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Page 1: Open house 2011 tara & peta
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Mrs. 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. Bizley – ESL Ms. Abraham – LS Mrs. Thompson-Wellness

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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!

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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) 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!

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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.

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Information Food- encourage students to make the right choice

Remind students to eat before play

Brain Food - In Henshelwood Classroom

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 in Grade 5

Homebase 2:35-3:00 Monday and Friday

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

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Teaching Philosophy

SUCCESS for every student! Teach to the MULTIPLE styles of

learning POSITIVE environment Fair, firm, and friendly

Promote LIFE LONG LEARNING!!!

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Grade Level Concepts

Quarter 1Quarter 1OrganizationOrganization

Quarter 2Quarter 2PatternsPatterns

Quarter 3Quarter 3Form and Form and FunctionFunction

Quarter 4Quarter 4ChangeChange

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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?

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Quarter 1 -Curriculum Focus (check our blogs for upcoming learning concepts )

Math Q1Math Q1•Number senseNumber sense•Measurement Measurement

Science Q1Science Q1• ObservationsObservationsand inferencesand inferences

•Scientific process Scientific process

English Q1English Q1

•Independent; shared and Independent; shared and guided reading and guided reading and making connectionsmaking connections•Paragraph writingParagraph writing•Narrative writingNarrative writing•Elements of Fiction & Non-Elements of Fiction & Non-FictionFiction

Social Studies Q1Social Studies Q1• Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Civilizations and how they organized how they organized themselves to form a themselves to form a civilized society.civilized society.

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Assessments: Performance Assessments:

Performance Tasks Rubric Peer & Self Assessment Transdiscplinary skills

Levels of Proficiency: Exemplary (E) 100% Proficient (P) 88% Developing (D) 76% Emerging (EM) 64% Insufficient Evidence

PowerSchool:Please read parent bulletins for Power school training

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Stay Connected!

If you wish to meet with us please make an appointment via the MS Office

Please check phone tree and email addresses

Offer encouragement and constructive feedback

Go through the planner with your child daily in Q1

Check out our Blogs

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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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Thank you! Please contact us with questions

or concerns as they arise so that we can work together to support

your child

[email protected]@ismanila.org

Grade 5 Program Leaders: [email protected]

[email protected]