Transcript Back to School Night powerpoint - Pleasanton Unified School District

Welcome to Fifth Grade!
Eric Schuh
Lydiksen Elementary
2014-2015
About Me
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Originally from San Lorenzo, California
Teaching since 1996 (15th year here at
Lydiksen)
Master’s Degree in 2003
Continuing Professional Development
Pleasanton resident since 2002
Married with two sons
Special Year
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Instrumental Band & Strings
DARE
Kindergarten Buddies
Outdoor Education
Leadership Opportunities
Philosophy
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I believe that it is my duty to encourage
students to take an active approach to
their learning.
I believe that every single one of my
students is capable of succeeding.
I believe that students who do not take an
active role in their own education will miss
out on opportunities.
I believe that no matter what you are
doing, you should do your best.
Expectations
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Come to school prepared
Follow directions the first time they
are given.
Respect others and their property
Stay on task
Follow classroom and school rules
CHANGES YOU MIGHT NOTICE IN YOUR 5TH GRADER
• Exaggerated emotions may be expressed
• More conscious and judgmental of own appearance
• Conforming to peer expectations
• Has secret codes, meeting places, cliques, etc.
• Able to be responsible
• Increased activity and appetite
• Attempting to conform to societal and peer
expectations (which may be in conflict)
• *Independence from parents begins and child may
challenge authority
• Admits interest in opposite sex
• Teases and shows off for the opposite sex
• Needs to be noticed
Goals for the Year
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Independent learners
Critical thinkers
Excited seekers of knowledge!
Meet the California state
standards
Develop life long skills
Prepared for middle school
Curriculum/Grading
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The Curriculum is based on the California
State Standards
Individual student progress will be assessed
each trimester in accordance with
established grade level standards.
Students who are at risk of not meeting
district standards will receive notification
and the opportunity to participate in school
intervention programs.
Language Arts
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Reading
Writing
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Speaking and Listening
Mathematics
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Place value and decimal fraction
Whole number and decimal fraction
operations
Addition and subtraction of fractions
Addition and multiplication with volume
and are
Problem solving with the coordinate plane
History/Social Science
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American Indians to Westward
Expansion
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U.S. Geography
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States and Capitals
Science/Health
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Physical, Earth, & Life Science
Investigation and Experimentation
Human Growth & Development
Outdoor Education
P.E., Music and Library
• P.E. is planned twice per week. Students should wear
comfortable shoes and clothing.
• Music is scheduled one day per week. Band is
available for students who are interested.
• Library is scheduled every week. Library and
research skills will be taught.
Computer Lab
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Computer lab is scheduled once per week.
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Students will work on keyboarding skills and
curriculum support activities.
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Students will be introduced to Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and similar program applications.
Character Education
• Compassion- be kind to self and others
• Honesty- tell the truth
• Responsibility- always do your best
• Respect- use good manners
• Integrity- do the right thing
• Self-discipline- set goals and work towards
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Attendance
Policies
Students are responsible to make up any
missed work. They will have the number of
days absent to make up the work.
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Discipline
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Praise and Rewards
Loss of Recess, Sentences
Positive feedback, Table Winners, Auction,
Friday Funday
Homework Policy
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Consistently Monday-Thursday.
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40 -50 minutes, on average
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Late work will not be accepted without
prior arrangement.
Field Trips
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Lawrence Livermore Lab
The Tech Museum of Innovation
Outdoor School
End of the Year Swim Party at
the Aquatic Center
Supporting Your Child
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Praise children for completing their
responsibilities
Encourage daily practice
Assist with remedial math concept work
Pose higher-order questions about what your
student reads
Set up a quiet, comfortable study area with
good lighting
Supporting the Classroom
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Room Parent
Class Photographer
Auction representative
Computer Helper
Ink Cartridges (HP, Dell, & Lexmark)
Donating to the HELP Fund
Wish List items
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Ways to Contact Me
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Email ([email protected])
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Send in a note with your child
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Phone (426-4421)
Thank You for coming!
I am looking forward to a
wonderful year!
Questions?