S.T.A.R.S.
"Students Taking All the Right Steps"
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.”
Mrs. Renita Brazelton
I grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. I am married and have a five-year-old daughter who loves dancing, singing, cheering, and playing the piano. In my free time I enjoy scrapbooking, traveling, going to the movies, and shopping. One of my favorite quotes about teaching is “Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.” I am looking forward to another exciting school year with the wonderful Providence Pirates!
Email: renita.brazelton@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/providence-elementary
Location: 10 NW Chalkstone St, Huntsville, AL, United States
Phone: 256-428-7125
Twitter: @rlkimbrough233
You are welcome anytime
Thank you for all that you do!
Volunteers are valuable
Dates to Remember
November 10, 2017 Veterans Day Holiday
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
January 4, 2017 Students Return
Jan 16, 2017 MLK Holiday
February 15, 2017 1/2 day for students/Full Day Teachers (PD)
February 20, 2017 Possible Snow Day
March 3, 2017 End of 3rd 9 Weeks
March 13-17, 2017 Spring Break
March 31, 2017 1/2 day for students/Full Day Teachers (PD)
April 14, 2017 Possible Snow Day
May 25, 2017 End of 2nd Semester
May 25, 2017 Last Day for Students
Providence Talent Show
Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017, 06:30 PM
Providence School, Northwest Chalkstone Street, Huntsville, AL, United States
ACT Aspire Testing
Students, I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it! Do your best! Love, Mrs. Brazelton
Testing Schedule and Motivation:
Monday: English and Writing (40 and 45 minutes)...Ahoy! You are one smart cookie! (Chips Ahoy)
Tuesday: Mathematics (65 minutes)...Blow away the test! (blow pops)
Wednesday: Reading (65 minutes)...Do your "Beary" best! (gummy bears)
Thursday: Science (60 minutes)...Donut stress! Just do your best and you will get a surprise after the test! (Donuts and milk)
Friday: Enjoy your day, NO SCHOOL!
Monday, Apr 10, 2017, 08:30 AM
Providence School, Northwest Chalkstone Street, Huntsville, AL, United States
Upcoming Field Trips
Montgomery Field Trip
We will be taking our annual field trip to Montgomery on February 23, 2018. This is a very important trip because it has a great impact on our Alabama studies. It will be an exciting wrap-up for our studies of Alabama!
We will depart Providence at 6:30 a.m. and will return the same evening at approximately 7:00 p.m. When all arrangements are finalized you will be notified of exact departure and return times. Students will ride in a motor coach and have a professional tour step-on guide once we arrive in Montgomery. We will visit the State Capitol, Archives, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church and the Civil Rights Memorial.
Friday, Feb 23, 2018, 06:30 AM
Montgomery, AL, United States
Drinking Water Festival (Date and Time not Confirmed)
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 08:30 PM
The University of Alabama In Huntsville
Ready, Set, Let's Learn!
Curriculum Pacing/ALCOS (Fourth Nine Weeks)
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
4.MD.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units, including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz; l, ml; and hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. 4.MD.2: Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale. 4.MD.5: Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever two rays share a common endpoint, and understand concepts of angle measurement. 4.MD.5a: An angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at the common endpoint of the rays by considering the fraction of the circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the circle. An angle that turns through 1 360 of a circle is called a “one-degree angle” and can be used to measure angles. 4.MD.5b: An angle that turns through n one-degree angles is said to have an angle measure of n degrees. 4.MD.6: Measure angles in whole number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure. 4.MD.7: Recognize angle measure as additive. When an angle is decomposed into non-overlapping parts, the angle measure of the whole is the sum of the angle measures of the parts. Solve addition and subtraction problems to find unknown angles on a diagram in real world or mathematical problems, e.g., by using an equation with a symbol for the unknown angle measure.
Geometry
4.G.1: Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures. 4.G.2: Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles. 4.G.3: Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
Step-Up to 5th grade: standards not assessed
5.MD.1: Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5cm to 0.05m), and use these conversions in solving multistep, real world problems
English Language Arts
RL.4.7: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
RL.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the Grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Informational Text
RI.4.7: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
RI.4.10: By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the Grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Foundational Skills
RF.4.4a: Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.
Language
L.4.1a: Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). L.4.2d: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. L.4.3a: Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. L.4.3c: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). L.4.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
Speaking and Listening
SL.4.1c: Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. SL.4.5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. SL.4.6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See Grade 4 Language standards L.4.1 and L.4.3 for specific expectations).
Writing
Please refer to your 2016-2017 school-wide writing plan.
Science and Social Studies
Science
Energy5 Compile information to describe how the use of energy derived from natural renewable and nonrenewable resources affects the environment (e.g., constructing dams to harness energy from water, a renewable resource, while causing a loss of animal habitats; burning of fossil fuels, a nonrenewable resource, while causing an increase in air pollution; installing solar panels to harness energy from the sun, a renewable resource, while requiring specialized materials that necessitate mining).
Earth's Systems
13 Plan and carry out investigations to examine properties of soils and soil types (e.g., color, texture, capacity to retain water, ability to support growth of plants).14 Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.16 Describe patterns of Earth's features on land and in the ocean using data from maps (e.g., topographic maps of Earth's land and ocean floor; maps of locations of mountains, continental boundaries, volcanoes, and earthquakes).17 Formulate and evaluate solutions to limit the effects of natural Earth processes on humans (e.g., designing earthquake, tornado, or hurricane-resistant buildings; improving monitoring of volcanic activity).
Social Studies (Alabama Studies)
12 Explain the impact the 1920s and Great Depression had on different socioeconomic groups in Alabama. Explaining how supply and demand impacted economies of Alabama and the United States during the 1920s and the Great Depression 13 Describe the economic and social impact of World War II on Alabamians, including entry of women into the workforce, increase in job opportunities, rationing, utilization of Alabama's military installations, military recruitment, the draft, and a rise in racial consciousness. 14 Analyze the modern Civil Rights Movement to determine the social, political, and economic impact on Alabama. 15 Identify major world events that influenced Alabama since 1950, including the Korean Conflict, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the War on Terrorism. 16 Determine the impact of population growth on cities, major road systems, demographics, natural resources, and the natural environment of Alabama during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
MATHEMATICS
Eight Mathematical Practices
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. I can solve problems without giving up.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. I can think about numbers in many ways.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. I can explain my thinking and try to understand others.
4. Model with mathematics. I can show my work in many ways.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically. I can use math tools and tell why I chose them.
6. Attend to precision. I can work carefully and check my work.
7. Look for and make use of structure. I can use what I know to solve new problems.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. I can solve problems by looking for rules and patterns.
Mathematics Academic Vocabulary
Measurement and Data
kilometer, meter, centimeter, liters, milliliter, grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, tons, inches, feet, yard, miles, seconds, minutes, hours, liquid ounces, cups, pint, quart, gallons, mass, intervals of time (elapsed), One-degree angles, additive angles, protractor
Geometry
points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse, straight), perpendicular and parallel lines, two-dimensional figures, right triangles, lines of symmetry
Geometry: Lines & Angles Songs For Kids
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
ELA Academic Vocabulary
Literature
1. Drama
Informational Text
1. Quantitatively
2. Animation
3. Chart
4. Graph
5. Diagrams
6. Technical
Foundational Skills
1. Text
Language
1. Relative Pronoun
2. Relative Adverb
3. Convention
Speaking and Listening
1. Discourse
2. Clarify
3. Contribute
4. Appropriate
Citing Textual Evidence
Where We Are in Place and Time (February-April)
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnections of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: Societies evolve over time
Key Concept(s): Form, Causation
Profiles:
1. Inquirers: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
2. Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
3. Open-minded: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
4. Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
Attitudes: Appreciation, Creativity, Enthusiasm
Transdisciplinary Skills:
1. Research Skills: Formulating Questions, Observing, Collecting Data, Recording Data.
2. Self-Management Skills: Organization, Time Management.
3. Thinking Skills: Acquisition of knowledge, Analysis, Synthesis.
4. Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Presenting.
5. Integrated Subjects: Visual Arts.
Lines of inquiry
1. Customs and traditions travel through time
2. Inventions have an impact on society
3. Governments evolve based on societal needs and beliefs
Assessment:
1.Research different customs and traditions around the world.
2. Research and describe the impact of inventions on societies
3. Interview a person over fifty in order to research how things have changed over time
4. Research how governments have changed over time.
Mandarin Videos
Let's Practice Typing
Then and Now...Civil Rights Movement
Enjoying a healthy lunch!
Map skills
Black History Practice
104th Day of School
Famous African American Art
Game of the Month
Silence
In Silence, silence is the name of the game. Students must arrange themselves in order without uttering a peep! For example, challenge students to silently sequence themselves according to height. The game can be adapted with very little preparation to fit almost any curriculum theme. For example, if the class is studying state capitals, count out enough sticky notes for each student. On each note, write the name of a state capital. Each student wears a "capital" tag on his or her shirt. The students must silently sequence themselves in alphabetical order. You might make the game even more challenging by asking them to line up according to the state for each capital!