welcome to 5th grade! - flying with...
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Welcome to 5th Grade!
Mrs. Flo
• Bachelor of Science in Education
• Master of Art in Education
• Endorsement in Elementary and Gifted/Highly Capable
A little about me…
I am committed to students seeing themselves as life long learners and offering
them opportunities to develop their expertise as mathematicians, readers,
writers, scientists and more!
Best way to reach Mrs. Flo:
• Email: [email protected]
• Voicemail: 596-6678
Our class website:
Flyingwithfifth.weebly.com(still under development…but coming soon!)
Overview for tonight:• Goals/themes for math
• Goals/themes for reading and writing
• Goals/themes for science and social studies
• Specialty subjects:
• PE
• Choir
• Band/Orchestra
• Library
• Homework guidelines
• Helpful tips
• Questions
Our community…
Volunteers are
welcome…please
coordinate with me
before coming and
we will find a task
that you will enjoy as
well!
Daily Schedule
Math:Through whole class, small group and independent activities we
will develop our skills as mathematicians in:
Multi-Digit Multiplication and
Division
Geometry and Measurement
Fractions (with multiplication &
division)
Probability
Fractions (decimals and percents)
Algebraic Thinking
Data and Measurement
We will see, build, manipulate and sketch mathematical ideas. Students will be challenged to explore, test and justify their reasoning throughout
the year.
Reading and Writing:
• Looking Inside (Justice and History)• Team Work (characteristics)• A Changing Planet (Perspectives)• Express Yourself (Creativity)• School Rules • American Adventures
• Supplementing: Informational Texts and Literature Circles
Science:As scientists, we will investigate, record and use the scientific method when exploring these themes:
Energy
Nutrition
Landforms
Science Fair…a definite possiblity.
Social Studies:Some highlights of guiding questions and considerations for students:
1. North American Encounters, Colonization and Effects
2. American Revolution and freedom for our nation.
3. Where did our system of government come from?
4. How do our founding documents shape our rights and responsibilities?
5. What values and principles are valued? Why?
Library
PE
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Learning Skills
SCAMPER
SMART Goals
Mystery Skype
Leadership
…
Goal Setting
SMART
SPECIFIC (detailed)
MEASURABLEATTAINABLE (amibitious)
RESPONSIBLETIMED (timeframe)
Other Activities
Heroes
Bill Bryson: (best-selling American
author of humorous books on travel)
Where will the
students’ interests
take us?
How you can
help…
Questions?