Mrs. Kyriacou's
Writing
Class
5th Grade Departmentalization
Meet Mrs. Kyriacou
Hello Diskin Families,
I have the distinct honor to be your child's 5th grade writing and science teacher. I'm Giselle Kyriacou - that's pronounced - Kee ree ah koo. I was born and raised in New York City, New York; however, I've lived in Las Vegas for over a decade. I have a Masters in Elementary Education with a Gifted and Talented endorsement. I have the distinct pleasure of being Diskin's after school Drama Teacher and have produced and directed four Broadway plays for kids at Diskin. I am a self proclaimed bookworm and a techy. My education mantra is a quote from Mr. Nelson Mandela. President Mandela said,
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Let's change the world together - Mrs. Giselle Kyriacou
Meet the 5th grade Team
Danielle Alexander
Reading Teacher
Best way to reach us - Gmail
Mrs. Alexander will serve as 5th Grade's Reading and Social Studies Teacher. Please refer to Mrs. Alexander's homework expectations. In addition, Diskin students are required to read for 30 minutes each night. Please note reading impacts all subjects. Grades will reflect if students are reading every evening.
Giselle Kyriacou
Writing Teacher
Best way to reach us - Gmail
I will serve as 5th grade's Writing and Science Teacher. 5th graders will work on computer devices to complete their writing assignments. On a daily basis, students will utilize GrammarFlip and Actively Learn. Later in the academic school year, students will be required to participate in Science Night, where they will show off their scientific hypotheses.
Jessica Miller
Math Teacher
Best way to reach us - Gmail
Ms. Miller is the 5th grade Math Teacher, please refer to her homework regulations. She will use Reflex Math, Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Flocabulary, and other distinctive tools to keep your 5th grader's minds sharp throughout the year.