1. 8/18/2016
Welcome!
Ms. Kurvers

2. About Me… 29 years teaching experience (K-5)
8/18/2016
About Me…
29 years teaching experience (K-5)
Silver Valley U.S.D.-6 years, Carlsbad U.S.D.- 5 years, Temecula Valley U.S.D.-18 yrs
Masters in Education
Administration Certification
GATE Certification

3. Classroom Management Classroom rule: “respect” & “think”
Classroom pledge: The pledge was developed by the students and is the mantra we start each day with.
Individual goals: Each student sets one goal daily
Touchdown: Students strive to earn yards, via academic and behavioral achievements.
I believe that students continually striving to achieve, are motivated and challenged and will be successful students.
Rewards are met through individual, team, and whole class opportunities.

4. Our Class Schedule *Library – Fridays 9:50-10:35 *Laps Monday Morning
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Our Class Schedule
8:55-9:30 Good Morning
spiral review
Growth Mindset
9:30-11:00 Reading
11:00-11:30 Language Arts
11:30-11:45 Recess
11:45-12:50 Math
12:50-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:20 Language Arts/Writing
2:20-3:10 Science/Social Studies
3:20 Dismiss
*P.E. – 1st semester= Tuesday & Thursdays 9:50-10:40
*V.A.P.A. Second Semester
*Library – Fridays 9:50-10:35
*Laps Monday Morning

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Curriculum
Reading: Students will read and respond to a variety of literature. Response and analysis skills will be addressed along with vocabulary and grammar conventions.
Writing: Instructions will address writing strategies, applications, conventions, and the organization and delivery of oral presentations. The writing focus for this year will be narrative, informational reports and persuasive essays.
Math: Math will include instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. Daily morning math spiral review is also part of our program. Concepts covered this year are: decimals, algebra, fractions, geometry, measurement.
Social Studies: The big ideas addressed are US history Pre- Columbian to Constitution.
Science: Concepts this year are covered in three areas, physical, life, and earth sciences. 5th grade will address space systems, structures and properties of matter, Earth’s systems, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems.

6. P.E.: We will participate in 100 minutes of P.E. weekly
Mile run 5th graders
Visual and Performing Arts (V.A.P.A.): We will participate second semester. 50 minutes each week.
Technology: Chrome Lab each week.
Apple Ipads

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Grading:
(A) % - Advanced (B) 80-89% - Proficient (C) 70-79% - Basic (D) 60-69% - Below Basic (F) 0-59% - Far Below Basic

8. Homework Binder Reminders – please sign NIGHTLY
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Homework
Binder Reminders – please sign NIGHTLY
Parent notes will excuse late/missing work
READING: Independent 20 minutes daily, Weekly reading homework.
VOCAB: activities and days will vary. Testing every two weeks.
UNFINISHED WORK
PROJECTS : 1-2 per semester, rubrics & directions provided
Check Website daily to verify homework, see vocabulary words, and standards

9. School Supplies! Suggested supplies are listed on website
2” 3-ring binder
(Scrapbook)

10. 5th Grade Special Events
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5th Grade Special Events
Walk Through Revolution
Colonial Day & Feast
Fitness Test
(Growth & Development
Walk of Honor
Mulligans
Promotion

11. Please Help Support 5th Grade Activities
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Please Help Support 5th Grade Activities
Projected cost of activities per student:
$11 – Walk Through the Revolution
$7 - Colonial Feast (lunch)
$10 - Class of 2019 T-Shirt
$22 – Mulligans (includes lunch and transportation)
Grand Total = $50 per student
**We appreciate your donations towards this cost! We would like to collect this amount from everyone no later than January 2020

12. Appreciate volunteers
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Parent Volunteers!
Appreciate volunteers
Please let me know if you are interested in helping! 

13. Communication jkurvers@tvusd.k12.ca.us
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Communication
Communication is essential in the successfulness of your child. If there are any outstanding accomplishments or concerns I will send a note, , or phone promptly. If you need to reach me, please me at:
Check out our website! Go to JES site, click Teachers link, find 5th grade, then Ms. Kurvers’ website link
Friday Folders – Please sign and return weekly!
s will go out periodically with updates, learning goals, and classroom or school events.