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Here is some information to help you get to know me a little better before we start an awesome year together.
Teaching Experience and classroom philosophy
This will be my eighth consecutive year of teaching fifth grade. Before teaching fifth grade, I taught technology class, third grade and fourth grade at Marlborough Elementary.
My favorite part about being a classroom teacher is building a sense of community with a group of students for the entire year. I will work very hard to build your trust and respect. I like to believe that room 107 isn't my classroom, but our classroom. I hope that you are as excited as I am to be a part of something special and have a great time with our class.
Family Life
I have been married for nineteen years. My wife works as an accountant. She is very organized and great with numbers! We have two children. Jenna is our 14 year old daughter and Isaac is our 11 year old son. Jenna will be entering her freshman year of high school. She loves music, swimming, and playing sports. Isaac will be going into sixth grade at the middle school. He enjoys lacrosse, basketball, and everything related to the 80s. We also have a dog. Her name is Everly and she is a staffordshire terrier and chihuahua mix. She is very active and smart and a super cuddly dog too!
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Mr. Langenback
Welcome to Our 5th Grade Class
Contact Information
Klangenback@upsd.org
215-679-6288 ext: 4107
Tabs
- About Mr. Langenback
- Math Curriculum
- Social Studies Curriculum
- ELA Curriculum
- Science Curriculum
- Daily Schedule
- Homework
- Assignment Information
About Mr. Langenback
About Mr. Langenback
Math Curriculum
Social Studies Curriculum
Social Studies Curriculum
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We are excited to be continuing to use HMH a new program we started last year. We will be using HMH to explore early America! We will learn about the indigenous people of North America, colonization, all the way up to formation of the United States of America. My hope is that students will have an appreciation and understanding of what makes our country special and different!
Together we will read about our continent's and country's history. Kids will create presentations and practice presenting what they learned to their classmates in a fun and safe envirornment.
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ELA Curriculum
Science Curriculum
Science
This year we will be using both FOSS and Explore Learning's Gizmos to explore science!
Students will start the year exploring the scientific world by learning about the scientific method. Students will then use the scientific method to conduct to learn about variables and mixtures and solutions.
The Variables unit will have students exploring using pendulums, life boats, and flippers. The Mixtures and Solutions unit will have students working with solubility, saturation, crystals and methods of separation!
Daily Schedule
8:25-8:45 Arrival Time (morning work and time to catch up with classmates)
8:45-9:15 Morning Meeting and Second Step
9:15- 10:40 Math with Mr. Langenback
10:40-10:50 Bathroom Break/Organize for afternoon
10:50-11:20 Recess 11:25-11:55 Lunch
12:00-12:35 Science or Social Studies (we will do one unit of one subject and then switch. We will go back and forth all year long!)
12:35-1:15 Writing (with Mrs. Cricks)
1:15-1:55 Special (Day 1 Art w Mrs.Conway; Day 2 FLITE w Mr. Lippincott; Day 3 Music w Mrs. Goslin; Day 4 PE w Mr. Pinto; Day 5 Library)
2:00-3:20 ELA (with Mrs. Cricks)
3:20 Switch Back and Pack up for Dismissal at 3:25
Homework
Homework
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Math
Math homework will be given on a regular basis. Due to the length and complexity of some lessons, homework will not be given each night. However, it is safe to assume that on most nights students will have math homework. Math homework should NEVER TAKE MORE THAN 20 MINUTES. If homework is taking longer than that, please stop working on it and send in a note.
Independent Reading
Students should read at least 20 minutes each night. This should not be a cumbersome task, as the goal is to build enjoyment of reading. If students are not enjoying their reading, they may need to choose another book!
Social Studies and Science
Daily homework will not be given. On occasion, students may need to take home assignments that were not completed to finish.
Students are responsible for studying prior to a test. Information and studying help can be found on our google classroom.
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