1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hart’s Class
4/5 Elementary Advanced Program

2. Meet Mrs. Hart Education Teaching Experience Family Other
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Whitworth
26 years, Shoreline, BC, K-3, Jr/Sr high, reg and spec ed
husband, children
volunteering, church, riding, writing
other duties at school

3. Communication Online Blog Check the website frequently www.nsd.org
Urgent needs call the office
Classroom
Absentee line (Describe symptoms for illness)
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call home for homework help don't abuse privilege

4. Schedule First Bell 8:42, School begins 8:45
Dismissal 3:15 (1:45 On Wednesdays)

5. Daily Folders and Homework
Accordion Folders and/or Binders and Agendas Everyday
Friday Folders (Out on Friday, Returned on Monday)
Homework almost every day (see agenda)
Read every night, at least minutes. (Variety is good!)
It is the student’s responsibility to recognize the need for extra practice.
Projects: Student choice encouraged, but should be student’s own work.
Check at home, but should be student’s own work.
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initial agendas nightly, sign Friday folders

6. Behavior P.A.W.S. Practice Safety, Act Responsibly,
Work toward your personal best,
Show Respect
Expectations
Class rewards – House Points

7. Reading Curriculum
Lucy Calkins Reading
Mock Newbery Club
Words Their Way (Phonics)
Supplemental Materials

8. Writing Curriculum Lucy Calkins Writing Program
Words Their Way Spelling/Phonics
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting (Cursive)
Supplemental Materials

9. Math Curriculum 4th Grade: 6th Grade Standards (Mrs. Philips M-TH)
5th Grade: 7th Grade Standards (Mrs. Hart M-F)
Curriculum Includes:
Holt 1
Holt 2
Engage NY Math Curriculum
Math Assessment Project (MAP)
Website for Parents and Students

10. Health
Great Body Shop
4th Grade - Community Safety, Let’s Talk Teeth, The Digestive System, No Smoking, It’s My Body, Be Cool Keep Clean, Stay Drug Free, Your Incredible Hearing Machine
5th Grade – First Aid, Human Growth and Development, Safety, Nutrition, Beecher Cheese Workshop

11. Science and Social Studies Overview
Based on Essential Questions to guide learning.
Adapted and expanded for all students.
Planned with standards and student interest in mind.
Customizable to go where the students want to take it.

12. Science
Weather, Erosion and Landforms
Variables
Ecosystems
Science Fair
Modifications from sciencematters.com and personal materials.

13. Social Studies
Civics and Government
Exploration and Mapping
Colonialism and Independence
Westward Expansion
WA State geography and landforms

14. Report Cards and Conferences
Report Cards 2 times a year
Progress Reports 1 time a year
November conference for all, March conference for some, and/or as needed. Possibility of student led conferences.
Grading: 4, 3, 2, 1
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optional spring conference, telephone conference option,

15. Invitations to Parties Allergies District recommendations
Birthdays
Invitations to Parties
Allergies
District recommendations
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invitations at school--invite ALL or send other ways
don't expect that
don't expect treats or something brought in
non-food and store bought

16. Assessments 5th Grade – Science MSP (Spring)
All Grades - Smarter Balanced Assessments (April – May)
Unit Assessments in Writing and Reading
Possible other assessments:
Individualized Reading Records
STAR reading assessments
Math tests and quizzes

17. Volunteers
Forms
Training/confidentiality/read and sign information packet
Field Trip
Classroom (Party Planner, Teacher Help, Art Docent)
Present Expertise to the Class
From home

18. Social Emotional Well-Being for Gifted Students
Growth Mindset
Depth of Questioning
Responsibilities and Expectations
Will share resources as I find them.

19. Sign up for a Conference
District information form
Complete volunteer form
PTA Pass the Hat Fundraiser?
Note to your child
Questions and Answers?