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Year 5

Back to School Evening

2013 / 2014


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The Year 5 Team

Mr. Glenn Davies (5GD)

Ms. Mondira Mukherjee (5MM)

Ms. Moi Litchfield (5ML)

Ms. Jeanette Cline (5JC)

Mr. Jesse Worley (5JW)

Khun Nid (Academic Assistant to 5GD)

Khun Ngaung (Academic Assistant to 5JW and 5JC)

Khun Araya (Academic Assistant to 5MM and 5ML)

Mr. James Dykman (English as an Additional Language teacher)

Ms. Sandy Dodd (Learning Support teacher)

Ms. Carmen Cano (Learning Support teacher)

Ms. Kate Kitsos (Exceptional Learners support teacher)


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The Year 5 Team


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Role of Learning

Supporto Collaborative planning

o Inclusive classroom support

o Focused learning groups

based on learner needs

Sandy Dodd

[email protected]

Carmen Cano

[email protected]

Year 5 Learning Support


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Mr James Dykman

Y5 EAL [email protected]

EAL Information Seminar (EAL Parents)

Tuesday, 10th September 2013

Bilingualism in International Schools (All parents)

Tuesday 17th September 2013

English as an additional

Language (EAL)
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Exceptional Learner Support

Years 1,4,5

Ms. Kate Kitsos

[email protected]

Identification

Differentiated Support

Focused Learning

Opportunities


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Music Mark Bourgeois

Drama Tony Abbey

Art Jules White

ICT Oscar Sala

WL Various teachers

PE Fran Waes

PE Jane Mycroft

Year 5 Specialist Teachers


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NIST ElementaryCounsellors

We provide a comprehensive counseling and guidance program that removes barriers to

learning by attending to the personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of allstudents to ensure that we have happy, healthy, and successful students at NIST.

Services are provided through:

* classroom guidance lessons

* individual/small group counseling

* parent and teacher consultations (can arrange outside services if needed)

Shari Dixon

EY2, Y2, Y4, Y6

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 02 651 2065 ext 406

Roslin Srikuruwal

EY1, Y1, Y3, Y5

Email: [email protected]: 02 651 2065 ext 355


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Y5 PE InformationPE: Ms Jane Mycroft/Ms Fran Waes

PE and Swimming- are not optional at NIST

Preparation- students must use their timetables to ensure theyare prepared for all PE/Swim lessons. Please encourage them!

They have 2 double and 2 single classes in the 10 day cycle?

PE shoes- bring indoor shoes for PE classes

Letters-A letter must be brought into school if a child is unfitto participate but is considered well enough to be in school.

Towels & Uniform- Bring a small towel for every lesson for

washing after PE class. Must bring school uniform on allPE/Swim days.


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NIST Learning Community Seminars(NLCS)

Seminars are scheduled during the year which

will provide you with a deeper understandingof areas which can help your child.

The seminars are advertised on the

Elementary Blog and by email.


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Communication

How might you access information?

Blogs - class and year level news eg newsletters, tripinformation

Email - for direct contact between teachers and individualparents

Veracross - for student information eg schedules,attendance, contact details

Please check your details to ensure accuracy.


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Year 5 Parent Contributions

We welcome guest speakers and suggestions to enhanceour learning. If you feel you can connect with theoutcomes of our learning, please contact your childsteacher.

For example Field trip ideas

Guest speakers

Local information and knowledge

Learning experiences Reading material

Etc.


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Who to Communicate With

For effective communication we would appreciate it ifyour first point of contact is the homeroom teacher or the

specialist teacher concerned.

If you need further clarification, information or assistance please

contact : Mr. Glenn Davies, the Year 5 Coordinator [email protected]

If you have further concerns contact:

Ms Kate GrantVice Principal Curriculum, [email protected]

Mr Chris Boreham- Vice Principal Student Welfare, [email protected]

Mr Brett Penny- Elementary [email protected]

If you have an urgent message to be delivered:

NIST ES Office- [email protected]
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Transdisciplinary Grid

(1)Who we are

(7th Aug 19th Sept)

Understanding peoples

values and beliefs can

enable us to appreciate

each other.

(2) How the world works

(24th Sept 8th Nov)

Geographical changes are

caused by natural phenomena

and human activity.

(3)Where we are in place

and time

(11th Nov 18th Dec)

The effects of exploration

on civilizations can be

viewed from different

perspectives.

(4) Sharing the planet

(7th Jan 21st Feb)

Resources are finite and

therefore need to be

managed.

(Camp)

(5) How we express ourselves

(24th Feb 4th April)

Media is manipulated to target

a particular audience for

different purposes.

(6) How we organize

ourselves

(21st April 30th May)

Effective economic systems

can be used to reduce

poverty.


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Language Arts

In Language Arts we will focus on

* Language throughout the curriculum

*Reading for meaning and enjoyment

* Writing as a process

*Communicating with confidence and purpose

* Strategies for improvement

* Increased use of multi-media tools


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Mathematics

In Mathematics we will focus on

*Making Math relevant across curriculum areas

*Developing conceptual understanding,knowledge and strategies through NewZealand Numeracy project.

*Developing appropriate Mathematicallanguage


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Field Trips

*Field trips and guest speakers to enhance Units ofInquiry

*Two night residential

*(January 20-22, 2014 or January 27-29, 2014)

*Parent information meeting towards the end ofDecember.


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Parent Handbook

- Curriculum

- Code of Conduct

- Uniform & Lost Property

- Arrival and Departure- Birthdays

- Hats to Play

- Phones- Supervision before and after school

.this and so much more can be found in the handbook.


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Welcome to the 5GD

Class Community


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Our First Unit of Inquiry

Who We AreCentral Idea:

Awareness of peoples beliefs and values can enableus to understand each other.

Key Concepts:

Perspective, Connection, and Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:*

Different values and beliefs (Perspective)*How values and beliefs shape our identity (Connection)

*The reasons for making responsible choices (Responsibility)


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Transdisciplinary Grid

(1)Who we are

(7th Aug 19th Sept)

Understanding peoples

values and beliefs can

enable us to appreciate

each other.

(2) How the world works

(24th Sept 8th Nov)

Geographical changes are

caused by natural phenomena

and human activity.

(3)Where we are in place

and time

(11th Nov 18th Dec)

The effects of exploration

on civilizations can be

viewed from different

perspectives.

(4) Sharing the planet

(7th Jan 21st Feb)

Resources are finite and

therefore need to be

managed.

(Camp)

(5) How we express ourselves

(24th Feb 4th April)

Media is manipulated to target

a particular audience for

different purposes.

(6) How we organize

ourselves

(21st April 30th May)

Effective economic systems

can be used to reduce

poverty.


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Encouraging Independence

*Print your childs schedule off the blog.

*Encourage your child to check their schedule before

packing their bag.

*Encourage your child to pack their own bag the night

before school.

*Develop a system child that they need a hat and water

bottle every day.


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Celebrate your childs successes and strengths.

Discuss learning logs with your child.

Discuss their reading and listen to them read aloud regularly.

Encourage them to be independent.

Check class blogs regularly.

Monitor that they complete their homework.

Make sure that your child arrives at school on time.

Help them develop good learning habits

If you have any concerns, please contact your childs

homeroom teacher

What can I do to help my child?


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Helping Child Succeed in School: Study Habits andHomeworkhttp://urbanext.illinois.edu/succeed/habits.cfm

After 27 days or more of doing the same actions over and overagain, the behaviours become a habit for students.http://www.inspiringteachers.com/classroom_resources/articles/beginning_of_the_school_year/forming_good_habits.html

ranged from 18 days to 254 days, the average being 66 days.http://www.lucreid.com/?p=645
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Home Learning*

Reinforces, supports and extends student learning.

* Extends students and gives an opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

* Promotes self-discipline, organization and effective study habits.

* Promotes positive attitudes towards independent and life-long learning.

* Provides parents with insights into their childs development andlearning experiences, and invites your involvement in an appropriateway.

Homework Expectations Reading a minimum of 15 minutes nightly World Language - 20 minutes on WL evenings Learning Log 3 hours over 10 days

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