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Language Arts
Concepts:
Letter writing (personal, persuasive, formal), parts of speech, cursive handwriting
Co-curricular:
Spelling Bee
Workbook:
Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Language Arts (IXL Learning),
Pearson Realize (Pearson)
Mathematics
Concepts:
Operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), calculating area and perimeter, fractions, equivalent fractions, determining elapsed time
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math (IXL Learning), Pearson Success (Pearson)
Science
Concepts:
Technology and design processes, matter, energy, minerals and rocks
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Science (IXL Learning)
Mystery Doug Pearson Success (Pearson)
Social Studies
Concepts:
U. S. geography, state capitals, economics, government
Terms:
Geography, government, economics
Co-Curricular:
Geography Bee
Textbooks:
Indiana Social Studies (McGraw Hill)
U. S. Communities & Neighbors (McGraw Hill)
Software:
IXL Social Studies (IXL Learning)
Reading
Concepts:
Determine author’s purpose, determine main idea and details, understand cause and effect
Books:
Frindle
Textbooks:
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR) (Renaissance Learning),
Pearson Realize (Pearson)
Religion
Concepts:
Original sin, four marks of the Church, Order of Mass
Prayers:
Hail Holy Queen, Eternal Rest Prayer
Terms:
Seminarian, vocations, liturgy, absolution, Holy Days
Co-curricular:
Religion Bee
Textbooks:
Holy Bible (NAB), Catechism of the Catholic Church,
We Believe (Sadlier)
Faith building:
Morning Prayer, Daily Meal Prayers, Weekly Mass
Visual Art
Concepts:
Drawing from life, painting techniques
Terms:
Contrapposto, chiaroscuro, symmetry
Media:
Acrylic paint, oil pastels, colographs
Methodology:
Discipline-Based Art Education
(Aesthetics, Criticism, Art History, Art Production)
Technology
Enhanced skill building with: Keyboarding, Google classroom, coding, internet safety and digital citizenship, Advanced G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings), school email, using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning, Sphero robotics, 3/D design and printing, video production, Makey Makey product design
Co-Curricular:
STREAM Team (Technology Club)
Software:
typing.com, Google Classroom, G Suite, code.org
Music
Beat:
Complex dance patterns
Rhythm:
Perform whole note and rest (dotted 1/2, 1/8, 1/16)
Melody:
Sing pentatonic songs on pitch (low sol, low la, high do, percussion)
Harmony:
Partner songs and rounds, canon in two parts
Form:
Differentiate secondary orchestra instruments
Instruments:
Orff, recorder
Physical Education
Skills:
Teamwork, strategy, throwing, catching, striking, fitness
Activities:
Flag football, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, tag, bowling, kickball, Kinball, jump rope, roller skating
Trips
Delaware County Farm Fest, Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*, Conner Prairie*, Science Buddies with Yorktown Middle School, University Singers, Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches Ohio Trip*
Performances
Advent Program, Spring Concert, Spring Art Show, Spring Fling, Passion Play*
Fairs
Religion Fair and Family Day, Science Fair*, Literary Fair*
Outings
Field Day, Skating Parties, Movie Nights, All Saints Day Party, Advent Party, Saint Valentine's Party, Easter Party, Fun in the Sun Day at Mansfield Park
Catholic Schools Week
Mass with Bishop, service projects, spirit days, special convocation
*occurs in alternate years