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Welcome to the Junior Division. Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Henshaw , Mrs.Mizen , Mr.Tyers. Curriculum Expectations. Language and Math curriculums are built on a spectrum, we will move students along the continuum as fits their individual needs.
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Welcome to the Junior Division Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Henshaw, Mrs.Mizen, Mr.Tyers
Curriculum Expectations • Language and Math curriculums are built on a spectrum, we will move students along the continuum as fits their individual needs. • Ontario Curriculum is available online. Simply Google Ontario Curriculum.
Science Grade 4 Grade 5 Matter Structures and Forces Conservation of Energy • Light and Sound • Rocks and Minerals • Habitats and Communities
Social Studies Grade 4 Grade 5 Canada – Government and Citizenship Upper Canada and the Fur Trade • Canada – Physical regions and mapping • Ancient Civilizations
Health Grade 4 Grade 5 Long and short term effects of Alcohol use. Personal Safety – resistance techniques, healthy relationships. Puberty Healthy Eating – analyzing food labels. • Long and short term effects of Smoking. • Personal Safety – bike, water, train, walking home. • Stages of Growth and Development from infancy to adulthood. • Healthy Eating – identifying parts of food.
Learning Skills • Learning to become a good learner and responsible citizen. • Monthly goal setting based on the learning skills. • Responsibility • Collaboration • Initiative • Organization • Independent work • Self Regulation
The BIG Picture • Critical Thinking • Understanding world events and how they affect us. • Analyzing purpose, message and intent behind literature. • Supporting their ideas and answers • Collecting proof through research. • Making logical arguments and connections (to text, self and world). • Communicating their understanding • Organized work. • Showing the thinking process. • Explains their understanding in multiple ways.
How You can support your child. • Discuss world events critically. • Provide a quiet supported place to complete homework. • Attempt to discuss your child’s learning with them. This can be a challenge. • Please sign and return completed tests and assignments. • Write us a note if your child was not able to complete assigned work. • Keep us informed of your child’s needs.
My Class Site • Homework is posted regularly on myclass site. • Assignment outlines • Important events • Check out www.peelschools.org
Food in the Classroom • No Nut Products!!!! We have nut allergies in both classrooms. • Students may have snacks in class, help them choose healthy and neat snacks that can be eaten while working and without disturbing others. • We may have healthy food celebrations from time to time but please refrain from sending treats in for Birthday Celebrations.
Questions???? • Please feel free to peruse your child’s classroom.