Ms. Reeves Boonsboro Elementary 5th Grade Magnet

Hello Fifth Grade Families! College: B.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland Master of Arts in Teaching from Frostburg State University Experience: Internship- Middletown Primary and Middletown Elementary -1st and 4th Grades School-Age Teacher at Kids Club, Inc. Skills: -American Studies Background - 21st Century Learner - Proficient with the Common Core State Standards - Effective use of technology to enhance learning environment

How does the Magnet classroom differ from the regular classroom?

Renzulli Model of Giftedness Seeking Excellence, Not Perfection Renzulli Model of Giftedness Process information and integrate experiences. Abstract thinking. Fluency, flexibility, and originality of thought. Risk taking. Motivation turned into action. Perseverance and endurance. “Only when characteristics from all three rings work together can high achievement or gifted behavior be possible.” Source: http://www.k12.com/who-we-help/advanced-learners-gifted-talented/characteristics

Fitting the Pieces Together Common Core http://www.corestandards.org/ Scrolling with entire 5th grade team Extending the curriculum to meet the needs of Magnet students Moving toward cross-curricular lessons and thematic units -Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska - William & Mary Integrated Units

Year at a Glance Science: -Environments, Mixtures & Solutions, Matter and Energy and various STEM projects Social Studies : Will be integrated into Language Arts this year Map Skills, Explorers, Colonial Times, The Revolution and the Formation of the Government are a few of the items we will cover as well as current events

Year at a Glance Math : Common Core Standards Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry Reading : Common Core Standards Fountas and Pinnell reading system and assessment levels in conjunction with student Lexile. Lucy Calkins Readers/Writers workshop – with a HEAVY focus on reading rich literature, with accuracy and fluency; as well as comprehension Words Their Way for word work practice

Homework will involve the use of Technology! Technology in the Classroom Each student has their own laptop -Microsoft Word and Excel -PowerPoint and Prezi One class iPad -Research, E-Reader, Notebooking, Virtual Field Trips Promethean Board -Flip Charts My Big Campus -Blogging, Bundling, Digital Portfolio Homework will involve the use of Technology!

Grades Mid Term End of Marking Period Friday, September 20 Friday, October 25 Friday, December 6 Friday, January 17 Wednesday, February 21 Wednesday, March 26 Friday, May 2 Tuesday, June 12 Report cards will now be standards based and aligned with the new Common Core State Standards The county has supplied this website to help parents understand the changes http://wcpsreportcard.weebly.com

Student Generated Norms Classroom Norms -Respect -Community -Collaboration -Risk-Taking Digital Norms -Safety -Positive/Constructive -Appropriate content -Conventions **Behavior Expectations and Welcome Letter to Follow

Housekeeping Coupon System Encore Fairview Outdoor School Please fill out the Student Information Card as soon as possible and return it to me as this is the information we will use to contact you! Coupon System Positive Reinforcement Class Rewards Encore A: Spanish B: PE C: Art D: Media E: Music Fairview Outdoor School - January 28th through 31st w/ Mrs. Clark Parent Training Dates We will pass these dates along when we receive them. Agenda must be signed every night. If not signed, loss of coupon will result

Ms. Emily Reeves School Phone Number: 301.766.8013 Email: reeveemi@wcps.k12.md.us Website: www.msreeves5.weebly.com