Welcome to the 4th/5th Grade Parent Information Night!

Help us celebrate our school & advance our mission November 7th, 6pm Hors d’oeuvres & drinks Full dinner Keynote Speaker Silent & Live Auction Live Music & Dancing $50/person

Mission Statement St. Augustine Cathedral School, in partnership with parents and the Catholic Church, welcomes and shapes young people as they grow in faith, knowledge and stewardship.

Specials Schedule 4th Appleyard PE 8:00-8:48 Art 8:00-8:48 Spanish 8:00-8:48 Music 8:00-8:48 Technology 4th/5th Grossman Technology 8:00-8:48 PE 8:00-8:48 Spanish 8:00-8:48 Music 5th Stein Music 8:00-8:48 Technology 8:00-8:48 Art 8:00-8:48

Schedules 5th Grade 4th Grade Lunch is from 10:50-11:15, Recess from 11:15-11:40 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd- Stein: Wednesday- 8:55-9:40 Stein/Grossman: Wednesday- 9:50-10:35 Band- Tuesday- Woodwinds: 9:00-9:40 Tuesday- Brass & Percussion: 9:45-10:28 Thursday- Full Band: 9:40-10:28 4th Grade Lunch is from 10:50-11:15 Recess from 11:15-11:40 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd- Appleyard/Grossman: Tuesday- 8:55-9:40 Appleyard: Tuesday- 9:50-10:35

Curriculum Diocesan Theology curriculum Social Studies MI GLCE’s Science MI GLCE’s Diocesan Curriculum Math English, Language Arts

Curriculum Resources Faith and Life Series Envisions Math Journeys Reading TCI Social Studies Scott Foresman Science Voyages Language Arts “I Can” statements posted in classroom Planners: Homework, communications Website – Spelling Lists and Parent Letters

Curriculum Resources Online resources Students will have access to Math and Reading texts online. Envisions Math usernames and password Journeys usernames and passwords

Teacher Website Email address-- tgrossman@stakzoo.org rstein@stakzoo.org and jappleyard@stakzoo.org Newsletter posted by Sunday evening Daily homework – Written in planners Online resource links Welcome letter Meet the teacher Spelling Words

MAP Testing Measures progress in Math, Reading, and Language Assessments completed in the Fall, Winter, and Spring GOAL: Each student will grow at least 1 grade level during the year in each subject

Grading 100% of report card grade is based on summative assessments this includes tests, written papers, and projects HW assignments and tests below 85% will be redone, with the support of re-teaching session(s) Students with late homework will need to stay in for recess to complete Grades can be viewed on Power School, which is updated weekly

CHAMPS School-wide classroom management system Specific to each activity, very detailed expectations C = Conversation level H = How to seek help A = Activity expectations M = Movement around room P = Participation for active involvement

Odds & Ends The Accelerated Reading goal is: RAZ Kids Service Projects 4th graders, 14 points for the first semester, 17 points for the second semester 5th graders, 17 points for the first semester, 20 points for the second semester RAZ Kids Service Projects Recycling (4th Grade) Fleece Baby Blankets (5th Grade) Field trips- 4th grade Capitol Building in Spring 5th grade Greenfield Village in May/June

Odds & Ends (cont.) Class parties: Birthday treats & invitations Halloween Christmas Valentine’s Day Birthday treats & invitations Snacks & water bottles Peanut Free Classrooms Uniform policy Tardy after 7:50, must be in the room @ 7:50, not in the hallway. Illnesses

Thank You! We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful group of parents and students! We look forward to partnering with you throughout the school year. Your child’s theological, academic, social, and emotional growth are incredibly important to us. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. tgrossman@stakzoo.org rstein@stakzoo.org jappleyard@stakzoo.org