2. GRADE 5 CORE TEACHERS
Mrs. Cooling – Science/Math
Ms. Henshelwood – English/S.S.
Ms. Abraham – LS
Mrs. Thompson-Wellness
Mrs. Pierce - LS
Support teacher: Mr. Francis

3. Shift Happens –
Rate of Knowledge Growth
 It is hypothesized that the amount of knowledge today
will be 1/16 of what the graduates of 2013 will face.
 The graduates of today absorb more information in their
final year of school than their grandparents did in their
entire lifetime.
 By 2020, some futurists predict the amount of
knowledge will double every 35 days!

4. What does this mean for your
children?
 Research
 Communication
 Connection and Collaboration
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Personal Management and Reflection

5. A bit about us…
 Ms. Peta Henshelwood
 I was born in Hobart Tasmania, Australia,
 As an exchange student to Thailand (20+ years ago) I
became captivated by cultures and varying customs.
 I gained my degree at the University of
Tasmania, Australia.
 In my 17th year of teaching:
 4 Years teaching Pre-School in Victoria, Australia;
 5 1/2 Years teaching Library and IT; Grades
Prep, Grade 1-2, and Grades 3- 4 in Primary Schools
around Victoria.
 2 years in Norway teaching Kindergarten, then
Grade 5.
 This is my 5th year teaching Grade 5 at ISM and I’m
really excited about this new school year!

6. A bit about us…
 Mrs. Tara Cooling
 I was born in London, England
 I gained my degree at De Montfort University in
England.
 In my 14th year of teaching:
 3 years teaching Year 4/5 in London
 2 years in Jakarta teaching Year 3
 2 years in (Lincolnshire) England teaching Year 5
 This is my 7th year teaching at ISM. I am excited to be
teaching in Grade 5 middle school again this year.

7. General Information
 Canteen: encourage students to make the right
choice; remind students to eat before play
(especially boys)
 Brain Food - In Henshelwood Classroom
 Backpacks are allowed
 Middle School is a longer day-sleep is important
 Uniform- PE kit can be worn to school if PE is the
1st subject, students are required to change
 Classrooms- ISM jumpers/sweaters

8. More General Information
Grade 5 students are required to attend
tutorials for the 1st quarter
Homebase 2:35-3:00 Monday and Friday
Teacher planner checks every lesson
Students will need ID with them everyday
Lost property-security office
 Label everything
Students wear watches –organization

9. Teaching Philosophy
 SUCCESS for every student!
 Teach to the MULTIPLE styles of
learning
 POSITIVE environment
 Fair, firm, and friendly
 Promote LIFE LONG LEARNING!!! 

10. Grade Level Concepts
Quarter 1 Quarter 2
Organization Patterns
Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Form and Change
Function

11. Essential Questions:
 These open-ended “hook” questions are
designed to guide student inquiry and focus
instruction for “uncovering” the important ideas
of the understandings.
 Q1 Why do we organize?
 Q2 What organizational structures work for you?
 Q3 How are different organizational structures
effective for different purposes?

12. Assessments:
 Performance Assessments:
 Performance Tasks
 Rubric
 Peer & Self Assessment
 Transdiscplinary skills
 Levels of Proficiency for CORE subjects:
 Exemplary (E) 100%
 Proficient (P) 88%
 Developing (D) 76%
 Emerging (EM) 64%
 Insufficient Evidence
 Levels of Proficiency for ENCORE subjects:
 Exemplary E
 Proficient P
 Developing D

13. Homework Guidelines:
 In 5th Grade we are huge believers in only setting
homework that is valid and constructive
 The middle school has set in place the following
guidelines in regard to homework:
 Grade 5:
 Approximately 40mins per week for each CORE
subject
 Approximately 20mins per week for each ENCORE
subject

14. Stay Connected!
 If you wish to meet with us please make
an appointment via the MS Office
 Please check phone tree and email
addresses (make sure they are current and
ones you want to be contacted on)
 Go through the planner with your child
daily in Q1
 Check out our Blogs
 Ask your child specific questions about
their day! 

15. Thank you! 
Please contact us with questions
or concerns as they arise
so that we can work together to support
your child
coolingt@ismanila.org
henshelwoodp@ismanila.org
Grade 5 Program Leaders:
coolingt@ismanila.org
cookt@ismanila.org