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Welcome to Fifth Grade Jill McCrory and Heather Liddell

Welcome to Fifth Grade Jill McCrory and Heather Liddell. A New Journey. In Fifth Grade students are challenged, think creatively, work together as a unit as well as independently, and prepare for middle school. This preparation includes increased responsibility for organization

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Welcome to Fifth Grade Jill McCrory and Heather Liddell

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  1. Welcome to Fifth GradeJill McCrory and Heather Liddell

  2. A New Journey In Fifth Grade students are challenged, think creatively, work together as a unit as well as independently, and prepare for middle school. This preparation includes increased responsibility for • organization • behavior and listening • assignments • learning tools We appreciate each other for our different talents, gifts, learning rates and variety of ways we obtain knowledge.

  3. Curriculum Content Map *Math spirals through all strands of the standards

  4. Teaching Strategies Literature Circles/Book Clubs Project Based Learning Storyline- Oregon Trail/StoryPath- Colonial America Depth and Complexity Extension Centers/Extended Learning Differentiation Collaborative Groups

  5. Extended Learning OpportunityHomework • Purpose of Homework • Agenda – Daily log of homework • Time requirements for homework • Homework is checked in each morning and corrected in class. • 30 minutes of reading at home Mon-Thursday*

  6. Why Can’t My Child Skip His or Her 20 minutes of Reading Each Night By the end of 5th Grade • Student A will have read the equivalent of 60 whole days of school. • Student B will have read only 12 school days. • Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary? Which student would you expect to be more successful in school…and in life?

  7. Criteria for Assignments • Name, number, date, and, if needed, title/page number are in the correct area of the paper. For Math, include the time on your Study Link. • Legible cursive is required on all assignments. Use of the computer is acceptable. • Correct spelling is used. • Correct grammar and punctuation is expected. • Work is complete, and turned in on time. • Directions have been followed. • If any of the above criteria is not followed, the assignment will not be accepted. • It is your student’s responsibility to remember their homework each day. Please help us hold them personally accountable.

  8. Fifth Grade Behavior Expectations Student generated expectations • Treat others the way you want to be treated • Be responsible with all supplies. • Focus on your work to do your best. • Safety comes first. • Stay busy. • Have fun!

  9. Consequences Step 1: A firm verbal warning will be given by the teacher. One check on clipboard Step 2: “Time out” from the activity. Second check on clipboard Step 3: Third check on clipboard. Student will attend Homework Zone to complete the “Choose to Be Responsible” Form.

  10. Daily Schedules Mrs. McCrory’s Class

  11. Daily Schedules Mrs. Liddell’s Class

  12. Information and Reminders Email and website Parking lot Dress Code Electronic Devices Independent Study Policy Jupiter grading system/ Conferences Time for Kids iPads/ Headphones Family-School Compact

  13. Volunteer Opportunities • Mrs. McCrory still needs • Jr. Great Books Facilitator • Colonial Day Parent Liaison • Cape-A-Thon assistant • PTSO Liaison • Mrs. Liddell still needs • A PTSO Liaison • A Jr. Great Books Facilitator • Monday and Tuesday Copy Person • Colonial Day Parent Liaison

  14. Thank you for coming! • We appreciate your time and effort in getting here! We look forward to working with you and your student and having a wonderful year! • Your Fifth Grade Team

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