2013-2014 OPEN HOUSE PRESENTATION

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Please pick up a name tag and information

pamphlets (1 of each per family)

Tonights Goal: To inform you of what to

expect in Grade 5 and how you can supportyour child throughout the school year!


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Mrs. Cooling Science/MathMs. Henshelwood English/Social Studies

Mrs. Raffenbeul LSMrs. Thompson-WellnessMrs. Pierce PL of LS

Support teacher: Ms. Keith


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A bit about us

Mrs. Tara Cooling

I had a baby boy over the summer.

I was born in London, England

I gained my degree in England. In my 15th 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 8th year teaching at ISM. I am excited to beteaching in Grade 5 middle school again this year.


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A bit about us

Ms. Peta Henshelwood

I was born in Hobart Tasmania, Australia,

As an exchange student to Thailand (20+ years ago) Ibecame captivated by cultures and varying customs.

I gained my degree at the University of Tasmania,

Australia. In my 18th year of teaching:

4 Years teaching Pre-School in Victoria, Australia;

6 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 6th year teaching Grade 5 at ISM and Im

really excited about this new school year!


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General Information: Canteen:encourage students to make the right food

choice; Please remind students to eat before play(especially boys)

Brain Food: In Henshelwood Classroom

Materials:Students can carry around theirbackpacks, but we encourage draw string bags for

PE kits; and over the shoulder bags for ENCOREmaterials to limit the weight carried from class toclass

Sleep: Middle School is a longer day, sleep isimportant

Uniform: PE kit can be worn to school if PE is the1st subject of the day, students are required tochange into their school uniform after PE.

For warmth: ISM jumpers/sweaters


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More General Information: Advisory:

Monday: 2:35-3:00

Wednesday: 11:40-12:15

Friday: Assemblies

Tutorials: Grade 5 students are required to attendtutorials

Tuesdays: 2:35-3:00

Thursdays: 2:35-3:00

*Printed work can be done in the library

Planners: Teacher planner checks every lesson

ID Card:Students will need ID with them everyday Lost property:-security office

Labels:Please write your childs name on everything

Organization: Wearing a watch helps 5thGraders arriveplaces and stay on time


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Teaching Philosophy

SUCCESS for every student!

Teach to the MULTIPLE styles of

learningPOSITIVE environment

Fair, firm, and friendly

Promote LIFE LONG

LEARNING!!!


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Grade Level Concepts

Quarter 1

OrganizationQuarter 2

Patterns

Quarter 3Form and

Function

Quarter 4Change


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Assessments: Performance Assessments:

Performance Tasks Rubric Peer & Self Assessment Transdiscplinary skills

Levels of Proficiency for CORE subjects: Exemplary (E) 100%

Proficient (P) 88% Developing (D) 76%

Emerging (EM) 64%

Insufficient Evidence

Levels of Proficiency for ENCORE subjects: Exemplary E

Proficient P

Developing D


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Homework Guidelines:

In 5th Grade we are huge believers in only

setting homework that is valid and constructive

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


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How you can support your Child at

Home: Read and sign the planner daily;

Check your child understands the homeworkquestions or criteria;

Ask your child specific questions about theirday!

Check out our Blogs;

Focus on how and where your child is most

productive doing their homework; Establish evening routines:

Pack the backpack the night before;

Go to bed at a specific time each night during the

school week;


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Stay Connected!

If you wish to meet with us pleasemake an appointment via the MSOffice or email us directly.

Please make sure your email addressis updated with the Middle SchoolOffice if you have made any changesbefore the beginning of this school year.


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Thank you!

Please contact us with questionsor concerns as they arise

so that we can work together to supportyour child

[email protected]

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Grade 5 Program Leaders:

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