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Welcome to Fifth Grade Back to School Night! Mrs. Quante’s Class Kenneth Culbert 2019-2020
Jen Quante • 12 years in education • 9 years at Kenneth Culbert • Family • Live in Hamilton • Lead mentor in the building • Love the beach, kayaking, hiking
Personalized Learning • Tailoring learning experiences to individual strengths, needs and interests. • Setting goals, voice and choice, flexible grouping • Same learning targets, different paths to achievement • Same curriculum, new approach to instruction • Coffee Chat with Ms. Edwards in September
Curriculum Overview… • The entire curriculum can be found on the fifth grade website • Language Arts • Grammar • Creative Writing • Spelling: words every 2 weeks • Reading • Pathways • Just right books • Reading stamina • Conferring and strategy group
More Curriculum Overview… • Content • Social Science and Science • Project for each unit in S.S. and have map quiz. • Math • IXL- 80% or 20 minutes (yellow star review) • Dreambox (chrome) 60 minutes/week • Mini-lesson, small groups, playlists
Futura • Mr. Randy Morgan will be pushing in two times a week to meet the needs of Futura students. He will pull them out once per week. • We are excited about this format where everyone will benefit from the expertise of another teacher. • Randy.morgan@lcps.org This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
Things To Know… • Email – unless time sensitive • Conferences – first quarter • SOLs – Reading, Science, Math • Class website (homework, study guides, etc.) • Peach Jar • ParentVue
PBIS Behavior Expectations PBIS Matrix Encouragement • Crocs cash • Class Dojo • PAT
1:1 Devices • "Bootcamp" begins week 1 during library • Device will be check out to student • Acknowledge rights and responsibilities/agreement form • Internet filtering/monitoring at home and school • Tech support/warrenty if needed • Should come to school with a full charge • Student device handbook • BYOT is still an option - More info for parents
Student Handbook • Absence • Call the attendance line 540-751-2541 • Email culbert_absentee@lcps.org • If you would like, you can CC me on the email • Birthdays – please do not send in treats or party invitations • Toys – Toys may only be used at recess (within reason) and CASA. During instructional time toys need to be in your child's backpack. Students are responsible for their own toys.
Fall Festival • Valentine’s Day • Spring Fling (possibly Pi Day) • Room parent will help organize
During the 1st Quarter • Signups will be in ParentVue • I will send out an email when it is time to sign up • We can meet anytime if needed
D.A.R.E. • Drug Abuse Resistance Education • 10-12 times per year 45 minutes • DARE graduation in May
Leadership Positions • Morning News Show • Ushers • Flags • Photographers • Croc Shop
2019-2020 Fabulous Fifth Grade • My goal is for your child to have an excellent year! • We are a team! • Please contact me any time with any questions or concerns. jennifer.quante@lcps.org