Curriculum Night Mrs. Pelkowski 2019-2020 Hilda Walker Curriculum Night Mrs. Pelkowski 2019-2020

Welcome! I have been teaching 5th grade here at Walker for 19 years. I have a BA degree from Northern Illinois University. I have a Master’s degree in Reading from Governors State University. I am married, and I have 4 children.

Reading/ELA A.M. Group (Summit) Novels will be used in instruction of reading skills and strategies “Refugee” Students will be asked during the school year to purchase a novel to read for class instruction Greek/Latin Root word study Grammar/Writing Curriculum School wide novel “Fish in a Tree”

Reading/ELA P.M. Group (Advanced) Novels will be used for reading skills and strategy instruction “Restart” Students will be asked to purchase novels for classroom instruction throughout the school year School wide novel “Fish in a Tree” Greek/Latin root word study Grammar/Writing Lessons

Social Studies Study of the development of United States of America We begin with the 13 Colonies Focus on the Causes of the American Revolution The Creation of the United States Government Novels may be used for cross-curriculuar study

Schedule Students have PE daily. Please make sure gym shoes are at school every day. Music is on Monday. Art is on Tuesday. Study Skills is on Wednesday. Technology/Computers is on Thursday. Library is on Friday. Students participating in band will be pulled from one of these specials for group lessons.

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

District Grading Scale B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59-50 Formatives 25% Summatives 75%

District Reassessment Policy Students that have a D or F on a summative assessment will be required to reassess on the assessed topic. Students will also be allowed one optional reassessment on summative assessments per subject each quarter. The score for the most recent assessment will be recorded in the gradebook.

Consequences Late Work 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. If a student has 5 or more missing assignments in a quarter, they will begin lunchtime study hall. Refer to the student handbook for full policy.

Classroom Discipline “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.

Consequences & Rewards Consequences: warning, loss of privilege, 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 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 25th and 26th. More information on conference sign ups will be coming. This will be done online during November.

Food Allergies This classroom is peanut free.

Important Info Friday folders will be sent home each week with graded work. Hot lunch forms sent home due Aug. 30th Spirit Wear forms sent home due Aug. 28th Book Orders – due Sept. 13th

Contact Mrs. Pelkowski Walker Office 815-464-2285 E-Mail address: mpelkowski@summithill.org District Web Page www.summithill.org I post upcoming assessment dates in all subject areas. Homework is posted daily. Any long-term project dates in all subjects will also be posted.

Thank You 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

Have a good night!