Welcome to Curriculum Night at Belle Aire Elementary

1. Welcome to Curriculum Nightat Belle Aire Elementary September 6, 2012 Hosted by Mr. Brad Linko

2. Who am I? • Bradley Charles Linko • I am a fun loving, stunningly handsome male, who enjoys walks on the beach and sunsets...

3. Linko Philosophy • Seeking motivated students for a year of fun, learning, and individual goal achievement. Hard work a must. Sense of humor desirable. • I believe in creating life long learners through a diverse curriculum designed to make learning fun.

4. Linko Education • Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from University of St. Francis • Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Aurora University

5. Linko Experience • Started my career in Homer Township teaching 4th & 5th grade. • In 2001, I accepted a 5th grade position in Naperville #204 where I stayed until… • 2010, when I became an Assistant Principal in Kaneland School District. • Missed the classroom too much, and was lucky enough to be welcomed at Belle Aire in 2011.

6. Linko Family • Married for 11 years to Heather • We have 4 children – Jacob is 8 ½ yrs, Jonah is 7 yrs, Hannah & Rebecca are 5 yrs

7. Linko Hobbies • Free time – Visiting local parks, zoos, museums and malls, listening to music, visiting family & friends. • Sports: Recreational Softball league, Fantasy Football, basketball & more • Chicago Cubs Fan

8. Now, the reason we are all here…Curriculum

9. Language Arts & Writing Learning Targets • Verbally presents knowledge and ideas effectively • Composes well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences • Develops and produces writing through the application of the writing process • Conducts Research to Build and Present Knowledge • Effectively uses technology to produce and publish writing • Applies correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure • Applies accurate spelling in written work • Applies meaningful word choice

10. Reading Learning Targets • Applies strategies to increase comprehension • Reads fluently with expression • Applies word analysis and vocabulary skills • Reads and interprets a variety of literary works • Understands how literary elements are used in a variety of genres

11. Math Learning Targets • Generalizes place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers • Uses place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic • Uses the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems • Gains familiarity with factors and multiples. • Generates and analyzes patterns • Extends understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering • Applies and extends previous understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication with fractions • Understands decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimals and fractions • Draws and identifies lines and angles, and classifies shapes by properties of their lines and angles • Solves problems involving measurement and conversions of measurements form a larger unit to a smaller unit • Represents and interprets data • Understands concepts of angle and measure angles

12. Science Learning Targets • Uses scientific inquiry to investigate questions, conduct experiments & solve problems. • Understands & uses technological design • Knows/Applies the concepts of physical science • Knows/Applies the concepts of earth/space science • Knows/Applies the relationship between science, technology & society • Understands the human body & healthy habits

13. Social Studies Learning Targets • Understands economic systems with an emphasis on the United States • Understand events, trends, individuals in the United States & other nations • Understands world geography & the effects of geography on society with an emphasis on the United States • Understands social systems with an emphasis on the United States

14. HOMEWORK • Please fill out my parent info sheet, so that I have your necessary information.