1. WELCOME TO 5th GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT
Mrs. Biederbeck
Kyrene del Cielo
August 15, 2019

2. About Mrs. Biederbeck… This is my 16th year of teaching.
I have taught 2nd, 4th and 5th and 6th grades.
Previously I taught 6th Grade Math/Science-Jag Academy at Aprende.

3. My three children are Kyrene kids
My three children are Kyrene kids. My oldest daughter is completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The other two attend ASU, and will be graduating in December.
I have been married to Tom for 28 years.
I have a Business Degree from Augustana College-Illinois.
I have an Elementary Education Certification from Rio Salado.

4. What does math look like in our classroom?
1. Mental math warm-ups/Math Vocabulary
2. Direct instruction
3. Math facts
4. Use of white boards for practice
5. Math games/Competitions
6. Partner work
7. Small group instruction
8. Math projects
9. Notetaking
10. Resources: iReady, Eng NY, Connected Math
11. Mon-Thurs math homework is assigned

5. What does reading look like in the classroom?
Whole group instruction
Individual reading groups
Plays
Literary response writing
Vocabulary
Literature studies
Projects
Oral Presentations
Reading on-line selections
CKLA nonfiction

6. One Quarterly Book Project
Ladder Book Project – due Mon., Sept. 30th
Flip Book Project – due Mon., Dec. 9th
Quilt Book Project – due Mon., March 2nd
Historical Biography Project – due end of April

7. What does writing look like?
Well-written Paragraphs
Daily Language Review
Poetry and Creative Writing
Personal Narrative Essays
Expository Essays
Persuasive Essays
Research Reports

8. Fifth Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Map Skills/ Geography
Latitude/Longitude
Explorers
13 Colonies
Timelines
American Revolution
Civil War
Government/U.S. Constitution
Biztown

9. Fifth Grade Science/Health Curriculum
Health: Our health curriculum covers substance abuse prevention, nutrition, personal healthy hygiene. In the spring, we will cover human growth and development, and HIV/AIDS lessons.
Science:
The Scientific Method
Human Body Systems
Forces and Motion
Matter and Energy
Earth and Space
Discover Room

10. Grades are entered weekly-please be checking Parent Vue-
Kyrene Home Page, Parent Vue icon on screen.

11. At 9:35 am, we have specials. Monday is PE with Ms. Fuller
Tuesday is with Mrs. Sousae
Thursday is Library with Mrs. Hensley
Friday is Music with Mrs. Vissar

12. Computer Lab Lessons include keyboarding skills, internet research, content games and word processing activities. There are always directions and guided activities to complete. Our computer lab time is on Thursdays from 10:20-11:20

13. All behavior expectations center around:
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible!
Fiesta Fridays
Tickets-like $$
Friday Envelopes
Quarterly Privileges
Behavior

14. Meet Your School Counselor! What your school counselor does?
Ms. Chavez
Contact Information:
Phone #:
(480) (CIE)
(480) (MIR)
Schedule:
M & TH: Kyrene del Cielo
T & F: Kyrene de la Mirada
*Rotate every other Wednesday*
What your school counselor does?
Plan, organize, and deliver small and individual counseling
Provide & support prevention programs and strategies such as check-in/check-outs.
Work within a multidisciplinary team to complete risk assessments and determine response.
Coordinate support services to students and families to remove barriers to learning and promote positive family school relationships.
Facilitate transition for students and families between elementary, middle, and high school and for new students during the school year.
Work within a multidisciplinary team to complete risk assessments and determine response

15. Communication
Phone: (480)
School Website:
Class Website:
Student Agenda
Weekly Friday Folder
Student Vue/Parent Vue
The District website at is a wealth of information for specific curriculum, student services and our school calendar.

16. Thanks a Million!
….for all the great supplies donated to make our classroom productive and comfortable… ….and for coming tonight!

17. Parent Parking Lot Helpful Hints:
Please follow all staff directions and signs.
Starting Thursday for after school pick up, we will have students stand by grade level (older siblings stand with younger siblings). Parents will be motioned to move forward, and students will walk up to their parent’s vehicle.
Only Right turns are allowed out of the Parking Lot.
Always use crosswalks.
Please do not jay walk, or motion your child to walk between cars or buses.
The Staff Parking lot is unavailable for parent parking.
Parking is allowed around the school neighborhood. You are welcome to park and walk your child to drop off and pick up.

19. Room A17 The Discover Room is Open Tonight!
A place where kids can PLAY &
EXPLORE during lunch recess.
Earth & Space
Engineering/Invention
Electricity & Magnets
Life Science, Chemistry, Geology
Guest Presenters from ASU, SRP, & parents
What We Need:
Parent/Grandparent/Community Member Volunteers to help supervise students in the room during lunch recess (approx 10:40am -12:35pm)
Volunteers to help with administrative tasks before/after school or at home
Supplies: new/gently used science kits, legos, snap circuits, marble runs, science toys, AA batteries, masking tape
Sign up to volunteer with your teacher tonight! Stop by and see us!
DID YOU KNOW? $for$ Tax Credit Donations to Cielo’s General Fund support the DR!