This document provides information about the 5th grade teachers and curriculum for the 2012-13 school year. It introduces the 4 teachers, their educational backgrounds and teaching philosophies. It outlines the exhibitions program, topics covered in math, reading/writing, social studies and science. It provides guidelines around healthy food and concludes with contact details for the teachers.

1. BACK TO SCHOOL
NIGHT
5th Grade
2012-13

2. About the Teachers
 Neil Wetherbee  Erika Guilford
 Bachelors of Arts in  Bachelor of Science
Education – University Degree in Elementary
of Michigan. Education
 Masters of Arts in  Masters Degree in
Educational Educational
Technology – Leadership
Michigan State  Worked for Detroit
 Taught 4th and 5th Public Schools for the
grade at UPA since last 13 years.
2005  My philosophy is that
 My philosophy is that all students can learn
learning occurs when in their own way.
activities are
authentic.

3. About the Teachers Continued
 Puja Mullins  Jaclyn Piscitelli
 Bachelor of Arts in  Bachelor of Science in
Geography and Architecture
Environmental Studies  Master’s of Art in
 Masters Degree in Education
Elementary Education  I believe that every
 Worked with child has their own
elementary school voice in learning and it
students in Toronto, is my goal to create
Canada. an environment where
 I believe that all my their voices are heard
students can achieve and celebrated.
their hopes and
dreams.

4. Exhibitions
 Exhibitions are an opportunity for students to
learn about something that interests them and
present that to the class and adults from home
 Fall exhibitions: December 10th – 21st
 Spring exhibitions: June 10th – 21st
 Learning Team meetings to discuss exhibitions
will be from about September 24th – October
5th
 More information at a Parents as Partners
meeting (probably in mid-October).

5. Healthy School
 All food, except party treats, should be healthy.
 This includes lunch and snack (if applicable)
 100% juice
 No cookies, fast food, non-baked chips, etc.

6. Math
 Switch to the Common Core State Standards
 Multiplication
& Division
 Number Theory (place value)
 Fractions & Decimals
 Fractions
 Measurement
 Geometry

7. Reading and Writing
 Traditional Literature
 Feature Article
 Literary Essay
 Research Report
 Opinion Essay
 Poetry / Drama
 Compare and Contrast with Fiction

8. Social Studies
 Geography of U.S.
 Native Americans
 Early Settlements
 Colonies
 Revolutionary War

9. Science
 Forces and Motion
 Objects in the Sky
 Systems and Survival

10. QUESTIONS AND
COMMENTS

11. Contact Information
 Neil Wetherbee
 twetherb@umich.edu
 734-239-1642
 Erika Guilford
 eguilford@uprep.com
 313-874-9800 ext 318
 Puja Mullins
 pmullins@uprep.com
 734-678-3781
 Jaclyn Piscitelli
 jpiscitelli@uprep.com
 313-874-9800 ext 317