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Building for the future…

Building for the future…. 5/6 in Methacton. 5-6 Committees. January, 2006 5-6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee June, 2008 Curriculum Committees August, 2008 5-6 Steering Committee. Committee Members Presenting.

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Building for the future…

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  1. Building for the future… 5/6 in Methacton

  2. 5-6 Committees • January, 2006 • 5-6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee • June, 2008 • Curriculum Committees • August, 2008 • 5-6 Steering Committee

  3. Committee Members Presenting • Original 5-6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee, 5-6 Curriculum Committee, and 5-6 Steering Committee: • Jenifer Brucker, K-5 Math Coordinator, Math Coach • Melissa Gorla, Principal – Audubon Elementary • 5-6 Curriculum Committee and 5-6 Steering Committee: • Janice Conger, Librarian – Arrowhead Elementary

  4. Today in Methacton… A class at Arcola

  5. A converted closet at Audubon

  6. Converted space behind the stage at Arrowhead

  7. A divided classroom at Worcester

  8. Challenge at Audubon – held in aroom created from a part of the library

  9. The History of the “5/6 Committee” • 5/6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee -January 2006 • Learner Traits • Interview Questions • Visits to 5/6 schools

  10. What we know from the work of the 5/6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee … Prepubescent learners: • Constantly learning • Eager • Personal Connection • Energy • Structure

  11. The 5/6 Building Curriculum Committee • This committee first met on June 3, 2008. • Kick off for summer work took place on July 9, 2008. • Sub-Committees: ILA, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Physical Education, Guidance, Gifted, Special Education, Library, Nurses, FCS, Technology Education, Art, Music.

  12. Reporting out on Findings Math 60 minute block for daily instruction Everyday Math – 5th in 2009-2010 Science 40 minute block Heterogeneous grouping

  13. ILA Harcourt Storytown Heterogeneous grouping Social Studies Daily block Library Heterogeneous grouping Incorporate computer skills into program

  14. World Language Addition of exploratory World Language instruction being considered for 6th grade. Developmentally appropriate time for language instruction. FCS/Tech Ed Under consideration as special area subjects State standards will be heavily considered

  15. Art Special Area subject PA state standards to be addressed Music Special Area Subject Scheduling of music groups Separate ensembles for grade levels

  16. Physical Education/Health Special Area Subject Facilities Recess daily Nurses Facilities Recess daily

  17. Gifted Homogeneous grouping suggested Staffing Special Education Continuum of services Guidance Developmental Guidance

  18. 5-6 Steering Committee Charges: • Make recommendations to administration • Master Schedule • Staff List and Configuration • Plan for summer curriculum work • Plan for initial 5/6 faculty meeting • Identifying “soft costs” • Extracurricular activities • Transition activities

  19. Looking ahead… • Building Naming Process • Kick Off November 18th • Short list of names compiled for voting by community • Name presented at January 2009 meeting 5-6 Steering Committee - November 4, 2008 Respect Responsibility Work Habits Enthusiasm

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