Transcript Document 7138495

WELCOME
to
5th Grade
OPEN HOUSE
Melissa Davis and Ginny Armour
Introducing Mrs. Davis and
Mrs. Armour
A quick life
story
Education
Family
Her name is...
School Goals
 Reading and Writing Achievement
– Use of Reading from GHGR & Writer’s Workshop integrated
with six traits and common language.
 Math Achievement
– Use of data interventions weekly to guide differentiation and
remediation.
 School, Family & Community Involvement
– The school welcomes parents and offers a variety of volunteer
opportunities for parents.
– Stakeholders have an opportunity to participate in shared decision
making and problem solving.
Curriculum
 Content areas-
– U.S. history, Geography, Government
– Science units: Electricity, Matter, Cells,
Geology– SCIENCE LAB
 Reading Workshop
 Writing Workshop
 Grammar & Spelling
 Math - problem solving, algebra, fractions &
decimals
Schedules
Curriculum details and
pacing - Available on
PICASSO
Daily schedule
Technology
 Internet access
– Textbooks and skills practice
– Cobb County Resources
 Computer Lab & Laptop Cart
 Programs
– MS Office : Word, Power Point,
Excel
– Print Shop
– Encarta
– Inspiration
– Kid Pix
– Assorted math software
Developmental Stages 11 Year Olds
Breaking of childhood personality pattern (disorganization)
to allow for reorganization during adolescence.
 Resists parental authority
 Restless, talkative, negative, moody, suspicious, irritable,
active
 Peer values replace adult values
 Self-assertive, critical, rude, inquisitive, argumentative,
confronting
 Against all restraints and regulations
 Difficulty in getting along with siblings
 Unsure, self -doubting
Behavior Management
 Responsibility
 Conflict management –
 Positive Discipline -
– I-Messages
 Murdock Money
 Evaluation folders
 Olweus bully program
School Rules
 Guidelines - posted in classroom
 Student behavior code - signed by student and
parent
 Lunchroom - Prepay lunches, no charges, guest
table policy, no outside fast food.
 Medication - brought to clinic by parent, form
needed.
 Dismissal Procedures
 After School Program
Homework
 Homework nearly every night
 Approx. 50 minutes
 Math – skills practice
 Late/incomplete work – points subtracted, fined,
note in agenda DAY OF to parents.
 Daily reading – 20 mins. for “pleasure”
 Study/Review daily for quizzes and tests:
 Planner MUST be written in.
 Student responsibility – no excuse notes please.
Forms of Communication
 BLOG & E-Folder
 Marquis & Newsletters - School
 Student planner / notes
 Conferences
 County and school WEB page
http://www.cobbk12.org/Murdock/
 Our PRIMARY way to communicate is e-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
(Do not e-mail anything that is time sensitive – CALL if it is an emergency)
School Phone: (770) 509-5071
The Year at a Glance
 Statewide Testing:
 Please make sure that students are in
school on time and well rested for these
days:
 ITBS – October 4-11
 Writing Assessment - March 2
 Criterion Referenced Test – April 12-16
 Must pass reading and math to move onto middle school
MIDDLE SCHOOL
IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED
2nd MMR
Hep B (series of 3)
 TWO Varicella (chicken pox)
Please turn in ASAP
Opportunities for Parents
Become a room parent
Be a class helper- copy
parent
 PTA and MESF
committees & events
Join PTA
Chaperone field trips
TO DO…….
 Make sure e-mail
addresses are current and
frequently checked.
 Check planner daily
 Check all work that
comes home.
 Update shot records
Assessment
 Daily grades – Numerical averages equate
to A, B, C, D, F
 Report cards -Every nine weeks
 Progress Reports - As needed
 County Progress Report: Halfway through
the grading period - D’s and below
 Portfolios
 Conferences
Class WISH LIST
 Swiffer wet mop
 Swiffer duster
 Swiffer Sweeper pads
 Individually wrapped candies.
 Tissues
IT’S GOING TO BE A
GREAT YEAR!!!!!
Thank you for coming!