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5 th Grade Open House. 2011. Overview. Curriculum Reading Word Study Social Studies/History Language Arts-Grammar Language Arts-Writing Math Science Other Specials/Programs Assignment Books Communication Reminders. Reading. 1 st 14 Days Reading P rogram
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5th Grade Open House 2011
Overview • Curriculum • Reading • Word Study • Social Studies/History • Language Arts-Grammar • Language Arts-Writing • Math • Science • Other • Specials/Programs • Assignment Books • Communication • Reminders
Reading • 1st 14 Days Reading Program • Typical Weekly Schedule • Small Groups • Independent Reading • Reading log/Weekly Skill Assignment • AR points • Reading Journals • Reading Intervention • Grading on Rubric (http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )
Word Study • Weekly Word Pattern • Learning and applying the weekly pattern • Weekly Word Study Pattern Test on Fridays • Ways to study on their own
Social Studies/History • What are we studying??? • Tests/Quizzes • DC trip (April 28-May 4, 2012) • Wax Museum (May) • Youth Government Day (April)
Language Arts-Grammar • Daily Language Review (DLR) • Traditional Grammar (sentences, double negatives, parts of speech, etc.) and its integration into writing • Traditional numerical and letter grades
Language Arts-Writing • Modes of writing • Peer/Teacher conferences • Good word choices • Writing journals (plan, rough draft, final copy) • Grading on rubric (http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )
Math • Investigations Math Series • Hands-on activities/Manipulatives • Math Notebook • D.M.R. and weekly D.M.R. quizzes • Traditional Tests • Math Intervention • Fast Math • Basic Math Facts • SuccessNet
Science • AMSTI program • Hands-on • Projects/Technology • Science Notebooks • Examples • Tests/Quizzes • Study guides
Specials/Programs • Art-Tuesdays • Music-Thursdays (recorders) • Computer Lab-Fridays • Technology projects, Tech Steps, programs, etc. • PE-daily • D.A.R.E.-Wednesdays with Officer Bowman • Essay – November 18th • Graduation – December 2nd • 5th Grade Webpage (http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/5thgrade.htm )
Communication • Email-mdobrinski@shelbyed.k12.al.us • Letter/note-best sent separate from the assignment book • Phone-682-5530 (will return call after school) • Our class blog is located at http://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mdobrinski
Positive Reinforcement • PAWS program (for individual students) • Brag-A-Paw (for class) • Breakfast Buddy • Responsible Rider
Assignment Books/Agendas • Homework assignments (where located in the classroom) • Time set aside for students write down their assignments • What should be written down • Homework • Announcements • Something for every subject
Bread Festival • October 11, 2011 • Our country is El Salvador! • Numerous ways to assist/participate: • Help the day of the festival • Bake OR purchase the bread • Share traditional clothes, music, art, or handmade crafts with the class • Please let Mrs. Dobrinski know if you can assist our class
How Can YOU Help VIS? • Box Tops for Education • PTO • (http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/index.htm)-lots of volunteer opportunities
Reminders • Phone tree • Conferences: Wednesday – Friday 12:00-12:30 • Room Mom • Washington, D.C. Informational Meeting: tonight, after Open House (all who are interested in attending or would like to find out more info are encouraged to attend ) • DC Intent forms due Friday, Sept. 23; 1st payment due by Oct. 3.