Welcome! Please: Please find your child’s desk Write you on the clipboard at your “table” Look in your child’s folder to see some of their work Notice (and take home) the STACK of papers on your child’s desk. PowerParent and PTO are specific to the child!

Greer Purul West Deptford 11 years Family Two important things about me: I get it – I’ve been there! I love what I do! Thank you! Greer Purul West Deptford 11 years Family Two important things about me: I get it – I’ve been there! I love what I do! Thank you!

Teacher Introduction Joanna Dzinski  Vineland 8 years  West Deptford 4 years  Daughter in 9 th grade  Son in 5 th grade  funny video funny video

Transition Elementary in Middle School setting Beginning of independence Lockers Laptops Agendas We’re a bunch of bucket fillers!

This is a transitional year for your child. A strong emphasis will be placed on responsibility, organization, cooperation, and independence. TOGETHER, we will be your child’s biggest supporters as they venture on this middle school journey! This is a transitional year for your child. A strong emphasis will be placed on responsibility, organization, cooperation, and independence. TOGETHER, we will be your child’s biggest supporters as they venture on this middle school journey! Transitions…

Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Silent Reading Lang. Arts Special Lang. Arts Math Recess/Lunch SS/Science Activities Silent Reading Lang. Arts Special Lang. Arts Math Recess/Lunch SS/Science Activities

Time: Period 7 A.Geography/ Map Skills 1. World Map 2. Geographical Terms 3. North America Map 4. Explorers B.History 1. Colonization of Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies 2. Events leading to the Revolutionary War 3. The Revolutionary War 4. Forming of a new government- Declaration and Constitution A.Geography/ Map Skills 1. World Map 2. Geographical Terms 3. North America Map 4. Explorers B.History 1. Colonization of Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies 2. Events leading to the Revolutionary War 3. The Revolutionary War 4. Forming of a new government- Declaration and Constitution Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information. Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information.

Time: Period 7 Grading: Tests 40% Projects40% Quizzes/Classwork20% Grading: Tests 40% Projects40% Quizzes/Classwork20%

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Time: Period 7 Areas of study include- 1.Scientific Method: small experiments completed to practice following the steps 2.Ecosystems: create an aquarium and terrarium to form an ecocolumn, grow plants, observe animals, student pollutants, pollute designated ecocolumns (Clear soda bottles, please ) Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information. Areas of study include- 1.Scientific Method: small experiments completed to practice following the steps 2.Ecosystems: create an aquarium and terrarium to form an ecocolumn, grow plants, observe animals, student pollutants, pollute designated ecocolumns (Clear soda bottles, please ) Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information.

Time: Period 7 Grading: Tests40% Labs40% Quizzes/Organization20% Grading: Tests40% Labs40% Quizzes/Organization20%

Time: morning (Periods 1 and 3) Reading Street This program encompasses- Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar. Reading Street This program encompasses- Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar.

1.Anthology offers complex short stories which focus on comprehension skills and strategies 2.Stories will be read with guided instruction as a whole group or small group, or independently 3.Leveled readers (below level, on level, above level) 4.A variety of genres – fiction and nonfiction 5.Emphasis on fluency, expression, phrasing, vocabulary, comprehension and written responses to literature 6.Assessment after each story 7. Renaissance Learning- Star Assessment to benchmark Accelerated Reader- 8. Read at home! It is the most important thing we can do for our children academically! We have to show children we value reading by doing it ourselves! We make time for things we value. 1.Anthology offers complex short stories which focus on comprehension skills and strategies 2.Stories will be read with guided instruction as a whole group or small group, or independently 3.Leveled readers (below level, on level, above level) 4.A variety of genres – fiction and nonfiction 5.Emphasis on fluency, expression, phrasing, vocabulary, comprehension and written responses to literature 6.Assessment after each story 7. Renaissance Learning- Star Assessment to benchmark Accelerated Reader- 8. Read at home! It is the most important thing we can do for our children academically! We have to show children we value reading by doing it ourselves! We make time for things we value.

2.Writing Lessons: a. Learn something new about writing b. Look at samples of quality writing (notice) c. Practice it in our writing (imitate) d. Share what we’re proud of (celebrate) e. Main focus understanding difference between editing and revising 3. Grammar Lessons 4. Vocabulary & Word Study (Greek/Latin roots, affixes, etc)) 5. Sentence Structure 2.Writing Lessons: a. Learn something new about writing b. Look at samples of quality writing (notice) c. Practice it in our writing (imitate) d. Share what we’re proud of (celebrate) e. Main focus understanding difference between editing and revising 3. Grammar Lessons 4. Vocabulary & Word Study (Greek/Latin roots, affixes, etc)) 5. Sentence Structure 1.Types of Writing a. Narrative b. Opinion/Persuasive c. Compare/ Contrast d. Nonfiction e. Poetry 1.Types of Writing a. Narrative b. Opinion/Persuasive c. Compare/ Contrast d. Nonfiction e. Poetry

All spelling work is to be completed in the spelling section of our binder. Spelling tests will be kept in this binder. -Lessons will concentrate on the pronunciation, usage, and spelling pattern -Phonics based -Homework practice throughout the week -Test on Friday (or at the end of a story) All spelling work is to be completed in the spelling section of our binder. Spelling tests will be kept in this binder. -Lessons will concentrate on the pronunciation, usage, and spelling pattern -Phonics based -Homework practice throughout the week -Test on Friday (or at the end of a story)

Grading: Writing/Grammar35% Reading35% Spelling20% Homework10% Grading: Writing/Grammar35% Reading35% Spelling20% Homework10%

GYM: Twice a week (Day 5 and 6 all year)with Ms. Villari Health- one marking period MUSIC: ½ a year *our class has Music with Mrs. Daly ART : ½ a year Applied Technology (4) : Engineering Design, Intro to Coding, Spanish, Digital Design (3D printers) *D.A.R.E- 10 meetings GYM: Twice a week (Day 5 and 6 all year)with Ms. Villari Health- one marking period MUSIC: ½ a year *our class has Music with Mrs. Daly ART : ½ a year Applied Technology (4) : Engineering Design, Intro to Coding, Spanish, Digital Design (3D printers) *D.A.R.E- 10 meetings

Activities After school clubs from 2:55-3:35; Mrs. Trampe will be contacting you with club dates Late buses are provided Band with Mr. Greene (please visit at the end of my presentation!) Choir with Mrs. Daly (please visit) **Encourage your child to get involved!!** Activities After school clubs from 2:55-3:35; Mrs. Trampe will be contacting you with club dates Late buses are provided Band with Mr. Greene (please visit at the end of my presentation!) Choir with Mrs. Daly (please visit) **Encourage your child to get involved!!**

Written on side board daily (also on my Weebly) Student’s responsibility to copy everything teacher writes Homework checked daily Homework Incentive Chart- a stamp is received if all homework is complete. It acts as a homework pass once it is full. Plan to spend about 30 minutes each night on homework. Written on side board daily (also on my Weebly) Student’s responsibility to copy everything teacher writes Homework checked daily Homework Incentive Chart- a stamp is received if all homework is complete. It acts as a homework pass once it is full. Plan to spend about 30 minutes each night on homework.

Dehart’s Walk to pick pumpkins Historic Philadelphia (November) Heritage’s Walk- end of year picnic Dehart’s Walk to pick pumpkins Historic Philadelphia (November) Heritage’s Walk- end of year picnic

A.Organization -Folder/notebook or binder for all subjects. We will usually clean out folders together in class at the start of a new marking period. -Take Home Folder (school info, handouts) -Agenda Book: Please check daily and sign on Friday. I will circle/ stamp an assignment if it wasn’t completed A.Organization -Folder/notebook or binder for all subjects. We will usually clean out folders together in class at the start of a new marking period. -Take Home Folder (school info, handouts) -Agenda Book: Please check daily and sign on Friday. I will circle/ stamp an assignment if it wasn’t completed

B. Behavior Modification -Dot cards: Dots are awarded for positive behaviors! -Consequences include teaching warning, recess detention, parent phone call or note sent home. In severe cases, administration will handle consequences. -Behavior modification methods may change throughout the year to keep kids motivated. B. Behavior Modification -Dot cards: Dots are awarded for positive behaviors! -Consequences include teaching warning, recess detention, parent phone call or note sent home. In severe cases, administration will handle consequences. -Behavior modification methods may change throughout the year to keep kids motivated.

C. Report Cards & Progress/Interim Reports – to be mailed D.Conferences- -December -Parent, teacher, and child participation -Goal of this conference style is to make students responsible for their learning -Forty-five minute time slots. Plan accordingly! You will sign up for a conference online. *Please be sure that I have a current address. C. Report Cards & Progress/Interim Reports – to be mailed D.Conferences- -December -Parent, teacher, and child participation -Goal of this conference style is to make students responsible for their learning -Forty-five minute time slots. Plan accordingly! You will sign up for a conference online. *Please be sure that I have a current address.

D. Make-up work -If absent for one day, your child can complete make- up work when he/she returns to school. -Long term absences call Guidance office to request work - Ms. Beck, 5 th grade counselor -Call Attendance Office to report absences D. Make-up work -If absent for one day, your child can complete make- up work when he/she returns to school. -Long term absences call Guidance office to request work - Ms. Beck, 5 th grade counselor -Call Attendance Office to report absences

E. Lockers -Locks are $5 and must be purchased from school -Please practice combination at home with your child (right, left, right ) -Lockers will be assigned the last week of September E. Lockers -Locks are $5 and must be purchased from school -Please practice combination at home with your child (right, left, right ) -Lockers will be assigned the last week of September

F. Laptops - Must be charged every night at home and brought to school every day - Laptops are now being sent home on a daily basis! - Used as a learning tool, not a toy F. Laptops - Must be charged every night at home and brought to school every day - Laptops are now being sent home on a daily basis! - Used as a learning tool, not a toy

Birthdays! We celebrate birthdays in 5 th grade, however we are going to try something different... Rather than food, let’s try: -A solid colored t shirt for classmates to sign -Poster board for messages to your child -A favorite book to be signed by classmates Birthdays! We celebrate birthdays in 5 th grade, however we are going to try something different... Rather than food, let’s try: -A solid colored t shirt for classmates to sign -Poster board for messages to your child -A favorite book to be signed by classmates

NEW Envision 2.0 program Content includes : place value, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, units of measure, volume, graphing, and geometry Practice and Assessment: 1.Quizzes/Assessments throughout units 2.Chapter Tests- class review 3.Homework (on-line) completed daily. A weekly homework grade will be entered into Power Teacher. 4.Reflex Math- online fact fluency practice NEW Envision 2.0 program Content includes : place value, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, units of measure, volume, graphing, and geometry Practice and Assessment: 1.Quizzes/Assessments throughout units 2.Chapter Tests- class review 3.Homework (on-line) completed daily. A weekly homework grade will be entered into Power Teacher. 4.Reflex Math- online fact fluency practice

Grading: Tests- 40% Quizzes – 30% Homework – 15% Classwork – 15% Grading: Tests- 40% Quizzes – 30% Homework – 15% Classwork – 15%

This information is available on the class Weebly (website) This information is available on the class Weebly (website). Contact us… **Please feel free to contact us by , or letter if you have any questions or concerns. Contact us… **Please feel free to contact us by , or letter if you have any questions or concerns.