Welcome to Room 52’s Back to School Night Presentation!

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Due to time constraints there may not be enough time to answer all the questions you may have during the presentation.

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Please feel free to jot down any questions you may have and send them to me to be answered via email: tracy_neva@cusdk8.org

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Thank you for joining me tonight!

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A little about me...

Pandas work together to stay safe at school!

Recess/ Lunchtime

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• Students will need to bring a full water bottle each day to school. Use the school water fountains to refill it. �
• Students may bring a snack from home to eat during recess (no cost breakfast is available for all students)�
• Students may bring a lunch from home OR request a meal from school. (Breakfast and Lunch counts will happen each morning along with attendance.)�
• Meals are available at no cost for ALL students. The menu can be viewed online at cusdk8nutrition.com

Masks as optional indoors and outdoors for students & staff.

Hand hygiene is important!

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We will wash our hands:

• Before and after recess
• Before and after eating
• After using the restroom

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The most up to date COVID-19 health and safety information for CUSD can be found here.

Our Classroom

Flexible Seating ( A work in progress)

What the research says… “Brain research also confirms that physical activity – moving, stretching, and walking – can actually enhance the learning process. Eric Jensen (2000), in his article Moving with the Brain in Mind, protests against the sedentary classroom style and suggests a better way to spend the long days in our classrooms, not only for students, but for teachers. Teachers need to engage students in a greater variety of postures, including walking, lying down, moving, learning against a wall or desk, perching, or even squatting. The brain learns best and retains most when the organism is actively involved in physical activity.” (Jimenez, 2016)

Here is an excellent article that describes the benefits of flexible seating: https://www.edutopia.org/.../flexible-seating-student-centered-classroom-kayla-delzer

Growth Mindset

Stocklmeir Homework Practices

• Student learning is assessed based on proficiency demonstrated in class.
• Unfinished classwork can be completed at home, but students are only graded on the portion completed at school.
• Teachers have discretion to recommend supplemental resources based on individual student needs. For example, teachers can recommend outside activities to prepare for tests, presentations, or projects.
• To prepare for the transition to middle school, 4th and 5th-grade students are expected to dedicate 30 to 60 minutes of daily after-school time in order to foster behaviors that support learning. The intent is to provide students with increased opportunities to set and reflect upon their individual goals. Teachers will communicate the specifics of these practices at the beginning of the school year.

Learning, just like anything else, requires practice!!

Resources to Support Learning at Home (access through Clever)

• iReady (reading and math)
• Khan Academy
• Imagine Learning (ELD)
• Typing Club
• And more!

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What this could look like in the classroom...

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• Students are given time each day to reflect on and discuss what they learned, and then, set next steps to meet their goals.

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• Students will track their goals and plans in their planners each day.

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• Students may be provided differentiated resources to support learning, based on teacher discretion.

Common Core State Standards

English Language Arts

Reader’s Workshop Areas of Study

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• Realistic Fiction
• Non Fiction
• Opinion
• Fantasy

Writer’s Workshop Areas of Study

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• Personal Narrative
• Journalism (Informational Writing)
• Opinion Writing
• Literary Essay
• Graphic Novels

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Math

In 5th grade we will cover the following concepts in math throughout the year:

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• Numbers & Operations in Base-10 (NBT)
• Operations & Algebraic Thinking (OA)
• Numbers & Operations with Fractions (NF)
• Measurement & Data (MD)
• Geometry & Volume (G)

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Social Studies

In social studies this year we will learn about the United States.

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Here are some topics we will be covering:

• Geography of the USA
• First Nation People
• Exploration and Discovery of the “New World”
• The Early English Settlements
• The 13 Colonies and Colonial Life
• The events leading up to the Revolutionary War
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Revolutionary War
• Bill of Rights, The Constitution& Foundation of the US Government.

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Science

In our Elevate Science curriculum we will cover the following cross cutting concepts in 5th grade:

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• Structure and Properties of Matter
• Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
• Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System
• Earth’s Systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere)

Technology

PE, Music, Library and Art

Music with Marcus Cooper

Monday 11:45- 12:30

PE with Ms. Esther Lee

Tuesday/Fridays 8:30-9:15

Art will be twice a month on Thursdays from 11: 30-12:30 with Ms. Fedor.

Library with Ms. Dentoni will be once every other week on Fridays from 11:30-11:50

Field Trips

We are able to take off campus field trips!The 5th grade team are currently working on booking the following experiences:

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• Levi Stadium (STEM)
• CuriOdyssey (STEAM)
• The Tech Museum (STEAM)
• Walkthrough The American Revolution

(on campus)

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Science Camp

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5th grade is excited to announce a return to Science Camp!

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We will be returning to Santa Cruz Outdoor Education at Camp Koinonia.

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Science camp is scheduled for April 4-7th.

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More information to come about fundraising and parent information sessions.

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How can parents support students’ learning?

• Encourage hard work, not just results
• Have your child teach you what they know
• Students learn by explaining
• Probe their understanding, challenge them to explain their reading, thinking, etc.
• Help students monitor long-term projects and deadlines
• Reward independent effort, but listen to questions, guide their thinking, not give them answers

Volunteers...

The PTA and our administration are welcoming volunteers back onto campus.

In our class we use volunteers for:

• Room parents (2)
• Project Cornerstone
• Copy Parent
• Field Trip Chaperones (other than science camp)

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All volunteers must be:

• Fingerprinted
• Obtain a clear TB test
• Follow all current CUSD Health Protocol/Safety Requirements

Konstella is an excellent resource and can provide helpful information and updates about campus events from our wonderful PTA.

Home-School Connection

• Weekly letters and important messages sent via Parent Square.
• Panda Folders
• Take the time to go over returned work, emphasis on learning from mistakes and celebrating successes
• Please sign and return each Friday
• Stocklmeir’s Panda Press (sent electronically)
• Google classroom
• Homework Planner/Agenda (write assignments & plans at home practice)

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Other odds and ends

Scholastic class code: PBZG9

No food policy for birthday celebrations

Suggestions:

• Non-edible party favors (pencils, pens, stickers, etc.)
• Donation to the class (book, balls, games, etc.)

Contact Info/Resources

ParentSquare

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Email: tracy_neva@cusdk8.org

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Phone: (408) 732-3363 ext. 81252

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5th Grade Resources: clever & Google classroom

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Thanks for coming!

Questions? �

Please email me with any specific questions you may have at tracy_neva@cusdk8.org, or reach out via ParentSquare and I will do my best to answer them.

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