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WELCOME TO MRS. TAUTFESTS 5 TH GRADE CLASS

Join Mrs. Tautfest's 5th grade class and embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth. In this class, students will explore various subjects, engage in interactive activities, and develop social-emotional skills. Get ready for an amazing year!

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WELCOME TO MRS. TAUTFESTS 5 TH GRADE CLASS

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  1. WELCOME TO MRS. TAUTFESTS 5TH GRADE CLASS

  2. Mrs. Tautfest • I grew up in Kirkland, WA • I graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies • I live right here in Issaquah (5 minutes away) • Every job I have ever had, has involved working with children • I have wanted to be a teacher since I can remember; I am living my dream  • Fun fact: I am one of six children AND I am the only girl

  3. Guidelines & Expectations • Be safe • Be responsible • Be respectful • Student Made Class Charter • Team • My teaching style

  4. Typical Day • Morning Work Procedures • Reading • Specialist (PE Music Library Computer Lab) • Read Aloud/Snack • Science/Social Studies • Writing • Lunch/Recess • Second Step • Math • Second Recess • Planner/Pick up/Pack up/Stack up

  5. Reward System

  6. Typical Homework Math:Typically, math will be the main homework Monday-Thursday. Occasionally unfinished classwork will be sent home. Other:From time to time, there will be other homework for our class. Example: Projects Students are meant to spend ONLY between 30-45 minutes on homework each night. Most importantly: ALWAYS try your personal best 

  7. Parent/Student/Teacher Communication Planner Binder Green Folder Friday Note Email: russellr@issaquah.wednet.edu

  8. Reading • Making Meaning • Focused mini lessons • Guided reading group • Fiction • Nonfiction • Poetry • Informational • Mystery Novels • Graphic Novels • Revolutionary War

  9. Writing • Writing Pathways – Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop model • Different writing Units: • Narrative • Informational • Opinion • Memoir • Integrated with all other subjects

  10. Eureka Math – A Story of Units • A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians which present mathematics in a logical progression • Developed to meet math standards adopted by our state • Connects math to the real world • Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically & help them achieve deep understanding • This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas • How I can help! • Homework Helpers • Zearn • Email • I am ALWAYS here to help

  11. K-5 Social Emotional Learning CurriculumSecond Step Builds Positive Social, Emotional and Behavior Skills + Self management+Self Awareness + Relationship Skills +Social Awareness +Responsible Decision Making

  12. Unit 1: Empathy and Skills for Learning Social Emotional Learning Curriculum • Using self-regulation skills to succeed in school • Developing the ability to have empathy • Expressing compassion 4th and 5th Grade Units Unit 2: Emotion Management • Identifying and managing strong feelings • Using strategies to calm down strong feelings Unit 3: Problem Solving • Solving problems on one's own

  13. Online Family Resources www.secondstep.org • SSPK FAMI LY70 = Kindergarten • SSP1 FAMI LY71 = First Grade parenttoolkit.com • SSP2 FAMI LY72 = Second Grade • SSP3 FAMI LY73 = Third Grade • SSP4 FAMI LY74 = Fourth Grade • SSP5 FAMI LY75 = Fifth Grade • School Counselor-Judith Fernstrom FernstromJ@Issaquah.wednet.edu • PBSES Coach- Mandy Pitingoro Pitingoroa@Issaquah.wednet.edu

  14. Assessments • Curriculum has built in assessments to help see student progress & guide classroom lessons. • State Tests: • WCAS-Science State Test • ELA and Math Smarter Balanced Tests Testing Window: 3/27 to 6/7 More information to come!

  15. Fieldtrips & Events • three 1 hour science labs with SciToGo • An in school nutrition lab with Beecher’s Pure Foods Kids this winter. • Camp Colman-Environmental Camp • 5th Grade Graduation ceremony & end of the year celebration

  16. 5th Grade Environmental CampCamp Lead: Ms. Kamau Who: Grand Ridge 5th Grade Students, 5th Grade Teachers, School Nurse, and Parent Chaperones from each class. When: April 27th-29th, 2020 Where: Camp Colman, Longbranch, WA What: 5th Grade Parent Information Meeting Night will be in February. Camp information, paperwork, costs and sign up for chaperones will be shared at that meeting. (Last year the cost was about $240 per student.)

  17. Provides Educational Enrichment for All Students Supports our School Builds Community Grade-level Grants for STEM & Field Trips Arts Education in the classroom Musician & Author Visits Science Fair Recess Programs & Playground Support Literacy Programs & Tools Teacher Stipends Emergency Preparedness & Safety Supplies Volunteers for School Programs Reader Board and Newsletter Communications Staff Appreciation Family & Community Events like Falloween & Summerfest Parent Education Celebrating our Diversity at Cultural Fair Spelling Bee, Reflections Art Contest & Talent Show Community Outreach

  18. Five Easy Ways to Support Grand Ridge Classes with most memberships at the end of this week win free popcorn • Join or renew your family’s PTSA membership • Consider volunteer opportunitiesWhetherone-time or ongoing, find them on our website • Participate in our fall Orange Ruler Fundraiser Help achieve our goal of $80,000 for school programs & events • Check out the calendar on our website and follow Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA on Facebook • Share your questions, ideas & feedbackIn person or email: grptsa@gmail.com www.GrandRidgePTSA.org March 18, 2020

  19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mPbmfskFxg

  20. The Family Partnership Liaison Francisca Mejia Campos Camposf@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-7141 Spanish speaker The Family Partnership Liaison role: Introduce, facilitate access and aid in navigation of appropriate school and District resources available to students and their families   Work with registrar, school counselor, nurse and admin to connect and support families. Initiate and maintain verbal and written communication as appropriate with families, particularly our culturally and linguistically diverse families and traditionally marginalized groups.  Support school in planning Family Partnership Events

  21. Things to Do Anything left to do is on the back table… • Art Docent volunteers! NEEDED • Fill out a Volunteer Questionnaire form (if interested) • Feel free to write your child a note 

  22. Marshmallows, Stop Signs, and Squeezy Balls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd8fQGHR4B8

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