Welcome to Curriculum Night 2014-15

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night2014-15 *Please take a copy of each handout on the table. *If you would like to volunteer in our classroom please sign-up on the volunteer schedule. *Have a seat at your student’s desk and read their note and goals. *Please register on line for the Newcastle PTSA. This will put your name in the student directory and if 90% of our classroom sign’s up, we receive $50 in classroom books! Feel free to use a laptop.

2. Welcome Parents! So, what are we going to do with these 5th graders?

3. First, a couple of things about Mrs. Lundberg… B.S. from Oregon State-Go Beavs! Masters in Elementary Education from U Of Phoenix Experience includes: K-6 Instruction, Special Ed., Resource Room, Instructional Assistant, Girl Scout Leader, and numerous volunteer positions. I am married and my husband, Scott, and I have a 21 year old daughter and 3 cats. I enjoy golfing, running, reading, and watching the Seahawks!

4. My Goals and Beliefs A classroom that is built on trust, caring, and support. Recognize positive behaviors-deenphasisize negative behaviors. Recognize and support each student’s unique learning style-differentiate. Foster a classroom environment that strives for perseverance, doing your best work, and enjoyment of learning.

5. C.A.R.E.S C CooperationA AdvocateR ResponsibilityE EmpathyS Self-control

6. Technology that we will use. IXL Type to Learn Microsoft Office Laptops & Computer Lab Promethian Active Board Activi Expressions Classroom Website Assorted Tools

7. Reading What works? *Having an excellent library of both fiction and nonfiction, magazines, books on tape, etc. *Giving students choices in what they read (genres) *Giving time to read *Read Aloud time from teacher *Teaching strategies for comprehension *F & P reading assessment

8. Reading (cont.) Balanced Reading Structure *Making Meaning Program *Direct Instruction in Strategies *Independent Reading *Conferring *Guided Reading Groups *Read Around the World

9. Read Around the World Fun way to get kids to independently read Visit countries around the world Students and parents fill out together and student submits

10. Word Study Vocabulary: Students are taught how to learn words and how to remember words. Strategies for learning vocabulary include: context clues, root words, prefixes and suffixes. Spelling: Spelling will be integrated with writing instruction, with an emphasis on application in student’s daily writing.

11. Common Core Reading This is an example of a CCSS reading question. Golden Keys

12. Writing • Writing Process: Brainstorm, Rough Draft, Edit, Revise, Publish • Narrative • Opinion • Informational • Lucy Calkins

13. Everyday Math Factors * Order of Operation Ratios and fractions * Fractions Divisibility rules * Algebra Graphing coordinates * Volume Negative numbers Angles Probability Expanded Notion

14. Everyday Math Student Journals (stay at school) Student Resource Book: can be found on line and is a great tool to use in supporting math at home Homework: We will correct in class each day. This will be a time when your child can see me and other students model the solutions to problems.

15. Common Core Math

16. Science Force and Motion Energy Fossils Behavior and Structure of Plants and Animals Heredity and Adaptations Kate Poster Labs

17. Social Studies Geography-Mapping Native Americans Exploration Colonization Revolutionary War Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

18. Health: FLASH 5th graders do a unit on FLASH in the Spring Teachers trained on the curriculum All students must attend the FLASH health unit and learn about Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS by law, unless a parent attends a district viewing of the curriculum and signs a waiver. The FLASH curriculum covers reproductive organs, puberty for boys and girls, and HIV/AIDS. Anchored in science, health , and anatomy

19. 5th Grade Service and Volunteerism 5th Grade Mission Statement: 5th graders are leaders by embodying the CARES philosophy. 5th graders will also internalize skills and strategies into habits as lifelong learners. Yearlong focus Launched with Kickin It with the Kinders Goal: become independent, leaders, and seek opportunities to help others Hours will be celebrated & tracked in the classroom Form to track/reflect on experiences Different levels of service based on hours served recognized at Promotion Partnering with PTSA Continuing to model and plan service learning projects at Newcastle Elementary Volunteer opportunities in the community will be shared

20. Homework Planners: done each day. This is the student’s responsibility. Help your child make it a habit to check off each item in the planner. 50 minutes/day, approximately: 20 min. reading and 30 min. of math and word study. Homework will be assigned at school Monday-Thursday. Work should be neat and completed. Student’s earn an extra $10/week for turning in each day all homework A graded work packet will come home every Friday for you to sign.

21. Homework (cont.) Math: handed out each night, Monday-Thursday Word Study: Handed out on Monday. Be prepared each day with the previous nights work. Occasional projects Unfinished class work Supplemental work suggested by teacher or parent

22. Grading Standards Based 4=Exceeds Standard 3=Meets Standard (where your child should be) 2= Approaching Standard 1=Below Standard Numbers do not correlate to traditional letter grades

23. The Cupcake Analogy 1 2 3 4

24. Classroom Jobs and Salaries • Students applied for positions • Each student has a job • Each student earns a weekly salary and keeps a bank ledger • Mystery Box • Students may spend their earnings on store items or buy coupons

25. G.L.A.D. • Guided Language Acquisition Design • Cooperation, active learning, accountability, literacy, academic language • Visible • Desks in groups • Charts on walls • Used throughout the year and across all subjects

26. State Testing Stanford-End of January Smarter Balance: Math & Literacy (this is online) MSP- Science (May)

27. Field Trips Gates Foundation-Mid-October Writing Trip- Early December Burke Museum-Late January Camp-March 2-4 Maywood Middle School Tour in Spring

28. Volunteering in our ClassroomWe’d love to have you! • Volunteer sign-up on the back table • Washington State Patrol clearance must be updated yearly. • Opportunities: • Working one on one or with small groups of students during reading or math. • Copying, assembling, bulletin boards, etc.

30. Middle School Class Choices-a great deal of information will come out in the spring regarding classes for middle school. All classes are self selected, but the district provides recommendations using different scores. I am happy to talk with you in the spring about this. Advocacy-getting students to ask for help. Presentations-teaching and practicing effective public speaking strategies. Organization-we are working hard on this. Grading System-percentage/letter based practice

31. Ms. Mez (Meserole) School Counselor • Counseling Role: Provide social/emotional and academic support for all students • Support through: • Individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom lessons • Contact for student concerns and parenting resources • Also see Connect website and bulletin board outside office! • At Newcastle on Tuesdays/Fridays and alternate Wednesdays – meserolel@issaquah.wednet.edu 425-837-5817

32. Camp 5th grade camp sessions following the Principal session Learn about Camp Seymour, timing, costs, fundraising, chaperoning, etc.

33. Communication-How to reach me… • Email: lundbergr@issaquah.wednet.edu • Newcastle direct line: 425-837-5800 • Check out our classroom website for upcoming events, our newsletter, and homework.