Welcome

Good Morning, Fifth Graders!

1. Please find your seat and locker space (AKA cubby) and unpack.

2. Borrow a sharpie from the back table and label your supplies. Watch the PPT for help.

3. Read over the class syllabus (the white sheet with the koala in the top left) and be prepared to discuss.

4. Complete the worksheet on your desk. :)

To-Do List

• Who in the world is Ms. Casey?• Schedule• Syllabus• Label Stuff, Worksheets• CLIMB

WHOIS

MS. CASEY?

HOMETOWN:ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Family

Friends

Hobbies

Faith

GO!

This Year We’ll Be Learning About…

EcosystemsMotion & DesignWeather

Human Body

What to expect every quarter…

• Flashcards or Word/Def/Pics• Regular homework: Reflections– One paragraph each day about what we

learned or reviewed in science. These will be turned in on Fridays.

• Unannounced quizzes (with an occasional hint)

• 1 Midterm (in the middle of the quarter)• 1 Final (at the end of the quarter)• Notebook Checks

USE THE WEBSITE!

caseykoalas.weebly.com

Twitter & Instagram: @caseykoalas

Ms. Casey’s email: mcasey@wcpss.netMrs. Aldridge’s email:

caldridge@wcpss.netMrs. Palmer’s email:dwilson@wcpss.net

Aldridge & Palmer Continue…

What about Social

Studies?EconomyThe Revolution

Civil War & Reconstruction

Government & Westward Expansion

And Writing…?• Narrative Essay• Persuasive Essay• Fantasy Story• Interpretive Essay• Research Paper (w/Mrs.

Seitzsinger)

BUT MS. CASEY,WHY SO MUCH WORK?!

NO EXCUSES because…

2. You can do it.

1. We love you and careabout your education.

3. You’re the big kids and set the example.

4. Hard work pays off, BAE.

USE THE WEBSITE!

caseykoalas.weebly.com

Twitter & Instagram: @caseykoalas

Ms. Casey’s email: mcasey@wcpss.netMrs. Aldridge’s email:

caldridge@wcpss.netMrs. Palmer’s email:dwilson@wcpss.net

Aldridge CLIMB Palmer CLIMB

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What does CLIMBinglook like in class?

C L I M B• Care for the

equipment and others• Care for

teachers• Care for

friends•Care for class

• Pay attention• Listen to understand• Listen to earn a good

grade• Listen to

stay on task; and not get in

trouble• Make sure

you can hear.

• No yelling• Do not play

around tools.• No running (especially with

scissors).• No hitting• Behave

• No throwing• Take care of your belongings• Don’t tell anyone your passwords.

• Be careful when you sniff stuff and

don’t lick.• Follow instructions.

• Don’t drink rain water.

•Wear protection if necessary.

• Do not steal materials.

• No horse play• Do not cheat• Study before

tests.• Platform shoes are a good choice.• Run from

explosions.•Don’t touch other

peoples’ faces.

• Don’t hate; appreciate.• Be nice.• Be good.• Try hard• Work hard

•Try to get straight A’s

•Work to your max.• Study

• Graduate!• CLIMB everyday• Do your best.• Listen to the

teacher when she’s speaking.

• Don’t be mean.

Casey Homeroom/Science/SS/Writing

What does CLIMBinglook like in the hall?C L I M B

What does CLIMBinglook like at lunch?C L I M B• Be

considerate and chew with your

mouth closed; have

manners.• If it’s not helpful, is it

harmful?• Be polite.• Don’t touch/eat

other peoples’ food; don’t

play with their food.

• Listen to staff and

give them respect.

• Listen for instructions

• No food fighting.

• Don’t talk to people at other tables.

•Eat all your food so you

can be healthy.• Don’t literally CLIMB stuff…

What does CLIMBinglook like at recess?C L I M B

What does CLIMBinglook like in class?

C L I M B Compromising

with others. Using kind

words. Doing HW!

Playing together Being positive

Waiting patiently.

Using manners Taking turns. Not cutting in

line. Share

Respect others.Help each other. Care for others’

property and other people.

• Listen to important

tasks• Listen to

others• Listen to

orders•Listen… to get

a good job.• Listen to the

teacher.• Listen to

CLIMB.• No talking

when the teacher is talking.

• No smacking.

• Always follow CLIMB rules

• In Science, always be

careful BEFORE you encounter an interaction.• Wash your

hands if you get dirty.

• Pay attention to avoid injuries.

• Push in your chairs.

• Follow rules to avoid injuries.

• Think before you act.• Raise your hand.

• Be quiet when someone’s talking.

• Don’t throw a fit when someone tells you

something that you don’t agree.

• Get HW done before due dates

• Walk quietly in halls and rooms.

• Write notes for something important instead of trying

to remember it.• Don’t run in halls.• Be respectful.

• Use appropriate language.• Use manners.

• Say good things about others or don’t say anything

at all.• Don’t work while teachers

are talking.• Write flashcards.

• Be smart about your choices.

• Try your best• Share• Turn in

assignments on time

• Study everyday• Avoid bad words•Don’t play around• Be obedient• Don’t cause any

injuries.• Compliment your

peers.• Be respectful.• Raise your hand.• Listen to the

teacher.• Be nice.

Aldridge Science

What does CLIMBinglook like in class?

C L I M B•Help clean up the classroom• Be polite• Care for

others• Be aware of

your surroundings• Participate• Encourage

others

• Pay attention to the teacher when

she’s trying to teach

• Listen to others• Look at the teacher when she’s talking

• Be quiet when others are speaking• Pause

conversations when speaker

speaks• Raise your hand• Take good

advice

•No running in halls

• Keep hands to yourself

• No slapping•Watch where you’re going• Wash your

hands• Be careful

with equipment

• Don’t walk backwards;

walk forwards

• Follow directions• Pay attention

during class• Look at the

teacher and listen• Be quiet during

tests• Be extraordinary

but kind• Don’t punch

others.• If you don’t get it the first time, try

again.• Try to complete your goal. Leap to

your goals!

• Be generous•Don’t change in a bad way, change

in good way• Don’t give up

• Read• Believe in

yourself• Stop bullies• Be prepared• Work hard

• Turn in HW on time

• Help community• Thinking

• Work as a team• Help others in

need• Doing good in

school.•You can’t succeed if you’re afraid to

try.

Palmer Science

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