time of Departure Date/Time of Returhamart src: May 11.2011 (oo0n-Lpim May 25,2011 (45pm The trip will include the following numbers of students _17__in the following grades or classes _Grade 8 Japanese Class Purpose ATTACH explanation as to how ths relates to the curriculum: give specific instructional objectives to be met through the trip and the itinerary. Chaperones List below the names of chaperones (include titles i, teacher, parent etc.) and the ratio of chaperones to students ~ ratio should be no greater than 10:1, (Use additional sheet if needed) Name Title Title Name T.Ditrio ‘STom______ Teacher __ 8, Lindblad Japanese Informant Ratio: 6 +Transportation and/or Accommodation Arrangements Makuibari Hanazono) Provision for handicapped 1 Yes INo Funding Cost of trip per student § 2.150 Other sources of funding for student Private Donors “Method of rising funds Banent Advisory anranges for activities such as Barnes and Nable gift ing, lee skating, etc: contribution letter to corporations via consultant Financial aid provisions Partial scholarships on a need basis directed to consultant IMPORTANT Ficid trips which require Board approval must be followed up with a written ‘report submitted to the board within a month after retum from the trip. Please use the attached renort Date Ls ‘Approval Date vue Liege fila Mahe ye fife Action by Board of Education Date Approval of Principal Approval of Director of Elementary Ed, Approval of Asst. Superintendent Approval of Superintendent Record of performance of coach company check by transportation director DateWORLD LANGUAGES GRADE 8 ge (5, pl wih petal atteTon te Tacpane (1 EU, IFIED pp 2-3 eee rg aaey-e ppes 3.1 #6 re pl eT Pp slee ptI OVERVIEW ‘The aim for the grade 8 World Language Program is to complete a cycle of novice proficiency in the target language, Sustained listening and speaking skills are developed within a meaningful context. Students actively use language every day in a unique area of situational experiences. Reading is integrated within guided writing opportunities. ‘The grade 8 course focuses on language, nature of language and how ‘students become participating members in a pluralistic community by use of ‘an interdisciplinary approach. Strategies of instruction include teacher- directed activities as well as cooperative learning and hands-on projects, which includes a “multiple intelligence” approach. Students are taught to apply and interpret life experiences in accordance with CAPT strategies in the target language, ‘The eighth grade curriculum prepares students for the next level of ‘communication at the high school as they prepare to meet the challenges of real world language experiences. This curriculum represents a process of Boing from the ‘T to “we" concepts which are centered around a ‘multicultural and socially diverse society. 11, GOALS ‘World Language Program Goals Interfaced with Connecticut World Langus Curriculum Standards 1, To Communicate in Language other than English 2 ToGnin Keowiedge and Understanding of Other Cultures 3 ToConnectwith Other Disciplines and Acquire Information 4. To Develop Insight into Nature of Language and Culture 5. To Participate in Maltitingual Communities and Global SocietiesIIL. Goals/Objectives ‘The following represents a rigorous Eighth Grade Curriculum as per the Connecticut State Department of Education World Language Standards as they apply to Norwalk. Program Goal 1: To Commu: Content Standard 1.1 Ina least one language other than English, students will orally engage in social ‘conversa ‘de and obtain information, fe tions, and ‘xchange opinions, Objectives: ‘Students will eara to socialize in the following ways: ate in Languages Other than English 1, Exchange information about what students want to da/know how to do regarding beach activities and water sports. Discuss weather, seasons and related ar icles of clothing, 3. Express seasonal a es that students like/dishike, 4 Give instructions as they relate to weather conditions. 5. Discuss subjects, schedules, and school events that have occurred. 6 Make plans and prepare themselves to go out with friends, 7. Leave and receive phone messages. 8 Discuss situations regarding TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, ‘and movies from today's and yesterday's point of view. ‘Talk about places to shop and things to buy. 10. Discuss where students went shopping, what they bought and to whom they gave > 11. Discuss how to prepare fora tip abroad. 5 12 Discuss places visited during a trip abroad and souvenirs purchased.ditional objectives of French and J 13, 15, 16. Discus what students did on weekends Inquire about and share students future plans Talk about food preferences Give advice and share confidences i Progra Converse using appropriate speech level with formal and fami speech patterns iquire about objects using appropriate ing systems Exchange information regarding methods of transportation Content Standard 1.2 " will di ‘and written language on a varity of topics. Objectives: 1 Give and follow instructions by participating in games and other activites Express an idea in multiple ways in the target language; Students generate a variety of responses to an oral, visual, or written text in ‘the target language, e-., simple descriptions, drawings, presentations using props or visuals CComprehend and write conversations and guided compositions on familiar topics in the target language based on ideas generated through varity of ways, such as writing, drawing, talking, webbing, listening, brainstorming; then edit and present it to an audience inthe target language Differentiate past, present and future Leam and demonstrate appropriate use ofa variety of word recognition straegies inthe target language to aid in comprehension and language and language development, e.., contextual clues, phonetics, cognates, suffixes and prefixes, structural analysis, mnemonic devices‘Adiitonal Obiestves of Japanese program 5. Recognize and use hiragana and katakana 6 Recognize and use selected Kaji for travel Program Goal2: To Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures Content Standard 2.1 i othe than sand ractices and perpetives ofthe culture stgied. Obictives: ‘The students will ar to: 1. Compare and contrast basic customs and traditions of target culture vs those of| the United States 2. Participate in cultural activities 3. Prepare and present cultural projects relative to unit of study 4, Experience culture through media; Students explore the different ways spoken, Visual, and writen texts convey a message repreentative of the target culture(s), €, messages in commercials and advertisements ‘Students learn in the target language how history, culture, and individuals influence the products ofa culture including art and oral written texts Content Standard 2.2 ws ate an f Objectives: ‘Students will learn to 1. Create “authentic” cultural materials 2. Panicipate in cultural activities in the community 3. Observe and recreate social customs Ka 14. Make their own business card and exchange with classmates 5. Recognize role of business cards Program Goal3: To Connect with Other Disc Content Standard 3.1 1es and Acquire Information than Ens eis sworld lang Objectives. Srudents will leam to: 1. Tdentfy and map the geographic regions of the target culture 2. Recognize and use numbers 0-1000 in various situations (Addition, Subtraction, Telephone #, Prices and Telling Time-24 hour clock, Dates, Measurements, Distance, and Quantity 3. Identify and construct various art activities of target culture. Students ‘engage in projects and develop chars, identifying and labeling collections of articles which naturally complement each other, ¢g, family ees, pars ofthe body, constellations food groups, areas and sites on maps, and other associated collections 4. Recognize authentic instruments, rhythms and music styles of target ‘culture (optional) 5. Useillstrations and situations in the target language to present, interpret, ‘orumunicate, and connect numerical information * Students compare numerical information, such as ages of pets and numbers of family members + Students use vocabulary which deals withthe target culture's area ‘measurements * Students use whole numbers to describe real life situations and exprrences + Stents solve mathematica problems dealing wih marke cvs, 8, bassin, buying, sling, ping + Stulentsuse etalogusor newspaper from the target cultures) and sop from te pages making lis of tems thc settee + sing monetary notation, eg. 8 DM, pas + Students compare prices and items, nung unit price, to determine the test buys using the dol ad the currency ofthe tree cures)6 Develop the use of reading comprehension strategies such as pre-reading (astivation of prior knowledge, discussion of context, making prediction), ‘reading, (skimming), scanning and demonstrating understanding) and po ‘reading (analyzing and synthesizing information) ‘Additional Objective of Japanese program only ©. Recognize, compare and contrast Japanese system with Westen calendar Program Goal 4: To Develop Insight into Nature of Language and Culture Content Standard 4.1 a wil t a ied and t Students wil 1. Differentiate between cognates and filse cognates 2. Differentiate between the phonetic and writing ystems ofthe target language vs those of the English language 3. Model rythm, pitch and melody of the target language 4. Recognize that words and expressions in their own language are derived from words in the target language which have evolved and changed ‘over time, € 8, in Spanish, students lear that “Colorado” means reddish ‘not colored, and “rodeo” means surround or roundup 5. Recognize and comprehend that attaching certain particles at end of sentence gives the speaker's emotions and attitudes Program Goal 5: To Part Content Standard5.1 Inatleast En will exchans c in either 1Students wil: 1, Be guided to write pen pal letters and postcards 2. Stare persona fe information via collage, oral presentations, andfor computer technology 3. Benefit from heritage experiences in language and culture 4. Participate in study tour available for Chiba IV. ASSESSMENT /DIAGNOSTIC Listening Expectation, |. To comprehend general accumulated vocabulary in short sentences 2. To give meaning to sentences/short paragraphs containing varied intonation ‘nd inflection (statement, questions, exclamation) 3. To demonstrate competency in the use of phonetic patterns (leter-sound ‘correspondence) ‘4 To comprehend high frequency commands and respond appropriately ‘Speaking Expectations 1. To communicate in short utterances using general accumulated vocabulary ‘with few pauses 2. To distinguish and reproduce pronunciation of phonetic patterns Expectat 1. To extract meaning from sentences/short paragraphs using general vocabulary (in Japanese, to read hiragana and katakana and recognize selected Kani) 2. To infer meaning using contextual clues, borrowed words, cognates and false cognatesWritin ions 1. To use general accumulated vocabulary in guided writing situations 2, To extend the use of syntax y. _ sITuaTions istening Situat 1. Identify each visual as it corresponds tothe verbal prompts as per the ‘categories stated in Objective 1.1 2. Listen o each paragraph and to the question that follows and select the appropriate response ing Situation 1 Tell wit actives you like todo, want to do and know how too do eg a the beach, on vacation, and so'on 2 Tell about weather conditions in each season and appropriate clothing 3; Tell about your school schedule and classes, comparing them toa student ina foreign country ‘4 Tell about your plans made to go out with friends on the weekend, Include ‘where you went, when you met and what you did 5, Tell about your favorite TV and radio programs, newspapers and magazines Include why you lke them 6. Tell about your plans to buy a present for a friend's birthday. Inclade what you willbuy and why, where you will shop, hope much you will spend. 7 Tell about your plans to become an exchange student. Include what you Wil needto do and what documents you will ned in order to participate in an exctange program § Tell about your arval ito a foreign country Include the places you ‘will want to vist and what setvities you will doA iion ofthe 9. Your bestfriend is teling you about their bad day. Console hinvher by siving advice 10. An exchange student is having dinner at your house, Encourage him/her to taste some ofthe typical foods onthe table ‘Suegested Reading Situations |. Adverisement of Social Events, Read/examine them and demonstrate ‘Comprehension of time, date, place, cost and type of event, 2. Cloze. Read a paragraph and fil in the blanks with an appropriate word from the word bank 3. Content-based Paragraph, Read/examine and answer questions based on the given information 4. Authentic Menu. Read/Select your choice of foods fora family dinner pany ‘Suggested Writing Situations 1. Send anote to your best friend. Invite him/her to go to the beach. Include when, how and with whom ese you are going, Name 2 recreational ‘activities you will do at beach 2. Create your own advertisement eg, clothing, food, gis, catalog 3. Compose a daily diary entry 4. Create «script for an advice column cal INTEGRA’ lo WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION A. Constructing Meaning Students will demonstrate the ability to construct meaning in the following 1. Hemtfy the main idea within a content base reeding selection using ‘raphic organizers, webs and Venn diagramsB. Applying Strategies Students will demonstrate the ability to apply specific reading strategies in orderto construct 1. Use Comell Notes. 2. Use graphic aids suchas lists, charts, diagrams, time les, maps {nd illustrations 5. Use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary ‘sing Cloze activities as well as recognizing synonyms, antonyme, Frefixes, Latin roots and word families C. Analyzing and Elaborating Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and elaborate on meaning in context 1. Compare and contrast content based writen passages of similar es and themes, resulting inthe use of Venn Diagram and ‘graphing 2, Demonstrate an awareness of values, customs and beliefs included in a selected reading passage using (1) paraphrasing and (2) role paying (otal Physical Response Activities) 3, Culminate making a personal decision as to your preference and tell why 10All Souls Day (USA) El Dia de los Muertos (México)BOARD OF EDUCATION NORWALK, CONNECTICUT. Board Meeting Date Action Required By (date): ‘Number on Agenda: GAction tem — [] Information Item (check one) Agenda Title: Background To reflect change in Chief Operating Officer Cost if applicable: See attachments Funding Source: Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable Ending Date of Program of Project if aplicble: —_ Options (if applicable Recommendation Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the revision of authorized signers of the El (099 Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs — replace Dan Cook with Craig Drezek. Attachment: [Yes Eno (check one) Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department