welcome to the fifth grade open house...ms. mckay my name is suanne mckay and i will be teaching...
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Welcome to the Fifth Grade Open House
Ms. McKayMy name is Suanne McKay and I will be teaching fifth grade at Hunter. I am
very excited about the new school year and the journey we will experience!!! My
family and I are originally from Harnett County where I taught for many years.
“Falcon Pride” I am a graduate of St. Augustine’s College where I received a
degree in Business Administration. I received my Masters in Marketing
Education from NC State University. In 2014 I concluded my studies at Campbell
University receiving a Masters in School Administration. Teaching is a my
passion and I am very fortunate to have a career that touches the lives of so
many children and their families.
I look forward to making community connections and guiding our children to their beautiful futures!!!!
Ms. TuckerI am so looking forward to a terrific year at Hunter GT Elementary! This is my 11th year as a 5th grade teacher and my 23rd year of teaching. I have my master’s degree in Elementary Education and am certified to teach the Academically Gifted. I taught at Fuller GT for several years and I am very familiar with the magnet setting. I'm so excited to be back into the magnet setting again at Hunter.
Ms. WootenWelcome to the school year! I love teaching math and science and this year is my 21st year in fifth grade at Hunter. My teaching philosophy includes project-based and inquiry-based instruction with the integration of technology. Making connections to the real world is vital to a firm understanding of the math and science content. My certifications include K-6 education, AIG, and middle school mathematics. I received my undergraduate degrees from Meredith College and Master’s degree (Curriculum and Instruction: Development and Supervision) from NC State. http://carolwooten.weebly.com
Ms. Worley
Ms. Worley was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina. She graduated from Appalachian State
University and got her Gifted Licensure at Duke
University. She has been teaching since 2000 and has
been teaching at Hunter since 2013. Ms. Worley is an
avid reader and especially loves the Harry Potter series.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, doing puzzles, and
spending time with friends and family. During basketball
season, you can find Ms. Worley cheering on the Tar
Heels. Most of all, Ms. Worley loves being a teacher!
English Language Arts (EL)
EL is a reading and writing program that integrates learning with science and social studies curriculum.
UNITS OF STUDY:
● Stories of Human Rights● Biodiversity in the Rainforest● Athlete Leaders of Social Change● The Impact of Natural Disasters
Science Curriculum● Weather (investigating weather systems)
● Motion and Design (basic physics through the exploration of K-Nex vehicles)
● Human Body Systems (how the systems of the body work together, technology integration)
● Ecosystems (construction of a model ecosystem using 2-liter bottles, interdependence of plants and animals)
Science Notebooks● In addition to the hands-on,
inquiry-based instruction, teachers utilize science notebooks to enrich the curriculum and promote high order thinking skills with the students.
● For additional information about science notebooks, go to
http://carolwooten.weebly.com/science-notebooks.html
Social Studies
● Geography● Explorers● Colonial life● Revolutionary War● Economics
Homework
● Homework will be given on Monday and will be due on Friday.
Discipline: PBIS
● Our schools STARS expectations are Safety,
Teamwork, Attitude, Respect and Self-Discipline.
Expectations are taught and reinforced throughout the
year and posted around the building as a reminder of
what each aspect looks like in different areas
throughout the school. We believe, if you "expect it," (a
particular behavior,) then you must "teach it," positively, fairly, and to all students.
Technology● We are a BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device School). ● We are 3:1 with Chromebooks.● Technology is integrated into content. ● For instance, we will utilize the
following technology through instruction:
● Ipad apps such as EduCreations
● Student created content videos
● Discovery Learning
● Quia
and many more…
Exciting Field Trips
● Schoolhouse of Wonder
● Old Salem
● IMAX theater (at Marbles)
Conferences
● Fifth grade will hold student-led conferences on Thursday, November 1st for Ms. Tucker and Mrs. McKay’s classes. Student-led conferences will be held on Friday, November 2nd for Mrs. Wooten and Ms. Worley’s classes.
● More details and times will be sent home in the Monday folder during October.
Class Organization
● Ms. Tucker (math, science, social studies) and Mrs. McKay (EL) switch classes.
● Mrs. Wooten (math, science, social studies) and Ms. Worley (EL) switch classes.
● All teachers are Academically Intellectually Gifted Certified
Mathematics Curriculum
● NC Math Standards
● Specific standards can be found on the www.ncpublicschools.org website under the k-12
curriculum tab at the top left.
Fifth Grade CurriculumOperations and Algebraic Thinking
● Write and interpret numerical expressions.
● Analyze patterns and relationships.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
● Understand the place value system.
● Perform operations with multi-digit whole
numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
Number and Operations—Fractions
● Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add
and subtract fractions.
● Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
Measurement and Data
● Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
● Represent and interpret data.
● Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
Geometry
● Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
● Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
Differentiation and Instruction● Flexible seating● Pre-assessment for each unit of instruction
● Differentiated math groups based on pre-assessment results
● Varying assignments and assessments to meet student needs
● Flexible grouping by standard
● Math group meetings with teacher
● Focus on learning styles
● Hands-on, inquiry-based
AIG BasicsStarts in 4th grade and continues
in 5th grade
● Strong cluster groups of AIG
identified students
● Differentiated units / projects
● Collaboration with an AIG
teacher
● AIG teacher pushes into
classrooms to offer a co-
teaching model
● Opportunities to take AIG
electives
Communication about AIG
Services
● Identified students will
receive a DEP
(Differentiated Education
Plan) with the 1st quarter
report card
● Updates in grade level
newsletters
● Ask your child about the
experiences provided from
both the classroom teacher
and the AIG teacher
AIG Nominations● Nominations accepted by teachers or parents in writing
(preferably email: [email protected])● Students can be nominated for an initial assessment or
second area.● Students can only test once every 12 months (fall or spring).● Nominations to test are reviewed by the School Based
Committee for Gifted Education who then reviews the student’s data and decides whether or not to recommend for testing.
Fall Nominations
Written nominations due to Angie Parham by October 3, 2018 at 4:00PM.
Spring Nominations
Written nominations due to Angie Parham by January 16, 2019 at 4:00PM.
Contact InformationFifth Grade Teachers
Suanne McKay, [email protected] Tucker, [email protected]
Carol Wooten, [email protected] Worley, [email protected]
Phone: 919.856.7676
Thank you for attending theHunter GT/AIG Magnet Elementary
Open House!