Welcome to Grade 5

Introductions:
Mrs. Cindy Nilsson 5.1
Ms. Marla Paxton 5.1
Mr. Chris Dittmann 5.2
Ms. Trish Haugrud 5.3
Ms. Valerie Barnes 5.3
Mrs. Margaret Leland 5.4
School and Class
Philosophy
There will be a variety of engaging and inquiry-
based learning experiences for all students.
Students are expected to take ownership of their
own learning and display pride in all their work.
The Exemplary Learning Framework provides a
description of the characteristics for student
success.
Curriculum
Curriculum is mandated by the Alberta Government
Humanities consists of Language Arts & Social Studies
Mathematics & Science
Physical Education & DPA
Fine Arts (Drama, Art, Music)
Health
Learning Strategies
Please refer to the Curriculum at a Glance
Year Calendar
Upcoming:
Friday, August 15 noon dismissal
Saturday, August 16 Camp Sweet Work Bee
Tuesday, August 19 - 6:30 Camp Sweet Parent
Information Session followed by the General Volunteer
Orientation
Camp Sweet 5.1/5.2 August 25-27
Camp Sweet 5.3/5.4 August 27-29
Volunteers? (Check the sign-up list here in the classroom)
Introduction to the Class
Expectations (ownership for ones learning and
conduct):
Mutual Respect and behaviour
Organization and Time Management skills
Homework and studying
Responsibilities for supplies:
iPad charged
Pencils
Silent reading book

Communication
Edmodo: academic tool for student learning and
Agenda notes and updates:
https://www.edmodo.com/home#/group?id=5795333
Website (access from Connect homepage):
http://cssgradefive.weebly.com (Subscribe to the RSS
feed)
E-mail: preferred form of one-on-one communication
Paper Agendas
Phone and in-person (meeting as a Pod team)
Highlights
Language Arts
4 ss of descriptive writing
Routines: STAR Reading Comprehension, daily reading for literacy, writers workshop, etc.
Social Studies
Critical Thinking
Canadian Geography
Canadian History
Concept of Identity Personal, Canadian and Family History
Math/Science Integration
Science: Classroom Chemistry, Weather, Electricity and Magnetism, Wetlands
Math: Number Sense, Patterns and Relationships, Shape and Space, Probability and Data
Analysis
Outdoor Education: Camp Sweet, Fort Steele, Weaselhead & other field trips
Assessment Philosophy
Assessment is ongoing Formative and Summative
Report Card categories
We strive to use classroom activities, projects and
other authentic experiences, as well as, informal
interviews and discussions to assess students
knowledge, skills and attitudes
Self-assessment, peer-assessment, parent
assessment, and student created criteria and rubrics
Projects multiple feedback loops
Ipads
6:30 PM Wednesday, Sept. 3 Ipad/Laptop
Parent Orientation and Acceptable Use
(Contract) Information Session. Attendance is
optional for those parents who attended the
session last year.
Importance of supervision at home

Any Questions???
If you require a one-on-one meeting with your
childs teachers, please let us know
We are happy to answer any questions you may
have now or through e-mail.

Thank you for attending!