Welcome to Grade Five Classroom A!

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Mrs. Mary“T”alevich

o Has loved teaching at SLS since 1990, both in second and in fifth grades.

o Graduated from OLF, HNA, and Gonzaga, receiving fifth year and M. Ed from Seattle U and City U.

o Three sons, are SLS graduates. Pete (the fighting Irishman) is a lawyer in Seattle; Daniel (the ZAG) is teaching at St. Madeleine Sophie; Andrew (the Coug) is working in communications in Bellevue.

o Lives in North Bend with husband, Tim, who edits the Costco Connection magazine

o Favorite things include teaching at SLS, kids, books, bikes, hikes, prayer and friends.

Faith/Religion: Our Identity

The Basic Catholic Beliefs Sunday Mass attendance: Eucharist is our heart Seven Sacraments The Mass Church Seasons, Holy Days, Saints and Heroes Prayer, Bible, and Celebrations, meditation

(Catholic School Mass, January 30 - 31) Family Life please talk with your child before March. Service Projects: NPH godson, Kerry. Kerry Fridays,

first Fridays!

Math enVision Mathematics

o Three smaller classeso Common Core standards divided into 5

domains. Much work in number operations of fractions and decimals.

o Necessary to be fluent in basic skills and operations. Graded on tests, quizzes, HW, basic skills which include anything taught in previous years.

o Website pearsonsuccessnet.com fifthgradesls5 seahawks5

Literature, Language, Spelling

o Houghton Mifflin Journeys Total Language Arts & Novels

o Fluency silent and oral (“Authentic” practice) o Monthly book log (must be signed and

totaled) and book report beginning in October.o Assessments include quizzes, journals,

projects, discussionso Writing Process using the six + one traits

model o Rubrics and rough drafts turned in with final.o Spelling/Grammar count! Spelling and vocab

quiz most Fridays.

Social Studies: US HistoryHistory from Ancient Peoples of North America to the

founding of our country.Alternating “book-work” with projects:

• memorization of preambles to our founding documents, original colonies, states & capitals

• StoryPath recreating events in pre-revolutionary Boston

• Living Voices presentation and role play• History-Maker Scrapbook and Halls of Fame

integrated with science • Pioneer Farm

Science with Mr. Fuerte• Science -Inquiry Method• 5 E’s• Engage• Explore• Explain• Extend• Evaluate• FOSS : Mixtures and Solutions has four investigations (with

4 parts each) that introduce students to the fundamental ideas in chemistry.

• FOSS: Diversity of Life introduces students to the big picture of life on Earth, emphasizing the use of knowledge and evidence to construct explanations for the structures and functions of living organisms.

• Science Showcase and Mercer Slough field trip

Behavior Plan for a Peaceful Behavior Plan for a Peaceful ClassroomClassroom

Class ConstitutionClass Constitution Personal responsibilityPersonal responsibility ConsequencesConsequences

– Stop Think Write (orange slips) / Action Stop Think Write (orange slips) / Action Plan Parents are asked to sign reflection Plan Parents are asked to sign reflection journal if child has a consequence.journal if child has a consequence.

– Class celebrationsClass celebrations ConferencesConferences Uniforms and Bathroom Breaks Uniforms and Bathroom Breaks

Organization/HW• Planner begin with check-off daily parent initialing

first two weeks. Random checks.• Organized binders!!! File each night.• 3 Folders: Homework, To-Be-Filed, Other • Parent letter monthly with self- assessment to be

printed and turned in signed by parent and child by Tuesday.

• Written work in cursive with pen; pencil for math. See standards for written work.

• Assignments may be typed, 14 pt., legible, black font…extra points. Please print at home. In emergency email to me as an attachment the night

• before it is due so that I may print.

Organization/HW cont.

o Nightly homework.o Amount of time varies, should

approximate 1 hour – 1 ½ with additional time for study and recreational reading.

o Turn-In drawers.o School policy for absent work.o Late worko Texting/emails/gossip trouble for 5th

graders! Keep eye on screen.

Parent Involvement: A HUGE Factor in Student Achievement

• Share your positive, problem-solving attitude• Look at child’s work often in the binder and

discuss learning, projects, books…… Ask child to read you his/her planner each evening.

• Check our website with your child. • Consult on homework, when needed; quiz your

child before tests, help edit writing…take TIME.– Communicate difficulties with teacher– Let your child know you are praying for him/her

and the class.• Stop by room and have your child show you

around.

• Help out in class. You are always welcome!

Field Trips, Parties, Activities

• Pioneer Farm: May 12-13• Patrol Celebrations• Living Voices and Theater Arts• 2-A Buddies• Halloween, Valentine, Advent parties• Weekly Star• Birthdays , 25 students no nuts, please• Flavorful Friday Treat sales every other

month and NPH Fiesta. Need a 24 pack of soda, juice or flavored water from each child.

Thank you!

• With God beside us, we will have a STELLAR year!