Sloan Creek Intermediate 5 th Grade Come to the Creek Parent Presentation Introductions Wendy Craft Principal Lara Underwood Assistant Principal Kelly George Counselor Marci Peschke Library Media Specialist Debbie Rohlmeier Digital Literacy Coach Our Vision Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE! Philosophy of SCIS Sloan Creek Intermediate School will be a bridge between elementary school and middle school. SCIS will build a solid foundation for all students so they may thrive and grow to be productive learners in a safe and age appropriate environment. There will be a step up from 5 th to 6 th. We will be following the 7 Habits. Habit 1: Be proactive. Youre in charge. Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. Habit 4: Think win-win. Everyone can win. Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better. Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance is best. A Typical 5 th Graders Day 4 core subjects Math 90 minutes Language Arts -90 minutes Social Studies 45 minutes Science - 45 minutes Electives minute sections a day PE/Music STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics); Art; Spanish (each on a 12 week rotation) Lunch 30 minutes Recess 15 minutes GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. Math Language Arts Social Studies Sample Schedule 7:45 2:50 PeriodClassTeacherRmTerm 1-2 (A-B)ELARTurnerC303S1 3 (A-B)ScienceKranzC700S1 4 (A)PE/Health/MusicJungmanGymS1 5 (A-B)LunchUnderwoodS1 6 (A-B)SpanishSartainC401R1 7-8 (A-B)MathWatersC304S1 9 (A-B)Social StudiesRohlmeierC300S1 S Semester; R1 Rotation 1 (1 st /2 nd 6 Weeks) Events & Support for ALL School Hours 7:45 2:50 Homework Club before and after school 7:15 7:45 & 2:50 3:30. Tutoring School Wide Social Events Christmas & End Of Year Thanksgiving Feast during lunch Field Day Student Celebrations End of first and second semester Camp Collin County Adventure Camp (Dates TBD) Leopard City formerly Enterprise City SPED Services 5 th Grade Math Resource Co-Teach Model for Language Arts (45/45) or 60/30 Math Co Teach Inclusion support as needed for all subject areas. Meet & Greets Intro to the Creek May 21 st Walk the Creek Meet the teachers and supply drop off. Students will have the opportunity to walk their new schedule and meet their teachers for 5 th grade. Registration There is NOT a registration process for our 5 th graders. We take care of everything. If your child is currently in GT and you would like them to STOP, then pleaseMrs. Craft. Questions & Feedback For additional questions, please contact Wendy Craft at or