open house 2011 tara & peta
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GRADE 5 CORE TEACHERSMrs. Cooling – Science/MathMs. Henshelwood – English/S.S.
Mrs. Cook– English/S.SMr. Maclachlan - Science/Math
Ms. Navar - Science/MathMs. Elwell - English/S.S
Ms. Powell- Science/MathMr. Eric -English/S.S
Mr. Bizely – ESL Ms. Abraham – LS Mrs. Thompson-Wellness
Shift Happens –
Rate of Knowledge Growth
The amount of knowledge today will be 1/16 of what the graduates of 2011 will face.
The graduates of today absorb more information in their final year of school than their grandparents did in their entire lifetime.
By 2020, some futurists predict the amount of knowledge will double every 35 days!
A bit about us…
Ms. Peta Henshelwood
I was born in Hobart Tasmania, Australia,
As an exchange student to Thailand (20+ years ago) I became captivated by cultures and varying customs.
I gained my degree at the University of Tasmania, Australia.
In my 16th year of teaching:
4 Years teaching Pre-School in Victoria, Australia;
5 1/2 Years teaching Library and IT; Grades Prep, Grade 1-2, and Grades 3- 4 in Primary Schools around Victoria.
2 years in Norway teaching Kindergarten, then Grade 5.
This is my 4th year teaching Grade 5 at ISM and I’m really excited about this new school year!
A bit about us…
Mrs. Tara Cooling
I was born in London, England
I gained my degree at De Montfort University in England.
In my 13th year of teaching:
3 years teaching Year 4/5 in London
2 years in Jakarta teaching Year 3
2 years in (Lincolnshire) England teaching Year 5
This is my 6th year teaching at ISM. I am excited to be teaching in Grade 5 middle school again this year.
Information Food- encourage students to make the right choice
Remind students to eat before play
Middle School is a longer day-sleep is important
Backpacks are allowed to be carried around school
Uniform- PE kit can be worn to school if PE is the 1st subject, students are required to change
Classrooms- ISM jumpers/sweaters
Tutorials mandatory (
Homebase 2:35-3:00
Behavior policy in Grade 5
Planner checks (5 mins)
Students need ID with them everyday
Lost property-security office
Label everything
Students wear watches –organization
Teaching Philosophy
SUCCESS for every student!
Teach to the MULTIPLE styles of learning
POSITIVE environment
Fair, firm, and friendly
Promote LIFE LONG LEARNING!!!
Grade Level Concepts
Quarter 1
OrganizationQuarter 2
Patterns
Quarter 3
Form and
Function
Quarter 4
Change
Essential Questions:
These open-ended “hook” questions are
designed to guide student inquiry and focus
instruction for “uncovering” the important ideas
of the understandings.
Q1 Why do we organize?
Q2 What organizational structures work for you?
Q3 How are different organizational structures
effective for different purposes?
Quarter 1 curriculum focus (check
blog for upcoming learning)
Math Q1
•Number sense
•Measurement
Science Q1
• observations
and inferences
•Scientific process
English Social Studies
ancient civilization and
how they organize
Assessments:
Performance Assessments: Performance Tasks
Rubric
Peer & Self Assessment
Transdiscilpinary skills
Levels of Proficiency:
Exemplary (E) 100%
Proficient (P) 88%
Developing (D) 76%
Emerging (EM) 64%
Insufficient Evidence
Powerschool
PowerSchool :
New parent orientation of Powerschool by Admin on Thursday August 19th . Please contact the MS office if you would like to attend.
Read parent bulletins for Power school training
Additional orientation of Powerschool will be provided on September 30th . Please contact the MS office if you would like to attend.
Stay Connected!
Email (email blast re: parent email addresses)
If you wish to meet with us please make an appointment via the MS OfficeCommunicate with us via office-e-mail-check blog-double check phone tree numbers-email
Offer encouragement and constructive feedback
Go through the planner with your child daily in Q1
Homework Guidelines:
Importance of age / social /play development
The middle school has set in place the following guidelines in regard to homework:
Grade 5:
Approximately 40mins per week for each CORE subject
Approximately 20mins per week for each ENCORE subject
Thank you!
Please contact us with questions
or concerns as they arise
so that we can work together to support your child
Grade 5 Program Leaders: