1. Goodridge Elementary 2013-2014
5th Grade
STAR
STUDENTS
Goodridge Elementary

2. About the Teachers
Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Goetz, Ms. Weatherly, Ms. Bode– Math
Mrs. Michels, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Johnson – Reading
Each teacher will teach Social Studies, Language Arts, Science and Writing.
Mrs. Baker, Ms, Knapik, and Mrs.
Bellemore

3. Math
We will be using a variety of resources including Go Math and an Interactive Notebook.
The interactive notebook is a great resource to help with homework and to study for tests.

4. Social Studies We are using the History Alive! textbook.
OUR DAILY ROUTINE
Read in History Alive! textbook and use other resources to find additional information.
Students will experience history through hands-on activities.
Take reading notes in the Interactive Student Notebook (ISN).
We will work on various projects this year.

5. Reading
Reading instruction will include novels that integrate the Social Studies content.
Sign of the Beaver - Native Americans
Pedro’s Journal – Explorers
George Washington Socks – American Revolution

6. Writing
We are tested in On-Demand Writing. Students will write a response to a passage based prompt and a stand-alone.
Our instruction throughout the year will be integrated into all subject areas.

7. Science We will be using the next-generation Science standards.
Units include: Properties of Matter, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Earths Surface Systems, and Space Systems.
These topics will also be covered in Science Enrichment.

8. P.E., Music, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Art and Library
Unified Arts
Students attend Unified Arts classes from 11:05-11:45. They have two specials on Thursday.
Unified Arts include:
P.E., Music, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Art and Library

9. Lunch Michels – 11:50-12:20 Bray– 11:50-12:20 Weatherly – 11:55-12:25
Johnson – 11:55-12:25
Wagner – 12:00-12:30
Goetz – 12:00-12:30

10. Classroom Management
Each class is using the Economy System that rewards and fines the students based on behavior and responsibility.
More information is provided in the Classroom Handbook.

11. S.O.A.R.
Our school has implemented the Positive Behavior Intervention System that focuses on rewarding positive behavior within the classroom and school. This includes S.O.A.R. procedures that have been taught in each classroom and reviewed throughout the year.

12. Communication *Agenda *E-mail *Phone *Remind 101 text message
*Teacher Website
*IC to check grades
*Graded Paper Index

13. Volunteer in our Classroom!
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer, please let us know! We always need help with copying. This can also be from home cutting out or putting together things.
Volunteer in our Classroom!

14. Field Trips Conner Prairie – October 9th 8:00-6:00 $30
Nutcracker Ballet
Cincinnati Art Museum
Frankfort, Ky -$30
Background Checks – Make sure you have one on file. If you completed one last year, it is still valid. If you do not have one, they are $10.00

15. Infinite Campus
Please pick up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal information from your student’s homeroom teacher.
This has step-by-step directions for setting up your account.
Please have your ID ready.

16. Yearbooks
If your student ordered a yearbook last year, they are available for pick-up.
Please see the homeroom teacher to sign that you received it.

17. for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night!
Thank You...
for taking the time to attend Curriculum Night!
We look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!