1. Curriculum Night Mrs. Pelkowski 2018
Hilda Walker
Curriculum Night
Mrs. Pelkowski
2018

2. Welcome! I have been teaching 5th grade here at Walker for 18 years.
I have a BA degree from Northern Illinois University.
I have a Master’s degree in Reading from Governors State University.

3. Remind App
For my A.M. class (my homeroom,) please text with the
For my P.M. class (Mrs. Zitkus’s homeroom,) please text with the message: @mpelko
I will use this for any last minute reminders throughout the school year.

4. Reading/ELA A.M. Group (Summit)
We use the Journeys 6th grade text as our anchor text
Novels will also be used in instruction of reading skills and strategies “Refugee”
Students may 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 “Because of Mr. Terupt”

5. Reading/ELA P.M. Group We use Journeys as our anchor text
Novels will also be used for reading skills and strategy instruction
Students may be asked to purchase novels for classroom instruction throughout the school year
School wide novel “Because of Mr. Terupt”
Greek/Latin root word study
Grammar/Writing Lessons – Mentor Sentences

6. 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

7. Schedule
Students have PE daily. Please make sure gym shoes are at school every day.
Art is on Tuesday.
Technology/Computers is on Thursday.
Music is on Monday.

8. 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.

9. District Grading ScaleB C D F
Formatives 25%
Summatives 75%

10. 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.

11. 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 for the remainder of the quarter.
Refer to the student handbook for full policy.

12. 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.

13. Consequences & Rewards
Consequences: warning, loss of Fun Friday, detention, phone call, seat change, parent conference, and/or referral to office
Rewards: verbal praise, PAW tickets, extra privilege earned, positive note/phone call

14. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 19th and 20th.
More information on conference sign ups will be coming. This will be done online during October.

15. Food Allergies
This classroom is peanut free.

16. Important Info
Friday folders will be sent home each week with graded work. Please sign and return these on Monday.
Hot lunch forms sent home due Aug. 31st
Spirit Wear forms sent home due Aug. 31st
Book Orders – due Sept. 14th

17. Contact Mrs. Pelkowski Walker Office 815-464-2285
address:
District Web Page
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.

18. 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

19. Have a good night!