Meet the Teachers

Phone: (805) 495-5550 x 221
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Katie Nystrom
Room 21
Enjoys traveling, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and watching my children (and the Kings) play hockey!

Phone: (805) 495-5550 x 225
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Kaybree Crouch
Room 25
Classroom Wishlist
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Clorox Wipes
Tissues
Copy paper
All About: 5th Grade
5th Grade - The SEM Way
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English Language-Arts- Combination of novels and non-fiction texts
- Focus on writing for authentic audiences
- Problem solving projects as identified by the learner
- Create videos or ads for researched information to be shared across grade levels
Math- Opportunity to compact into project-based learning type activities to help solve problems in real world situations
Science- Monthly at-home STEM challenge
- Collaborative work
- Guest speakers
- Monthly thematic STEM classroom challenges
Social Studies- Encourage research from different points of view regarding the Revolutionary War
- Presenting areas of research kids complete beyond the classroom in any form they choose...Plays, songs, written work, use of various forms of technology- the possibilities are endless!
Enrichment & Homework Ideas
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- Homework is flexible and based on student created goals~ do as needed for success!
- Passion Pursuits ~ pursue passions both academic and personal
- We encourage research on topics introduced in class that spark interest in our students
- GOMATH Enrichment and Reteach for those who need it
- Personal and academic learning goals set each month
- 30 minutes of reading every night
- Homework is flexible and based on student created goals~ do as needed for success!
Events
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JPL
Ronald Reagan Library
Stand Proud
Dr. Matthew (guest speaker)
We the People
Excel: (Upper) Passion pursuit fair and community service projects (Lupus, CHLA, homeless shelter, St Jude’s, Conejo Community Outreach, Trick-or-Treat-Street)