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Welcome to 5 th Grade!. Mrs. Ferguson. Classroom Schedule. This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like . You will be in Block A for Reading/ELA. You will go to Ms. Brown for Block B, and alternate weeks for Science and Social Studies. Learn About Our Class. The teacher
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Welcometo 5th Grade! Mrs. Ferguson
Classroom Schedule This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like. You will be in Block A for Reading/ELA. You will go to Ms. Brown for Block B, and alternate weeks for Science and Social Studies.
Learn About Our Class • The teacher • Class goals and community • Subjects • Homework and field trips • Tardiness/Absence • Supplies • Getting help • Questions? Raise your hand, please.
Get to Know Me My experience My background I grew up on a farm in Burke County Georgia. I learned at an early age to respect nature and all it has to offer. I earned my teaching degree from the University of West Georgia. I also have an associate degree from Floyd College (Georgia Highlands) in Information and Office Technology, and I am currently enrolled in a program for writing children’s storybooks. • I’ve been teaching for 12 years. • I taught 4th grade and 5th grade. • Here’s a funny classroom story… • (I know; you’re still waiting on this.)
My Family • I am married to Mr. Ferguson. • We have two grown and married children, a three-year old granddaughter and a 4 month old grandson. • We have a Bassett Hound named Charlie, a Terrier Mix named LaVerne, an Otterhound/Terrier mix named ChaCha, a cat named Catfish, a goat named June, and a goat named Ward. As you can tell, we love animals and consider our pets part of the family.
Hobbies/Interests • Reading • Camping • Calm-water kayaking
Communication • My email: jferguson@paulding.k12.ga.us • School phone: (770) 443-8018 • Class web site: http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=569
Class Goals • Learn new skills/strategies and improve previously learned skills/strategies • Discover new interests • Develop positive leadership skills • Make new friends • Have fun and support each other
Classroom Community • Our classroom rules help us get along with each other: • Be respectful and responsible. • Be organized and follow directions. • Be on time. • Be prepared.
Class Subjects • Reading, Writing, and Science
Reading • We will be using stories from the Reading Textbook and supplemental reading passages from various sources the first nine weeks of school. Later, we will be reading novels. • Our novels will include Maniac Magee, Code Talkers, and The Phantom Tollbooth.
Writing • We will be writing everyday. We will be keeping a writing folder for work in progress to add to our journal, a Reading notebook for notes, and a Science notebook for notes and learning tools. • Our writing will reflect what we are doing and learning in reading, writing, and science. • Our final writing product each nine weeks will tie in with our social studies unit. • We will keep a D’Nealian Cursive Handwriting notebook for morning work.
Math • Ms. Brown will provide us with math morning work to warm up our math minds!
Science In science, we will be keeping an interactive notebook to help us stay focused and to provide us with a valuable study resource. We will reflect on learning and add our own questions or thoughts of the day. Students will be given science jobs based on interest and science skill strengths. We will question, research, investigate, observe, record, and question again!
Homework • Homework Folder • Homework assignment given on Monday • Due on Thursday
Field Trips We are considering a couple of field trips this year! Kennesaw Mountain and The Atlanta Symphony
Tardiness/Absence • School starts at 8:00 A.M. • Running late? Bring a tardy slip with you to class. • Remember, when you are late or absent, you are still responsible to find out what you missed and completing the assignments. • You will need to turn in a note for each absence on the morning you return.
Supplies Bring these items each day: Items you do not need at school: Toys Electronic Devices Gum • 3 Sharpened Number 2 Pencils • Notebook Paper • Homework Folder • School Agenda
Resources • Media Center • Computer Lab • Teachers • Parent Resource Center
Routines and Procedures Entering and Exiting the Room Preparing for the Day Lining Up Restroom Turning in Work Turning in Notes from Home Playground Safety Recess Procedures Cafeteria Expectations