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Welcome to RJWE 5 th grade

Welcome to RJWE 5 th grade. We’re glad you’re here!!. Ms. Enache– Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Jones – Math & Science Ms. Laedtke– Language Arts Ms. Coleman– Math Ms. Foley – Science & Social Studies Ms. Dyott – Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Kerr – Math & Science.

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Welcome to RJWE 5 th grade

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  1. Welcome to RJWE5th grade We’re glad you’re here!!

  2. Ms. Enache– Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Jones – Math & Science Ms. Laedtke– Language Arts Ms. Coleman– Math Ms. Foley – Science & Social Studies Ms. Dyott– Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Kerr – Math & Science RJWE 5th Grade

  3. Schedules • Check the 5th grade website or handbook for specifics on your child’s schedule. • Specials 8:45 am – 9:35 am (4 Day Rotation) Music Art P.E. • Challenge – Tuesday • Library/Computer Lab – Every other week

  4. Snacks • It should be a healthy finger food and not full of sugar. • Water in a closeable bottle is allowed in the classroom. • Examples: • Dried fruit • Crackers • Grapes • Raisins • Cheese sticks • Pretzels

  5. Rules: Be respectful to yourself and others. Be safe. Be responsible. Discipline

  6. Discipline Consequences: • Warning (noted on Expectation Card) • Mark on Expectation Card and it will be sent home to be signed • Additional mark on Expectation Card and Think Time form • Additional mark on Expectation Card and ASD • Parent and teacher conference • Administrative Referral **In some instances, students may not receive a warning due to the seriousness of the offense.

  7. Discipline Rewards: • Students may receive tickets for good and respectful behavior. Examples of tickets available for purchase: • Stinky Feet Pass • Homework Pass • Wear a Cap Pass • At the end of every nine weeks, students that receive 5 or less marks on the behavior card, will earn a special time during the day to celebrate their achievement!

  8. Expectations Communication Folders: • Each Thursday we will send home a communication folder. • Please discuss the contents with your student. • Sign and return the folder on Friday morning. • Regardless of behavior, expectation cards are sent in the communication folder.

  9. Expectations ID’s • Students are required to wear an ID at school. • ID’s should be kept on a lanyard. • Students are encouraged to keep ID’s at school to prevent them getting lost.

  10. Helpful Hints As a parent you can: • Encourage your child to read every night. • Ask to look at your child’s planner nightly. • Have your child organize his/her materials weekly. • Take time to talk with your child daily about their day. • Check supplies and replenish as needed. • Encourage your child to practice math facts nightly.

  11. Change of Transportation Getting your child home safely is our top priority! • Please send transportation changes in writing with your child in the morning so that we can let the office know of the change. • If you have an emergency, please contact the front office at 281.234.1700. • Teachers CANNOT accept change of transportation through emailas we may be absent and/or unable to consistently monitor email throughout the day.

  12. STAAR testing dates Math: March 30, 2015 Reading: March 31, 2015 Science: April 22, 2015

  13. Math Areas of Study: • Data Analysis • Operations and Problem Solving with Fractions, Whole Numbers, and Decimals • Algebraic Thinking, Common Factors • Measurement, Geometry, Formulas, Conversions • Personal Financial Literacy

  14. math • Students will keep an interactive notebook (ISN) that contains notes and classwork. • Can be used a reference and study material • Guided Math will allow all students to receive small group instruction during each unit. • Homework is given once or twice each week.

  15. math • Students can access our textbook online!  • A handout will be coming soon with your student’s specific log-in information.

  16. Language Arts Through the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, students will: • Read and write many different genres.  • Become more engaged with literature. • Read and write for knowledge and enjoyment. • Love reading and writing!

  17. Language Arts Units of Study: • Launching the Reader’s & Writer's Workshop • Fiction/Narrative Writing • Poetry (Reading &Writing) • Myths & Drama/Narrative Writing • Reading Persuasive Text & Writing Researched Based Argument Essay • Expository (Reading & Writing) • Reading Literary Nonfiction & History Research Report Writing • Memoir (Reading and Writing) • Ongoing:Word Study, Focus Poetry, & Editing Everyday

  18. science Fifth Grade Units: • Properties of Matter • Forces • Life Cycles and Habitats • Electricity • Standard and Alternative Energies • Erosion/Deposition • Earth/Space

  19. Science • ISN’s will be used in class to record labs, important vocabulary, reflections, diagrams, etc. • Labs will be completed weekly to enhance learning of scientific concepts. • Homework given as needed (once a week).

  20. Science • Our science curriculum is accessible online. • Be on the look out for more specifics on how to log in.

  21. Social StudiesA Survey of American History • US Geography • Colonization • American Revolution • Articles of Confederation • Writing of the US Constitution • US Government • US Bill of Rights • US Expansion • Free Enterprise • US Prior to 1861 • JA/BizTown • Civil War • Reconstruction • Westward Movement • Early 1900s • Major Events of the 20th Century • Civil Rights Leaders

  22. Social Studies • Students will keep an Interactive Student Notebook (ISN). • The ISN will be updated weekly. All assignments should be glued in ISN, and it will serve as a study guide for tests.

  23. Thank you!Have a great night!

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