elysia smith math and science lori sherman ela and social studies faye grogan math and science jana...
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WELCOME TO 5TH GRADE
AT SIENNA
CROSSING ELEMENTARY
THE FIFTH GRADE TEAM
Elysia Smith Math and ScienceLori Sherman ELA and Social Studies
Faye Grogan Math and ScienceJana Roberds ELA and Social Studies
Cindy Hoover Math and ScienceDenise Terry ELA and Social Studies
Michele Janke All Subjects
THE DAILY SCHEDULEMorning Announcements 8:05 to 8:15
Block 1 8:15 to 10:25
Block 2 10:25 to 12:35
Recess 12:30 to 1:00
Lunch 1:00 to 1:30
LAMP 1:40 to 2:25
Gator Time 2:25 to 3:05
Dismissal 3:10
THE CURRICULUM
Reading: •Types of genres •Inferential thinking•Reading response•Texas Readers’ Club goals •Vocabulary building
Language: •Writer’s Workshop •Grammar and sentence structure •Spelling
Social Studies: •United States history and geography
Science: •Earth, Physical, and Life Sciences. •Scientific Method and experimentation
Math: •Problem solving •Numeration •Adding and subtracting with larger numbers and decimals •Multiplication and division with larger numbers • Measurement and geometry • Decimals and fractions •Probability and statistics
THE HOMEWORK
•Focuses on organizational skills •Reinforces skills learned in the classroom • Teaches responsibility and accountability •The first missing or unacceptable assignment in that nine weeks the child will have receive an “S” on the Weekly Progress Sheet under “Completes Assignments/Homework.” •Subsequent missing assignments will be noted with a “N” in that same category. •Students have the opportunity to complete unacceptable or missing work during lunch.
THE 5TH GRADE RULES
•Expectations: •Listen and follow directions the first time given. •Respect everyone and their property. •Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. •Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. •BE a responsible student by: 1)Returning your homework 2)Completing assignments on time 3)Telling the truth 4)Bringing your supplies 5)Returning your Tuesday folder on Wednesday 6)Being prepared to learn
Consequences: •First Offense: Verbal warning •Second Offense: Name recorded which results in an “S” on the Tuesday folder •Third Offense: “N” on Tuesday folder •Fourth Offense: Call home to parent •Fifth Offense: Principal’s office •Severe Clause: Some actions do result in immediate “N” and/or, office referral. Two “S”s per week will result in a “N” on the Tuesday folder.
THE TUESDAY FOLDER
•Weekly Progress Sheet needs to be signed by a parent or guardian each week
•Exceeds expectations = no mark or special comment from the teacher
•Meets Standards = S
•Needs Improvement = N
•Teachers collaborate to assess weekly work habits and classroom conduct
THE COMMUNICATION
•Weekly email to all fifth grade parents highlighting the curriculum and important school events and announcements (e.g. BUS Transportation)
•School wide Twitter account go to @SCES_Navigators
•Contact the appropriate teacher for that particular subject
•Check your child’s teachers’ websites for homework and resources
•Phone calls are not received in the classroom from 8 am to 3:10 pm
•Conference day is October 11th beginning at 2 pm (other conference days and times are available)
THE ATTENDANCE
•Attendance is taken at 10:00 a.m. daily. •If your child is absent, ALWAYS SEND A NOTE THE FOLLOWING DAY. •Children come in to the classroom at 8:00 . •Instruction begins promptly at 8:10. •If a student arrives after 8:10 they are marked tardy. Repeated occurrences will result in an N under “Follows School Regulations” on the Tuesday Folder. •The student is required to make up all classroom work or assignments.
THE TEACHERS
Elysia Smith: [email protected] Sherman: [email protected]
Faye Grogan: [email protected] Roberds: [email protected]
Cindy Hoover: [email protected] Terry: [email protected]
Michele Janke: [email protected]
THE SURVEY
Is your child a Digital Native?Let us know. At your convenience please take this Survey
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THE POWERPOINT