Transcript Welcome to Fifth Grade! Mrs. Ding Jaindl Elementary School Room 315 A little about me… This is my 15th year teaching in Parkland.  My husband works.

Welcome to
Fifth Grade!
Mrs. Ding
Jaindl Elementary School
Room 315
A little about me…
This is my 15th year teaching in Parkland.
 My husband works at the High School and I have a
son who is 5 years old.
 Schooling:
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– I graduated from Parkland.
– I have my bachelors degree from IUP
– A masters in Classroom Technology
from Wilkes University.
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Contact information:
– [email protected]
– 610-351- 5880 ext. 28315
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iphones – bookmark website
– http://www.parklandsd.org/web/ding/
AIM 9:00-9:45
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Students will be grouped dependent on
individual needs to target skills for improvement.
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We look at PSSA scores, benchmark
assessments given in the beginning of school,
and on going classwork and observations.
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These groups/teachers will change periodically.
ENCORE 9:50-10:35
Day
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3
4
- Music
- Gym
- Art
– Library
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Remember if we have a late start, the students
will miss their encore for the day.
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If we are off from school, we continue with an
uninterrupted daily cycle.
READING 10:35-12:15
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Whole group first to introduce skills
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Then focused work in small group
– Graded during this time for effort and responses
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Same assessments as in the past (results not
reported as percentages)
– All assessments will come home in the Friday Folder
– All assessments must be signed and returned.
RECESS/LUNCH 12:15-1:00
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Prices:
– Student Breakfast is $1.10
– Student Lunch $2.35
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Water is an extra. You can block the
account from buying extras if you’d like.
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Peer Mediators meet during the recess
time.
CAF-TRAC Procedure:
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Please write the following on the outside of
envelope (no plastic bags):
– Student’s Name
 No nicknames
 First and Last
– Teacher’s Name
– Amount of Money being deposited*
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Checks made payable to PSD Cafe Account
LANGUAGE ARTS 1:00-1:30
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Grammar or Writing
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No writing Homework.
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Writing rubric will be sent home with
writing pieces in the Friday Folders.
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Grammar is assessed through LEAD 21.
MATH 1:30-2:45
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Schoology – students will use to communicate
mathematically with one another.
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Grades sent home in Friday Folders.
– Multiple choice – online to view results
– Open-ended portion - paper and pencil
– All GoMath! Assessments must be signed and
returned.
CONTENT 2:45-3:15
Coordinated with LEAD 21
 Grading:
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– Inquiry projects will contribute
– Content area quizzes, tests, and additional
projects
– Reported twice a year
Social Studies - Mrs. Ding
 Science – Mrs. Bodnar
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Tests
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Tests are announced via website and in class
at least 2 days prior to the test.
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Also posted on classroom calendar for the
month.
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In an effort to promote good study habits,
encourage your child to review materials on a
nightly basis. Study guides will be provided.
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Tests will be returned in the Friday Folder.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, October 29th
from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at
Schnecksville Elementary
School
Monday, November 3rd
from 6:30 – 7:30 at Parkway
Manor Elementary School
Grading/Report Card
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REGULAR HOMEWORK
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Spelling – coordinated with LEAD
– 3 spelling assignments of their choice
– Test whenever ready during the week using
Spelling City
– Week 4 = vocabulary week for middle school
prep
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Book Log – 75min/week or 300min/month
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Math homework regularly
Assignment Book
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Assignments are to be completed in a timely manner.
– If an assignment is missing, a “missing” will appear in the book.
– If an assignment is incomplete, an “I” will appear in the book.
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Missing or incomplete work will need to be completed for
the next day.
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Each student will have a homework buddy.
– **If your child experiences significant difficulty with an
assignment/concept, please let me know via note or email. Thanks!!
Friday Folder
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It will be sent when there is adequate
amount of graded work.
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All graded LEAD 21 and GoMath! Assessments need
to be signed and returned.
Please sign appropriate box each
weekend to let me know you’ve
examined the work inside.
Return the following school day.
Book Logs
On-going, checked monthly = 300
minutes
 September 30 = 225 minutes
 Please assist in completing the Book Log
 Calendar and letter are online
 Read-in Day Reward near the end of the
year
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– 7 inches or larger corner
to corner
– Internet capabilities
– No photos
– Parent/student must sign
form: COMING HOME FRI.
– Take home nightly
– Keep it charged
– Loss of privileges for inappropriate use
– **Option for BYO flash drive**
– May use during indoor recess and dismissal for
educational purposes only
– No sharing
– Student’s responsibility for lost, stolen, and/or
damaged
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Parent Folders
Parent Homework (3-2-1 about your scholar)
 Student Password/Username:
 Book Log letter
 Language Arts and Math Concept Map
 New Report Card Information
 Alternative non-food ideas for birthdays
 PARENT VISITATION
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– 1st opportunity: Multicultural Fair October 10th
2:30-3:00
– 2nd opportunity: later in the school year
Fun Events in
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5
Grade
Band/Orchestra Concert
5th Grade Picnic
Philadelphia Field Trip
Read In
Chorus
Jaindl Morning News (JMN)
Peer Tutor
Peer Mediator – during recess
Iron Pigs Game
Phantoms Game (Oct. 24)
Art Club – 2 times a year
Environmental Club
Parent Visitation (October 3rd and in the Spring)
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Questions?
 Thank
you for coming.
Here’s to a great year!