21-22 LeVeque 5th Grade Curriculum Night

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Curriculum Night

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In-Person Learning

Schedule and people to know!

Schedule and Expectations

9:10 - Attendance/Announcements

9:15-9:50 - Specialists (every day except Thursday)

9:50- 10:25 Classroom Meeting and Whole Group Reading

10:25-10:40 - Recess 10:40-11:25 - Writing and Snack

*Fridays, PE during this time

11:25-12:25 - Math 12:25-1:00 - Lunch and Recess

1:00-1:20 - Grammar and Spelling

1:20-2:20 - Small Group Reading

2:20-2:35 - Recess 2:35-3:35 - Science and Social Studies

(Art on Tuesdays from 3:10-3:45)

3:35-3:45 - Pack-up and Dismissal

● Students are prepared for school each morning with the proper materials and completed homework assignments.

● Students will “Be the Three” in our classroom “Be the Three” classroom expectations were built with students and all students have signed and agreed to follow those rules in order to ensure that every student has a

successful 5th grade year

Reminder - Wednesday afternoons are early release afternoons

SCHEDULE

Music & PE (twice a week for 35 min.)

Library & Art (once a week for 35 min.)

Ms Harnish (library)

Ms.smedberg

MR WARD (music)

Welcome to Northwood Physical Education

Learning Standards

• Locomotor skills (ie gallop, hop, jump)

• Object-control skills (ie catching fly balls, foot dribbling)

• Knowledge of movement concepts, principals, and strategies

• Knowledge of components of fitness (ie Aerobic fitness)

• Achieves and maintains health-enhancing levels of physical fitness

• Participates regularly in physical activity

• Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others

• Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction

A note from the gym

It is always exciting to start a new year Having already

spent a few days with your students, I can tell it is going to

be a great year!

In PE students can work at their own pace in a safe,

supportive learning environment Activities are designed to

provide all students with equal amounts of practice and to

get kids moving as much as possible Students are not

segregated by gender or ability We support one another

as we all grow

To create a learning environment where everyone can

succeed I expect students to always keep their bodies in

control, try their best, and help others On PE days,

sending your student(s) in active wear and tennis shoes will

help them safely enjoy full activity

-Ms.Smedberg

Academic Learning Requirements

Expectations:

• Be Safe

• Be Respectful

• Be Responsible

PE Lessons and Learning

All students will start off the year playing “Getting to Know You”

games and will go over expectations and routines for both the gym

and playground

Although students will participate in a wide variety of skills and

activities throughout the year, a select set of skills will be assessed

each trimester

This year we will be going over general ball handling skills, with both

our feet and hands We will play a variety of games and build our

cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance

If you have any questions feel free to email me I look forward to

working with you and your family!

Skill Grades (1-4) 4 Exceeds Standard

3 Meets Standard

2 Progressing toward Standard

1 Below Standard

-Sportsmanship Students will be graded on their ability to play by the rules, follow directions, maintain safety, contribute to other’s success and participate positively.

Sportsmanship Grades (C,G,N & R) C Consistently

G Generally

N Needs Prompting

R Rarely Observed

Music with Mr Ward

Music is twice a week for 35 minutes each.

Concepts, skills and elements that

are learned and applied in Music:

- Cooperation and teamwork

- Respect for others

- Creativity

- Music of different cultures

- Composition and improvisation

Academic rubric:

4 - Exceeds standard 3.5 - Above standard

3 - Meets standard 2.5 - Almost meets standard

2 - Progressing to standard

1 - Below standard

NA - Not assessed

Northwood K-5 Administrative Staff

Aimee

Northwood K-5 Paraprofessional Staff

Northwood K-5 Paraprofessional Staff

Lisa Elefson

Jane Smith

Technology

Google Classroom, Seesaw, Parent Portal,

ClassLink

Google Classroom

✘ Daily & Weekly Classwork

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Social Emotional Learning

Second Step, Mindfulness, Character

Traits

Weekly lessons where students learn skills

for learning, empathy, emotion

management, and problem solving skills

● November- Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

● December- Review of traits

● January- Kindness (Great Kindness Challenge)

Be the three

Why pbis (positive behavior intervention & supports)?

•Creates a positive school culture

•Predictable- everyone uses common language, and

understands expectations

•Regularly recognize positive behavior- Soaring Owls

•Creates a safe environment

•Consistency amongst adults and students in expected

behaviors

•Inclusive of social emotional learning components

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Curriculum

Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and

Social Studies

★ Mondo Bookshop Common Core: Whole-group reading and small

group-reading

★ Being a Writer: The Writing Community and Process, Personal Narrative, Fiction,

Expository Nonfiction, Opinion, Poetry and extra units such as fantasy or scary stories.

★ Spelling and Grammar: Students practice weekly spelling and grammar rules

through our Being a Writer curriculum.

★ Math Expressions and EdGems: Based on Common Core State Standards

★ Social Studies: Native Americans/Explorers, Discovery, Colonization, American

Revolution, U.S Government, Geography.

★ Science: TCI-NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned curriculum

★ Handwriting

★ Technology: iPads

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Math: Math expressions Concepts (5th)

✘ Fact Fluency: master multiplication and division

✘ Whole Numbers and Decimals: add, subtract, divide, multiply, round, and estimate these numbers

✘ Fractions: Add, subtract, multiply, dividie, understand equivalent fractions

✘ Pre-Algebra: learn to solve single-step and multi-step algebraic equations

✘ Measurement and Data

✘ Area and Volume

✘ Geometric Figures: quadrilaterals, triangles

✘ Research-based

✘ Common Core Aligned

✘ Foundational Literacy Skills

✗ Teachers model their thinking while reading

✗ Teachers & students read digital text together

to construct meaning and develop reading, speaking, listening, and language skills

Writing: Being a writer

Genre

Additional units may be included

Read aloud & in-class

independent time and in class

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Homework

✘ 30 minutes of reading each night

✘ 20-30 minutes of math each night

✘ Weekly spelling and grammar

If your family would prefer more homework, that is a family decision! :)

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★ Reflected on 5th Grade Standards-based report card

★ Mondo - close reading assessments and small group work

★ Writing - unit writing pieces (narrative, expository nonfiction, informational)

★ Math - two to three quick quizzes per unit as well as pre and post unit tests

○ Corrections and retests are required if student receives below standard

○ Parent signature is required for all unit tests to maintain communication

★ Spelling - based on weekly lesson

★ Spring Testing - MSP (Measure of Student Progress) in Science

★ SBAC ( Smarter Balance) in October (4th and 5th) and Spring - Literacy and

Math

★ Aimsweb - reading and math fluency

★ Portfolios - taken home monthly for review

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Rubric

4 Consistently goes Above and Beyond

3 Consistently Demonstrates (Standard)

2 Usually Demonstrates

1 Seldom Demonstrates

Home/School Communication

šBinder Reminder- Please check your student’s Binder Reminder every night to look for

daily homework and due dates

šE-mail- The best way to contact me is through email If you have a quick question I try

to respond within 24 hours If there is a mid-day schedule change for your student please call the office to ensure that I get the message Thanks!

šMeetings- Please schedule a time to meet with me in advance so I can give you my

full attention

šProgress- I will send home all tests to be signed by a parent This is my way of

communicating your child’s academic progress with you.

šSeesaw- We use the SeeSaw app in the classroom to help students and families stay

connected during the school day as well gives families the opportunity to see what’s happening in our classroom

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Volunteers and Field Trips

Volunteer opportunities as of now are limited due to safety protocols! Please reach out to our room parent, Colleen Barneson, if interested in supporting our classroom

in any way!

Field trip opportunities are TBD as of now If we are able to attend Islandwood,

please plan for the following:

Islandwood from June 6th - 9th (Mon - Thurs)

Need 2-3 volunteers per class

š Cost for students will be around $375

š Cost for chaperones will be around $220

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My Goals for your Student

★ That they will feel appropriately challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential.

★ That they will grow academically, socially, and as independent students prepared for middle school

★ That they will always feel accepted, important, and valued in my class