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Curriculum Night :
September 2013
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24% = 14 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking, & viewing components
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weekly writing activities (Writing Book, Journal, etc.)
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a rubric is used to assess some pieces of written work
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2-3 novel studies throughout the year
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daily reading of individually chosen novels (10-15 throughout the
year)
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nightly reading (15 minutes), record each night in agenda & initial
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Reading Logs require parental initial for each novel completed
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computer periods -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
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Math League-Enrichment
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8% = 6 (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
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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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10% = 6 (30 min.) periods per cycle
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Ms. Lorina Spurrell
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email: http://lc.wnlsd.ca/~lorina.spurrell/
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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
Ms. 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
Ms. Crystal Hartley
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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 during class time, allows
all interested the opportunity to participate.
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Class Webpage @ http://lc.wnlsd.ca/~maxine.lushman/ Online agenda available
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 school 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, no peanut butter, no shellfish or fish of any
kind, water bottles, for class, 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
@ http://www.humberelem.k12.nf.ca/
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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: between 8:05 – 8:15, final bell 8:25
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Very important to have 20 minutes to get undressed, unpacked, materials gathered, and
ready for the morning.
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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 to make a change to their normal routine.
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Always encourage & emphasize the importance of :
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Completing & returning work promptly
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Taking pride in ones own work & the work of others
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Developing good work habits & study skills
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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