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Join us for an introduction to Ms. Gutman and the exciting curriculum in 5th grade, including language arts, math, science, and social studies. We will discuss communication methods, technology use, and important policies for the year. Don't miss out on a great year!
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WELCOMEto5th Grade OPEN HOUSE Wendy Gutman
Introducing Ms. Gutman • A quick life story Her name is...
Curriculum • Language Arts • Reading Workshop • Writing Workshop • Spelling – Sitton Spelling • Grammar • Wordly Wise • Math - Compacting, problem solving, and algebra • Science/Social Studies/Health • U.S. History, Geography, Government • Science units – SCIENCE LAB!!!
Homework • Math - Communicate with math teacher • Late/incomplete work - reflected in E-Folder • Daily reading - weekends & holidays included! • Study for quizzes and tests:
Forms of Communication • BLOG & E-Folder • Marquis & Newsletters - School • Student planner • Conferences • County and school WEB page http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/ • 5th Grade WEB page http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~murdock/grades/fifth/fifth.htm • E-mail: Wendy.Gutman@cobbk12.org
Policies and Procedures • Odds and ends
Technology • Internet access • www.Ikeepbookmarks.com • www.eharcourtschool.com • Lab, class, cart • Programs • MS Office : Word, Power Point, Excel • Print Shop • Encarta • Inspiration • Kid Pix • Assorted math software
The Year at a Glance • State Testing: Please insure that students are in school for these days. • COGAT – September 26-27 • ITBS - October 1-5 • Performance Online Testing - January 8 - Feb. 4 • Writing Assessment - March 5 • Criterion Referenced Test – April 23-30 (Must pass reading and math to move onto middle school)
MIDDLE SCHOOLIMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED • 2nd MMR • Hep B (series of 3) • TWO Varicella (chicken pox) Please turn in ASAP.
IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!!!!! Thank you forcoming!