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Welcome. 5 th Grade Curriculum Night August 29, 2011. Mrs. Oglesby LA/SS Mr. Torres Math and Science Mrs. Q LA/SS Ms. Sosa Math and Science. Communication. Planners -- *transportation changes in writing Webpages: check frequently - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WelcomeWelcome 5th Grade Curriculum Night
August 29, 2011
Mrs. Oglesby LA/SS Mr. Torres Math and ScienceMrs. Q LA/SSMs. Sosa Math and Science
CommunicationCommunication
• Planners -- Planners -- *transportation changes in writing*transportation changes in writing
• Webpages: check frequentlyWebpages: check frequently• Email / Phone: Our contact Email / Phone: Our contact
information is on the webpage. information is on the webpage. Due to the district filter, if you do Due to the district filter, if you do not receive a response to an email not receive a response to an email within 24 hours, please call the within 24 hours, please call the school.school.
Student Agenda Student Agenda ExpectationsExpectations
(Planner)(Planner)
• Planner signed daily—teacher & Planner signed daily—teacher & parentparent
• Student will record assignments Student will record assignments and/or learning goalsand/or learning goals
• Parents may note a transportation Parents may note a transportation change in the planner.change in the planner.
Organization of Student Organization of Student MaterialsMaterials
• 3 Ring Binder: goes home nightly3 Ring Binder: goes home nightly
Grades: Communication &
Access
3 week progress reports
6 week report cards
Access in E-School Plus through NISD website
DisciplineDiscipline
LoveLove
&&
LogicLogic
Rewarding Rewarding Good Good
BehaviorBehavior
www.loveandlogic.com
Language Language ArtsArts
Reading Workshop- this block consists of 15 minutes of direct instruction, a 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. During the reading workshop, students will focus on reading strategies, novel studies, independent reading, guided reading, and reading response.
Writing Workshop- this block consists of a 10 minute mini-lesson, 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. Students will focus on the writing process while working on expanding and supporting their writing ideas. This time will include independent writing, peer editing, one on one conferencing, grammar instruction, and peer collaboration.
Skills Workshop- this time will focus on spelling and vocabulary development.
Mrs. Oglesby
Mrs. Q
Social Social StudiesStudies
Mrs. Q Mrs. OglesbyIt’s All About United States History!!!
Geography
Citizenship
Government
History
Economics
Culture
Technology
Social studies will
be incorporated into
the LA curriculum.
MathMath• We will be using an inquiry based We will be using an inquiry based
math curriculum (Investigations & math curriculum (Investigations & CMP)CMP)
• There are five objectives in math:There are five objectives in math:1.1. Numbers, Operations, and Numbers, Operations, and
Quantitative ReasoningQuantitative Reasoning2.2. Patterns, Relationships, and Patterns, Relationships, and
Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic Reasoning 3.3. Geometry and Spatial Reasoning Geometry and Spatial Reasoning 4.4. Measurement Measurement 5.5. Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics Homework – onlineHomework – online
Mr. Torres Ms. Sosa
SCIENCE CurriculumSCIENCE CurriculumShowcase: TBAShowcase: TBA
Mr. Torres Ms. SosaAreas of Study:
• Science Processes / Inquiry/Physical
•Energy
•Earth Systems
•Space Systems
•Life Systems
Where can you find the standards for each subject
area?
• www.tea.state.tx.us• You can select the “t” from the a-z
menu.• Select the “Texas Essential of
Knowledge and Skills”• Select specific grade level
VolunteeringVolunteering
• Parent volunteer forms available Parent volunteer forms available either in the front office or on either in the front office or on school websiteschool website
• Background check forms in office Background check forms in office and on Beck website (background and on Beck website (background checks need to be updated yearly)checks need to be updated yearly)
Birthday CelebrationsBirthday Celebrations
Parents are able to provide a treat to be shared within the last hour of the
day. The treats must be dropped off at the office, or the student can bring
them to the classroom. Treats need to be sent in single servings. Napkins and
other utensils need to be provided.
WebsitesWebsites
• Beck WebpageBeck Webpage• www.nisdtx.orgwww.nisdtx.org• Select “schools” Select “schools”
from the top left from the top left of the home page.of the home page.
• Select Beck Elem.Select Beck Elem.• Access teacher Access teacher
webpages / webpages / “Staff”“Staff”
Kathryn [email protected]
Kelly [email protected]
Samuel [email protected]
Emily [email protected]