welcome to fifth grade
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Welcome to Fifth Grade . Please find your child’s desk. He or she has written you a letter in their Reading Notebook . Please respond to their letter . Enjoy! I will begin the presentation soon . My personality . Who am I? . Ms. Azizah – our fantastic Instructional Assistant. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
• Please find your child’s desk. • He or she has written you a letter in
their Reading Notebook. Please respond to their letter .
• Enjoy! • I will begin the presentation soon
Welcome to Fifth Grade
My personality
Who am I?
Ms. Azizah – our fantastic Instructional Assistant
Mrs. Bassari – RLA Support
The most important people to you and me are …………..
Now for the ……
Information
Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 8:00 -8:05 Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom
8:05 -8:45 Social Studies Science Social
Studies MandarinComputers – Mr. Ferrell
8.45 – 9.25
Social Studies Science with Ms. Paxson
Social Studies
Science with Ms. Paxson
Catch upMath Games
9.30 – 10.10
Counseling Book
Buddies Alternate
weeks
Mandarin Science Lab – Wk. 1
Library – Wk. 2
Science with Ms. Paxson
Happy Half hour
10:15 -11:00 Music/Art/PE
PE Miss.
Wenstrom Music Art PE
11:00 -11:15 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
11:20 -12:15
Math Math Math
Math Math
12:15 -1:00 Lunch (Play First) Lunch (Play First) Lunch (Play First) Lunch (Play First) Lunch (Play First)
1:00 RLA RLA RLA RLA RLA
RLA Reading
◦ Literature Based Reading Approach using Just Right books.
◦ Balanced Literacy with Reader’s Workshop (mini lessons , independent reading at ‘just right’ level, conferring, read alouds, small group reading, interactive reading)
◦ Reading comprehension – focus on deeper understanding and diverse thinking
◦ Content reading strategies with non-fiction texts (social science and science)
◦ Reading all genre with focus on fantasy, historical fiction, poetry
◦ DRA as formative assessment
◦ Continuums used to show child’s reading development
RLA Writing
◦ Balanced Literacy with Writers’ Workshop - mini lessons, independent writing/conferring, modeled writing, shared writing, guided writing, focus on improving the quality of their writing
◦ Writing Process (more independent)
◦ Units of Study – narrative essay, nonfiction, poetry, persuasive essay, fantasy
◦ Six Traits – imbedded in units and allows for consolidation of writing skills (voice, word choice, ideas, organization, sentence fluency, conventions)
Remember to praise the work for what they have done, not what they should do next
Units of Study for the Word Study Program
•Word Study – Origins•Vowel and Consonant Review and Schwa•Word Webs
Program comes from Real Spelling and Words their way
Leveled grouping
Everyday Mathematics is a rigorous PreK-6 curriculum. It is scientifically research-based and proven to build students' mathematical knowledge from the basics to higher-order thinking and critical problem solving. Real-life Problem SolvingBalanced InstructionMultiple Methods for Basic Skills PracticeEmphasis on CommunicationEnhanced Home/School PartnershipsAppropriate Use of Technology
EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
Components of a Math Lesson Mental Math – on slate Math Message Discussion Lesson Development – usually whole class Lesson practice
◦ Student Journal (collaborative) and Math Boxes (Individual)
◦ Games
Homework given – not every day, but most
How do you know about Math?
Family letter at beginning of each unit Study Link coming home each night Assessment profile
Communication
Two parts to the test: •Part A is a summative assessment and will be use to measure your child’s growth and achievement.
•Part B is a formative assessment and provides me information about students’ current knowledge and abilities so I can plan future instruction more effectively.
Provides parents and students with a review of concepts that need additional work and those that will be coming up in future lessons. A good resource for review is the Student Reference Book, which you can access online at www.everydaymathonline.com. Please remember, the end of the unit assessment is only one of many tools used to assess your child’s math progress.
Social Studies
The Formation of a Nation - Singapore and USA with emphasis on the following for each:
Exploration and effects on indigenous peopleColonization and ImmigrationGeographyWar and ConflictsGovernment
*General review lesson on geography and map skills
History
Society
Geography
* UN Day
Super Student ProgramDesigned to help your children live the
Core Values while they are here at school.SAS Core Values:
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Honesty
Comments
Daily GeckoBucksM
TWTh
FOops! Box
Daily Gecko Bucks
Subtotal
Bonus Gecko Buck Subtotal
Super Student CardSAS Super Six
1. I will use the right voice and the right action at the right time.2. I will treat others with respect and appreciate our national backgrounds.3. I will make it possible for others to learn.4. I will dress properly, be prompt and prepared.5. I will be responsible for my own decisions and actions.6. If it’s dangerous, I won’t do it.
Student Signature_______________________________________
Week _________________ - _________________
Parent Signature_________________________________________
Total Gecko Bucks for the Week
Bonus Gecko Bucks
SAS Gecko Bank RegisterDate Reason for Deposit or
WithdrawalAmount of Withdrawal
Approval
Amount of Deposit
Balance
00.00+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .+/- . .
Fifth grade policy is 90 minutes a night, including Mandarin, Music, Typing and Reading.
In this class we alternate between a focus on reading and writing weekly
Reading log every night, in depth response every second week
Writer’s Notebook every second week Math sheets – nearly every night, should take no more than
20 minutes – if it does STOP, I will work with them the next day
Some children take longer than others, if this is becoming a battle of the wills in your household – please contact me to see how we can make it better
No homework on the weekends! Their choice….
Homework
Reporting 2010/11 Intermediate
Five in the Year:
◦ Semester reporting: December/June◦ Progress reports: Quarterly
◦ First and Third Quarter Conferences: October – Goal Setting with Parents March- Follow-Up Goal Meeting with Parent
◦ Student Led Conference: May
Super Student cards .. Make a note Email [email protected] Telephone SAS extn #6279 – after 3pm or
before 8am please Come and see me – make an appointment Homework diary – write to me If there is an emergency please contact the
office before the classroom, we may not be here
Ways to contact me
Thank you so much for coming – if you would like to speak more in depth about your child please make an appointment.
Remember all the important information will be on http://jhooykaas.wordpress.com/
Thank you