Miss Pettorossi's Junior Classroom

Feel free to look at this TLCP chart created by myself and a peer!  It is designed for a grade 5 Social Studies unit based on what is happening in Canada and who is involved? TLCP Chart LINK

Hi Parents! This post is especially for you, but also for students to understand what really goes on when teachers are planning lessons.  I've attached a simplified lesson plan for a social studies lesson about the three branches of government.  In it you can see what I use to assess, what knowledge/skills I am focusing on, and how I plan to make students 21st century learners! Feel free to check it out here:  Social Studies Lesson Plan

Above outlines everything that is covered in the science curriculum for grades 4-6.  The different units are organized by colour.  Each point is a "Big Idea" of the unit.  What this means is, this is a key idea or concept that students will learn by the end of the unit! This year we will be focusing on the Grade 5 portion!  So this includes: - Human Organ Systems - Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms - Properties of and Changes in Matter - Conservation of Energy and Resources

Classroom Expectations: 1.     Be on time, on-task, and prepared to learn EVERYDAY.  This includes coming to school with materials, lunch, snacks, and appropriate attire. 2.     Put away any and all personal electronics unless given permission to use – although they can be useful, they are a distraction . 3.     Throw out your garbage!  No one likes a mess! 4.     Be responsible for your own learning – Learning is not only the job of the teacher.  You as a student play a role, and you must take responsibility for your actions. 5.     Do not disrupt the learning process with words or actions – this is a distraction and hinders learning.  Questions and comments are always welcome but must be done in a respectful manner. 6.     Respect the teacher, the classroom, and other students.  Everyone is entitled to their own opinion - however, you are also responsible...

Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to the school year!  My name is Miss. Pettorossi (or Miss. P!) and I get the wonderful opportunity to teach your child this year!  Before we dive in, here’s a bit about myself: I grew up in Stoney Creek, Ontario as the oldest of three children.  I moved to St. Catharines in order to attend Brock University, where I received my BSc in Mathematics and BEd.  Now back in Hamilton, I am living my lifelong dream of educating today’s youth! I’m very excited for this school year to begin!  Although it does not seem like it, I only have your child for a short amount of time and I want to make the most of this opportunity.  I want nothing more than to watch your child flourish and succeed this year and I believe that together we can make this happen. Teaching begins with making children feel like they’re at home in the classroom.  I believe that when a child feels comfortable, their mind opens to learning.  F...