Please look through your folder

and write your student a little

note on the index card.

We will begin at 7:05pm

Thank You!We are asking for a lot this

year....already!!

• T-shirts

• Planners

• Magazines

• Field Trips

•Fun Run

• All in for Kids - ISF

Thank you! Thank You!

We love what we do!Encourage creativity

Teach exciting hands-on curriculumProvide a safe and enriching learning environment

Motivate the kids and model good citizenshipEncourage risk-taking & discovery

Foster independence and responsibilityHelp build self-esteem

Our Goals for Tonight

➢Review Key Parts of

Curriculum

➢How to help your child

➢Best ways you can contact

us

Please save private concerns or

questions for conferences

Our classroom is very busy….9:15 Bell Rings

9:15 - 9:45 Word Study/Silent Read

9:45 - 10:45 Stations

- Stations are Tues/Weds/Thurs this year

10:45-11:55 Snack/Math

4th Grade - Mrs. Miller in Lecture Hall

5th Grade - Mrs. Krohn in Fab Lab

11:55 – 12:25 Specialists

4th - Music: T/F PE: M/W. Library: Thurs.

5th - PE: T/Th. Music: M/F Library: Wed

12:25 - 1:05 Recess/Lunch

1:05 - 2:20 Language Arts

2:20 - 2:40 Recess

2:40 - 3:25 Theme

- Science/Social Studies/Language Arts

3:25-3:40 Planner/Pack Up/Jobs

3:40 Bell Rings

Year at a GlanceFall Winter Spring

Science Physical Science – Force and Energy• Motion and Design• Electricity

Earth Science• Fossils

Life Science• Structures and Heredity5th Grade – F.L.A.S.H.

Social Studies First People/ColonizationRevolutionary War

Language Arts Reading – Fiction, Humor Reader’s WorkshopWriting – Narrative, Choose Your Own Adventure

Reading – Non Fiction Texts, Global Citizen Reader’s WorkshopWriting – Informational Writing

Reading – Rev. War Reader’s WorkshopWriting – Opinion

Stations Science – K’Nex VehiclesTech – Power Point Hyperlinks and Office Mix

Science- MicroscopesTech – Lego Robotics

Science – Vernier Science Probes and SensorsTech – Video Production

Field Trip/ Guest Speaker

Museum of Flight – 9/21Technical Drawing – 9/28, 10/5, 10/12Living Computer Museum –11/30

Toy Man Inventive Thinking –2/5Science to Go – TBATBD – plant related f.t.

Geology Adventures 4/4 and 4/5Camp Colman – 5/15-17

StationsTuesday – Wednesday – Thursday from 9:45-10:45

Math Station Mrs. Nair and Parent DIBS and STARS

Computation and

Problem Solving

Tech Station Mrs. Miller Screen Casting

Robotics

i-Pad Portfolios

Office Programs

Science Station Mrs. Krohn Motion and Design

Probes & Sensors

Microscopes

ReadingReader’s Workshop –

* Skill based mini lesson,

vocabulary instruction, literature

circle book groups, assessments

* Assignments: Weekly

reading, chapter sequencing,

vocabulary and written

responses.

Fiction/Non-Fiction- Super Science

and Storyworks

WritingWriter’s Workshop –

* Skill based mini lesson, small group

lessons, individual conferences.

* Assignments: Writing projects are on

going. Check planner for dates

Theme Integration- Observations, scientific

conclusions, etc.

Math with Eureka

• Students receive same curriculum instruction as all other students in the district.

• Homework is handed out at teacher discretion and is due the next day.

• Please look over your child’s homework at home at night

• 4th Grade Math Fact Jedi Masters - on goingParent Info/Support• GreatMinds.org • Parent Tip Sheet – beginning of each module• Youtube - Eureka Math - Grade # - Module # -

Lesson # (Duane Habecker)

Word Study• Part 1: Greek & Latin

• Part 2: Spelling/Grammar

• Part 3: Cursive Practice

• Part 4: Theme Integration

•Part 5: XYL (expand your lexicon)

•Word Wall is due on Friday.

Word Wall is posted on our connect site.

RRJs – Mostly at Home

➢RRJs have all the directions included in the folder along

with examples of the responses.

• Help your child with time management of the 3

responses over the course of each trimester. If your

student would like to do up to 5, they may. But that will

be their choice.

➢ It is okay to give gradual release of responsibility over

the course of the year.

➢Work should be in your child’s voice and show use their

thoughts and ideas.

Curiosity Friday Projects

•6 one hour sessions, in class,

per trimester

•Students independently

research a meaningful topic

and present their learning in a

culminating showcase

•Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Krohn will

facilitate student projects and

timelines

•Parents may be needed to

support – we will email

volunteers if necessary.

Homework

It’s all about time management

Daily and Weekly

• Math- On an as needed basis

• Word Study Sheet and Quiz

– Due on Fri.

• Any work not finished in

class

• Planners should be checked

daily by parents

• Reader’s Workshop

• GWPs go home every

Monday – due on Tuesday

Long Term

• RRJs

• Other projects that may

come up.

Invention Convention

Apr. 26

Office 365 Accounts

For All Students 3rd-5th grade!!!

How To Scaffold Independence

*Ask your childRRJ’s

1. Long term planning on

calendar

2. Understanding directions and

expectations

3. Brainstorming “in the air”

verbally

4. Conventions and grammar● Parents should not be doing any

of the writing. Suggestions are

ok but we want this to be your

kids work.

Other Stuff

1. Daily:a. Planner checks

b. Correct math HW

2. Weekly:a. Binder checks

b. RRJ timeline tasks

c. Word Wall/Word

Study check in

Few things can help an individual more than to

place responsibility on him, and to let him know

that you trust him. - Booker T. Washington

Communication• Student Seesaw Accounts

• Newsletters on Connect Site

o GWPs – Mondays

• Email and phone

o Include both Mrs. Krohn and Miller on emails

o Call ONLY 425-837-5045

• Conferences Dec. 5 and 6

Volunteers

We have lots of opportunities for you to

volunteer if you would like:

➢Stations-Tu-Wed-Th - 9:00-10:00- Watch for

schedule

➢Library (Mrs. Threlkeld) on Fridays

➢Field Trips (as needed)

➢Room Mom - help plan parties-done online

➢PTA - always needs volunteers

➢Art Docents- ?!

Camp Colman

•To be considered as a chaperone for Camp, please have your WSP paperwork in as soon as possible. If is not done prior to the lottery – you will not be considered.

•Meds- In order for your child to be able to attend, you will need to have them turned in to the nurse 2 weeks prior to camp or your child will not be able to go.

•Camp is May 15-May 17

Order your students T-shirt!!

•Use our group ordering

website to order

•http://bit.ly/SciTechTshirt

•Adult sizes only, sorry

•Order deadline: Sept. 28th

Questions??

Thank you for coming!