to Room 46s Back to School Night!

Agenda
Introductions
6:00pm-6:05pm

Classroom Presentation
Questions/Comments Classroom Exploration

6:05pm-6:40pm

6:40pm-6:50pm

6:50pm-7:00pm

Introductions
Introduce Yourself! Your Name & Your students name Share one thing you like about your student.

Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to

come to class on time prepared to learn. respect themselves & others. help others succeed. participate in classroom activities. follow directions. try their best. have fun!

Classroom Materials

Students are expected to bring the following materials with them to class everyday:
Backpack 3 Sharpened Pencils with Erasers 3 Ring Binder with Tabs Textbooks Writing Journals

Although some supplies are provided, students are expected to replace lost materials. All donations are welcome!!

Daily Agenda
Filled out at the end of the day by student.

Includes:
List of Homework Assignments Behavior Chart Important Reminders for students & parents.

Discipline Policy

Card System
STAR Card: Above & Beyond Green: Good Behavior Yellow: Warning Orange: Time in at Recess Red: Call Home and Parent Conference

All behavior is recorded on daily agenda.

Rewarding Good Behavior

Individual Awards Student Recognition Ceremony Star Card Green Card Whole Class Rewards

Homework & Assignments

Assignments not finished in class become homework. Homework is recorded on daily agenda. Independent Reading Chart Check the Homework Calendar on our Classroom Website. Students grades can also be accessed here!

Homework Help
Websites

Brainpop.com

Sheppardsoftware.com

Afterschool Homework Club:

Every Wednesday 12:30pm-2:00pm (minimum day)

Our Class Website

http://www.msstinson.wix.com/5thgrade

Features Homework Calendar Project Descriptions

Parent Corner
Chat with Ms. Stinson

Monitor students grades

A Day In The Life th Of A 5 Grader

Typical Day in Room 46

9:15-9:25am: Attendance & Morning Message

9:25-10:30am: Math
10:30-10:45am: Independent Reading 10:45-12:20pm: Language Arts

12:20-1:00pm: Lunch/Recess
1:00-2:00pm: Social Studies 2:00-3:00pm: Science 3:00-3:30pm: P.E/Computer Lab 3:30-3:45pm: Summary of the Day

5th Grade Curriculum

Standards Based

What are the Standards?

Differentiation
Strategies

Reteaching

Language Arts
Responding to Literature Oral Presentations Independent Reading Writing Persuasive Essay Archetypical Fairy Tale Short Stories

Math
EnVision Math Program Topics:
Percentages Fractions Integers Equations Ways to encourage students to practice math

Science
Science Sacks Hands-On-Experiments and Investigations Topics:
Earths Surface Systems Structures and Properties of Matter Matter and Energy Organisms & Ecosystems Stars and Solar System

Social Studies/History
Theme United States History and Geography: Making a New Nation Topics: Pre-Columbian settlements Early Explorers American Indians Colonial Era American Revolution 50 states & capitals

Parent Involvement

Questions To Ask Your Child

Why is talking to your child is important? Possible questions to ask:

We Need Your Help!

Why Volunteer? Shows your child that you care! Open Volunteer Opportunities Upcoming Field Trips

Parent/Teacher Communication
Email: vstinson@sandi.net Phone: 858-522-8975 One-on-one Conferences Classroom Parent Corner Online Chat