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

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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 7:50, not in the hallway.
Illnesses

15. 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.