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Welcome To 5 th Grade ‘Chat Night’. Mrs. Lewis & Mrs. McCombs. Class Schedule & Guidelines. Independent Work Ethic Responsibility (Transition Time Limits, Organization, Etc.). Field Trips & Fund Raisers. Camp McDowell- December 2 nd – 4 th American Village -April 13 th
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Welcome To 5th Grade ‘Chat Night’ Mrs. Lewis & Mrs. McCombs
Class Schedule & Guidelines • Independent Work Ethic • Responsibility (Transition Time Limits, Organization, Etc.)
Field Trips & Fund Raisers • Camp McDowell- December 2nd – 4th • American Village-April 13th • Middle School Visit- May • Boosterthon Fun Run- April 30th
Class Parties • Mid Year Holiday-December 17th • 5th Grade Extravaganza-May 21st
Extracurricular Activities • Safety Patrol (Citizenship Vs. Grades) • Music Recorder • Drama Club • Juggling Team • Choir
Reading • AR Guidelines Based On Individualized Point Goals/Book Levels/Tests % • AR=20% Of Reading Grade (Point Goals & Tests %) • Monthly Book Report (Beginning In September) • Nightly Reading Log (Signature Required)
Language/Spelling • 4 Modes: Narrative, Descriptive, Expository & Introduce Persuasive • 5 Paragraph Essays • Cursive Writing • Reading Basal Spelling Words (Dictated Tests On Thursdays Every Other Week)
Social Studies • American History Focus • Research, Student-Designed Projects, Rubrics • Technology: Web Quests • Cooperative Learning Groups
Science • Scientific Method • Module Investigations • Solar Energy, Microworlds, Variables, Ecosystems • Loupes & Observations
Math • Division Is The Concentration • GBMP (Greater Birmingham Math Partnership) • Hands-On Using Varied Manipulatives • Math Menu, Number Talks, Mental Math • Fluency With Numbers
Communication • Monthly Skills Agenda • Parent/Teacher Conferences (7:00-7:30/ 3:15-3:45) • Teacher’s Sharepoint Site • Telephone 228-3300 • E-Mail
Questions • Feel Free To Address Any Questions You May Have At This Time
Conclusion Thank You For The Opportunity To Teach Your Children During Their 5th Grade School Year. This Will Be A Learning Experience That Will Continue To Build Community In Our Classroom And That Will Build Lasting Memories For All Of Us!