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Whats on the Academic Agenda

A Peek at What Youll Learn in 5th Grade
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Your child will use a student planner as an important organization tool.
Students are responsible for recording homework, test dates, and other
important information. Please sign your childs planner daily as a means
of communication. Campbell strives to partner with families to provide the
best education possible.
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NESA or Nebraska State Accountability is a standardized assessment

required of students in grades 3 and up. Your child will be expected to
pass the Nebraska State Accountability Tests is Reading, Writing,
Science, and Math. The scores are to show your childs knowledge in these
areas and will be one of the first assessments teachers in the following
years will consider as your child moves through Middle School and into
High School. These are high-stakes tests and should be taken very
seriously by you and your child. Practice NESA tests and a list of NESA
skills are on our class website.

Lincoln Public Schools has adopted the McGraw Hill reading program.
Students will learn to read while considering multiple perspectives, learning
a multitude of literary skills, and gain a deep understanding of various
texts and genres.

As writers, we will strengthen our skills is writing ideas, organization, and

styles of writing. Students will be composing descriptive paragraphs,
poetry, personal narratives, research reports, personal essays, and much
more.

You will have spelling words each week that tie into our reading program.
Your student will receive a new spelling list every Monday and be expected
to complete homework assignments on a regular basis. Completion of
homework is required. It also promotes life skills like responsibility,
prioritizing, and doing your best. The Spelling lists are found on our class
site www.5campbell.weebly.com.

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Together we will work on learning new math skills using the Houghton
Mifflin program. We will learn to multiply and divide numbers through
hundred billions and decimals, work with precise units of measurement,
capacity, and mass. Students will also will work to manipulate data in
multiple representations and understand the basics of probability and
statistics. Students will also learn to multiple, divide, and analyze
relationships among fractions, decimals, and percentages. This is a limited
list of the concepts taught.

In Social Studies we will learn all about the Indigenous First Nations of
America, Early Explorers, the establishment of the United States, and the
influences on our colonization.

In science we will be learning about Chemistry, Rocks and Minerals, Science

Investigations, and Water and Wetlands.

In health we will be learning about Mental & Emotional Health, Nutrition,

Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Awareness and Growth & Development.

Expectations
For additional Campbell expectations, refer to the student
handbook/calendar.
Homework Policy
<Homework will be sent home almost every evening and due the next day.
Homework will usually consist of at least a math worksheet and usually
spelling. Even if there is no specific homework assigned, students are
expected to read for at least 20 minutes, and study their spelling words.
Missing assignments are unacceptable and not reflective of a responsible and
productive student.
Our class website is updated daily to show homework due.

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Grading
< The grading system will follow the one outlined by Lincoln Public schools
based on a 1-4 scoring system.
4 = exceeds district standards,
3 = meets district standards,
2 = Approaches but does not meet district standards,
1 = Does not meet district standards
Birthdays
Snacks or treats are not permitted at many LPS schools due to the vast
array of food allergies as well as the encouragement of healthy choices.
Instead, the students get to celebrate with their choice of activity or
game. Please refer to the Campbell handout should you have further
questions regarding this policy.
Communication
< We believe that communication between the parent, child, and teacher is a
key element in a childs education. We hope you find the packets and
information you receive helpful. We have created a class website to keep
you in the loop on homework, academics, and other notifications.
< If you need to reach us, please feel free to call the school (436-1129). We
am usually here by 8:15 AM. Email is a great way to get in touch with us.
Please make sure to include your childs name in the subject line so that we
are able to recognize your e-mail.
Building/Classroom Rules:
1. Be SAFE
2. Be RESPECTFUL

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3. Be RESPONSIBLE
Discipline Policy:
Campbell is a BIST school. The Behavior Intervention Support Team
provides us with a common language and consistent procedures for
students. The goal of BIST is to help students understand and learn
missing life skills. The logistics of BIST are as follows:
The Safe Seat is a seat that is safe from distractions. It is simply a seat
where they can be relieved of the distracting or upsetting situation. We
will give a warning or ask the student to redirect their attention and focus
before asking them to go to the Safe Seat.
Should the Safe Seat not be enough support for the student, We will send
them to a Buddy Room, a neighboring 5th grade classroom where the
student does not miss out on instruction but is distant from the situation
that led them to be sent to the Safe Seat. Parent contact will be made.
Should the student need further help beyond the Buddy Room, he/she will
be escorted to the office until they are able to be successful in the
classroom.

Volunteers

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Being a volunteer is a great way to be more involved with your child and
show the supportive relationship between school and home. In our
classroom, I welcome volunteers for organizing classroom parties
Wish List
Also, if you would like to donate to the, some items we need are listed below!
We appreciate all you do!
1. Expo whiteboard markers
2. Kleenex or tissues
3. Books
4. Hand sanitizer
5. Clorox sanitizing wipes
6. Books!

Thank-you for all you do to support Campbell Elementary and your student!
We look to make this your students BEST year ever! Please contact us
through e-mail or at 436-1129.
Your 5th Grade teachers!
Emily Milana (emilana@lps.org)
Danielle Hancock (dhancoc@lps.org)
Cole Kohout (ckohout@lps.org)
Russell Mueller (rmuelle2@lps.org)
Jake Wolfe
Christine Behne (cbehne@lps.org)

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Here is a little bit more about your 5th grade teachers:

Emily Milana- Welcome! My name is Ms. Milana and this will be my first year
teaching. I come from a large family with many nieces and nephews so being
around and teaching children has always been a great joy for me. I received
my Bachelor's degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and
student taught at Henry Leavenworth Elementary in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Over the summer, I worked at Le Quartier Bakery in Lincoln serving up
French breads and pastries. I also spent a bit of time on some of my favorite
hobbies: reading, crafting, browsing garage sales, cooking, and spending time
with family. I am thrilled to become a part of the Campbell family and begin a
career doing what I love. Here's to a great year of learning and growing!
Danielle HancockCole KohoutRussell MuellerThis will be my third year teaching at Campbell Elementary. I
grew up in Seward Nebraska, and attended high school and college in Lincoln
Nebraska. I have been married for just over 1 year, and have a giant
bloodhound named Merle. This past summer I have enjoyed taking minivacations to places like Madison Wisconsin, Taylor Nebraska, and in
September, Orlando Florida. In my free time, I love to play board games and
coach/teach swimming. I am very excited for the Husker football season to
beginning, as well as the new school year! GO BIG RED and GO COYOTES!
Jake Wolfe- Im from Lincoln, Nebraska. I graduated from the University of
Nebraska Lincoln in 2013. After graduating, I taught one semester of
6th grade at the Don Sherrill Education Center in Lincoln. Ive spent the last
two years teaching English in La Rioja, Spain. This will be my first year at
Campbell and my first year being a certified staff member with LPS. Before
coming back to the United States, my wife and I spent a few weeks traveling
around the Balkans in southeastern Europe. Other than that, Ive been
spending my summer getting ready for a new school year in a new place and am
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really looking forward to working with the students, parents, and staff in the
Campbell community.

Christine Behne- This will be in tenth year teaching. This will be my third
year teaching 5th grade. I have taught 6th grade and 1st grade, four years and
three years respectively. My first eight years were with Omaha Public
Schools, and this will be my second year with Lincoln Public Schools. My
husband Brad and I have four children. Jessalyn will be a freshman. Trenton
and Ethan are in middle school. Alisyn is in 4th grade. This summer was filled
with swimming, baseball, and camps. We took a vacation to Gills Rock,
Wisconsin, at the end of June. We had a cabin and enjoyed fishing. My
husband Brad works at Davis Design and will graduate from UNL with his
Masters Degree in August.

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