Back To School Night Welcome to Mrs. Winters’s Fifth Grade Class Room K-208

My Goals Teach your children to be: –Independent workers –Self-directed –Self-motivated –Positive thinkers –Responsible –Self-reliant

Class Schedule 8:55-10:30 Reading, Writing, Spelling, Listening, Speaking 10:30-10:40 Restroom and Nutrition Break 10:40-12:00 Math 12:00-12:40 Lunch 12:45-1:00 Teacher Read-Aloud 1:00-1:45 Reading Workshop/Silent Reading 1:45-2:00 Recess 2:00-3:20 Science/Social Studies (Each Monday includes Band, Science Lab, and Math Rotations) Schedule includes Meet the Masters, P.E. with Mrs. Mills, and Singing with Mr. Hodge)

Grading Teaching matches Common Core State Standards Most assignments are percentage grades 4-point rubric matches Progress Report Rubric 3 is meeting standards Rubric 2 is approaching standards

Programs and Rewards Character Catch, Sweet Treat I C.A.R.E. (sign permission slip for PG movie) Storyworks monthly magazine (donation of $)

Discipline Policy/Goals Have all supplies ready everyday--help from home All work completed when due Pay attention Follow directions Follow all Park Village Rules Follow the Six Pillars of Character Consequences Verbal Warning (behavior only) Sign “The Book” Parent Signature if Sign-In Miss ICARE (after 3 sign-ins/ ea. month)

Homework Policy Homework Always Comes First! About minutes nightly 30 minutes of nightly reading 5 nights a week – Reading Reflection due every other Friday Mostly due the next day Use Study Buddies ALEKS (math) – 60 minutes a week – turn in weekly report on Friday Students write assignments in “Calendar” on iPad

1:1 iPad Program and MyPlan Work in progress—baby steps! Informational meeting Sept. 11 th “My Connect” – new learning platform Set up your own account in MyPlan and put in current for communication (see letter) Use “ASAP” method for receiving announcements

Common Core Math Emphasis on self advocacy: Math Talk; Problem Solving, Mathematical Practices 12 tips, “Parents Make Math Fun” Video from Stanford

Field Trips (all bus) Riley’s Farm (Living History) (May) The Californian (by the Star of India – May – draw 4 names for volunteers) Mesa Verde visitation (May) Poway Lake Picnic (last day of school)

Parent Volunteers Classroom on an “As Needed Basis” ( me!) Co-Room Moms needed! Graduation Activities Volunteers Cookie Mom (5 th gr. activities – graduation, Poway Lake Picnic, Year Book Signing Ice Cream, etc. Join P.T.A. and Foundation! PTA membership online! Megan’s Law paperwork TB Test When on campus check in and wear nametag

Conferences & Communication Conferences – Nov. (sign up today) No Birthday Food Celebrations –Sensitive to Nut Allergies also) Call me ext Visit me - Open door policy (before or after school)

About Me! 30th year of teaching Undergraduate Degree in Elementary Education Master’s Degree in Reading Reading Specialist Credential ELL Credential Married to Mike – 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 1 dog - “Mocha”

Last Minute Reminders Book Clubs Storyworks–(check to Scholastic when notified) Sign up for parent/teacher conferences me to volunteer Support the PTA ($) (see handout) and register online! Support PV Foundation ($$$) (see handout) Support School Fundraisers

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