Welcome to Fifth Grade!Welcome to Fifth Grade!

Eric SchuhLydiksen Elementary

2014-2015

Eric SchuhLydiksen Elementary

2014-2015

About MeAbout Me• 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

• 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 YearSpecial Year

• Instrumental Band & Strings• DARE• Kindergarten Buddies• Outdoor Education• Leadership Opportunities

• Instrumental Band & Strings• DARE• Kindergarten Buddies• Outdoor Education• Leadership Opportunities

PhilosophyPhilosophy• 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.

• 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.

ExpectationsExpectations

• 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

• 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

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

• 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 YearGoals for the Year

• Independent learners• Critical thinkers• Excited seekers of knowledge!• Meet the California state

standards• Develop life long skills• Prepared for middle school

• Independent learners• Critical thinkers• Excited seekers of knowledge!• Meet the California state

standards• Develop life long skills• Prepared for middle school

Curriculum/GradingCurriculum/Grading• 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.

• 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 ArtsLanguage Arts

• Reading• Writing

• Written and Oral English Language Conventions

• Speaking and Listening

• Reading• Writing

• Written and Oral English Language Conventions

• Speaking and Listening

MathematicsMathematics• 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

• 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 History/Social Science

• American Indians to Westward Expansion

• U.S. Geography

• States and Capitals

• American Indians to Westward Expansion

• U.S. Geography

• States and Capitals

Science/HealthScience/Health

• Physical, Earth, & Life Science• Investigation and Experimentation• Human Growth & Development• Outdoor Education

• Physical, Earth, & Life Science• Investigation and Experimentation• Human Growth & Development• Outdoor Education

P.E., Music and LibraryP.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.

• 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 LabComputer Lab

• Computer lab is scheduled once per week.

• Students will work on keyboarding skills and curriculum support activities.

• Students will be introduced to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar program applications.

• Computer lab is scheduled once per week.

• Students will work on keyboarding skills and curriculum support activities.

• Students will be introduced to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar program applications.

Character EducationCharacter 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 them

• 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 them

PoliciesPolicies• Attendance Students are responsible to make up any

missed work. They will have the number of days absent to make up the work.

• Discipline Loss of Recess, Sentences

• Praise and Rewards Positive feedback, Table Winners,

Auction, Friday Funday

• Attendance Students are responsible to make up any

missed work. They will have the number of days absent to make up the work.

• Discipline Loss of Recess, Sentences

• Praise and Rewards Positive feedback, Table Winners,

Auction, Friday Funday

Homework PolicyHomework Policy• Consistently Monday-Thursday.

• 40 -50 minutes, on average

• Late work will not be accepted without prior arrangement.

• Consistently Monday-Thursday.

• 40 -50 minutes, on average

• Late work will not be accepted without prior arrangement.

Field TripsField Trips

• Lawrence Livermore Lab• The Tech Museum of

Innovation• Outdoor School• End of the Year Swim Party at

the Aquatic Center

• Lawrence Livermore Lab• The Tech Museum of

Innovation• Outdoor School• End of the Year Swim Party at

the Aquatic Center

Supporting Your ChildSupporting Your Child• 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

• 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 ClassroomSupporting the Classroom• Room Parent• Class Photographer• Auction representative• Computer Helper• Ink Cartridges (HP, Dell, & Lexmark)• Donating to the HELP Fund• Wish List items• ?

• Room Parent• Class Photographer• Auction representative• Computer Helper• Ink Cartridges (HP, Dell, & Lexmark)• Donating to the HELP Fund• Wish List items• ?

Ways to Contact MeWays to Contact Me

• Email (eschuh@pleasantonusd.net)

• Send in a note with your child

• Phone (426-4421)

• Email (eschuh@pleasantonusd.net)

• Send in a note with your child

• Phone (426-4421)

Thank You for coming!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Thank You for coming!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Questions?Questions?