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Curriculum Night :
September 2014
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24% = 14 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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reading, writing, listening, speaking, & viewing
components
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weekly writing activities (morning booklet, weekly
journal writing, monthly reading responses , etc.)
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rubric used to assess some demand & process pieces
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daily reading of individually chosen novels, emphasis
on different genres, Reading Bingo (10-15 throughout
the year)
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nightly reading (15 minutes), record daily in agenda &
initial
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Reading Logs require parental initial for each
completed novel
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Buddy Reading: 1 period per cycle
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Technology: 2 per cycle: keyboarding, word
processing and special e-learning projects
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16% = 10 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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evaluation: participation, completion of daily work, & paper
and pencil tests
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Constructed responses – modelled until November
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Rubric used to assess for reasoning, communication,
problem solving, connections & representations
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Math League: Enrichment, hosted by various schools within
the city, team competition, after school, transportation
required
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8% = 5 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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units: Body Works, What’s the Matter?, Putting it in Motion, and
Weatherwise.
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study guide at the end of each unit
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evaluation: class experiments, assignments, and pencil & paper
tests
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Hands on experiments may require materials or assistance from
home.
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Parental interest, guidance and cooperation will make these
activities an enjoyable learning experience.
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Religion = September – January
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8% = 5 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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units: Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity
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Health= February – June
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6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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evaluation: class activities, mini assignments, paper &
pencil tests
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10% = 6 (30 min.) periods per cycle, 3 hours
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emphasis on class participation, listening, & speaking
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Oral Communication: 80% (Speaking & Listening) including oral
interviews, role plays, oral presentations /projects, listening activities,
games, songs
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Written Communication: 20% including written presentations, tests,
and supplementary activities
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evaluation: class participation, workbook activities, mini assignments,
and paper & pencil tests
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French Café: Culminating activity at the end of our “Au Café” unit
Early November, volunteer to bring along food & be our customers!!
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10% = 6 (30 min.), 3 hours periods per cycle
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Mrs. Terry Pike
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study guide at the end of each unit
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evaluation: mini assignments and paper & pencil tests
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6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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integrated throughout all curriculum areas
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evaluation consists of effort, style, attention to
specific criteria, and project completion
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6% = 3 (30 min.) periods per cycle
Mrs. Jennifer Dolomount
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must come properly dressed & ready to participate
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must have written note to be excused from class
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swimming: survival training, 10 weeks, usually April-June
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bring along a bag to hang gym clothes in locker, keep extra
set in book bag
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clean clothes brought to school Monday, returned home
Friday, usually works well
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6% = 3 periods per cycle
Mrs. Darlene Steeves
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Students will develop musical skills, build an understanding
of music through singing & movement, performing on
instruments, listening to various styles of music, and reading
/ writing music.
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All recorders stay in the music room, bring written note if
you want one to practice at home.
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Elementary Choir period scheduled, class time, allows all
interested the opportunity to participate.
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Class Webpage @ http://lc.wnlsd.ca/~maxine.lushman/ Online agenda daily
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Student agenda:
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keeps child & parent organized, prepared, & ready for the next day / week
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Excellent communication between home & school
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Must be viewed & initialed by an adult, each night, to ensure work is being checked
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reading every night, same book for in-class reading, record pages in agenda
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if homework can’t be completed, a brief note saying when it will be completed, is fine
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all graded tests and assignments must be returned with signature
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study guide given with at least one week notice for all written tests
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never more than 2 tests per week
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Killdevil Camp @ Gros Morne National Park
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4 – 6 parent chaperones required from each class
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3 days & 2 nights, own transportation required
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Chaperone guide and forms to fill out
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Code of Conduct required, within 2 years
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Responsibilities throughout the day and night
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http://outdoor.wnlsd.ca/ or
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http://youtu.be/M7fGR3ZEvD8 Pre-visit video
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Curriculum outcomes found @
www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/stu.htm
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absenteeism: call school & bring note for register
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recess & lunch time: must go outside, dress appropriately
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must have note to stay inside
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not permitted to go out for lunch unless note states child will
be accompanied by an adult or someone other than a friend
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Mobile phones are not to be used throughout the day,
permission is required
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phone outside of office: for student use, permission is required
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no parking in front or at rear of school : required to use drop off
zone, Walmart or Kinsmen parking lots
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nutritional meals: no junk food, peanut butter, orshellfish, water
bottles, should contain water, not juice or colored water
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recess & lunch orders: completed at home, correct money if
possible, order form & money in a labeled, reusable ziploc bag,
collected @ 8:30
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monthly Newsletter: one per family, youngest child, also
available
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@ http://www.humberelem.k12.nf.ca/
Scholastic Book Orders: monthly, cheques payable to
Scholastic Book Club
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Grade 5 Charity: Gingerbread House @ the Valley Mall. Money
raised from our French Café goes toward the purchase of gifts
for children in need at Christmas time.
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Arrival time: First bell 8:05, (be at school)
Second bell 8:15, (be inside your classroom)
Final bell 8:25 (start class)
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Very important to have 20 minutes to get undressed,
unpacked, materials gathered, and ready for class.
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Dismissal Time: 2:30
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Buses & Parents wait outside for all students to be walked
out by their classroom teacher.
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Notes are required for students who wish to make
changes to their normal routine.
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“Courtesy Seat Request Form” - may be obtained for
times when the change may be for an extended period of
time.
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Always encourage & emphasize the importance of :
 Completing & returning work promptly
 Taking pride in ones own work
 Developing good work habits & study skills
 Showing respect for oneself & for others
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November:
 1st Written Report & Interview
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March:
 2nd Written Report
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June:
 3rd Written Report