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Welcome To Mrs. Neal ’ s Fifth Grade Class August 16, 2016

Get ready for an exciting year in Mrs. Neal's 5th grade class! Learn about Mrs. Neal, her teaching philosophy, and the goals for the year. Communication and technology will be key components in the classroom. Don't forget to sign up for conferences, volunteering, and field trips!

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Welcome To Mrs. Neal ’ s Fifth Grade Class August 16, 2016

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  1. Welcome To Mrs. Neal’sFifth Grade ClassAugust 16, 2016 On Your child’s desk you will find a letter. Read through this and write them an encouraging note about the year on the back side. Try to include something about your fifth grade experience!

  2. About Mrs. Neal • Family • Eight years ago I relocated to the Overland Park area from Allen, TX where my family still resides. • I got married in October of 2010, had a baby in May of 2013, and we’re excited to announce another little girl on the way in October.. I also have a dog that keeps me VERY busy!

  3. About Mrs. Neal • Education • Undergraduate Degree: Kansas State University Bachelor of Science- Concentration in Social Sciences. • Master of Arts in Education through Baker University.

  4. My Philosophy of Teaching • All children can learn. • Children learn best when actively engaged in the learning process. • Positives get you further than anything. • Kids learn best in a caring, yet challenging environment. • Many opportunities in the classroom for life lessons. • A sense of humor always helps!

  5. Goals For The Year • Students will master Fifth Grade Curriculum • Students will be prepared for Middle School • Students will work on developing a Growth Mindset and Grit to help them find strategies to be successful throughout life. • Students will be responsible for their learning • Students will be confident and successful • Students will enjoy learning • Students will learn to appropriately incorporate technology into their learning

  6. Communication and 5th Grade Information E-Mail: kmneal@bluevalleyk12.org Plan Time: 9:50-10:50 – I will not be able to check and respond to e-mails after this time. If you need to get me information please contact the office. School Center www.bluevalleyk12.org/kmneal

  7. Highlights of Fifth Grade • Harmony Broadcast • Challenging Math - enVision • Reading Interesting Texts • Writing Personal Narratives • Exciting new Science resource through TCI. • Social Studies- Lots of interaction, Revolutionary War, Branches of Government, mapping skills • Ernie Miller

  8. Team Time • What is it? • A time for teammates who consistently display virtues to participate in a team building activity (such as a game, problem solving activity, or art project.) • When is it? • Every other Friday at 3:00-3:25 p.m. • Who participates? • Students who demonstrate virtues on a constant basis. • How does this work? • 3 strikes, you’re out! • Students who are consistently not completing work on time will use Team Time to complete it and reflect. • Students may need to complete a Think Sheet.

  9. What can we expect this year? • Infused technology • Project-Based Learning • Emphasis on student critical thinking • Challenging reading material • Application of math concepts • Parent updates

  10. Parent Expectations • Encourage your learner • Maintain High Expectations- Keep them realistic! • Hold student Accountable for Actions & Choices • Actively Participate • Synergy- check regularly w/ your learner; discuss, set goals, evaluate.. • Homework- look at for accuracy, completion, effort… • Teach your student to Advocate for him/herself • Contact teacher when necessary

  11. Homework • Written in Planners • Late Assignment Log – 10% grade reduction is take for late assignments • Student will complete work at recess or a time arranged by me if necessary – possibly during Team Time. • It’s the students responsibility to complete and turn in all assignments on time!

  12. Absences • Due to illness or out of town - Students have two days for every day they miss to complete work • Assignments will be given and missed tests taken when the student returns • A written notification must be sent to Dr. Austin for planned vacations.

  13. Purpose: To identify, support and provide classroom teachers and students with technology-rich innovation spaces where the technology is seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning.

  14. Technology in the Classroom: • Utilized as a tool to Enhance and Enrich Learning • I-Pads • QR Codes- to access information quickly • Edmodo- blogging, polls, quizzes, links.. • I-Movies • Educreations • Instructional Apps • Netbooks & Laptops • Dropbox • E-mail Accounts • Interactive Dual Touch SmartBoards • Document Cameras

  15. Did you…?? • Sign up for Fall Conferences • Sign up for In School Volunteering • Sign up for Field Trip Volunteers • Answer your child’s letter

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