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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Townline Elementary School

5^th Grade

2022 – 2023

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Contact Information

Mrs. Chris Schmitt

schmittc@hawthorn73.org

990-4952

Ms. Brittany Ullrich

ullrichb@hawthorn73.org

990-4951

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A word from Dr.Haack . . .

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Let’s meet a few more teachers before we begin!

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Orchestra

Band

Mrs. Ame Schaefges - band director

schaefgesa@hawthorn73.org

Mrs. Pamela Stanley - orchestra director

stanleyp@hawthorn73.org

5th Grade

We are excited to start 5th grade band and orchestra lessons this week! Please reach out to your student’s director if you have any questions.

If your student was not a part of band or orchestra last year and would like to play an instrument this year, please contact Mrs. Schaefges or Mrs. Stanley; we would love to have you!

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Ms. Taube - Music Teacher & choir director

taubek@hawthorn73.org

I am so excited to be your student’s music teacher this year! In music class we will:

Sing melodies
Play instruments
Read rhythms and simple melodies
Respond to music through movement
Listen to and analyze musical performances
Compose music

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Angie Villanueva

I am so excited to be teaching art at Townline this year! In art we will:

Create beautiful works of art worthy of hanging on the fridge!
Present ideas, thoughts, and questions.
Connect and respond with the world around us.
Have fun!

martinvillanuevaa@hawthorn73.org

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P.E. with Mr. White

whiteb@hawthorn73.org

Major Concepts

Respect

Safety

Cooperation

Fitness

Locomotor movements

Team-Building

Non-Locomotor movements

Manipulative Movements

FUN!

Goal

The goal of the program is to introduce students to creative ways to be active and make healthy choices that will last a lifetime. We will go over healthy habits and teach students that movement can be fun.

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Created by Mrs. Gass 5/2020

The TL/DL Library is excited to welcome everyone back!

We will see you for your weekly book checkout! There are lots of new books! We can’t wait to see you!

Miss Gross

Librarian

Townline/DL

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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Hawthorn uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to ensure high levels of learning for all students.

Academic Intervention Services and Support

Academic Enrichment Services and Support

Social, Emotional, Behavioral Services and Support

Please visit our website at Hawthorn73.org for more information.

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Suggested Talking Points:

Students demonstrate a variety of strengths, skills, and needs. Hawthorn uses a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) to ensure high levels of learning for all students. This means we use student learning data to best identify strengths and needs, and then respond as a team to support our students’ success.

Interventions provide more time and intensive instruction for students needing additional support with academic, social, emotional, or behavioral learning. Our team regularly collaborates with our reading specialist, math interventionist, and social worker to plan for needed supports. Time is provided within the school day for intervention services.

Enrichment services are also provided within the school day, and our team regularly collaborates with our e enrichment teacher to plan for needed supports. Students may participate in a variety of ways, such as small group instruction within or outside of the classroom, as well as co-taught lessons.

Students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan continue to participate in specialized services and supports. They may also participate in MTSS services, if needed.

We value parents and guardians as partners. We will reach out to you if child is recommended for participation in additional services, and collaborate with you to ensure your child’s needs are met. If you have any questions about these services, please contact me or our school principal after tonight’s program.

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS supports Social Emotional Learning
PBIS is an evidence-based framework.
PBIS helps students learn prosocial behaviors, and reinforces these expected behaviors in a positive way.
SOAR (Safe, On-task, Act Responsibly, Respect) are the four core behavior expectations for all students in our school district.
Schoolwide expectations are reinforced using “Eagle Bucks,” and students are provided specific praise and feedback.
We work together as a team! Please help support SOAR expectations at home.

PBIS @ Hawthorn: Get Ready to SOAR!

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Water Bottles

All students should come to school with a water bottle that can be filled throughout the day.
There are water bottle filling stations throughout the building that your child can use.

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Remote Learning

If the school deems it appropriate, your child may need to participate in class through Zoom.

Please refer to Dr. Haack’s updates for more information regarding concurrent learning.

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iPads

iPads have been provided to individual students in grades K-5.
These MUST come back to school each day, as we use them for in-class activities and instruction.
Students should be sure to charge their iPad at home. Chargers can remain in student backpacks just in case they are needed during the school day.

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Sample Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:50-9:00 a.m.	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting	Morning Meeting
9:00 -9:35 a.m.	ELA Core	ELA Core	ELA Core	ELA Core	ELA Core
9:35-10:15 a.m.	PE	PE	PE	PE	PE
10:15-10:50 a.m.	ELA Groups	ELA Groups	ELA Groups	ELA Groups	ELA Groups
10:50- 10:55	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
11:00-11:25	Math Pods	Math Pods	Math Pods	Math Pods	Math Pods
11:25-11:55 a.m.	ELA Pods	ELA Pods	ELA Pods	ELA Pods	ELA Pods
11:55-12:20 a.m.	Social studies/Science	Social studies/Science	Social studies/Science	Social studies/Science	Social studies/Science
12:20-1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:05-1:45 p.m.	Art	SEL	Art	Music	Music
1:45-2:25 p.m.	Math Core	Math Core	Math Core	Math Core	Math Core
2:25-2:35 p.m.	Number Corner	Number Corner	Number Corner	Number Corner	Number Corner
2:35-3:00 p.m.	Math Groups	Math Groups	Math Groups	Math Groups	Math Groups

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5th Grade Website

Click HERE to visit our Grade Level Website.

We will provide our grade level updates on our website under the “Updates” tab.

Simply click on the date to reveal the update!

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Google Classroom

Google Classroom will be our vehicle for organizing daily assignments for students.

This will be where all assignments and assessments will be located for easy access.

We will have a Google Classroom for each subject area to keep tasks organized.

Feel free to look on Google Classroom to view your child’s grades on specific assignments or assessments.

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Homework

Homework will be assigned throughout the school year.

If your child does not fully complete their homework and return it to school by the due date, they will receive a Sour Note.

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Foundational Resources

Hawthorn uses high-quality learning materials to support

implementation of our curriculum.

Into Reading / ¡Arriba la Lectura!

Bridges in Mathematics

Second Step

Please visit our website at Hawthorn73.org for more information.

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Suggested Talking Points:

Here at Hawthorn, we use high-quality learning materials to support implementation of our curriculum. These comprehensive resources are aligned with standards, support deep and complex thinking, and are designed to promote the growth and learning of all students.

Monolingual Classes Only:

This year we are implementing Into Reading! This resource reflects comprehensive learning in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Language and literacy components are aligned and interconnected so that student learning is fluid and meaningful. Instruction reflects science-based methods and a research-based scope and sequence.

Dual Language Classes Only:

This year we are implementing Into Reading! / ¡Arriba la Lectura! This resource reflects comprehensive learning in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Language and literacy components are aligned and interconnected so that student learning is fluid and meaningful. Instruction reflects science-based methods and a research-based scope and sequence.

¡Arriba la Lectura! is a complete and comprehensive Spanish language arts resource for dual language programs. The resource mirrors all components of the English language arts companion, and includes authentic Spanish literature. It is a rigorous, culturally relevant biliteracy resource designed to promote student mastery of language and content.

All:

We are celebrating our third year of implementing Bridges in Mathematics! Student learning with Bridges is collaborative, rigorous, engaging, and focused on the process of constructing mathematical meaning and concepts. At the start of each unit, you will receive a Family Letter so that you may support your child’s learning at home.

Students also participate in weekly social-emotional learning lessons using the research-based program Second Step. Second Step lessons are aligned with the State of Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards. Through participation in Second Step, students learn skills for demonstrating empathy, managing emotions, and problem solving.

If you have any questions about our foundational resources, please connect with me after tonight’s program.

If needed:

Additional foundational resources include Pearson Interactive Science.

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Bridges in Mathematics

This will be our third year of implementation for the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum.

This program provides hands-on learning experiences that delves students deeper into the problem solving thought process.

The Bridges programs provides differentiated learning experiences for all students.

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Math Units of Study

Expressions, Equations, and Volume
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Place Value and Decimals
Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Graphing, Geometry, and Volume
Division and Decimals
Solar Design

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DreamBox

Students will be given time during the school week to work on DreamBox.
DreamBox is a computer program that helps students develop their math skills.

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Houghton Mifflin Reading/Writing Program

Core ELA: We will be reading engaging stories and connecting reading skills to the text. Skills will be spiraled throughout the year. We will be integrating writing through our new Houghton Mifflin reading program.

All types of writing will be taught throughout each trimester.

There will be an Essential question for each unit of study that we are investigating.

Vocabulary
Foundational skills
Communication
Reading skills
Writing workshop

Guided reading: We will utilize Risby readers for guided reading. This allows us to differentiate for each student and connect the skills that are introduced in our Core reading lesson for the week.

We will also explore literacy centers and extension activities throughout each unit to dive deeper into the unit.

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Science Units of Study

Physical Science

Matter and its interactions
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

Life Science

Energy
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Earth Science

Earth’s Place in the Universe
Earth’s Systems
Earth and Human Activity

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Social Studies Units of Study

History/Civics - US Constitution and IL Constitution

*Black History

*US Constitution

*IL Constitution

Geography/History - Westward Expansion

*Chinese Immigration

*Native American

Civics - Comparing World governments
Economics - US and then world
Geography - Catastrophic Events

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Independence

Fifth grade brings a new level of independence.
It is important for child’s growth and development to have time and space to practice autonomy (self sufficiency, self reliance, self support).
Whenever possible, please join us in supporting your child's ability to problem solve issues they come across throughout the day on their own.
When tempted to solve for them, you may substitute with questions like: Where might you look to find that answer?
We will be modeling the steps and practices necessary to build confidence and to be resourceful.

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Fall MAP Testing

Our first round of MAP testing will take place in September 8th and 9th

Students should come to school that day with a fully charged iPad!

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Conferences

Fall conferences are set for November 21st(Monday night) and

22nd (Tuesday morning)

We will be sending home a link to a digital sign-up in October. Please keep an eye out for this in your email! =)

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Thank You!

We are looking forward to a fun-filled, educational year with your child!