Welcome to Team Dedication!

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Welcome to Team Dedication!

• Mr. Seibert Math and Science
• Mrs. Phillips Math and Social Studies
• Mrs. Pepper Language Arts
• Mrs. Shaffer Language Arts
• Mrs. Gorsegner Learning Support
• Mrs. Ewell Learning Support Aide

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Mr. Seibert

• 8th full year of teaching
• 7th time teaching 5th grade!
• South Western High School Grad
• York College Bachelors
• Graduate work at Penn State (York campus)
• Love sports and outdoor activities
• Married to an Art Teacher at Spring Grove

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Mrs. Phillips

• Undergrad and graduate degrees from University of
  Maryland, College Park
• 9th year teaching in Dallastown 12th year
  overall
• Tyler (7) and Ryan (4)

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What is Fifth Grade All About?

• Responsibility and Organization
• Materials (BINDERS and PENCIL)
• Homework
• Morning routine (copying homework)
• Accountability
• Taking charge of what you do
• Understanding effects of your actions
• High Expectations
• Set them and expect them!

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Schedule
Phillips and Seibert Shaffer and Pepper

• 815 Students arrive
• 820 Homeroom begins
• 830 School starts/ Students Tardy after this
  point
• 835 Morning Run (weather permitting) SNEAKERS
  DAILY!
• 845 - 1050 Core 1
• Language Arts or Math and Science/Social Studies
• 1055 - 1115 Lunch
• 1115 - 1135- Recess
• 1145 1215
• 1215 220 Core 2
• Language Arts or Math and Science/Social Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

• SNACKS
• WATER BOTTLES

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Math

• My Math (CCSS)
• Place Value (whole s and decimals)
• Multiplication and Division (whole s)
• Decimals (, -, x, )
• Patterns
• Fractions (, -, x, )
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Algebra
• PROBLEM SOLVING!!!!
• My Math at Home/Online Parent Information Session
  
• September 16th and 17th

• Homework
• Math Interactive Notebook

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Science

• Units of study in 5th grade
• Scientific processes
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Landforms-Foss Kit
• Physical Science

Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT in
small groups Student lab days two days per
cycle
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Social Studies

• 5Themes of Geography/ Map Skills
• First Americans
• Explorers
• Colonial America
• Revolutionary War
• A New Nation/Government
• Westward Expansion
• Civil War

Gettysburg!!!
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Reading

• Strategy Instruction (Super Six)
• Book Discussions
• Nonfiction Focus
• Resource Notebook
• Response Notebook
• Reading responses-Tag Expansions/RAFT
• 6 day a week homework reading requirement
• -20 minutes/day
• -Record title of book and page numbers in
  assignment book

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Writing

• Writing Process
• (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish)
• On Demand Writing Prompts
• Craft of Writing
• (focus, content, organization, style,
  conventions)
• Rubric to Assess
• 3 Modes of Writing
• Word of the Day-Greek/Latin Roots and Strong
  Verbs
• Grammar
• Poetry Anthology
• Resource/Response Notebooks

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Word Work

• Will be included with Language Arts instruction-
  every Day 5
• 2 frequently misspelled words
• 3 no excuse words
• 5 pattern words
• Weekly grammar review
• Will be quizzed on Day 5
• BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR
• 1 Language Arts Grade on report card

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Important Dates to Know

• November 25th and 26th Parent-Teacher
  Conferences
• March 17th 21th PSSA (ELA)
• March 24th 28th PSSAs (Math)
• March 31st April 4th Make-Up PSSAs

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Homework Policy

• 50 minutes per night maximum, which includes 20
  minutes of reading
• Effort is key.
• Please set aside a time and place for your child
  to complete their homework.
• It is important to let them know how important
  you think school is. Your attitude is contagious!

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Homework Policy

• 1st Warning and complete in HW Support
• 2nd Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support
• 3rd Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
• 4th Homework Support
• 5th Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
• Etc
• Starts fresh each marking period

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The Late Policy

• In order to be prepared for the 6th grade and
  beyond, it is crucial that all work is handed in
  on time!! Negative percentage points add up
  quickly!
• 1 to 2 days -5
• 3 days to 1 week -10
• After 1 week -20
• If a student is absent or misses class for
  band, chorus, etc, arrangements are to be made
  with the teacher (by the student) to hand in
  any missed assignments. They are responsible for
  making up missed work. If your child is absent
  for multiple days, please call the school to
  arrange to pick up the missed or get it sent home
  with someone else. This way your child will not
  fall too far behind and get stressed.

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Dallastown Tardy policy

• Students will be tardy to school at 830 AM. All
  students will be issued a slip to class from the
  secretary.
• Every 3 tardies each marking period will result
  in a student being assigned after school study
  club the next day.

Reporting absences
You may call, report online, or send in an
absence excuse form.
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Behavior Policy

• 1st Strike warning
• 2nd Strike BIG warning
• 3rd Strike phone call home
• 4th Strike involve others to develop a plan
• Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors
  before strikes are assigned.
• The goal is to help the children keep track of
  their own behaviors and progress to make positive
  changes. Incentives will be given!!!
• Kids start fresh each week!!

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Marking Period Reward System

• Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to reward
  the whole student.
• If STRIKES MISSED HOMEWORK 4
• then they will participate in our reward!
• This expectation will increase each marking
  period.

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Hand-Held Devices

• School is a great time for the students to work
  on their social skills.
• No cell phones on at school can be left off and
  in backpack
• Hand-held devices can be used at indoor recess
  and dismissal time only.
• Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!

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Specials Schedule

• Even Days Seibert and Phillips have P.E.
• Odd Days Pepper and Shaffer have P.E.

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Contact Us

• Please feel free to call, email, or send a note
  in with any questions, comments and concerns.
  Please give us 24 hours to respond.
• Expect calls and notes from usthey are not all
  bad!!!
• We communicate daily with one another.
• www.dallastown.net

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

• WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH YOUR
  CHILD!

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Questions?