mrs. lockhart’s and mrs. pretlor’s fifth grade families turner creek elementary
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Mrs. Lockhart’s and Mrs. Pretlor’s Fifth Grade Families
Turner Creek Elementary
Welcome to Fifth Grade!
●As a team, the 5th grade teachers aim to give each child a common experience throughout the school year.
●The 5th grade teachers plan as a grade level and by content areas.
Daily Schedule
This year our schedule is not exactly the same everyday. We have no special on Wednesday and two specials on Thursday. The following is our Monday, Tuesday, Friday schedule:
•8:45-9:15 Arrival•9:15-9:20 News and Announcements•9:20-10:00 Specials•10:00-11:15 Math or Science/Social Studies•11:15-12:30 Language Arts•12:30-1:00 Lunch•1:10-1:40 Recess•1:40-2:15 Language Arts•2:15-3:30 Math or Science/Social Studies•3:30-3:45 Clean Up, Pack Up•3:45 Dismissal
As a class we have established rules and expectations for our classroom community.
Citation policy used across entire grade level
Rewards for positive behaviorWeekly Progress Report in Friday
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Community Expectations
Wake County’s policy for homework is 10 minutes per grade level. This gives a fifth grader approximately 50 minutes of homework each night.
Homework should be meaningful practice of content we have covered in class.
If your child is struggling with the homework load, please contact your child’s teacher.
Homework Policy
4- Extends targeted grade level standards “Since I can do/get this, I can figure out new things.”
3- Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards. “I get it! I can do it well!”
2- Needs support to meet targeted grade level standards. “I almost get it, but I need help.”
1- Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards. “I don’t get it yet and I need help.”
Standards Based Grading
Grading and AssessmentsHow we assess:
1.Benchmarks – establish data• Quarterly, Observations, Summative
2.Summative Assessments – to evaluate student learning (at the end of the unit)• Unit tests, projects, Work Samples,
EOGS3.Formative Assessments – to inform and guide instruction (ongoing)• Observations, Journals, Work Samples
Technology
We consistently use iPads and Thinkpads for class work, projects, research, and other learning experiences.
Teachers use Weebly and Twitter to share information with parents and to chronicle what we are doing in class for you to see, including field trips.
Photo/Web permission formNew technology usage form
Conferences and Communication
If you need to get in touch with either of us, e-mail is typically the quickest way. You are also welcome to send a note to school or call the school.
We hold two conferences per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Should we need additional conferences, that can be arranged.
All parent volunteers must register in the media center each year.
Please register as soon as possible! After October you will only be able to register on Mondays.
Volunteers
If you have additional questions, please write them down on a sticky note and stick them on the question board. You are also
welcome to e-mail your child’s teacher.
Final Thoughts…
Contact InfoPlease visit us on the web!
http://[email protected] @MrsPretlor
http://[email protected] @Mrs_Lockhart1