Welcome to Parent Information Night!

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Welcome to Parent Information Night!

• Our meeting will start at 400 and end by 430.
• Thanks for coming!

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Welcome to 5th Grade Curriculum Night

• Kristin Davis
• Nathan Monseth
• Molly Pool
• Jenny Rydeen
• Katie Sweeney
• Annie Stewart

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Dates to Remember

• Ms. Rydeens B-Day Apr. 17
• Mr. Monseths Mrs. Sweeneys B-Day June 23
• Ms. Stewarts B- Day- June 28th
• Mrs. Pools B- Day- November 14th
• Mrs. Daviss B- Day- December 9th
• Watch for important dates in weekly emails from
  your teachers.

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Language Arts

• Making Meaning
• Informational/Non-Fiction Text
• Whole Class Instruction
• Picture Books, Mentor Text
• Flexible Grouping, Leveled Readers
• Independent Reading, Book Challenge
• Novel Study Groups
• Word Study, Vocabulary Specific Reading Skills
• Standard Based Choice Activities

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Word Study

• Words Theyre Weigh
• Just kidding.
• Words Their Way
• Questions?

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Writing/Digital Literacy

• A. Being A Writer to coincide with Making
  Meaning
• B. Mini-lessons- writing time,
• Publishing work, conferences
• C. Genres- Narrative, Expository/Informative,
  Persuasive/Opinion
• Me Books- Year-long writing project

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Math

• Math in Focus
• Mastery Based
• 1. Unit Pre-tests and Post- tests
• Small Group work
• Review for tests
• Homeroom Math
• 2. A lot of practice
• 3. Growth Mindset
• 4. Thanks for your patience ?

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Science/Health

• Foss Units
• Hands on Units
• Variables All teachers
• Landforms Rydeen
• Levers and Pulleys Pool
• Environments Monseth
• Health/Second Step Davis/Sweeney

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Health

• Tobacco and Alcohol
• Legal and Illegal Drugs
• Planning for Safety
• Dealing with Feelings
• Growth and Development
• Family Life (spring)

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Social Studies

• A. Main topics of study
• 1. Citizenship - Constitution
• 2. Explorers - Exploration
• 3. Colonization - D2
• 4. Revolution - Colonial Boston
• 5. Current Events - Scholastic News

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Technology

• Digital Media
• Keyboarding
• Chromebooks
• Internet Research
• Acceptable Use Policy

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Homework

• A. Organization
• 1. Assignment Notebook - Planner
• 2. Take home folder3. May include reading,
  math, writing, instrument practice, research
• B. Responsibility
• 1. Firm due dates - Fun Friday
• 2. All homework due Friday morning
• 2. Send a note, signed by a parent, if its a
  crazy night communication is KEY!
• 3. Please talk to teacher about class policy

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Behavior Expectations

• We have a clipboard will track behavior. The
  clipboard will follow a three strikes and youre
  out rule. Students can receive check on the
  clipboard for the following three reasons
• Student given multiple reminders
• Interference of teaching
• Interference of learning for yourself or others
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• Our goal is to help prepare your child for middle
  school, this is just one way we can encourage
  proactivity and responsibility for choices.
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• We start fresh every week!
• BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE!

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Scores for the Report Card

• 4 consistently ABOVE grade level
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• 3 consistently AT grade level, meeting grade
  level expectations
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• 2 Partially at grade level or with support
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• 1 Not meeting grade level expectations

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Band and Orchestra

• Wednesdays
• ALL band and orchestra students need their
  instrument they will practice as a large group.
• Wednesdays
• Band/Orchestra sectionals
• What are sectionals? Students miss class for 30
  minutes to practice in a small group with only
  peers playing the same instrument. Students are
  responsible for finding out what they have missed
  and making up the work while they were gone.

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Snack Policy

• Fruits
• Cheese, yogurt
• Vegetable
• Applesauce
• Meat sticks
• No Fruit Snacks or Fruit Roll-ups
• Avoid all nuts
• Thanks for cooperating and following the
  guidelines!

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Birthday Treats

• District rationale for restricting treats at
  school includes
• Health and Wellness Policy
• Loss of instructional time
• Expense
• Equity
• Allergies
• Other Birthday treat options
• Donate a book to the class from the monthly
  Scholastic Book order.
• Donate a game or puzzle to the classroom indoor
  recess game cupboard.
• Donate a book to our media center in honor of the
  birthday child
• Each class will celebrate in their own unique
  way.

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Testing Dates

• MAP Winter MAP testing December
• MCA Testing- Math, Reading, Science
• Spring 2020

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Communication

• Email
• Phone
• Phone pass
• Send a note
• Assignment Notebook/ Planner
• Student cell phones need to remain in backpacks
  at school
• Please communicate in any
• way that you can

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Early Conferences

• October 8th, 10th, 15th
• Students encouraged to attend
• See teacher for specific sign ups sign up now!
  ?

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Spring Conferences

• February 20th
• March 13th
• April 14th
• More information to come

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Start End Times

• Students allowed in building at 735
• First bell rings at 740
• School officially begins at 750
• Schools ends at 225.

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Questions
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Thank you for coming!