12 13 back to school night
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This document provides information about the 5th grade teachers and curriculum for the 2012-13 school year. It introduces the 4 teachers, their educational backgrounds and teaching philosophies. It outlines the exhibitions program, topics covered in math, reading/writing, social studies and science. It provides guidelines around healthy food and concludes with contact details for the teachers.
12 13 back to school night
- 1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 5th Grade 2012-13
- 2. About the Teachers Neil Wetherbee Erika Guilford Bachelors of Arts in Bachelor of Science Education University Degree in Elementary of Michigan. Education Masters of Arts in Masters Degree in Educational Educational Technology Leadership Michigan State Worked for Detroit Taught 4th and 5th Public Schools for the grade at UPA since last 13 years. 2005 My philosophy is that My philosophy is that all students can learn learning occurs when in their own way. activities are authentic.
- 3. About the Teachers Continued Puja Mullins Jaclyn Piscitelli Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Science in Geography and Architecture Environmental Studies Masters of Art in Masters Degree in Education Elementary Education I believe that every Worked with child has their own elementary school voice in learning and it students in Toronto, is my goal to create Canada. an environment where I believe that all my their voices are heard students can achieve and celebrated. their hopes and dreams.
- 4. Exhibitions Exhibitions are an opportunity for students to learn about something that interests them and present that to the class and adults from home Fall exhibitions: December 10th 21st Spring exhibitions: June 10th 21st Learning Team meetings to discuss exhibitions will be from about September 24th October 5th More information at a Parents as Partners meeting (probably in mid-October).
- 5. Healthy School All food, except party treats, should be healthy. This includes lunch and snack (if applicable) 100% juice No cookies, fast food, non-baked chips, etc.
- 6. Math Switch to the Common Core State Standards Multiplication & Division Number Theory (place value) Fractions & Decimals Fractions Measurement Geometry
- 7. Reading and Writing Traditional Literature Feature Article Literary Essay Research Report Opinion Essay Poetry / Drama Compare and Contrast with Fiction
- 8. Social Studies Geography of U.S. Native Americans Early Settlements Colonies Revolutionary War
- 9. Science Forces and Motion Objects in the Sky Systems and Survival
- 11. Contact Information Neil Wetherbee twetherb@umich.edu 734-239-1642 Erika Guilford eguilford@uprep.com 313-874-9800 ext 318 Puja Mullins pmullins@uprep.com 734-678-3781 Jaclyn Piscitelli jpiscitelli@uprep.com 313-874-9800 ext 317