welcome! please sign up for a november conference on the back table. if need be, take a an index...
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Welcome!Please sign up for a November
conference on the back table. If need be, take a an index card or post-it to use to jot down the date/time of your conference.
5th Grade 2015-2016Kim McGowan Jenna Moral
Education background/Years teaching
Web address: [email protected] Phone:215-944-2400The McGowan Clan
Introduction
Education background/Years teaching
Web address: [email protected] Phone:215-944-2400The Moral Family
Introduction
A Snapshot of our day…Arrival routines, Morning MeetingSocial StudiesSpecialMathLang. ArtsRecess/LunchLang. ArtsScienceClosing MeetingPack up/Dismissal
5th Grade Curriculum
Math—EnvisionStudent book is onlineStudents able to access book online with personal log-in
• www.pearsonsuccess.net• Login & password = student id
Differentiate instruction Enrichment/Reteaching pages
• If you feel your child can complete the enrichment page, please have them do so. If you feel they need more support, please have them complete the reteaching page.
• Extra credit
Curriculum Continued
Language Arts—”Journeys”Student Reading books/Student Practice booksWord Study & Grammar componentsReading Workshop
IDR/Requirements/critical responsesSmall group instructionNovelsAssessmentsConferencing**student login directions on wiki space
Curriculum Continued
Language ArtsWriting Workshop
Writer’s notebooksConferencing
Writing PiecesPersonal NarrativePersuasiveExpositoryPoetry
Curriculum Continued
ScienceMixtures & SolutionsChemistryMicroworldsEcosystems (we are starting with this—soda bottles)
Social StudiesGeographyEarly ExplorersDevelopment of America up to the Revolution
Homework Expectations
Approx. 50 min. each nightMath homework nightlyReading for at least 30 minLA, SS, Sci as required
Please review assignment book nightlyIf your child is having difficulty with homework,
please email us. HW is NEVER worth tears!Your child will be responsible for their
assignments & turning their hw in on time. HW missed grade policy
Birthday Celebrations
We are nut-free, peanut-free classroom!If you are sending in treats, please be aware of
many student allergies.Birthday Treat Approved Treats: brownies, rice
krispie treats, popsicles, soft pretzels, oreos, fruit, Rita’s (in cups with lids)
Please also send in napkins, plates & any other utensils needed.
Summer birthdays celebrated at end of year.We have 28 students in our class.
CommunicationPartnership for success!Email or notes—minimal access to voicemail
Please email both of us and “reply all”
Absence Notes/Car Rider notesAbsences on SFE websiteSend note when child returns to school
Make up workSick? Send home with friend/siblingVacation? Make up upon return to school
Check wiki for pictures, important dates and updates!
Questions or Concerns? If you have something you would like to discuss with us,
please jot it down on an index card and put it in our mailbox by our desks, or feel free to email us.
We look forward to our continued partnership this year!
Thank you for coming tonight!
Final Thoughts…
No significant learning takes place without a significant relationship.