Back to School NightBack to School Night2013-20142013-2014

Back to School NightBack to School Night2013-20142013-2014

Mrs. DeMarquezMrs. DeMarquez’’s Classs Class

Fifth GradeFifth Grade

Room 14Room 14

AgendaAgenda Introduction What’s new for 5th grade? Room 14 Schedule Curriculum Extras Important Information Homework Classroom Management Volunteers and donations Questions ?

Introduction to Mrs. DeMarquezIntroduction to Mrs. DeMarquez

• 15th year at FarnhamReading Intervention staff- 1/2 year4th grade- 5 years3rd grade- 7 year5th grade- 1.5 years

• SJSU and National• San Jose Native• Family

– Live in community– Active

What’s New in 5th Grade?What’s New in 5th Grade?• Increased responsibility &

independence in preparation for 6th grade

• Note taking and studying skills

• Physical Fitness Testing (Spring)

• CST Science Test• Science Camp! (end of the month!)

Room 14 ScheduleRoom 14 Schedule8:05-8:30 Opening procedures, morning warm ups, journals, etc. 8:30-9:45 Math9:45-10:05 Recess/snack 10:05-11:10 Language arts (reading, grammar, writing)11:10-12:10 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills)

12:10-12:50 Lunch12:50-1:50 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills)

1:50-2:20 Language Arts/Math completion, art activities, etc. 2:25 Preparations to go home2:31 (2:34) Dismissal

– music – Mondays 8:10-8:55– library- Friday 8:35-9:05– PE- Wednesdays and Fridays- Water Bottle!

NOTE: Early dismissal every Wednesday 1:00**New time begins next week!*

Standards Based CurriculumStandards Based CurriculumCommon Core Standards

– Math, language arts, science, social studies– You can take a look:

• California State Common Core Standard (phasing in 2014)

http://db.readinglions.net/commoncore/index.lasso?fa=search

- Report cards

Focus Shifting to 21st Century learning and skills» Higher level thinking (depth of knowledge)» Collaboration» Technology integration» College and career readiness

Language ArtsLanguage Arts•Common Core focus

• Guided inquiry• Written responses (evidence based)

•Power Groups• Flexible, skills-based, grade level

groups• Team teaching• Differentiated instruction

•Writing in 5th grade– Narrative– Response to Literature– Informational reports

MathematicsMathematics• Investigations

– Problem solving– hands-on and engaging– Group and individual practice

-Deeper understanding– Big shift for students- THINKING!

• Dot and Number talks

- Development of spatial reasoning, number sense, academic vocabulary, and precise communication

Social StudiesSocial StudiesTeam taught by Mrs. Greco

•GLAD units based on the text book time line

United States history and geography

Through the Civil War era

ScienceScienceTeam taught by Mr. Hill

•FOSS (Full Option Science System)

–Focuses on active investigation

–Modules

• Water Planet (Earth Science)

• Mixtures and Solutions (Physical Science & Chemistry)

• Living Systems (Life Science)

Spark P.E. program * Fridays- Sports Skills- Cooperative Games- Movement and Dance- Calisthenics Please send water bottle!- Endurance building- Weekly Mile Run-Fridays- Health and nutrition Fitness Testing in Spring

With Mr. Formosa (our new PE teacher)

Physical EducationPhysical Education

The Fun Stuff!The Fun Stuff!• Art

– docent(s) needed!

• Music– Full year with Mr. Sanchez – Every week (Mondays) this year- yeah

• Library– Every Friday 8:35-9:05– 2 book maximum – Books must be returned following

week

• Garden Adventures New this year!– Garden Guides needed

• Nutrition Guidelines- Come straight from California

Ed. Code- Birthdays- alternatives to treats- Parties- few with limited food

• Absence- Notify office- Work for the day

Important InformationImportant Information

• Absent work- 1 additional day for each day absent

• Oops passes/ Homework passes- Ticket reward- Oops Pass: 1 additional day for 1

forgotten assignment for full credit- Homework Pass: excuses only 1

piece of homework (not a full packet or reading log).

• Retakes- Tests/quizzes- Must be retaken within 1 week of receiving test

back in Thursday envelope (date marked on test)- Scores are averaged for final grade- May have 1 retake on a test/quiz- Student’s responsibility to make retake requests- Retakes completed on student’s free- Retake not turned in by deadline will result in

original score being kept

HomeworkHomework Reinforces classroom learning homework agenda Class web page resource- secondary source! Homework folder Rubric Completion & effort vs. correctness May turn in late for partial credit Not turned in with in 1 week of assignment will get

zero credit Monday- Thursday only

Math due the next day

Packets due Friday Projects & book Reports-due dates TBA

+ independent reading (120 minutes per week)

• Only work intended to assess will be given a letter grade

• Missing work reports sent home weekly (Monday or Tuesday)

• Missing work must be turned in within 1 week of report for credit. Not turned in will result in a score of zero.

• Late projects

lowered 1 grade

GradingGrading

Grade ScaleA+ 100 C+ 75-79A 93-99 C 70-74 F 0-49A- 90-92 C- 65-69B+ 87-89 D+ 60-64B 83-86 D 56-59B- 80-82 D- 50-55

Positive Reinforcement• Recognitions of effort and

choices• Falcon Feathers (for class/school

rewards)

• Team Points

Consequences• Natural and logical

- Class Constitution- Increased responsibility

Classroom ManagementClassroom Management

Home-School CommunicationHome-School

Communication Thursday envelope Daily homework agenda Parent email list Progress reports (mid trimester) Missing work reports Online grade book In person Web page

www.demarquez.com

Contacting Mrs. D.Contacting Mrs. D.

• Email: demarquezl@cambriansd.org

– Add “Farnham parent” to subject line

• Phone: 408-377-3321 x214

Helpers and DonationsHelpers and DonationsVolunteers welcome

Art Vistas Garden Adventures Project Corner Stone (ABC) Room parent Field trip chaperones Thursday folders Copy fairy

DonationsTHANK YOU so much

for the donations already made

Wish list updates on webpage

Thank you! Thank you!• Questions?