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Welcome to Team Dedication! . Mr. Seibert: Math and Science Mrs. Phillips: Math and Social Studies Mrs. Pepper: Language Arts Mrs . Shaffer: Language Arts Mrs. Gorsegner : Learning Support Mrs. Wolfe: Learning Support Aide. Mr. Seibert. 9th full year of teaching
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Welcome to Team Dedication! Mr. Seibert: Math and Science Mrs. Phillips: Math and Social Studies Mrs. Pepper: Language Arts Mrs. Shaffer: Language Arts Mrs. Gorsegner: Learning Support Mrs. Wolfe: Learning Support Aide
Mr. Seibert • 9th full year of teaching • 8th time teaching 5th grade! • South Western High School Grad • York College Bachelors • Graduate work at Penn State (York campus) • Love sports and outdoor activities • Married to an Art Teacher at Spring Grove
Mrs. Phillips • Undergrad and graduate degrees from University of Maryland, College Park • 10th year teaching in Dallastown; 13th year overall • Tyler (8) and Ryan (5)
What is Fifth Grade All About? • Responsibility and Organization • Materials (BINDER and PENCIL) • Homework • Morning routine (copying homework) • Accountability • Taking charge of what you do • Understanding effects of your actions • High Expectations • Set them and expect them!
Frequently Asked Questions • SNACKS • GUM • WATER BOTTLES • MEDICATIONS • ABSENCES
Reading • DRA (to determine reading level) • Book Discussions • Variety of Genres • Nonfiction emphasis • Resource Notebook • Response Notebook • Reading responses-Written/Literary Essays • 6 day a week homework reading requirement -20 minutes/day -Book Whisper to begin reading class daily
Writing • On Demand Writing Prompts • Writing Process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish) • 3 Modes of Writing • Craft of Writing • Mode specific rubrics to assess • Vocabulary-Affixes/ Strong Verbs (Binder LA folder) • Grammar (day 1 with word work) • Poetry Anthology • Resource/Response Notebooks
Word Work (Spelling) • Will occur every Day 1 • 2 frequently misspelled words • 3 no excuse words • 5 pattern words • Weekly grammar review • Quizzes every Day 1 THIS YEAR: 1 Language Arts grade on report card
Math • My Math Series • Place Value (whole #s and decimals) • Multiplication and Division (whole #s) • Decimals (+, -, x, ÷) • Patterns • Fractions (+, -, x, ÷) • Measurement • Geometry • Algebra • PROBLEM SOLVING!!!! • Math Facts!!! • Homework
Math Facts: What they should know… Addition
Math Facts…Multiplication Most kids should already know how to do the following… • Multiplying by 0 (just 0) • Multiplying by 1 (same #) • Multiplying by 2 (doubles) • Multiplying by 5 (count by 5’s) • Multiplying by 9 (finger trick) • Multiplying by 10 (add zero)
How many + and x facts do you think you need to know to answer 398 x 45 = ? That is a total of 16 facts to complete just one single problem…
Science Units of study in 5th grade: • Scientific processes • Life Science • Earth Science • Landforms-Foss Kit • Physical Science Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT in small groups Student lab days: two days per cycle
Social Studies • Continents and Oceans • Where we live • First Americans • Explorers • Colonial America • Revolutionary War** • A New Nation/Government • Westward Expansion • Civil War** Gettysburg!!!
Important Dates to Know • November 24th and 25th: Parent-Teacher Conferences • April 13th – 17th: PSSA’s (ELA) • April 20th – 24th: PSSA (Math)
Homework Policy • 50 minutes per night maximum, which includes 20 minutes of reading • Effort is key. • Please set aside a time and place for your child to complete their homework. • It is important to let them know how important you think school is. Your attitude is contagious!
Homework Policy • 1st = Warning and complete in HW Support • 2nd = Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support • 3rd = Homework Support (Student will Call Home) • 4th = Homework Support • 5th = Homework Support (Student will Call Home) • At the 5th missed HW…steps will be taken to help find a more effective solution *Starts fresh each marking period
BIR = Behavior Incident Report Rewards each marking period for all students who went an entire marking period without any BIR’s BUS behavior = BIR Behavior Policy Issues handled within team... (most are) A tangible reminder for what behaviors are not acceptable and discussion on how to make better choices in the future When issues are repetitive and severely disruptive to learning or severe, it must move to the next level and require more serious consequences... *Missing the SWEBS reward is not the consequence…the reward simply was not EARNED. The behavior will warrant a consequence at the time of the infraction (ie: lunch detention, recess detention, suspension, etc)
On Team Behavior Policy 1st Strike = warning 2nd Strike = BIG warning 3rd Strike = phone call home 4th Strike = involve others to develop a plan Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors before strikes are assigned. The goal is to help the children keep track of their own behaviors and progress to make positive changes. Incentives will be given!!! Kids start fresh each week!!
Marking Period Reward System Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to reward the “whole student.” If STRIKES + MISSED HOMEWORK ≤ predetermined number they will earn our reward! This expectation will increase each marking period.
Hand-Held Devices • School is a great time for the students to work on their social skills. • No cell phones on at school; can be left off and in backpack • Hand-held devices can be used at indoor recess and dismissal time only. • Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!
Specials Schedule All Team Dedication has gym on ODD days! Sneakers need to be worn EVERY day due to our team run.
Contact Us… • Please feel free to call, email, or send a note in with any questions, comments and concerns. Please give us 24 hours to respond. • Expect calls, notes and emails from us…they are not all bad!!! • We communicate daily with one another. www.dallastown.net
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH YOUR CHILD!