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Welcome to Haw Creek Elementary & Mrs. Parker’s Fifth Grade Class! Be sure to sign up for a fall conference!. Meet Mrs. Parker!. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL BS from the Florida State University – GO NOLES! Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University ,
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Welcome to Haw Creek Elementary & Mrs. Parker’s Fifth Grade Class! Be sure to sign up for a fall conference!
Meet Mrs. Parker! • Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL • BS from the Florida State University– GO NOLES! • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, • Certified in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies (Grades 4-8) • Math & Gifted Endorsed • This is my eleventh year here in Forsyth County! My experience includes teaching students in 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades general education and gifted.
Science Assessments • Fifth Grade grading scale - “traditional” percentage and A, B, C, F letter grades • 90%-100% ~ A • 80%-89% ~ B • 70%-79% ~ C • Below 70% ~ F • Tests, Quizzes, Projects, and Daily Assignments • If you’re concerned, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Math Assessments • Fifth Grade grading scale – “Grade Plus” • Summative Assessments – Tests and Projects • 90%-100% ~ A • 80%-89% ~ B • 70%-79% ~ C • Below 70% ~ F • Formative Assessments – Quizzes and Daily Assignments • If you’re concerned, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Math Instruction • Students will work to build math fluency, think critically, explain their math reasoning and problem solve • Daily math work may include: Fast Four, Mountain Math, Daily Word Problems, Math Writing and Mad Minute • Extensions include: Math in History, Math Mysteries, Logic Puzzles, “10 Things all Future Mathematicians and Scientists Must Know”, Mathletes, and more! • Students will have Math homework nightly.
Math Centers • Writing – RAFT, Show What You Know, What’s the Problem? • Computers – First in Math, PowerPoint, Prezi, Edmodo • Meet the Teacher – Small Group Review/Extension • YOYO – Independent Work (You’re On Your Own) • Hands-On – Math Manipulatives & Concrete Examples • Math Games – 24 Game, Puzzlers/Brainteasers, SET
5th Grade Science • The 5th grade Science Standards include: • Physical Science – Properties of Matter, Chemical & Physical Changes, Electricity & Magnetism • Earth Science – Constructive/Destructive Forces, Human Intervention on the Environment • Life Science – Cells, Microorganisms, Animal and Plant Classification, Inherited Traits & Learned Behaviors • Health will be taught during the 4th quarter
Technology Resources • Visit my webpage for many helpful math and science resources and links! • Haw Creek Elementary is fortunate to have the following textbooks available online. For each textbook, there are many resources available online to enrich children's learning. • Math • Science • Social Studies • Access through my class website or by going to www.eduplace.com/eservices.
Home/School Communication • Agendas * Please sign daily, but not if it is blank! • Email: jeparker@forsyth.k12.ga.us * Please note that I am not “jparker”! • Phone: (678)965-5070 ext. 422414 Leave a message during school hours. • Fall conferences coming soon! Sign up tonight!
Thank you for your support! Together, we can make this a great year for your child!