Fifth GradeMrs. Azevada

Mrs. Azevada14 years of experience (11 in Elk Grove

Unified)3rd grade – 2 years4th grade – 1 year4th/5th Combo – 1 year5th grade – 10 years

Madeline 6

Nicholas 4

Common Core State StandardsCalifornia joins more than 40 states in

adopting the CCSSCommon Core State Standards (CCSS) are an updated set of academic standards that have been developed with the intention of unifying learning expectations for students across all states.

New Standards for these Academic Areas:English Language Arts (ELA)Math

Go Math!New adoption alligned with CCSSConsumable “textbooks”Homework will look differentOnline helpMath Facts (80 facts in 2 minutes)Example:Traditional problem: 3 + 1.5=?CCSS problem: There were 4.5 pounds of

chocolate in 2 bags. Show as many different combinations for the 2 bags as you can.

English Language Arts (ELA)Open CourtNovelsWhole classSmall group (Workshop)A.R.-15 points per trimester

WritingDirected topics Journal responses Choice writing Daily Oral Language (D.L.R.) Essays StoriesResponse to literatureD.B.Q.s

Social StudiesUnited States history

GeographyNative AmericansColonies

During the summer of 2000 and 2006, I participated in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Virginia

ScienceMrs. ButzTues. & ThursEsci grant

Health/FitnessP.E.-Tues & ThursFitness Gram Test in May

Upper body strengthCardioFlexibilityBMI

Water bottle, fruit and veggies allowed in class

Grading PolicyEvery student starts with straight A’s!Some assignments are checked off for

completionGrades are a compilation of:

ClassworkHomeworkProjectsQuizzesTests

Late WorkTrimester 1:

-10%Trimester 2:

-50%Trimester 3:

Automatic Zero

Wednesday FoldersMain source of communication between

home and schoolContains corrected work that needs to be

filed in binderContains flyers, field trip forms etc.Return folder on ThursdayVolunteers needed on to stuff

WednesdayFolders

Missing Assignments/Progress ReportsSent home in Wednesday FoldersEvery other weekSign and return on Thursday

BehaviorColor Coded ChartGreen-GreatYellow-WarningBlue-Time Out, Loss of RecessOrange-Log In, parent notificationRed-citation, office involvement

RewardsAzevada Bucks-raffles on FridayPOPCORNLunch BunchKetchup and Relish

HomeworkHomework is assigned daily at the beginning

of the year and then weekly on Mondays. All students are REQUIRED to write down all

homework assignments in their Agendas or Binder Reminders.

Parents should check this planner daily and/or my blog.

Expect Spelling, Math and A.R. on a nightly basis.

Spelling25 points due on FridaysLists and activities are on the blog

Field TripsStill in the works! Discussions include:

ExploratoriumPlanetariumPlayRiver Cats

Supplies

Binder 2 inExtra pencilsColored markers or pencilsWashcloth/ sock for eraserDividers-5One spiral journal notebook

Your Help is NeededWednesday FoldersCopyingArt DocentCorrectingPFO membershipUnity Carnival parent helperSchool safety with traffic

Supplies Neededboxes of tissuescleaning wipesraffle itemsLunch Bunch snacks (licorice, Fruit by the

Foot, gummies)pencilspopcornmarkers/ colored pencilslined paper

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Fifth GradeMrs. Azevada

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