Transcript Welcome to Open House Mrs. Orton & Mr. LaBroad’s 5 Grade Class

Welcome to Open House
Mrs. Orton & Mr. LaBroad’s
5th Grade Class
Meet the Pickett’s Mill Pirates!
What will my child learn this
year?
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Reading
Direct, small group, and large group instruction
Focusing on vocabulary and comprehension skills
Relating quality literature to their own lives, other
books, and the world around them
Picture and chapter books of all genres: realistic
fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, historical fiction, poetry,
plays, biographies, and fairy tales/folktales
5th Grade Curriculum
Math
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Place Value of whole numbers and decimal numbers
Adding and subtracting decimals and fractions
Multiplying and dividing whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Geometry, Measurement (metric and customary units), Volume
Solve simple and complex word problems
Solving simple algebra equations
Your child MUST have their multiplication/division facts
memorized. All 5th grade math skills build on this knowledge!
5th Grade Curriculum
Writing
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Writing Process
Narrative Writing
Informational Writing
Persuasive Writing
Response to Literature
Research and Technology
5th Grade Curriculum
Social Studies
• U.S. History from
Civil War to today
• Geography, gov’t,
citizenship, and
economics
• Research, class
discussions,
projects, fieldtrips,
and the text
Science
• Topics include: matter,
classification of
organisms, cells,
electricity & magnetism,
constructive &
destructive forces,
scientific process skills
• Research, class
discussions, hands-on
experiments, projects,
fieldtrips, and the text
A Typical Day for a
Pickett’s Mill 5th Grader
Come on in. Let’s get started!
Students
unpack their
book bags and
get ready to
start the day!
Morning Work / POD
Specials
Art, Music, Computer Lab and P.E.
Math
Reading and Snack Time
Spelling and Grammar
Lunch!
Recess!
Writing
Social Studies/Science
Students do research
and complete projects!
Agendas
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copy
homework
& important
dates from
the board
into their
agendas
daily.
Class Dismissed!
What is Edmodo?
Edmodo Video
Edmodo is a secure, social learning platform for teachers, students,
schools and districts. Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for your
class to connect and collaborate, share content and access homework,
grades and school notices.
Digital Native Video
Benefits of Edmodo
1. engages students
2. improves communication with students
3. reduces the amount of paper used in your classroom
4. online storage for teachers and students
5. sharing of resources
Homework
• Homework is assigned
daily to reinforce and
extend classroom
instruction.
• 5th graders are
responsible for
recording all homework
in their agenda &
getting their agenda
signed by a parent daily.
• Study hall will be
provided for students
with incomplete
homework/class work.
Dress Code
• No hats worn in
building (unless
specified Hat Day)
• No tank tops with
spaghetti straps
• No shorts above
finger tips
Class Behavior Plan
• Students earn tickets
throughout the day for
positive behavior and/or
work habits.
• Students can trade in
tickets for special
rewards & privileges.
• Students may also lose
tickets for failure to
follow class rules,
procedures, or missing
assignments.
Standardized Tests
• Sept. - ITBS
• March- Georgia 5th Grade Writing
Assessment
• April - CRCT (*5th Graders must pass both
reading and math sections to be
promoted to 6th grade.)
End of Year Fieldtrip
• When: Tuesday, May 6th, 2014
• Where: Ruby Falls, The Southern Bell
River Boat Tour, and the TN Aquarium
• Leave @ 6:45 AM
• Due back @ 6:00 PM (VERY TIRED &
HAPPY!!)
• Cost $65 (Info. will come home soon)
“Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”
Stephen Covey
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You’ll be seeing and hearing a lot about the 7 Habits:
Be Proactive Take responsibility for your life. Don’t focus on things
that are out of your control.
Begin with the End in Mind Define your mission and goals in life.
Put First Things First Prioritize, and do the most important things
first.
Think Win-Win Have an EVERYONE can win attitude.
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Listen to people
sincerely.
Synergize Work together to achieve more and perform better.
Sharpen the Saw Take care of yourself, and do something
special for yourself.
View videos and learn more at: http://theleaderinme.org/
Please visit our class website.
• Please visit our class website.
• http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/orton
Questions????
• Please feel free to email Mrs. Orton or Mr.
LaBroad with any questions or concerns:
[email protected]
• [email protected]
• Check your child’s agenda and parent
folder nightly for homework, graded
assignments, and school info.
• Visit our class website for class info. &
updates.
Special Note
• Please leave a note for your child in their
POD journal at their desk. They will enjoy
reading it in the morning.
• Thank you for your support this year! We
appreciate all that you do !
Stay tuned for a special class
slideshow……