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Please come in and make yourself comfortable. Once you read your child’s letter, please take a moment to write a response. Your child will enjoy starting the day tomorrow with a message from you!. ______. What’s on the desk…. Letter from your child
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Please come in and make yourself comfortable. Once you read your child’s letter, please take a moment to write a response. Your child will enjoy starting the day tomorrow with a message from you! ______
What’s on the desk… • Letter from your child • Paper for you to write back to your child Folder containing the following: • 5th grade Information Sheet • Contact Information Sheet (please fill out this evening and leave on your child’s desk) • Homeroom Parent Information Sheet. • Allergy Information Letter • * I will put a copy of this presentation on my School Wires.
Personal Information BA in Education: Graceland University, Masters of Elementary Education: Wilkes University Teaching Experience • South Portland School District • Central Bucks School District • Kutz-Gayman- Barclay- (5 years) • Warwick (9 years) • Gayman Elementary (16 years)
Communication and Reminders • Thursday Folders • Assignment Books • Conferences • E-mail: hardito@cbsd.org • Website: Access through www.cbsd.org • Phone (267) 893-4384 • Food allergies: peanuts and tree nuts • Transportation changes (call office) • Requesting homework (call office or e-mail me before 12:30)
Classroom Policies • I need a note for: • Absences • Transportation Changes • No Birthday Treats! We will celebrate with acknowledgement…
Homework • School Wires Site • 50 minutes a night • Homework Policy • Homework misses will be notated with a missing assignment sheet which should be signed by a parent. • The student will complete the missed assignment at home. • After three misses, I will send home an email so we can take a proactive approach.
Our Daily Schedule • 8:35 - 8:50 Morning Meeting • 8:50 - 9:55 Language Arts • 9:55 - 11:15 Math • 11:15 -12:12 Recess/ Lunch • 12:15 -1:45 Reading • 1:45 - 2:25 Specials • 2:25 - 3:10 Science/Social Studies
Specials • Monday Art • Tuesday Library • Wednesday Music • Thursday Computer lab • Friday Physical Education
Reading • The Lead 21 Series • Comprehension Toolkit • Fiction and Non-Fiction • Literature Circles/Shared Reading • Book Conferencing • Guided Reading/Small Groups • In Class Reading Log • Independent Reading of Self-Selected Books • 100 minutes of “at home” reading each week-Parents sign calendar each week.
Language Arts • Being a Writer • Mini-lessons using mentor texts • Writing every day • Writer’s Community • Emphasis on Writing Process • Blend of Grammar and Writing
Spelling • Systematic and explicit instruction helps students learn and apply words in meaningful context • Spelling words are presented in complete sentences and used in context to underscore meaning • Correct spelling is emphasized in all areas of writing • Weekly tests include the grammar skill taught that week.
Social Studies • SS Alive www.learntci.com • Online access for text and practice • Units of Study: • Geography/Native American Regions • The Road to Revolution and Independence • Constitution & The Bill of Rights • Westward Expansion • Current Events
Science Areas of Study: • Scientific Method • Nature’s Recyclers • Weather • Energy
Technology • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Type to Learn (keyboarding) • Basic overview of the Internet • Search engines • Research strategies • Various other programs introduced throughout the year
Resources Parent Handbook
Cover Sheet Conference Report Progress Report
Parent Portal http://www.cbsd.org/cbelementaryreportcard
Math • Everyday Math • Spiraling of ideas • Problem-solving • Higher-level thinking • Communication • Math Boxes are key!
Math Program Continued • Fifth Grade Curriculum includes: • Geometry • Estimation & Computation • Division • Fractions, Decimals, and Percents • Addition & Subtraction of Fractions
Math Program- Continued • Exponents and Negative Numbers • Ratios • Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity • Algebra Concepts • Probability and Rates
Math Program- Continued • Math materials • Study Link booklet • Math Journal • Math binder (template, calculator, SRB) • www.everydaymathonline.com • Math assessment • Study guide signed at beginning of each unit • Quizzes, tests, homework
Math Websites • www.xtramath.org • www.everydaymathonline.com