5th Grade

Mrs. Kelly

Welcome to Back to

School Night!

Every student is a very important member of our classroom community

About your teacher,Mrs. Kelly…

*EducationB.A. Psychology, UC San Diego; M.A. Teaching with emphasis on the National Boards for Professional Teaching StandardsTeaching Credentials: CLAD Multiple Subject, English Single Subject

*Family Married 25 years to Patrick Kelly. We have 1 child, Brenna, a junior at Washington State University

*Hobbies Love teaching with technology, traveling and reading good biographies

Classroom Philosophy…One Size Does Not Fit All

Differentiation…IndividualSmall groupWhole classGrade level

teacher support during intervention block

5th Grade CurriculumNew Common

Core State Standards… Language Arts: Critical

thinking, reading, and writing

Writing: Opinion, Informational, Narrative

Math: See website for complete list of skills taught

Science Units: Matter & Chemistry, Cells and Body Systems, How Materials Move through Plants, Weather, Water on Earth, and the Solar System

Social Studies: Native American Regions, European Exploration of the New World, Colonization of America, The Revolutionary War, Our Government

TVUSD / TLES Achievement Grades

A = Advanced 90 – 100%

B = Proficient 80 – 89%

C = Basic 70 – 79%

Below 70% fails to meet standards and will be a D, or an F, depending on how far below the standard the achievement level is.

Assessments & Grading5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast off!

Assessments District-Wide CCSS

Assessments: Reading skills tests Math skills test Writing skills test 5-paragraph essay

prompt

Weekly/Bi-Monthly Classroom Quizzes Math Grammar Reading: Story of the

Week Vocabulary: Wordly Wise

& Greek /Latin Roots

Letter Grades: A, B, C

Two Report Cards per year: January 17 and Last Day of

SchoolProgress Reports: Mid

Semester Pinnacle, like last year Graded papers go home

throughout the week For twice yearly report cards,

I give your child every grading benefit: *Round “up” *Drop one most damaging grade in reading, writing, and math (assessments excluded)

TLES Expectations for Student Behavior

Is it safe?Is it

responsible?Is it

courteous?Would it be

fair if everyone did it?

In other words, be respectful of everyone around you, and distract no one from their learning, including yourself!

Classroom Consequences

GOAL: STAY ON GREEN EVERY DAY

1st Redirect: Warning, turn card to yellow

2nd Offense: Teacher Conference, move card to orange…lose the next recess or privilege

3rd Offense: Move card to red, parent conference

The “Severe” Clause: Referral to the Principal and possible suspension from school

Behavior Incentives

For the Individual: Eagle feathers for weekly lottery to win “Slippers and Snacks” on Friday, praise, special privileges

For the Group: Desk Olympic Table Points monthly contest; whole group marble jar

Homework Stars program: Lunch with teacher includes healthy dessert

Eagle of the Week (no prior notice given; a classroom celebration only)

Honor Roll

…Daily Schedule… 8:55 – 9:15 P.E. grade level rotation…sneakers! 9:15 – 11:15 Language Arts 11:30 – 12:55 Math 1:40 – 2:10 Daily grade level interventions 2:10 – 2:50 Social Studies or Science 2:50 – 3:05 Core Literature read aloud 3:05 – 3:20 Reminder binders, pack up, home PLUS… Tuesdays: Computer Lab with Mrs. Kelly 10:15-

11:00 Wednesdays: Library with Mrs. Brown 10:15-11:00 Fridays: Flag Salute Ceremony 9:00 on blacktop Meet the Masters: Art Assembly or Class, 1x

monthly

Hooray for the TVUSD Wellness Policy!

No sharing of food due to allergies and other health conditions…this is important!

All celebratory food items must meet district guidelines for low fat and low sugar

See TVUSD website for guidelines Think about celebrating birthdays with non-

food items as well…library book donation, pencils,

volunteering!

. . . HOMEWORK . . .Your child’s favorite teacher is YOU!

*Parents, Please Sign Reminder Binders Nightly…We Check!

MONDAY – THURSDAY approx. 1 hr. / nightIf necessary, we can meet to discuss your child’s work

habits, special needs, or modifications. All assignments are on classroom website AND in

reminder binders. Subjects:

Read nightly 20+ min. Write a brief summary, plus answer one menu question relating to your reading

Vocabulary assignments and practice nightly Math nightly from either textbook (it’s online), practice

book, or worksheet, plus mastering math facts “X” tables!

Occasional other assignments in science or social studies

Occasional projects Incomplete daily class work goes home for completion

Classroom Supplies

Classroom-specific requests are on our website home page all year…flashdrives make projects easier to save and safe from accidental loss by TLES student body

Thank you for all of your donations! They keep us afloat during these difficult economic times

Black only EXPO brand markers are the MOST needed donation item all year

Parent Communication

Classroom Website: See link on TLES 5th grade home page…save it in favorites!

Email:

CKELLY@TVUSD.K12.CA.US We can arrange a time to meet (after or before school)

Call and leave a message (non-emergency)

Friday Folders: Return empty on Mondays

Reminder Binders: Sign nightly; write a message if necessary

Your child’s graded quizzes are returned weekly; ALWAYS KEEP!

Parent conferences in the fall, or by request

ABSENCES

Please… Excuse your child by calling the office, or

send a note explaining the reason

Assignment make-ups are 1 extra day for each day absent…we “try” to do make-ups in class

Absences for 5 days or longer must be reported to the office a week or several days in advance so that a student Independent Study contract can be created and explained to you and your child prior to your departure

Your student’s attendance is CRITICAL for school funding…please, please save family getaways for vacation time

Parent Volunteers! Hooray!

WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT YOU?

Regular classroom volunteer sign-ups are on outside counter and available for every day of the week: prep, correcting, and more

Special jobs such as Room Mom, Scholastic Books ordering, Minute Math correctors, Meet the Masters, and more are there, too

Must have current TB test on file along with a Megan’s Law clearance and you’re good to go!

NO CELL PHONES, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!