8/18/2016 Welcome! Ms. Kurvers 2019-2020

About Me… 29 years teaching experience (K-5) 8/18/2016 About Me… 29 years teaching experience (K-5) Silver Valley U.S.D.-6 years, Carlsbad U.S.D.- 5 years, Temecula Valley U.S.D.-18 yrs Masters in Education Administration Certification GATE Certification

Classroom Management Classroom rule: “respect” & “think” Classroom pledge: The pledge was developed by the students and is the mantra we start each day with. Individual goals: Each student sets one goal daily Touchdown: Students strive to earn yards, via academic and behavioral achievements. I believe that students continually striving to achieve, are motivated and challenged and will be successful students. Rewards are met through individual, team, and whole class opportunities.

Our Class Schedule *Library – Fridays 9:50-10:35 *Laps Monday Morning 8/18/2016 Our Class Schedule 8:55-9:30 Good Morning spiral review Growth Mindset 9:30-11:00 Reading 11:00-11:30 Language Arts 11:30-11:45 Recess 11:45-12:50 Math 12:50-1:30 Lunch 1:30-2:20 Language Arts/Writing 2:20-3:10 Science/Social Studies 3:20 Dismiss *P.E. – 1st semester= Tuesday & Thursdays 9:50-10:40 *V.A.P.A. Second Semester *Library – Fridays 9:50-10:35 *Laps Monday Morning

8/18/2016 Curriculum Reading: Students will read and respond to a variety of literature. Response and analysis skills will be addressed along with vocabulary and grammar conventions. Writing: Instructions will address writing strategies, applications, conventions, and the organization and delivery of oral presentations. The writing focus for this year will be narrative, informational reports and persuasive essays. Math: Math will include instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. Daily morning math spiral review is also part of our program. Concepts covered this year are: decimals, algebra, fractions, geometry, measurement. Social Studies: The big ideas addressed are US history Pre- Columbian to Constitution. Science: Concepts this year are covered in three areas, physical, life, and earth sciences. 5th grade will address space systems, structures and properties of matter, Earth’s systems, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems.

P.E.: We will participate in 100 minutes of P.E. weekly Mile run 5th graders Visual and Performing Arts (V.A.P.A.): We will participate second semester. 50 minutes each week. Technology: Chrome Lab each week. Apple Ipads

8/18/2016 Grading: (A) 90-100% - Advanced (B) 80-89% - Proficient (C) 70-79% - Basic (D) 60-69% - Below Basic (F) 0-59% - Far Below Basic

Homework Binder Reminders – please sign NIGHTLY 8/18/2016 Homework Binder Reminders – please sign NIGHTLY Parent notes will excuse late/missing work READING: Independent 20 minutes daily, Weekly reading homework. VOCAB: activities and days will vary. Testing every two weeks. UNFINISHED WORK PROJECTS : 1-2 per semester, rubrics & directions provided Check Website daily to verify homework, see vocabulary words, and standards

School Supplies! Suggested supplies are listed on website 2” 3-ring binder (Scrapbook)

5th Grade Special Events 8/18/2016 5th Grade Special Events Walk Through Revolution Colonial Day & Feast Fitness Test (Growth & Development Walk of Honor Mulligans Promotion

Please Help Support 5th Grade Activities 8/18/2016 Please Help Support 5th Grade Activities Projected cost of activities per student: $11 – Walk Through the Revolution $7 - Colonial Feast (lunch) $10 - Class of 2019 T-Shirt $22 – Mulligans (includes lunch and transportation) Grand Total = $50 per student **We appreciate your donations towards this cost! We would like to collect this amount from everyone no later than January 2020

Appreciate volunteers 8/18/2016 Parent Volunteers! Appreciate volunteers Please let me know if you are interested in helping! 

Communication jkurvers@tvusd.k12.ca.us 8/18/2016 Communication Communication is essential in the successfulness of your child. If there are any outstanding accomplishments or concerns I will send a note, email, or phone promptly. If you need to reach me, please email me at: jkurvers@tvusd.k12.ca.us Check out our website! Go to JES site, click Teachers link, find 5th grade, then Ms. Kurvers’ website link Friday Folders – Please sign and return weekly! Emails will go out periodically with updates, learning goals, and classroom or school events.