Welcome to Welcome to 55thth Grade Grade

Mrs. Dana ClaytonMrs. Dana Clayton

Mrs. Pamela Mrs. Pamela SumnerSumner

2015-20162015-2016

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as soon as possible. We use that to as soon as possible. We use that to send parent emails from the school and send parent emails from the school and other important information! We are a other important information! We are a green school!green school!

We will use our websites for information We will use our websites for information that you need on a monthly basis. We that you need on a monthly basis. We will use emails for information that you will use emails for information that you need to know in advance. We will use need to know in advance. We will use texting for last minute information.texting for last minute information.

Math Math StrandsStrands

Multiplication/Division of Multiplication/Division of whole numbers/decimalswhole numbers/decimals

Fractions ALL operationsFractions ALL operations Algebraic thinking Algebraic thinking

(graphs and order of (graphs and order of operations)operations)

MeasurementMeasurement VolumeVolume

AssessmentAssessment Teacher observationTeacher observation CASE 21CASE 21 Teacher made testsTeacher made tests Classwork/ObservationsClasswork/Observations

What will math look like in What will math look like in 55thth??

Homework will be given every Homework will be given every night and students will write it in night and students will write it in their agendas. An estimate of their agendas. An estimate of homework time for math is about homework time for math is about 20-30 minutes.20-30 minutes.

I will teach several methods for I will teach several methods for each objective in order to expose each objective in order to expose students to different methods of students to different methods of problem solving. I always stress problem solving. I always stress the importance of choosing a the importance of choosing a way that works the best!way that works the best!

Level 4 opportunities will be Level 4 opportunities will be given each week to the entire given each week to the entire class. class.

There will be time for reteaching There will be time for reteaching and enriching each week in and enriching each week in class.class.

Science (Kits)Science (Kits)

Weather & Weather & ClimateClimate

Interdependence Interdependence of Plants & of Plants & AnimalsAnimals

Human Body Human Body (taught by Mrs. (taught by Mrs. Wilson)Wilson)

Motion & DesignMotion & Design

Science in 5Science in 5thth grade grade The first unit will be weather The first unit will be weather

because we can reference it because we can reference it throughout the year. It is truly a throughout the year. It is truly a meteorology unit!meteorology unit!

Each child will be responsible for Each child will be responsible for keeping up with a science keeping up with a science notebook. That will become his/her notebook. That will become his/her text book. Your child will also have text book. Your child will also have a science folder. Both will contain a science folder. Both will contain notes to study for tests.notes to study for tests.

Science is hands on and fun! In Science is hands on and fun! In order to keep it that way, I will order to keep it that way, I will remove a child from an remove a child from an investigation that does not SOAR. investigation that does not SOAR. It’s all about the learning!It’s all about the learning!

How can I help my child at How can I help my child at home?home? Don’t wait to ask for help!Don’t wait to ask for help! For every math strategy, there is a Youtube video For every math strategy, there is a Youtube video

out there…and I’ve used them! The link is posted out there…and I’ve used them! The link is posted to my website!to my website!

If you hear, “Well, that’s not the way Mrs. Sumner If you hear, “Well, that’s not the way Mrs. Sumner does it!”…..calmly tell your child that there are does it!”…..calmly tell your child that there are several methods. I’ll explain that as much as I can several methods. I’ll explain that as much as I can at school.at school.

As often as possible, have your child watch weather As often as possible, have your child watch weather reports that show jet stream, air pressure, and reports that show jet stream, air pressure, and fronts. fronts.

Support great study habits. When homework is to Support great study habits. When homework is to study for a test, they often think that means no study for a test, they often think that means no homework. homework.

Keep a sense of humor….it’s important for 5Keep a sense of humor….it’s important for 5thth grade!grade!

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Guided Guided Reading/Literature Reading/Literature CirclesCircles

Chapter Chapter Books/LevelsBooks/Levels

Weekly WorkWeekly Work Family JournalFamily Journal Newsela.comNewsela.com Time For KidsTime For Kids

WritingWriting

*First Quarter- Memoir*First Quarter- Memoir

*Second Quarter- Persuaive Essay*Second Quarter- Persuaive Essay

*Third Quarter- Fantasy*Third Quarter- Fantasy

*Fourth Quarter- Research*Fourth Quarter- Research

**Author’s Tea Celebrations**Author’s Tea Celebrations

Social StudiesSocial Studies

EconomicsEconomics Revolutionary Revolutionary

War/GovernmentWar/Government Westward Westward

ExpansionExpansion Civil WarCivil War

Helpful HintsHelpful HintsStudents need to read at least 30 minutes a night.

They may log their minutes in their agenda or create their own log.

Students will need to read Literature Circles Assignments if not completed in class for homework.

They may also read books of their choice and pleasure.

Students may choose to take home writing assignments for extra time.(Independently)

Helpful Homework HintsHelpful Homework Hints

Vocabulary- Vocabulary-

• We will use Wordly Wise Online and We will use Wordly Wise Online and Quizlet for vocabulary practiceQuizlet for vocabulary practice

• There will be vocabulary test each weekThere will be vocabulary test each week• Content words will be counted as a Content words will be counted as a

Science or Social Studies gradeScience or Social Studies grade

Field TripsField Trips Camp Weaver Outdoor Education YMCA campCamp Weaver Outdoor Education YMCA camp

Charter BusesCharter Buses Cost covers meals and lodging of campCost covers meals and lodging of camp Water Ecology, Interdependence Game, Water Ecology, Interdependence Game,

Canoeing, Archery, Campfire, Teambuilding, Canoeing, Archery, Campfire, Teambuilding, Animal EncountersAnimal Encounters

Camp Hanes has changed management. As a Camp Hanes has changed management. As a result, our experience was different this year. result, our experience was different this year. We felt it was better to make a change. We felt it was better to make a change.

Climate controlled cabinsClimate controlled cabins Private bathroomPrivate bathroom Cost $136Cost $136 Camp Weaver is in Greensboro, NC. It will be Camp Weaver is in Greensboro, NC. It will be

our first trip with 5our first trip with 5thth graders to this camp, graders to this camp, but it offers the same (and we hope better) but it offers the same (and we hope better) experience.experience.

We are waiting on county approval before We are waiting on county approval before sending home permission packets.sending home permission packets.

Specials (1:25-2:10)Specials (1:25-2:10)

Rotating scheduleRotating schedule MusicMusic PEPE STEM (STEAM)STEM (STEAM) MediaMedia TechnologyTechnology ScienceScience

Lunch/RecessLunch/Recess

Lunch (brunch!)Lunch (brunch!) 11:35-12:0011:35-12:00 Please no homemade Please no homemade

treatstreats Two guests at special tableTwo guests at special table Serve with glovesServe with gloves Make room for all students Make room for all students

at student table!at student table! No snack timeNo snack time ONLY WATER during dayONLY WATER during day

RecessRecess 1:00-1:251:00-1:25 If it is above 95 or below If it is above 95 or below

35, we factor in heat index 35, we factor in heat index and wind chill.and wind chill.

Daily Schedule is Daily Schedule is on my website.on my website.

7:15-7:50 Morning Work7:15-7:50 Morning Work

7:50-10:00 First Block7:50-10:00 First Block

10:05-11:30 Second Block10:05-11:30 Second Block

11:35-12:00 Lunch11:35-12:00 Lunch

12:05-12:55 Second Block12:05-12:55 Second Block

1:00-1:25 Recess1:00-1:25 Recess

1:25-2:10 Specials1:25-2:10 Specials

GradingGrading Standards Based Grading (1,2,3,4)Standards Based Grading (1,2,3,4) Please sign and return all graded work for filing.Please sign and return all graded work for filing. ConferencesConferences Powerschools is Back! It goes live in Powerschools is Back! It goes live in

January….however it calculates MODE for each January….however it calculates MODE for each objective. No place to consider Level 4 objective. No place to consider Level 4 opportuntiesopportunties

Report Card Dates: Report Card Dates: September 30September 30 December 18December 18 March 24March 24 June 30June 30

PBS - SOARPBS - SOAR Falcon Code of CooperationFalcon Code of Cooperation

Show self-controlShow self-control Operate safelyOperate safely Act responsiblyAct responsibly Respect ourselves and othersRespect ourselves and others

Falcon Tickets/Dojo Points Falcon Tickets/Dojo Points You will be able to check onlineYou will be able to check online WonderfulWonderful Silent ZonesSilent Zones Behavior Referrals are electronic for minor AND major Behavior Referrals are electronic for minor AND major

this year.this year. Behavior/Work Habits sheet for Monday FolderBehavior/Work Habits sheet for Monday Folder

Volunteering Volunteering End of Quarter CelebrationsEnd of Quarter Celebrations Field TripsField Trips PTA $6PTA $6 www.volunteer.wcpss.net Must update each year!Must update each year! Copies once a weekCopies once a week Falcon Fest BasketFalcon Fest Basket Organizing CelebrationsOrganizing Celebrations Room ParentRoom Parent

Fifth Grade OpportunitiesFifth Grade Opportunities

Safety Patrol (chosen by 4Safety Patrol (chosen by 4thth grade) grade) Falcon News NetworkFalcon News Network DARE has been replaced with DARE has been replaced with

another program called LEAD.another program called LEAD. Media helpersMedia helpers Student CouncilStudent Council

Human Growth & Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopment

May/June 2015May/June 2015 VoluntaryVoluntary BASIC BASIC Go ahead and talk with your Go ahead and talk with your

child in the spring.child in the spring.

Student Dress CodeStudent Dress Code Please make sure students do not Please make sure students do not

wear t-shirts with material that wear t-shirts with material that could be offensive.could be offensive.

Straps for shirts should be three Straps for shirts should be three fingers wide and shorts should be fingers wide and shorts should be long enough.long enough.

Teacher discretionTeacher discretion

Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

Attendance is central to Attendance is central to educational achievement and educational achievement and school success. State law school success. State law requires school attendance requires school attendance for all enrolled children.for all enrolled children.

Daily AttendanceDaily Attendance – A written – A written excuse for each absence is excuse for each absence is required from the required from the parent/guardian the day parent/guardian the day following the absence.following the absence.

Thanks for Thanks for coming!coming!