Meet the Teacher

If you were unable to attend our Meet the Teacher last night, here is what we shared with parents:

Mrs. Harms & Ms. Wajda

Grade 5

Classroom Routines & Expectations

Our Beliefs:

›Our promise:  We promise to treat you fairly but that does not mean equally

›All children are valued and learn in different ways

›Children need to take responsibility for their learning space (weekly jobs)

›Everyone can learn in an organized space

Expectations:

›Two Rules (when we are speaking, students are not; Give Me Five)

›Growth Mindset

›Being role models – treating others respectfully, taking responsibility for actions, walking in the hallways, lunch time, during assemblies, etc

Classroom Set up:

›Students are in groups of 2-3

›All duotangs, scribblers, folders are in their desks

›All other supplies are in the carts or on the shelves

›Groups are changed on a monthly basis

›Lots of other places to work within our classroom

Classroom Routines:

›Ms. Wajda will teach LA, SS, Health and some Art

›Mrs. Harms will teach Math, Science, French and some Art

›Daily breaks in the afternoon (2:35pm)

›Regular homework (Monday-Thursday)

›Home Journals – go home Friday

›Set library/learning commons days

›Gym – students need indoor shoes (4x in 6 days)

›Music – 2x in 6 days

Field Trips:

›Heritage Park (September 18)

›Skiing (Feb 18, 20, 25, 27)

›Glenbow Museum (March 11)

Hawkwood Opera:

›Year long

›Whole school participating

›May 27 & 28 (daytime & evening performances)

›Need parent help with costumes, set building, prop making, choreography, setup and strike crew, make up, hospitality, merchandise, advertising, front of house, research, business manager and treasurer

Communication:

›kdwajda@cbe.ab.ca (Kathy Wajda)

›jjharms@cbe.ab.ca (Janelle Harms)

›Classroom Blog (website or email)