open house 2011 tara & peta

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

Coolingt@ismanila.org

Henshelwoodp@ismanila.org

Grade 5 Program Leaders:

coolingt@ismanila.org

cookt@ismanila.org