Contact Information Jen Shewey Email: jennifer.shewey@d11.org (best) Phone: (719) 228-0857 (classroom) Twitter: @mrsshewey Teacher website click path freedom.d11.org Teacher sites (left side of home page) Jennifer Shewey

Jerred McIntosh Bev Foster Stacy Shever Jen Shewey WELCOME to 5th Grade Jerred McIntosh Bev Foster Stacy Shever Jen Shewey

Capturing Kids Hearts “If you have a child’s heart… you have their mind.” Flip Flippen Social Contract Created by students Monitored by students Greetings Handshake, hug, high five Good Things The Four Questions What are you doing? What are you supposed to be doing? Are you doing it? What are you going to do about it? Behave Out

5th Grade Content Social Studies – History – America from 1400s through the American Revolution Geography – movement of groups; use of tools Civics – citizenship in America Economics – market economy and personal financial literacy Science – Life – the human body; comparing life systems Earth – landforms, weather, energy Physical - matter (mixtures, solutions) Math – fractions, decimals (major focus) Literacy – applying comprehension skills with fiction, non-fiction, poetry Writing – narrative, expository, and opinion

Grouping Students Based on standardized and classroom measures Galileo Testing – nationally normed DIBELS reading assessments OG Phonics assessments Classroom assessments Skill based Flexible Use an empty seat

Homework Homework research Reading each evening Personalized For pleasure 20 minutes minimum Personalized Purposeful practice Confer at home

Schedule *Many of our activities will be cross-curricular 8:00 – 8:50 Science   8:50 – 9:40 Specials 9:40 – 11:10 Math 11:10 – 12:15 Writing 12:20 – 12:55 Lunch and Recess 12:55 – 2:25 Literacy

Arrival and Dismissal Students line up with their grade level and class on the back playground Students come into the building beginning at 7:55. Early pick-up: check your child out at the office; office will call your child for you

5th Grade Opportunities: Battle of the Books Student Council Choir/4th and 5th Grade Musical Band/Orchestra Set Club Tech Club Sports Challenge Spanish Club Recorder Club Robotics

5th Grade Festivities/Field Trips Cottonwood Creek Field Trip 5th Grade Breakfast High Trails in Spring 2017 : April 5-7 Denver Museum Skate City Cottonwood Pool American History Reenactments 5th Grade Continuation – tentatively set for May 22, 2017

Bring Your Own Device Devices used for appropriate internet access Students responsible for own devices Used across all content areas Responsible Digital Citizenship discussed Signed contract

Parent Volunteer Opportunities High Trails Fundraisers Parties (Valentines Days, Halloween, etc.) Cooking Field Trips 5th grade Breakfast Assistance In Classroom

Order of the Falcon The Order of the Falcon is an award given to one 5th grade student who has exemplified the true spirit of community involvement and giving of their time and talents to others. This award will be announced at the continuation.

High Trails Parent Information Night November 7 – 6:30pm Cost $150 (due February ‘17) www.htoec.org