Current Curriculum Pilots
Secondary School Social Studies/History Curriculum Pilot Update
(2024)
Dear Families,
You are invited to attend the Social Studies curriculum review night at Eatonville Middle School Library. The Social Studies instructional materials will be available for community/family viewing and input. Please Join us Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:15 pm.
In addition, materials are available to view in our Teaching and Learning Department during June 10-20th, by contacting Sally Keeley at s.keeley@eatonvilleschools.org.
The Instructional Materials Committee will receive information on the materials and determine a recommendation to the school board.
Thank you for being engaged in your student’s learning!. We appreciate you taking the time to get to know what your student is learning in and the support and encouragement you provide to your student to help them succeed.
Why are we piloting a new Social Studies/History Curriculum?
Academic Success Pillar in our strategic plan: We will promote a culture that prioritizes high academic expectations through supports and enrichment systems that meet the needs of all students.
Objective: We will promote a culture that prioritizes academic success through rigorous curriculum and instruction.
Our current materials are 15 years old. In 2019 the state adopted new Social Studies Standards. We need materials in alignment with the new standards and the National College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework.
You can click on the links below to see the materials that may be piloted in your child’s classroom.
Middle School
TCI Materials Video intro
STI Native American History K-12
High School
Savvas History Materials
Savvas American Government
Savvas Geography
Are there any key events or dates I should be aware of?
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June 10, 2024 Community Review of ELA materials meeting
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June 10-20th Individuals can schedule time to review materials
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Spring 2024 – IMC Review and School Board Recommendation meeting
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sally Keeley at s.keeley@eatonvilleschools.org Ex. Director of Teaching and Learning
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All Grades | Since Time Immemorial (STI)
K-5th Grade Current ELA Pilot
There are 17 teachers piloting two programs:
1. Savvas (myView)
https://player.vimeo.com/
2. Magnetic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Why are we piloting new K-5 Language Arts Curriculum?
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Our materials are outdated and not fully aligned to the Common Core State Standards
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To create greater coherence and consistency across classrooms the adoption will help us work toward the Academic Success Pillar in the new strategic plan: We will promote a culture that prioritizes high academic expectations through supports and enrichment systems that meet the needs of all students. Objective: We will promote a culture that prioritizes academic success through rigorous curriculum and instruction.
How can I help my student at home?
You can help your students at home by asking them about what they are learning in class. For instance, you can ask your student about what new words they have learned and to retell a story they enjoyed. You can ask about the key features of writing they have done or historical people or events they have learned about. To be involved in the Pilot process, and to learn more about the materials. You can click on the links below to see the materials that may be piloted in your child’s classroom.
My View Savvas: SavvasMyView
Magnetic Curriculum Associates: CurrAssocMagnetic
Are there any key events or dates I should be aware of?
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March 1 to May 3rd Pilot materials in some classrooms
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March 19, 2024 Community Review of ELA materials meeting
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March 20-April 16, 2024 Individuals can schedule time to review materials
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Spring 2024 – IMC Review and School Board Recommendation meeting
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sally Keeley s.keeley@eatonville.wednet.edu Ex. Director of Teaching and Learning