Welcome to Mr. Reinckes Class

Welcome to Mr. Reinckes Class Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.Thomas A. Edison

About MeBorn and raised in Eaton Rapids, MIHobbies- Sports, traveling, and warm weather2 sisters- 1 older, 1 youngerCollege- Western Michigan University/Hope CollegeStudent Teaching- Philadelphia, PA

Classroom RulesAlways raise your handTreat others with respectFollow directionsClean up after yourselfTake responsibility

Morning and Afternoon ProceduresCome in quietlyTurn in homeworkFill out agenda on Monday Complete morning problemsWork on word work or writingPlay with petsUse Study Island, BrainPop

Banking System s3.mykidsbank.orgEarn at least $100 a week Other rewards for participation, helping out, tutoring, showing most work, best explanations, etc.Fines for misbehaviorRewards to buy items or privilegesLogin- first initial, last name i.e. breinckePassword- lunch #

Class Blogreincke15.edublogs.orgClass pictures that are taken throughout the year are thereAcademic websites/videos/gamesNews Articles for Article AdventuresWork samplesSearch function Important Dates Throughout the YearDARE 3rd and part of the 4th quarterHuman Growth and Development end of 3rd quarterBlue Jay Point field trip- November 7th Washington, D.C. field trip- Last week of schoolMiddle School field trip- Mid-April

Math1st quarter- Multiplication, division, place value, and adding & subtracting decimals2nd quarter- Geometry, multiplying and dividing decimals, numerical patterns3rd quarter- FRACTIONS!!! (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)4th quarter- Volume, measurementMath Focus (cont.)Importance of reading and comprehending the problemOrganization (showing work on another piece of paper)Explaining work Checking workCreating visual modelsEstimating to show reasonablenessOrganization of work

Estimation

Reading and Comprehending the QuestionJonathan ran the 100 meter dash in 11.2 seconds. Tory ran 0.65 seconds slower than Jonathan. What was Torys time in the 100 meter dash?Multi-Step ProblemsA new television costs $349 at an electronics store. They currently have a sale going for a tenth off the original price. What is the sales cost of the television?Explaining Work- Baffled Bode

Creating Visual Models/Representations

Language ArtsDaily 3Read to SelfWord WorkWritingOral Reading FluencyExplaining and citing reasons for choosing answersClass read aloud

Language Arts FocusBuilding vocabulary and using context cluesThemePoint of ViewCharacter MotivationCompare and Contrast CharactersInformational Texts

Word Work Article AdventuresGrammarVocabulary in other subjectsWritingChildrens BookWriting ProcessWriting integrated into other subject areas

Reading and Citing Answers

ScienceWeatherHuman Body SystemsMotion and DesignEcosystemsVocabulary is extremely importantSocial StudiesAmerican RevolutionCivil WarEconomy Government

Clickers

No Wasted Time

Brain PopShort videos on important conceptsQuizzesAdditional informationActivitiesQuestions & AnswersGamesGreat for use with sciencewww.brainpop.comUsername- durantPassword- eagles

Kindergarten BuddiesReading with Ms. Baldwins classReward for completed work and great behavior

HomeworkAgendaCompleted every Monday for whole weekMathHomework and Remembering bookWorksheetReading LogMissing workLunch and learn to get caught up/finishedWord Work due on Monday if not completedReading LogReading LogReading 20 minutes per nightWhat Can I Do for My Reading Log?Reading Log ChecklistReading Log Notebook or Blog

Behavior ChartComes home every MondayGraded on 1-3 scales3 = good2 = disruptive 1 = pulling out my hairLists any missing workDue each WednesdayPet (RIP Speedy)Lennon the bearded dragonThey can play with him in the morning, afternoon, or during recess.

DARE

EOGsReading52 questions (about 9 passages)Science (on computer)75 questionsMath open-ended gridded responseHead Shaving and Toothpick Bridges