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Mr. Goldner Bio

Hello families! My name is Sean Goldner and I will be the 5th Grade Homeroom teacher and the 3rd Grade and 5th grade Math and Science teacher at Decatur this year!

I graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education with a license in technology integration. This is my 10th year teaching math and science in Chicago. I taught three years at an alternative school for students with diverse needs,  five years of math and science in CPS in the Austin Neighborhood, and this will be my second year at Decatur! I live in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago and enjoy watching scary movies, reading and going to concerts! I have a rescue dog named Tater Tot.

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Team: Indiana Hoosiers

Favorite Activities: Scary Movies, Concerts and Reading!

Favorite Food: Peanut Butter M+M’s

Biggest Fear: Heights

Favorite Drink: Coffee

Favorite Book: The Wild Robot

Favorite Movie: The Lego Movie

 

CLASSROOM

My goal for my classroom is for students to feel safe and heard. I like to focus on SEL to help students learn skills to navigate social situations that pop up in the classroom. I like to tell my students “We are all humans who are trying to do their best”. I practice that by showing my students my own mistakes and how I have overcome them.

MATH

In math, my focus is on productive struggle. I like to focus on the idea that math is a process that takes time to practice and hone our skills. Just like practicing a skill in a sport or a craft, math is also a skill that takes practice and struggle to understand. 

SCIENCE

In science, my goal is to fan the flame of curiosity for my students. Science is a great tool to help us understand the world around us. By posing high quality questions we can use the scientific method to answer them.

How to Contact Mr. G

The best way to contact me is through my email listed below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have! I do my best to answer emails in 48 hours.

I look forward to a fun new adventure at Decatur this year! 

Email: [email protected] 

 

Posts

Last week of school!

I cannot believe that it is coming up to the last week of school. It has been an honor to teach and learn beside the 3rd and 5th grade students this year! Take a look at the information for the last week below! Parents and families, thanks so much for the continued support throughout the year, I appreciate your partnership and I am so proud of the growth seen in our 3rd and 5th grade students this year!
 
Biliteracy Ceremony! shoutout to the 5th grade class for ALL passing the Seal of Biliteracy exam! 
 
Cleaning out Cubbies and Lockers students will clean out their cubbies and lockers on Monday and Tuesday. Please send your students with backpacks or a small bag to help them bring home any items that they would like to keep from this year! Everything else will be thrown out!
 
Library Books - whether these are my books or Decatur Library books please check the books you have at home to have students send them back to school!
 
Field Day - 5th grade will be in the color BLACK so send your students in black clothing for we can rock field day!
 

Friday May 8th Update

Congrats to all the students in the show, it was a blast to see their hard work and dedication! We are so proud!

This week updates:

- Students in the show that missed work in Math/Science can turn in their work Wednesday May 13th. They received a checklist of work from both classes to guide them as well as time in class to finish.

 - Any missing work or make up work for 5th Grade needs to be turned in by May 13th

- Thursday May 14th CSO Dress Rehearsal at 10:15 AM. Families are welcome as long as they completed the form

- Friday May 15th Disney Magnet II Field Trip 5th Grade. All Chaperones were contacted already

Important dates:

May 20 | Chess Team End of Year Party

May 25 | Memorial Day, No School

May 29 |Spanish Celebration

June 4 | Field Day | Last Day of School, report cards sent home

June 5 | School Improvement Day, No Students

Friday May 1st

Quick Updates!
  • Progress reports went home today with students!
  • Next week is show week. Students schedules will look different. Teachers will have physical schedules
    • Students who are in the show will be required to finish any missing work that is no completed. They will be provided with a physical and digital copy of the work being given during the week to help them understand what is missing.
    • Students in the show will also be given a study hall Friday afternoon to finish any missing work due to the show.
  • 5th Grade - May 14th is our CSO project rehearsal. Families are welcome to come observe the preformance in the Music Room at 10:15 AM for their essentials time!
  • 5th Grade - May 15th Field trip to Disney Magent II for our CSO performance!

April 24th

Quick Updates!
  • STEM Night is Thursday April 30th from 4:30 - 6:00 PM
  • Progress Reports posted Friday May 1st
  • Star360 testing will be the week of April 27th - May 1st
  • Show Week is May 4th - 8th with the show on May 7th!