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Welcome 5 th Graders!. 2007-08 School Year Tarhe Elementary School Mrs. Amy Sines, Grade 5 a_sines@lancaster.k12.oh.us 687-7330 (8:15 – 3:30, M-F). Agenda/Topics to Be Covered. Brief Bio Mission Statement/Goals Schedule Classroom Policies 5 th Grade Projects / Field Trips
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Welcome 5th Graders! 2007-08 School Year Tarhe Elementary School Mrs. Amy Sines, Grade 5 a_sines@lancaster.k12.oh.us 687-7330 (8:15 – 3:30, M-F)
Agenda/Topics to Be Covered • Brief Bio • Mission Statement/Goals • Schedule • Classroom Policies • 5th Grade Projects / Field Trips • Assessment / Grading • Other Items • Summary
Brief Bio • Lancaster High; Ohio University; Ashland University • 14th year of teaching • Grades taught: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 • Husband – Ed (11 years) Children - Aaron (8), Evan (5), Ellie (2) • Enjoy family, fitness, nutrition, and growing in knowledge
Classroom Goals • Resourcefully create a safe, nurturing learning culture integrating best practice instruction • Determine learning needs and adjust strategies when needed for achievement • Institute expectations for child to develop responsibility and time management skills • Model honesty, sincerity, and passion for learning • Encourage / practice communication • Find joy each day… laugh & smile!
“Specials” Schedule • Monday = Library *remember books! • Tuesday = P.E. and Study Island *remember shoes! • Wednesday = Music and Computer • Thursday = None • Friday = P.E. *remember shoes!
Classroom Policies • Homework – M,T,W,Th *typically 3 subjects *10 min/grade level **** Critical to practice academic exercises daily for achievement. **** • Management: Behavior – see class rules Rewards – “Caught Shining” Consequences – see bulletin board • Schedule (see attachment)
5th Grade Projects / Field Trips* • Book Projects – 1/quarter • Science Buddy – 1/month • Family Math Journal – 1/month • Wax Museum – Fall • Cultural Festival – Christmas • D.A.R.E. Program – Winter • Outdoor Ed (Alley Park)* – Spring • Campfire to Courthouse* - Spring • Ohio Achievement Test – May (Reading / Math / Science / Social Studies)
Assessment / Grading • Why assess? *Evaluate child’s progress & focus instruction *Celebrate achievement *Determine weakness and intervene • Assess what? *Homework completion *Class work *Class / Team Participation *Teacher Obs. *Projects / Tests *Progress • Assess how? *Rubric *Written *Multiple Choice, etc *aligned to State Indicators / Benchmarks
Other items • Mrs. Haney – Social Studies (1 switch) • Student teacher coming soon… *This fall quarter (9 - 10 weeks) *Mrs. Karen Dewey • Conferences *Early November • Monthly Newsletter *Other information communicated as necessary through Tuesday Take-home folder • Paper Work / Fee – please be prompt $7.00 – Tarhe El ($3=planner, $4=dividers) $35.00 – LCS (5th grade fees…consumables)
Q&A • Any other questions?
Summary • I am privileged to partner with you to train / teach your child to “Shine like a Star”! • Reiterate my welcome to 5th grade and encourage you to visit / communicate concerns/ questions/ and/or positive comments! *E-mail proves most prompt form for my response! • Thank you for taking time to meet this evening.