Back to School Night

1. Back to School Night Miss Kobzeff Room 31

2. About Miss Kobzeff • I grew up in Diamond Bar and attended Castle Rock Elementary, Chaparral Middle School, and graduated from Diamond Bar High School. • I attended California State University, Fullerton where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology. • At CSUF, I also earned my California Teaching Credential. • Finally I earned my Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. • This is my 17th year teaching at Evergreen. • 14 years teaching 4th grade • Third year teaching 5th grade

3. Some Goals for Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Students: Should have mastery of the fifth grade curriculum Should be more independent and take more responsibility for their own education Should be challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential Should be well-prepared for middle school Should be well-rounded Should have fun!!!

4. Grades • Grades are weighted. • Tests and Projects are 50% of final grade. • Quizzes are 30% of final grade. • Homework and Class work are 20% of final grade. B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% * D 63-66% * D- 60-62% * U 59% or below * A 93-100% A- 90-92% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% *Most tests that are below a 70% will be corrected by the student, signed by parent, and turned in the next day to earn a 70%.

5. Progress Reports • Progress reports will be sent home approximately every 6 weeks on Friday. • I send two copies, one is to be signed and returned to school on Monday, and the other is yours to keep.

6. Monthly Calendars

7. Homework Policy • All homework that is assigned is review from the day’s lesson and started in class. • Work not completed in class becomes homework. • Even if work is completed in class, students should bring it home to review with their parents. • If it is listed on the Homework Tracker, it is homework. • Late work is not acceptable. • Students who turn in their work by the end of the day will receive 75% of what is earned. • Students who do not complete their work or leave it at home will receive a 0 on the assigned assignments. • On larger projects, students will receive 10% off for every day that it is late. One day late, the highest grade is 90%.

8. Homework Policy • Students should not have over 1 hour of homework per night. • If students have more than one hour, discuss with them the importance of using their class time wisely in order to finish more work in class. • Typically four assignments a night, plus studying for upcoming tests. • Reading at least 20 minutes something of the student’s choice • Math follow up from the day’s lesson • Other subject area assignment (grammar, reading, writing, or spelling; practice and planning for an upcoming oral presentation)

9. Typical Homework Schedule Wednesday Math Reading Log Geography Science (Due Thursday) Study Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary Thursday Math Reading Log Grammar Social Studies Science (Due Monday) Study Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary Friday Go over work handed back. Figure out what you did wrong! Celebrate your 100%! • Monday • Math • Reading Log • Spelling Worksheet • Social Studies • Science (Due Wednesday) • Study Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary • Tuesday • Math • Reading Log • Reading Comprehension Worksheet • Spelling Worksheet • Social Studies • Science (Due Wednesday) • Study Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary

10. 7:55-8:10-Morning Recess & Drop Off 8:10-8:30-School Starts, Attendance, Flag Salute, & AR Silent Reading 8:30-8:40-Spelling/Vocabulary 8:40-9:40-Math 9:40-9:55-Recess 9:55-10:45-Grammar/Writing 10:45-11:30-Literature/Social Studies 11:30-12:08-Lunch (F 11:20-12:10) 12:08-1:10-Science Rotation (M W TH)/Social Studies 1:10-1:25-Recess 1:25-2:15-Social Studies 2:15-2:25-Clean Up & Homework Tracker 2:25-Dismissal Class Schedule

11. Class Schedule Band/Vocal Music M 10:40-11:20 District PE T 1:25-2:25 Robotics T 12:10-1:10, F 1:25-2:25 Star Deputy W 10:00-10:45 Health/Fitness Th 1:40-2:25 Library Th 10-10:30 Computer Lab F 12:10-1:10 FIBO Art CodingTBA Schedule may change throughout the year!

12. Class Rules 1.  Behave*-Respect other people's space, feelings, and property.*-Follow all directions, always.*-Be on task at all times. 2.  Complete all assignments on time

13. Rewards Consequences *Credit Deductions*Note, Email or Phone Call home*Loss of Privileges*Visit to the office*Detention at recess *Credits *Marbles in the Jar *Table Points *Line points *Extra privileges

14. Behavior Chart • 1 Marker – Warning! • 2 Markers – Time out at recess. • 3 Markers – Note home! Time out at recess. • 4 Markers – Note home, time out at recess, and a visit with the Principal. * All serious offenses will go directly to the office*

15. Math (Computation/Problem Solving) • Basic Skill Instruction • Note Taking • Instruction in Problem Solving Strategies • My Skills Tutor.com • Extra Practice for students provided by district • Pre-tests for Skills • Extension Activities • Students who demonstrate that they understand the unit on the pretest will have the choice to do a challenge page or complete the days assignment. • Assessment • A test will be given for each chapter. Tests are not multiple choice. Students will not be allowed to use notes on their tests.

16. Math (Computation/Problem Solving) • Some of the topics the students will cover are: • Place Value through Billions and Thousandths • Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction through Thousandths • Factoring- Prime Factorization and Exponents • Prime and Composite Numbers • Fractions- Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide • Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike Denominators • Multi-digit Multiplication with decimals • Division -Multi-digits divided by 2 digits and decimals • Geometry-Area of Parallelograms and Triangles, Volume • Algebra • Graphing (variables and lines) • Interpreting Graphs • Measurement Conversions (Metric and Customary)

17. Reading (Reading Fluency/ Comprehension) • Reading Comprehension Instruction and Assessment • Literature • Non-Fiction • Poetry • Vocabulary Development • Tests every other week • Nightly Independent Reading • Oral Fluency (reading aloud) • Major Topics • Story Elements, Inferring, Sequencing, Cause and Effect, Point of View, Summarizing, Compare and Contrast, and Word Analysis (including suffix, prefix, and root words).

18. Accelerated Reader • Students will also use Accelerated Reader as part of our reading program. • Students will be tested four times a year AR to find their reading levels. • These reading levels help children successfully read and comprehend on their own. • They select books that are within their levels.  • After reading an AR book, the students take a reading quiz and sometimes a vocabulary quiz for that book.  • Students are required to read AR books and pass the quizzes with an 85% or higher in order to meet their trimester goals.

19. Writing (Writing Strategies & Applications) • Writer’s Workshop • Reports-State Report and Famous American Report • Note Taking in different Subject Areas • Outlining • Essays • Narratives • Expository Writing • Opinion Essays • Response to Literature • Paraphrasing/Summarizing

20. Nouns Common/Proper Singular/Plural Possessive Verbs Action/Linking/Main /Helping Tense Adjectives Articles/Comparing Adverbs Comparing Pronouns Subject/Object/Reflexive/ Possessive Sentence Types Declarative/Interrogative/Exclamatory/Imperative Subject and Predicate Conjunctions Negatives Prepositions Punctuation Titles Abbreviations Capitalization Grammar (Writing Conventions)

21. Speaking (Speaking Application) • Monthly assignments on various topics using outlines. • Major Focus • Volume • Time Limit • Eye Contact • Expression • Topic

22. Spelling • Sitton Spelling (High Frequency Words/ No Excuse Words/ Priority Words) • 5 words a week • Weekly Cloze Assessment • Dictation tests every other week

23. Social Studies (History/Social Science) • United States History and Geography • States and Capitals • State Report • Famous American Report • Assessment • Projects • Writing • Tests • All tests that are below a 70% will be corrected by the student, signed by a parent, and turned in the next day to earn a 70%.

24. Social Studies (History/Social Science)Topics • U.S. Early People • American Indians • Explorers • First Colonies • New England Colonies • Middle Colonies • Southern Colonies • Revolutionary War • The Constitution • The American Republic

25. Science Rotation • Physical Science with Mrs. Otsu • Building Blocks of Matter • Changes in Matter • Health/Nutrition • Earth Science with Dr. Patterson • Water on Earth • Weather • The Solar System • Health/Nutrition • Life Science with Miss Kobzeff • Basic Structures of Organisms • Human Body Systems • 4th Grade Science Review

26. Technology • With Miss Kobzeff • Using computers • Basic Word Processing (typing, indenting, centering, printing, inserting graph art) • Searching the World Wide Web • Robotics/ Project Lead the Way • Lego Mindstorms • Build and program robots

27. STAR Deputy • Wednesdays (once a month) • Dealing with peer pressure • Drugs and Alcohol Education • Library with Mrs. Dea • Once a week • Thursday 10-10:30 PE • District PE Teachers • Tuesdays 1:25-2:25 • Health/Fitness • Th1:40-2:25 Music/Band • Mondays 10:40-11:20 • Students choose to either study vocal music or band • 5th Grade Show in May

28. Class Parties/Field Trips • Parties: • Two are snack parties (Halloween, Valentines) • Two are lunch (pizza) parties (Winter, last day) • Field Trips: • Revolutionary War • Oval Office • Middle school • 5th grade picnic Expect donations totaling about $40 total

29. Other Information • Report all absences to office either by phone or with a note. • Please do not send your child to school sick. • Tardy students must check into the office before going to class. • All students must come to school with lunch money or sack lunch. • You must request absent work in the morning. It can be picked up in the office after school. • Please make sure when sending a class wide snack that the treat does not have NUTS.

30. Other Information • Please follow the pick up and drop off procedures. • “Say Good-bye at the Gate” • If you need to come on campus, you MUST enter through the office and sign in for a visitor pass. • When picking up students, please stay in courtyard. Do not wait by classrooms. • Students who are picked up by the bridge either must walk to parents car/house or wait inside the school until parents park along the curb. • There is no playing after school.

31. Sign Ups • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Class Parties • Room Parents • Room Helpers • At Home Helpers

32. Before you leave… Thank you for coming! Please write a short note to your child on the back of their postcard giving them encouragement for this year. Leave it on their desk.