Mrs.
Malick
Grade
5
Ashland
Elementary
North
Schuylkill School District
(570)
875-2371
My name is Gayle Malick, and I am a fifth grade teacher at Ashland Elementary School. Upon graduation from North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, I continued my education at Lock Haven University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. For several years I worked in the private sector. I returned to school and earned my certification in Elementary Education from Alvernia College. More recently, I worked as an elementary substitute teacher at North Schuylkill and Shenandoah Valley School Districts. I cherish the time I spend with my family. In conclusion, I am thankful to be a member of the North Schuylkill Elementary Teaching Staff.
My e-mail address is gmalick@northschuylkill.net.
Homework Helpline: Call 462-3000, 773-2111 or 889-5200. Then, enter selection number 7272.
CLASSROOM RULES
Our rules are positive
statements. In other words, the rules
are a list of “do’s” and cover it all.
- Do things that will not prevent me
from teaching, you or others from learning.
- Respect yourself, others and your
school.
(Spencer Henry, Practical
Ideas for Educators)
As
a class, we brainstormed to identify specific behaviors and actions that would
apply to either or both of these rules.
Consequences for choosing to break a rule
vary depending on the situation. Often,
simple redirection from the teacher will change the behavior. Sometimes, student and teacher may need to
discuss the problem to determine how the student can fix the problem.
Consequences may include one or a
combination of the following:
1. Loss of recess or exclusion from a fun
activity
2. Sending a note to the parent/guardian
3. Calling the parent/guardian and this may
include arranging a conference
4. Detention
5. Involvement of school administration
HOMEWORK
Students are required to complete all homework assignments on time. As stated in the North Schuylkill School District Elementary Handbook, “If a child misses three homework assignments in one month, that child will be assigned after school detention by the teacher. Every missed assignment after that will be given a detention if it occurs in the same month. Parents are required to pick their child up at 4:30 pm at the front door of the school after each detention. Teachers will keep parents informed of missed assignments by writing in the student’s agenda book.”
In addition, students must take pride in their
work. Homework reflects on the
student. At the very least, this means
that the student should use neat handwriting in all subject areas. Homework papers should not be crumpled.
All homework assignments are clearly listed
on the chalkboard and reviewed with the students. Then, the students independently write the assignments in their
agenda books. Again Homework Helpline
may be contacted using the following information: Call 462-3000, 773-2111 or 889-5200. Then enter selection number 7272 to listen for the assignments.
CURRICULUM
MATH – Harcourt Math Pennsylvania Edition
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Use whole numbers
and decimals
Place
value, addition and subtraction, estimating
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Make graphs and
analyze data
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Multiply whole
numbers and decimals
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Divide whole numbers
and decimals
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Use operations with
fractions
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Geometry
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Measurement
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Ratio, percent and
probability
SCIENCE – McGraw Hill Science
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Life Science
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Earth Science
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Physical Science
SOCIAL STUDIES – McGraw Hill United States Adventures
in Time and Place
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Early peoples of the
Western Hemisphere
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Native Americans of
North America
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Asian emperors and
traders
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African kingdoms
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Arrival of Europeans
to the Americas
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Spanish empires
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Early European
settlements of North America
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Colonization and
conflict
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Independence and new
government
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Expansion and change
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Slavery and
emancipation
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Immigration and
industry
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World Wars
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Map skills and geography
skills (ongoing)
READING,
SPELLING, ENGLISH –
Collections, A Harcourt Reading/Language Arts Program
- Use reading strategies while reading a
variety of genres
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Monitor comprehension
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Use decoding skills
to identify words accurately
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Practice and further
develop writing skills for a variety of purposes (narrative, informational,
persuasive)
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Increase vocabulary
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Practice grammar
usage
Link for Study
Island:
Link for North
Schuylkill Home Page
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
Other links you
may want to check out:
Scholastic offers
online educational games and homework tips.
Dustbunny offers
an astronomy site designed especially for kids.