please come in and make yourself comfortable. once you read your child’s letter, please take a...
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Please come in and make yourself comfortable.
Once you read your child’s letter, please take a moment to write a response. Your child will enjoy starting the day tomorrow with a message from you!
What’s on the desk… Letter from your child
Paper for you to write back to your child
Folder containing the following:
5th grade Information Sheet
Contact Information Sheet (please fill out this evening and leave on your child’s desk)
Homeroom Parent Information Sheet.
Allergy Information Letter
* I will put a copy of this presentation on my School Wires.
Personal Information
BA in Education: Graceland University,
Masters of Elementary Education: Wilkes University
Teaching Experience South Portland School District Central Bucks School District Kutz- Gayman- Barclay- (5 years) Warwick (9 years) Gayman Elementary (16 years)
Communication and Reminders Thursday Folders
Assignment Books Conferences E-mail: [email protected] Website: Access through www.cbsd.org Phone (267) 893-4384
Food allergies: peanuts and tree nuts Transportation changes (call office) Requesting homework (call office or
e-mail me before 12:30)
I need a note for:
AbsencesTransportation Changes
No Birthday Treats! We will celebrate with acknowledgement…
Classroom Policies
School Wires Site 50 minutes a night Homework Policy
Homework misses will be notated with a missing assignment sheet which should be signed by a parent.
The student will complete the missed assignment at home.
After three misses, I will send home an email so we can take a proactive approach.
Homework
Our Daily Schedule
8:35 - 8:50 Morning Meeting8:50 - 9:55 Language Arts9:55 - 11:15 Math11:15 -12:12 Recess/ Lunch 12:15 -1:45 Reading1:45 - 2:25 Specials2:25 - 3:10 Science/Social Studies
Specials
Monday ArtTuesday LibraryWednesday MusicThursday Computer
labFriday Physical
Education
Reading The Lead 21 Series Comprehension Toolkit Fiction and Non-Fiction Literature Circles/Shared Reading Book Conferencing Guided Reading/Small Groups In Class Reading Log Independent Reading of Self-Selected Books
• 100 minutes of “at home” reading each week-Parents sign calendar each week.
Being a Writer Mini-lessons using mentor texts Writing every day Writer’s Community Emphasis on Writing Process Blend of Grammar and Writing
Language Arts
Spelling Systematic and explicit instruction
helps students learn and apply words in meaningful context
Spelling words are presented in complete sentences and used in context to underscore meaning
Correct spelling is emphasized in all areas of writing
Weekly tests include the grammar skill taught that week.
Social Studies
SS Alive www.learntci.comOnline access for text and practice
Units of Study: Geography/Native American RegionsThe Road to Revolution and
IndependenceConstitution & The Bill of RightsWestward ExpansionCurrent Events
Science Areas of Study:
Scientific MethodNature’s RecyclersWeather Energy
Technology
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Type to Learn (keyboarding)Basic overview of the Internet
Search enginesResearch strategies
Various other programs introduced throughout the year
CBSDEffectively Communicating
Student Progress
Resources Parent Handbook
Cover Sheet Conference
Report Progress Report
Marking Periods 1 & 3:
Conference Report
Marking Periods
1&3
Marking Periods 2 & 4:Progress Report
Marking Periods
1&3
Parent Portal
http://www.cbsd.org/cbelementaryreportcard
Everyday Math Spiraling of ideas Problem-solving Higher-level thinking CommunicationMath Boxes are key!
Math
Math Program Continued
Fifth Grade Curriculum includes:GeometryEstimation & ComputationDivisionFractions, Decimals, and PercentsAddition & Subtraction of Fractions
Math Program- ContinuedExponents and Negative
NumbersRatiosCoordinates, Area,
Volume, and CapacityAlgebra ConceptsProbability and Rates
Math Program- Continued
Math materialsStudy Link bookletMath JournalMath binder (template, calculator, SRB)www.everydaymathonline.com
Math assessmentStudy guide signed at beginning of each unitQuizzes, tests, homework
Math Websites
www.xtramath.org
www.everydaymathonline.com
Thank you for attending
Back-to-School Night