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Curriculum Night : September 2013. Welcome. Language Arts: Collections 5 Series. 24% = 14 (30 min.) periods per cycle reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking, & viewing components weekly writing activities (Writing Book, Journal, etc.)

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  1. Curriculum Night : September 2013 Welcome

  2. Language Arts: Collections 5 Series • 24% = 14 (30 min.) periods per cycle • reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking, & viewing components • weekly writing activities (Writing Book, Journal, etc.) • a rubric is used to assess some pieces of written work • 2-3 novel studies throughout the year • daily reading of individually chosen novels (10-15 throughout the year) • nightly reading (15 minutes), record each night in agenda & initial • Reading Logs require parental initial for each novel completed • computer periods -2 per cycle: keyboarding, word processing and special e-learning projects

  3. Math: Math Focus 5 • 16% = 10 (30 min.) periods per cycle • evaluation: participation, completion of daily work, & paper and pencil tests • Constructed responses • Math League-Enrichment

  4. Science: Pan Canadian Science Place • 8% = 6 (30 min.) periods per cycle • units: Body Works, What’s the Matter?, Putting it in Motion, and Weatherwise. • study guide at the end of each unit • evaluation: class experiments, assignments, and pencil & paper tests • Hands on experiments may require materials or assistance from home. • Parental interest, guidance and cooperation will make these activities an enjoyable learning experience.

  5. Religion: Directions: Faiths of Friends Series Health: Young Canada Health 2 • Religion = September – January • 8% = 5 (30 min.) periods per cycle • units: Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity • Health= February – June • 6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle • evaluation: class activities, mini assignments, paper & pencil tests

  6. French: Acti- Vie 2 • 10% = 6 (30 min.) periods per cycle • emphasis on class participation, listening, & speaking • Oral Communication: 80% (Speaking & Listening) including oral interviews, role plays, oral presentations /projects, listening activities, games, songs • Written Communication: 20% including written presentations, tests, and supplementary activities • evaluation: class participation, workbook activities, mini assignments, and paper & pencil tests

  7. Social Studies: Investigating Past Societies 5 • 10% = 6 (30 min.) periods per cycle • Ms. LorinaSpurrell • email: http://lc.wnlsd.ca/~lorina.spurrell/ • study guide at the end of each unit • evaluation: mini assignments and paper & pencil tests

  8. Art: Art in Action • 6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle • integrated throughout all curriculum areas • evaluation consists of effort, style, attention to specific criteria, and project completion

  9. Gym • 6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle Ms. Jennifer Dolomount • must come properly dressed & ready to participate • must have written note to be excused from class • swimming: survival training, 10 weeks, usually April-June • bring along a bag to hang gym clothes in locker, keep extra set in book bag • clean clothes brought to school Monday, returned home Friday, usually works well

  10. Music • 6% = 3 periods per cycle Ms. Crystal Hartley • Students will develop musical skills, build an understanding of music through singing & movement, performing on instruments, listening to various styles of music, and reading / writing music. • All recorders stay in the music room, bring written note if you want one to practice at home. • Elementary Choir period scheduled during class time, allows all interested the opportunity to participate.

  11. Homework: ( 30-60 minutes maximum) • Class Webpage @ http://lc.wnlsd.ca/~maxine.lushman/Online agenda available daily • Student agenda: • keeps child & parent organized, prepared, & ready for the next day / week • Excellent communication between home & school • Must be viewed & initialed by an adult, each night, to ensure work is being checked • reading every night, same book for in-class reading, record pages in agenda • if homework can’t be completed, a brief note saying when it will be completed, is fine • all graded tests and assignments must be returned with signature • study guide given with at least one week notice for all written tests • never more than 2 tests per week

  12. Grade 5: Outdoor Education Program • Killdevil Camp @GrosMorne National Park • 4 – 6 parent chaperones required from each class • 3 days & 2 nights, own transportation required • Chaperone guide and forms to fill out • Code of Conduct required, within 2 years • Responsibilities throughout the day and night • http://outdoor.wnlsd.ca/ or • http://youtu.be/M7fGR3ZEvD8 Pre-visit video

  13. Miscellaneous: • Curriculum outcomes found @ www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/stu.htm • absenteeism: call school & bring note for register • recess & lunch time: must go outside, dress appropriately • must have note to stay inside • not permitted to go out for lunch unless note states child will be accompanied by an adult or someone other than a school friend • Mobile phones are not to be used throughout the day, permission is required • phone outside of office: for student use, permission is required • no parking in front or at rear of school : required to use drop off zone, Walmart or Kinsmen parking lots

  14. Miscellaneous: • nutritional meals: no junk food, no peanut butter, no shellfish or fish of any kind, water bottles, for class, should contain water, not juice or colored water • recess & lunch orders: completed at home, correct money if possible, order form & money in a labeled, reusable ziploc bag, collected @ 8:30 • monthly Newsletter: one per family, youngest child, also available @ http://www.humberelem.k12.nf.ca/ • Scholastic Book Orders: monthly, cheques payable to Scholastic Book Club • Grade 5 Charity: Gingerbread House @ the Valley Mall. Money raised from our French Café goes toward the purchase of gifts for children in need at Christmas time.

  15. Expectations: • Arrival time: between 8:05 – 8:15, final bell 8:25 • Very important to have 20 minutes to get undressed, unpacked, materials gathered, and ready for the morning. • Dismissal time: 2:30 • Buses & Parents wait outside for all students to be walked out by their classroom teacher. • Notes are required for students to make a change to their normal routine. • Always encourage & emphasize the importance of : • Completing & returning work promptly • Taking pride in ones own work & the work of others • Developing good work habits & study skills • Showing respect for oneself & for others

  16. Evaluation: • November: • 1st Written Report & Interview • March: • 2nd Written Report • June: • 3rd Written Report

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