Back to School Night 4TH AND 5TH GRADE 2015-2016

Welcome! ¡Bienvenido!

Please find your child’s seat. Write them a note if you’d like. We’ll get started soon!

Por favor, encontrar un asiento, vamos a empezar pronto. Escriba su estudiante una nota si quieres.

Ms. Keaton & Ms. Ryno

Ms. Keaton… Went to college at UPS in

Tacoma Loves basketball (and

most sports) Also loves animals,

especially cats and whales

4th year at Honey Dew and LOVING it here!

Ms. Ryno…

Getting her teaching degree at SPU

Loves basketball (and most sports)

Likes dogs and rhinos

Intern at Honey Dew!!

Daily Schedule

Time Subject

8:30-8:40 Warm-up/entry task

8:40-9:25 Writing

9:25-9:55 Science/Social Studies/Health

10:00-10:30

Intervention

10:30-11:15

Specialist

11:20-12:40

Math

12:40-1:15

Lunch and Recess

1:20-2:20 Reading Workshop

2:20-2:45 Read Aloud or Spelling

2:45-3:00 Recess

3:00-3:10 Pack up and jobs

Monday: LibraryTuesday: PE

Wednesday: MusicThursday: PEFriday: Music

Mathematics*Investigations plus supplemental

4th Grade: Multiplication

and division Geometry Fractions and

decimals Algebra

How you can help: Ask what math thinking they

did today Show a positive relationship

with math; involve them in using math to cook, shop, etc.

Use flashcards to practice multiplication and division facts

Provide time to use DreamBox at home (math practice Web site)

Parent resource on “new math”: www.youcubed.org/parents for great videos and information

5th Grade: More advanced

multiplication & division

Volume Operating with

fractions & decimals

Algebra

Problem Solving Fridays

Estimation 180

Reading

New Reading Workshop! Daily 10 minute mini-

lesson focused on: Comprehension- within,

beyond, about the text

Thinking skills

Vocabulary strategies

Independent Reading (45 minutes)- at individual reading level

Teachers confer with small groups and individuals

Writing about reading

How you can help:

Encourage your child to read a book at their reading level for at least 30 minutes each night

Have your child read aloud to you or a sibling

Read a more challenging book together!

Ask your child questions about their reading thinking (optional handout)

4th Grade Goals

Level Q-SSRI: 770-980

5th Grade Goals

Level T-VSRI: 860-980

Importance of DAILY reading, with a goal of 30-40 minutes per day

Get more books in your child’s hands!

How to get more books for your child to read:

Public library

Book Orders

Items in home

Scholastic Book Wizard

Writing

Types of writing this year: Realistic Fiction

Informational

Opinion

Science writing

How you can help: Journaling at home

Build stamina!

Handwriting practice

Keyboarding practice (Qwertytown link on library web site)

Writing Workshop: Daily 10 minute mini-

lesson on specific skill

20-30 min writing Teacher confers with

groups or individuals

Share/Closing

Supporting ALL learners

Levels of support Below level: extra support for 30 minutes per day,

small groups, DreamBox, individual conferencing

On level: whole group assignment, some small group support, individual conferencing

Above level: challenging texts, individual conferences, challenging math problems

We begin the year by assessing all students to identify their current reading and math levels.

Honey Dew Elementary receives Title I funding which provides resources for:

Extra academic support Additional classroom resources Parent involvement events Resources to help families in need

Our Parent-Teacher-Student Compact says:

Student success is best supported when the student, parent/guardian, and school work together.

Each member of the school community has specific things to do that help students achieve at high levels.

We know our students have to agree to come to school, work hard, and follow the Hornet Expectations.

Families will receive copies of the Parent-Teacher-Student Compact at November conferences.

Social Studies

US History through Revolutionary War

Colonial Boston

US Geography

2nd Step

Social/Emotional Skills

Empathy

Problem Solving

Emotion management

Science

Variables (setting up scientific experiments)

Ecosystems (earth science)

Models and designs

Designing and conducting own experiments!

5th grade MSP

Health (5th Grade Family Life)

Library, Music, P.E.

Music with Mrs. Colton• 45 minutes, twice a week (35 minutes on Friday)• Students will participate in one grade-level concert

during the year

Physical Education with Mr. Knutsen and Mr. Williams• 45 minutes, twice a week• Students should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing on

P.E. days

Library with Ms. Novotny• 45 minutes, once a week• Please help your child remember to return books on their

library day

November 10: 1st grade Veterans’ Day assemblyDecember 17: All grades winter sing alongJanuary 15: 2nd grade MLK assembly

February 27: Music in Our Schools kick offMarch 30: 3rd grade evening concert March 30: 4th grade evening concert

Homework Expectations

Student responsibilities:

30 minutes reading per night (complete reading log)

Weekly math packet (due Mondays)

Nightly Fact Fluency practice (worksheet)

5th Grade only: Monthly Math Problems

Optional: DreamBox, IXL

Check Homework Planner nightly for additional notes/assignments

Purpose: Review of previously learned skills, increase personal responsibility

Family support:

Provide a quiet space (and time) for work completion

Make sure work isn’t taking more than 45-60 minutes maximum

Contact me if this is an issue

Read with child when possible

Encourage child to check for work quality

Review Homework Planner and Behavior Reflection weekly

Classroom Management

Expectations

Listen with attention

Treat everyone with respect

Take responsibility for words and actions

Be safe

Give your best effort

Self-monitor individual weekly goal

on desk and in homework planner

Consequences

Warnings

Meet with teacher to determine next steps based on situation. Possibilities include:

Missed recess

Apology note

Call home/note home/parent conference

Buddy home

Clean up mess

Warning slip

Meet with principal

Referrals for major behaviors

Home Communication

Be on the lookout for:

Monthly newsletters

Thursday folders

Graded Work Packets

Look over graded work together

Use as weekly progress report

Nightly homework planners

Student calls for missing work

Let’s work together!

Phone calls, notes, emails are welcome!

Appointments at least 1 day in advance for meetings

November conferences

Keep me posted of any changes you see at home with your child; you’re the expert!

Parent involvement opportunities

PTA (meetings, events, etc.) They could really use your help! Please sign up today!

Field Trip Chaperones October 21 to Cedar River Watershed in Renton!

Especially 5th grade camp in May!

In-class events (Author’s Chair, Math Day, etc)

Please fill out Washington State Patrol form at front office!

Anything you’d love to share with the class? Let me know!

Tidbits

Once per month birthday celebrations (first Friday)

Please send water bottles! Limit tardies and absences

Learning begins at 8:35!

Healthy snacks only (can you send some to share?)

Free/Reduced Lunch (fill out even if your child brings a lunch from home. It helps our school get funding!)

Marathon Club (your kid should do it!)

Field trips Cedar river watershed in fall (10/21)

Guest speakers

5th Grade Camp (May)