Curriculum NightMrs. Pelkowski

2015

I have been teaching 5th grade here at Walker for 15 years.

I have a BA degree from Northern Illinois University.

I have a Master’s degree in Reading from Governors State University.

In reading we will work, of course, on reading, but also on writing, listening, poetry, and fluency skills.

Book studies include all types of reading genres. There will be daily practice in vocabulary, reading

skills, and comprehension of stories. Students will participate in Guided Reading,

Independent Reading, Oral Reading, Literature Circles and other activities in class.

Students will learn to use various reading strategies in order to better develop comprehension skills.

Spelling words are part of our Journeys series. Tests will be given most weeks on Friday.

Students will work on writing using the 6 traits model.

Students will study grammar units and incorporate grammar skills into writing.

Students will be reading, analyzing, and writing poetry.

Past computation skills will be reviewed, and students will be encouraged to think mathematically to solve authentic problems using their math skills.

Students will be required to take notes in their Go Math books.

Students will be required to show work! A daily math assignment can be expected. All students need a calculator for class.

Students will be required to take notes. We will practice map skills throughout the

year. At the end of each chapter we will take a

test or complete a project. We begin with the colonization of North

America. We then continue on in history. Class is very vocabulary intensive. Please

review terms nightly.

Students will be required to take notes. 5th Grade Science Rotation: Light, Sound Earth’s Changing Surface Electricity and Magnetism Animals Students will be exposed to labs and learn

how to use the scientific method.

Students will have an opportunity to check out books from Hilda Walker Library one time each week on Thursday.

Library check out is for 2 weeks. Students may also check out books from my

personal library collection in the room. All students are required to have a book to

read at all times.

Students have PE daily. Please make sure gym shoes are at school every day.

Art is on Monday. Technology/Computers is on Tuesday. Music is on Friday.

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59-below

We will observe this scale for tests, quizzes and assignments to which the scale can be applied.

Some assignments are designed for practice of a skill and will not be given a percentage grade.

Students will be responsible for completing any incomplete/missing assignment.

Parents will be informed of any incomplete/missing through a Walker Missing Homework Notice which will need to be signed and returned the next day with the completed work.

Refer to my classroom handout for full policy.

Detentions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:00 P.M.

Academic Assistance is held Monday-Friday until 4:00 P.M.

Please be aware that there are no activity buses this year!

Please follow the traffic pattern for pick-up when coming to get your student.

“The Walker Way” –BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, & BE SAFE

Purpose: To create a safe learning environment allowing everyone to reach their potential as a learner. Following these procedures/rules fosters a positive learning environment both in and out of the classroom.

We will treat each other with respect regardless of our differences:

Disagree respectfully and solve conflicts calmly.

Work together. Remain quiet when others are speaking. Raise you hand and wait patiently for the

teacher’s assistance.

We will each be responsible for our own learning:

Respond to directions. Ask/answer questions. Complete work and write all assignments in

your assignment notebook.

We will each be responsible for our actions that affect people around us:

On task Noise awareness Movement around the classroom

We will keep learning fun & safe:

Approach assignments & tasks with a positive attitude.

Keep classroom floor clear of books, backpacks, boxes, etc.

Keep hands, feet, & objects to yourself.

Consequences: warning, loss of intramurals, detention, phone call, seat change, parent conference, and/or referral to office

Rewards: verbal praise, PAW tickets, extra privilege earned, positive note/phone call

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 23rd and 24th.

More information on conference sign ups will be coming. This will be done online during October.

This classroom is peanut free.

Walker Office 815-464-2285 E-Mail address: mpelkowski@summithill.org District Web Page www.summithill.org I post upcoming test and quiz dates in all

subject areas. Any long-term project dates in all subjects

will also be posted. I have posted several cool links your child

may want to try out.

I am looking forward to a great year and partnership.

Thank you for coming to Curriculum and Expectation Night at Hilda Walker School.

Mrs. Pelkowski