ABOUT
5th Grade is the final academic year at PS 452, and is certainly going to be a most memorable one. This is no ordinary year, rather it is a year full of new experiences, learning, and responsibilities to culminate the students' childhood years as we prepare them for their middle school years and beyond.
Team 5 implements innovative systems and routines and provides an enriching curriculum to promote a successful year full of challenges, growth, and pride for students.
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Departmentalized instruction: Students learn from subject specialists, and travel to various teachers and rooms to engage in content area learning.
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Schedule Management: Students learn to manage different schedules and materials for different days of the week. On M-W, Class 5A begins in Humanities (Room 313) while Class 5B begins in STEM (Room 304). On Th-F, the classes switch morning subjects. Additionally, Band instrument groups must manage the days they bring in their instruments for music class as these days may differ from other students in their class.
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Enrichment Programs: Students will have NYSCC chess class once a week in the Fall semester, and Film Society KIDS in the Spring semester.
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Band Program: Fifth grade students will play band instruments this year: Brass, Woodwinds, and Guitar. An instrument survey was distributed at the end of fourth grade for returning students. All families will receive more information about this program directly from Mr. Taylor at the start of the year.
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Senior Trip: This year's senior class trip will be to Frost Valley YMCA camp in the Fall Semester. This is an overnight trip (2 nights, 3 days), all expenses paid by our generous PTA. **A dedicated parent info session (TBA) will take place early this school year for this trip.**
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Community Meetings and Advisory Groups: To promote healthy social-emotional development and cooperation and communication skills, the team offers weekly whole grade meetings and/or breakout advisory small groups to teach about and foster kindness, empathy, responsibility, safety, and, inclusivity.
MEET THE TEAM
BRIGIDA LITTLES
MEG O'REILLY (f.k.a. OCAMPO)
LEILA EL-AZEM
HUMANITIES TEACHER
(ELA & SOCIAL STUDIES)
Brigida is the fifth grade's Humanities teacher. This is Brigida's 22nd year teaching and she continues to evolve with PS 452 as one if its founding members, beginning her work her ten years ago. Brigida works with all fifth grade students, with a special focus on English Language Arts and social studies instruction.
MATH & STEM TEACHER
(MATH AND SCIENCES)
Meg is the fifth grade STEM teacher. This is Meg's 8th year teaching and her 6th year at PS 452. Previously, Meg was a founding fourth grade teacher and moved to fifth grade just last year. Ms. O works with all of the fifth graders, with a special focus on mathematics and science instruction.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Leila is the grade's special education teacher. This is Leila's 8th year teaching. She is a founding 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade teacher. She teaches and travels with Class 5A for all academic subjects, but works with all 5th grade students during community meetings, field trips, mixed class activities, and advisory.
AL ALY
PARAPROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Mr. Aly has been with PS 452 family for 6 years. He is a great resource in math and science, and travels with 5A to lend extra support to the teaching teams.