CURRICULUM NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 09, 2014
Welcome Parents!
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5TH GRADE
MRS. CARL
 5th
grade web site
 http://ginarshaw.myclassupdates.com
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Mrs. Shaw has set up this website as a resource
for all fifth grade classes and students
A LITTLE
BIT ABOUT
MRS. CARL…
Teaching for 16 years at Schafer School
*3rd Grade *5th Grade *ELL Interventions
 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education –
Elmhurst College
 ESL Endorsement - National Louis University
 Master of Education in Curriculum and
Instruction – National Louis University
 Special Education Endorsement – University of
St. Francis
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SPECIAL AREAS
 A-B-C
Groups
 Specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
 Gym
with Ms. Kodl
 Music with Ms. Conboy
 Art with Ms. Macheri
 LRC
– Thursday 8:30-9:30
Library books due
MATH 9:20 – 10:40
Math Concepts
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Place Value
Geometry
Probability
Multiplication and Division
Graphing
Decimals
Fractions
New math curriculum called Go Math!
Based on common core standards
 Higher level thinking emphasized
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Memorize facts!
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Fast math, flash cards, web sites
Students will receive differentiated instruction as needed
Daily Math Review
CORE READING –SCHOOL-WIDE AND
READING WORKSHOP
10:40 – 11:45 / 12:25 – 12:40
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will work with small groups and
individual students on reading strategies.
Comprehension
 Accuracy
 Fluency
 Expand Vocabulary
 Students will be reading a lot in the classroom
with material at their level. Instruction is very
individualized. Grades will be based on
proficiency in these strategies.
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READING WORKSHOP
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other students are working
independently.
Read to Self – every day
 Listen to Reading
 Word Work
 Reading Response
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40 BOOKS!!!
The fifth grade goal is to read 40 books!
 Book Interviews & Blogs– teacher approval
 Different genres
 Reading counts at HOME and at SCHOOL!
 Children need to read 90 minutes each day to
make excellent gains in their reading ability!
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WRITING 12:40 – 1:30
Weekly spelling tests – Spelling City site
(spellingcity.com Log in to mrscarl)
 Grammar – School-wide; class needs
 Cursive – Daily Practice
 SCHOOL-WIDE
 Writer’s Notebook
 Writer’s Workshop
 6 Traits of Writing
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Ideas
Organization
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Conventions
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES 1:30-2:30
Much more reading and writing
 Note taking
 Hands-on activities and experiments
 Open book quizzes
 Study for chapter tests
 Group projects and presentations
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MOST IMPORTANT GOAL: To prepare
students to read and comprehend nonfiction texts!
CONTENT AREA STUDIES
Science
NEXT GENERATION
SCIENCE
STANDARDS (NGSS)
 Matter
 Space
 Earth’s Systems &
Resources
 Energy
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Social Studies
The Thirteen Colonies
 The American
Revolution
 Establishment of
Government
 Civil War
 General Geography
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5TH GRADE HEALTH
First Aid
 Systems of the Body
 Central Nervous System
 Circulatory System
 Skeletal System
 Respiratory System
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Talk in the spring
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Boys and girls are spoken to separately about
hygiene. Mr. Wiegel will speak with the boys and the
school nurse will speak with the girls.
(PBIS)
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
More supervision and unity
 PLAYWORKS!!!
 Second Step – Once a week
 Shark Bites
 Celebrations monthly
 – Fun Fridays
 - Reward Prizes
 Clip Chart (Rick Morris)
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http://www.newmanagement.com/ebooks/pdf/clip_chart_ebook.pdf
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK
Please sign each
night!
 Excellent
communication tool!
 Spelling Words
 Behavior Color Stamp
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7
Outstanding
6
Great Job
5
Good Day
4
Ready to Learn
3
Think About It
2
Teacher’s Choice
1
Parent Contact
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Schafer School Handbook
 Curriculum of the Home
 Schafer School COMPACT
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Teachers/Staff
 Parents
 Students
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PBIS Matrix
PLEASE SIGN CONTRACT AND RETURN!!!
HOMEWORK
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Nightly Reading !!!
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30 minutes of reading 5 times per week
Due each day in Assignment Notebook
Please monitor and sign nightly
Study spelling words
 Study for tests
 Math facts
 Class work not completed
 Special projects
 Around 30-50 minutes per night
 Please check assignment notebook daily.
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5TH GRADE PERKS
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Band and Orchestra
Mrs. Wallbruch – Band
 Mrs. Keyser - Orchestra
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Student Community Council
 Patrol
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Ms. Werkau
Bikes
Wear a helmet and lock it up
 Do not ride on the playground
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PARENT SUPPORT
Join the PTA!!!
 Fun Friday volunteers
 Field trip chaperones
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Classroom parties – SIGN UP TO BE A ROOM PARENT
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Still working on field trip destinations – more details to come
Winter, Valentines Day, End of year parties
Birthdays
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Sorry No Treats (but can send pencils, stickers, etc.)
HOW TO CONTACT ME
The BEST way to contact me is
E-mail! [email protected]
 Note in assignment notebook
 Call me and leave a voice mail (630) 516-6500 ext.
39035
 Need to schedule a conference? Contact me and we
can schedule a time.
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ANY QUESTIONS?