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Explore daily schedule, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, homework, classroom etiquette, and more in Mrs. Drewry and Mrs. Wiggers' 5th-grade class!
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Welcome to 5th Grade! Mrs. Drewry Rm. 32 Mrs. Wiggers Rm 33 2016-2017
Daily Schedule • 8:30-8:45: Morning Work • 8:45-10:15: First Learning Block • 10:15-10:55: Writing • 10:55-11:30: Lunch/Recess • 11:30 -12:00: AR/RTI • 12:00-12:30: Block • 12:30-2:00 Second Learning Block • 2:00-2:45: Science/Social Studies • 2:45-2:55: Agenda, homework • 2:55-3:00: Clean Up • 3:00: Dismissal
English Language Arts Writing Speaking and Listening Language Reading Literature Informational Text Foundational Skills Math Fractions Addition /Subtraction Multiplication/ Division Geometry & Coordinate system Number Sense Standards in Mathematical Practice . Please go to the following websites to learn more about AZ college and career readiness standards: http://www.cusd80.com/page/31389 AZ College and Career Readiness Standards
Reading • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt JOURNEYS • Nightly Reading (approx. 20 min. per night) • Assessments • Skills Assessments • Comprehension Assessments • Vocabulary • Students will receive whole group instruction, as well as, small group, and individual instruction throughout the year.
Writing and Language • Journeys Writing • Journeys Grammar • Easy Grammar • Journeys Spelling • Spellingcity.com/kwiggers
Math • McGraw-Hill My Math(emphasizes vocabulary and builds upon skills with incorporated spiral review) • 1st semester • Place Value • Multiplying Whole Numbers • Division with two digit divisors • Decimals- add, subtract, multiply and divide • Expressions and Patterns
Homework • Agenda is filled out everyday. It contains all homework for the evening .! • Homework is sent home daily. (40-50 minutes per night). Homework may include any subject areas. At this time, there will not be homework assigned over the weekends unless your child fails to complete assigned work during the week. • Students should complete homework independently. • Assignments are due the following day. • Reading nightly is a part of daily homework. Students should be reading at least 20 minutes per night. ONE completed chapter book is required every 3-4weeks. Book report due August 26. Students get paper when ready to complete.
Grading • Percentages in math, reading, writing, language, listening & speaking, science and social studies. • All progress report and report cards will be on-line through infinite campus. • Register on-line to check your child’s progress in grades at home. • Check with Mrs. Benfield in the office if you need assistance.
Classroom Etiquette • We will have 4 simple rules for our room…Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Ready and Be Positive. We will discuss ways to demonstrate both and the outcomes of those behaviors. By agreeing to these rules we will make our classroom a fun and safe place to be. • Consequences are an obvious result of misbehavior. Hopefully, we can take many steps to resolve issues when they arise before severe consequences are given. • Warning • Loss of Recess • Loss of earned free time • Communication Home
Tax Credit Donations • $400 for married couples • $200 for individual tax payers • Donations to school will support grade levels, Art Masterpiece, and after school clubs. • Donate online @ http://www.cusd80.com/page/1131
5th Grade Potential Field Trips • We Make History @ Schnepf Farms • Halle Heart Museum • Play • $25 fee will be charged through the parent portal online to pay for field trips
Housekeeping • Please notify me of any changes in transportation or contact information • Please fill out ALL forms in student packet and return to school. • If you need to get in touch with me throughout the day, please email me! I will do my best to respond the same day. (wiggers.Kathy@cusd80.com or drewry.tracy@cusd80.com) • Lunches: $2.60 daily • Money can and should be put onto your child’s account either on line or in the morning at the cafeteria.
Our school website: http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/4422 • Our district website: http://www.cusd80.com To add money to your child’s lunch account: https://mylunchmoney.com/ • Tax Credit Donations: http://www.cusd80.com/page/1131 • To check grades ON-LINE:http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/5058 Important Links
Questions??? I look forward to partnering with you to make this a memorable year for your child.