21-22 LeVeque 5th Grade Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night Hello! I am Ms LeVeque I love: reading, dancing, singing, dinner parties, friends and family, being outdoors, traveling, and teaching kids! I was born and raised near Seattle (Bellevue) and attended Seattle Pacific University for both my undergrad and graduate degrees This will be my 6th year at NW and my 9th year teaching 5th graders! In-Person Learning Schedule and people to know! Schedule and Expectations 9:10 - Attendance/Announcements ● 9:15-9:50 - Specialists (every day except Thursday) 9:50- 10:25 Classroom Meeting and Whole Group Reading 10:25-10:40 - Recess ● 10:40-11:25 - Writing and Snack *Fridays, PE during this time ● 11:25-12:25 - Math 12:25-1:00 - Lunch and Recess 1:00-1:20 - Grammar and Spelling 1:20-2:20 - Small Group Reading Students should be in their line by 9:10 Attendance and lunch count are taken by 9:15 Students who come later than that should stop by the office for a tardy pass š Students are prepared for school each morning with the proper materials and completed homework assignments Students will “Be the Three” in our classroom “Be the Three” classroom expectations were built with students and all students have signed and agreed to follow those rules in order to ensure that every student has a successful 5th grade year 2:20-2:35 - Recess Reminder - Wednesday afternoons are early release afternoons 2:35-3:35 - Science and Social Studies (Art on Tuesdays from 3:10-3:45) 3:35-3:45 - Pack-up and Dismissal 2021-2022 Ms Harnish (library) MR WARD (music) SCHEDULE Music & PE (twice a week for 35 min.) Library & Art (once a week for 35 min.) Ms.smedberg (PE) Ms Tran (Art) Welcome to Northwood Physical Education Learning Standards • Locomotor skills (ie gallop, hop, jump) • Object-control skills (ie catching fly balls, foot dribbling) • Knowledge of movement concepts, principals, and strategies • Knowledge of components of fitness (ie Aerobic fitness) A note from the gym It is always exciting to start a new year Having already spent a few days with your students, I can tell it is going to be a great year! In PE students can work at their own pace in a safe, supportive learning environment Activities are designed to provide all students with equal amounts of practice and to get kids moving as much as possible Students are not segregated by gender or ability We support one another as we all grow To create a learning environment where everyone can succeed I expect students to always keep their bodies in control, try their best, and help others On PE days, sending your student(s) in active wear and tennis shoes will help them safely enjoy full activity -Ms.Smedberg • Achieves and maintains health-enhancing levels of physical fitness • Participates regularly in physical activity • Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others • Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction Academic Learning Requirements Expectations: General Grading • Be Safe -Skills • Be Respectful • Be Responsible Students will be graded based on their ability to demonstrate the skill during the performance assessment Skills are explicitly taught with the movement patterns broken down so that all students understand how to move their bodies to execute the movement successfully PE Lessons and Learning Skill Grades (1-4) All students will start off the year playing “Getting to Know You” games and will go over expectations and routines for both the gym and playground Students are given two grades in PE: Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Progressing toward Standard Below Standard Although students will participate in a wide variety of skills and activities throughout the year, a select set of skills will be assessed each trimester -Sportsmanship This year we will be going over general ball handling skills, with both our feet and hands We will play a variety of games and build our cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance Students will be graded on their ability to play by the rules, follow directions, maintain safety, contribute to other’s success and participate positively If you have any questions feel free to email me I look forward to working with you and your family! Sportsmanship Grades (C,G,N & R) stacy.smedberg@mercerislandschools.org C Consistently G Generally N Needs Prompting R Rarely Observed Music with Mr Ward Music is twice a week for 35 minutes each Concepts, skills and elements that are learned and applied in Music: - Cooperation and teamwork Respect for others Creativity Music of different cultures Composition and improvisation Active listening Rhythm Melody Timbre Form Dynamics Mood and emotion of music Instrument techniques Academic Grading Behavior Grading Students will receive a daily grade for participation, effort, and positive contribution Participation rubric: C - Consistently observed G - Generally observed N - Needs prompting R - Rarely observed Students will be assessed on knowledge and skills taught throughout the year Academic rubric: - Exceeds standard 3.5 - Above standard - Meets standard 2.5 - Almost meets standard - Progressing to standard - Below standard NA - Not assessed Northwood K-5 Administrative Staff Aimee Batliner-Gillette Jill Kelly Northwood K-5 Paraprofessional Staff Julie Adameck Alex Schatz Bridget Haba Janel Foss Trupti Kamath Carolyn Freeman Danielle Orr-Bement Liz Kuhn Curriculum Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies Curriculum ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mondo Bookshop Common Core: Whole-group reading and small group-reading Being a Writer: The Writing Community and Process, Personal Narrative, Fiction, Expository Nonfiction, Opinion, Poetry and extra units such as fantasy or scary stories Spelling and Grammar: Students practice weekly spelling and grammar rules through our Being a Writer curriculum Math Expressions and EdGems: Based on Common Core State Standards Social Studies: Native Americans/Explorers, Discovery, Colonization, American Revolution, U.S Government, Geography Science: TCI-NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned curriculum Handwriting Technology: iPads 21 22 Math: Math expressions Concepts (5th) ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Fact Fluency: master multiplication and division Whole Numbers and Decimals: add, subtract, divide, multiply, round, and estimate these numbers Fractions: Add, subtract, multiply, dividie, understand equivalent fractions Pre-Algebra: learn to solve single-step and multi-step algebraic equations Measurement and Data Area and Volume Geometric Figures: quadrilaterals, triangles We will extend into the following 6th grade concepts These concepts will be taught from the Multi-Digit Operations Unit, Fraction Operations Unit, and the Area and Volume Unit and were agreed upon across the district Concepts (6th) ✘ Multi-digit operations ✘ Fraction operations ✘ Area and Volume 23 Reading: mondo bookshop Why ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Research-based Common Core Aligned Foundational Literacy Skills ✗ Phonics ✗ Fluency Comprehensive ✗ Whole Group ✗ Small Group ✗ Individual What ✘ Phonics ✗ ✘ Modeled Reading/Read Aloud ✗ ✘ 24 Teachers & students read digital text together to construct meaning and develop reading, speaking, listening, and language skills Guided Reading ✗ ✘ Teachers model their thinking while reading Shared Reading ✗ ✘ Foundational language skills for proficient reading Small groups meet with teachers to work on on-level skills Independent Reading Writing: Being a writer Genre ✘ ✘ ✘ Opinion Information Narrative Additional units may be included Read aloud & in-class discussions Spelling ✘ ✘ Grammar Weekly spelling practice During independent time and in class ✘ ✘ ✘ Independent writing time 25 Weekly grammar lessons Usage and mechanics practice During independent time and in class Homework ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 30 minutes of reading each night 20-30 minutes of math each night Weekly spelling and grammar Unfinished classwork All homework is explained in class (feel free to email or send a note back to school for guidance) Binder Reminder: We record our homework at 3:35 daily Please check your student’s planner so that you are aware of all assignments If your student is not recording their assignments please let me know so we can find a solution Long term assignments should be recorded on planner every night to remind students If your student misses more than three assignments, I will reach out to families so we can brainstorm ideas to ensure that your student is successful If your family would prefer more homework, that is a family decision! :) 26 Assessments ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reflected on 5th Grade Standards-based report card Mondo - close reading assessments and small group work Writing - unit writing pieces (narrative, expository nonfiction, informational) Math - two to three quick quizzes per unit as well as pre and post unit tests ○ Corrections and retests are required if student receives below standard ○ Parent signature is required for all unit tests to maintain communication Spelling - based on weekly lesson Spring Testing - MSP (Measure of Student Progress) in Science SBAC ( Smarter Balance) in October (4th and 5th) and Spring - Literacy and Math Rubric Aimsweb - reading and math fluency Consistently goes Above and Beyond Portfolios - taken home monthly for review 27 Consistently Demonstrates (Standard) Usually Demonstrates Seldom Demonstrates Communication and Classroom Information Home/school communication, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and snacks Home/School Communication šBinder Reminder- Please check your student’s Binder Reminder every night to look for daily homework and due dates šE-mail- The best way to contact me is through email If you have a quick question I try to respond within 24 hours If there is a mid-day schedule change for your student please call the office to ensure that I get the message Thanks! šMeetings- Please schedule a time to meet with me in advance so I can give you my full attention šProgress- I will send home all tests to be signed by a parent This is my way of communicating your child’s academic progress with you šSeesaw- We use the SeeSaw app in the classroom to help students and families stay connected during the school day as well gives families the opportunity to see what’s happening in our classroom 29 Snack ✘ Every morning we will have snack following our morning recess ✘ Students need to bring their own snack- they cannot share (safety) ✘ Snacks should be healthy finger foods- top three ingredients should not be sugar ✘ Examples: fruit, veggies, crackers, pretzels, seaweed snacks, or rice cakes ✘ Please not send snacks that require a utensil Thank you! ✘ We are nut-free! Please no snacks with nuts! 30 Volunteers and Field Trips Volunteer opportunities as of now are limited due to safety protocols! Please reach out to our room parent, Colleen Barneson, if interested in supporting our classroom in any way! Field trip opportunities are TBD as of now If we are able to attend Islandwood, please plan for the following: Islandwood from June 6th - 9th (Mon - Thurs) Need 2-3 volunteers per class š Cost for students will be around $375 š Cost for chaperones will be around $220 31 32 My Goals for your Student ★ ★ ★ That they will feel appropriately challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential That they will grow academically, socially, and as independent students prepared for middle school That they will always feel accepted, important, and valued in my class 33 THANKS! Any questions? You can find me at marisa.leveque@mercerislandschools.org 34 ... both my undergrad and graduate degrees This will be my 6th year at NW and my 9th year teaching 5th graders! In-Person Learning Schedule and people to know! Schedule and Expectations 9:10 - Attendance/Announcements... signed and agreed to follow those rules in order to ensure that every student has a successful 5th grade year 2:20-2:35 - Recess Reminder - Wednesday afternoons are early release afternoons 2:35-3:35... Skill Grades (1-4) All students will start off the year playing “Getting to Know You” games and will go over expectations and routines for both the gym and playground Students are given two grades