This document provides an overview of the Science/Technology Magnet program at Clark Elementary. It discusses the hands-on, collaborative approach to learning science and technology. Key aspects include field research in the local environment, opportunities to experience science and technology first-hand, and an emphasis on higher-level thinking skills. The schedule and curriculum for 4th and 5th grade are also outlined, covering subjects like math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.

1. Mrs. Miner
&
Mr. Cornwall

2. STUDENT
As students in Science Tech we pride ourselves in being a unique group of students who
come together through collaboration and hands on inquiry and learning. We thrive when
we are given high expectations and responsibility and keep open minds. Our goal is to
develop better skills and deeper knowledge in science and technology. We strive to
make our world a better place through being good people and showing respect for our
environment. We are grateful for the many wonderful resources we have in this
program!
CLASS
An environment of inquiry, collaboration, and hands-on exploration guide the
Science/Technology Magnet program at Clark Elementary. In addition to gaining a solid
foundation in the district 4th and 5th grade curriculum, students are engaged in ongoing
field research in our local stream and forest community, identifying real life
environmental problems and creating solutions. Students will experience technology and
science first hand and be given opportunities to dig deeper into these fields. Teachers
promotes high expectations for all students with an emphasis on team work, leadership,
and higher level thinking skills.

3. Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:15-9:45 Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work
9:45-10:45 Writing Writing Station I
9:45 – 10:45 Writing Writing
10:50-11:10 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
11:15-12:15 Reading Reading Station II
11:15 – 12:15 Reading Reading
12:20-1:00 Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch
1:05- 2:05 Math Math
Pack Up/Read
Aloud/Reflection
1:05 – 1:30
Math Math
2:10-2:45 5th Library
2:20 – 2:50 Science/S.S. Science/S.S.
4th Library
2:20 – 2:50
2:50-3:20 Specials Specials
Specials Specials
3:30-3:40 Pack Up/Read
Aloud/Reflection
Pack Up/Read
Aloud/Reflection
Pack Up/Read
Aloud/Reflection
Pack Up/Read
Aloud/Reflection

4.  Absences – contact office in addition to teachers
 Pick up under white awning
 Behind portable is not a drop off and pick up
 Send in lunch money before school
 Music –
 4th Graders learn the recorder
5th Graders learn the guitar
 No cell phone policy at school for parents and
students
 Call office for messages to students. We don’t
always answer phone or check voicemail before
school is out.
 Carpooling list

5. Be Safe
Be Kind
Be Productive

6.  Class Dojo
Parents and students can monitor
show websites.

7.  Planners done each day. Help your child make it a
habit to check off each item in the planner. It is an
organizational tool.
 Typical nightly homework should take around 45
minutes (excluding major projects).
 The website will have homework posted. (This is a
student job each day.)
 Students may not call parents to bring in late work.
 Work needs to be neat and organized with proper
heading. *(Name – Number – Date)

8.  Most nights there will be a math Study Link (picture
of house in corner).
 Word Work- Vocabulary
 Reading homework –read 20 minutes each night
witch includes a reading response (due Fridays).
 Science Homework (due Fridays)
 Unfinished work will be sent home to complete.
 Word Work and Science Quiz on Fridays (Based on
Homework)

9.  Curriculum is based on Greek and Latin roots,
prefixes, and suffixes ( feel free to peruse the
curriculum on back shelf)
 putting the pieces together to make new words,
decode, expand vocabulary
 Fourth and fifth graders have the same words
 HOMEWORK
 Monday-flash cards –
 Tuesday -meaningful sentences
 Wednesday and Thursday study
 Friday test.

10.  Valuable information is located there
 Important dates
 Newsletters
 Homework and other assignments
 Helpful info for homework and projects
 Student work
 Pictures of class activities
 Volunteer schedule
 Phone numbers and e-mail addresses for us!
 Link

11.  Newsletters and the class website have tons
of check thinfo - please ere first 
 Please e-mail BOTH teachers
 One of us will respond within 48 hours
 Please CALL with any serious concerns – we
are very dedicated to our students and are
always open to talking to families. The best
way to do this is on the phone or in person,
e-mails can easily be misunderstood.
 We love to hear positive stories too!!
 Please don’t make Mr. Cornwall cry

12.  Local walking hikes
 Mountain to the Sound Forest Ecology hike
-April
 Camp Coleman 5th graders October 15, 16, 17
 State capital – January
Supports Social Studies Curriculum
 Discovery Days Engineering/Tech fair
University of Washington ??

13. As we begin to have parent volunteers in the classroom, please be sure
to check the Clark Server to see if they have filled out the required
paperwork. Here is the path:
Clark Server - Public - Volunteer Coord 14-15 file
The District requires Volunteer paperwork to be filled out at the
beginning of every school year. There is a link on our school website
under the parent tab: Volunteers Forms and Information. Also, they must
complete the Volunteer Power Point, download the signature page and
return to the office. This only needs to be done once not every year!
Volunteer Form LINK

14. Temperature Probes
45 Probes (15 per program)
Dual Range Force Sensor
45 Sensors (15 per program)
TI Light Probe
45 Probes (15 per program)
Lego Mindstorm NXT Sensor Adaptor
15 Adaptors (5 per program)
Go!Link
45 Links (15 per program)
Elementary Science with Vernier
6 Books (2 per program
STEM 1 With Vernier and Lego Mindstorms NXT
3 Books (1 per program)
STEM 2 With Vernier and Lego Mindstorms NXT
3 Books (1 per program)
Latitude Netbook 2120 (1)
30 Latitudes (10 per program)
Netbook Cart (Holds 10 per cart)
3 Carts (1 cart per program)

15.  Standards-based
 4 = Exceeds Standard
 3* = Meets Standard (exactly where your child
SHOULD be)
 2 = Approaches Standard
 1 = Below Standard
 No plus or minus
 Numbers do not correlate to traditional letter
grades
 Rubrics used when appropriate
 Students with below standard work will be
required to correct it and turn it back in.

16.  Grade level standards for K-5 are available
online.
 http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/tls/standards.asp
 If you have any questions or comments
please contact Teaching and Learning Dept.
425-837-7030

17.  “Making Meaning” new ISD curriculum
Learn comprehension strategies through reading
short texts (in one lesson)
 Literature circles – small group meeting to
discuss novels
Need to keep up on reading assignment
Each student will be given a comprehension job each
week to complete
Weekly comprehension quizzes
 Book projects – monthly projects done at home
 Fountas and Pinnell Testing-to check reading
levels

18.  Students learn and practice the strategies
proficient readers use as they read.
 Making connections, finding evidence,
summarizing, etc.
 Whole group mini-lesson, followed by
independent reading and response tasks.
 Teachers pull small groups for targeted reading
instruction and enrichment.
 Teachers will conference with individuals to
check in
 Variety of genres and types of texts used.

19.  Writer’s Workshop – a consistent time where strategies are
taught and practiced. Driven by student choice and daily
practice. (Lucy Calkins Units of Study)
 Narrative
 Argument
 Opinion
 Memoir

20.  Everyday Math Curriculum
Mental math, warm ups, active lessons, games,
study links, iXL, Khan Academy
 4th Grade
12 units, each unit consists of 7-13 lessons
 5th Grade
12 units, each unit consists of 7-13 lessons

21.  ISD Science Adoption
 New National Geographic textbooks
 Life science- Plants
 Motion and Design-Kit Cars
 Physical science (electricity)
 Forest Ecology
 identification of local forest flora and fauna
 Develop a knowledge of the components of
Washington forest environment as it is relates to
humans and our decision making skills.
 Raise and release salmon
 Partnership with Mountains To Sound Rejuvenation

22.  Publisher
 Podcasting
 3D Printing/Design
 Stop Motion
 Internet safety
 LEGO Robotics
 Other programs (Scratch, etc)

23.  This year we are on the 5th grade cycle for
social studies.
 We will be studying United States history for
the year.
 Major themes are: AMERICA BEGAN …
Because People move
Because People want freedom
With new ideas
 Classroom Based Assessment (CBA)

24.  Monthly art linked to curriculum
 Monart
 Clay projects
 Math and Art collaboration!
 Docent Led lessons

25.  Weekly Class Meetings- Life skills,
Compliments, Comments/Suggestions
 Team projects
 Team Work in table groups and station
groups
 Collaboration in pairs/buddies
 Students encouraged to call one another for
homework help.

26.  Student Led Conferences
 December 5th and 6th (No School that day)
 There will be an online sign up again.

27.  Brown Bag Lunch – typically done last
Wednesday of each month to celebrate
student birthdays. (Parent led)
 Please try to schedule appointments on
Wednesdays or after school, we have a
PACKED schedule!
 Auctions (twice a year) – we need donations

28.  Thank you for coming!
 QUESTIONS:
Please fill out comment/question card and leave
in green tray. We will get back to you by the end
of the week.
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