Welcome Back to School Room Number: 253 E-Mail: jarbutina@rtmsd.org Phone: 610-627-7150

MATH Teaching 5th grade math for 4 years Focus on sticking with it when it gets difficult, trying multiple strategies Checking work and slowing down… Not just, “Is the question answered?” but, “Is the question answered correctly?” and, “Does my answer make sense?” Cutting corners, working carefully

MATH Khan – 30 minutes each week! Extra Math – In school and at home if you would like Ways to stretch their brains: Enrichment packet Word problems included in the Unit Review with the Common Core work – have they truly learned? CE work – 3 times per week

MATH Focus on problem solving Pearson Envisions program WEBSITE: www.pearsonrealize.com STUDENT LOGIN: arbutinaj@rtmsd (no .org) PASSWORD: cat123 or cat12345 Focus on problem solving steps and written explanations Nightly Homework Too Difficult? Write a note or send an email Tests at the end of each topic

Welcome Back to School Room Number: 252 E-Mail: bcancelosi@rtmsd.org Phone: 610-627-7119

Schedule 8:45 - 9:00 Arrive in the classroom 9:00 - 9:10 Morning Meeting 9:10 - 10:10 Math 10:15 - 11:05 Special/Encore 11:05 -1:05 Language Arts 1:05 - 1:50 Lunch and Recess 1:50 - 2:40 CE 2:40 - 3:30 Social Studies/Science

In this room, we will… Look for ways to help others Work respectfully with all students Be responsible for ourselves: learning, materials, and otherwise Learn in many different ways Grow from mistakes Feel respected, cared about, confident, and eager to come to school.

A Responsive Classroom Collaborative problem solving Improve social skills Positive classroom climate Greater learner investment and independence Morning Meeting Predictable routines Logical consequences

Expectations Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible Try your best and make an effort each day

Good Behavior is Rewarded! Tickets Compliment Paws Bobcat Brags

Field Trips Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek Wissahickon Creek Students get a glimpse into the life of colonial PA Wissahickon Creek An introduction to ecosystems and environmental science Passport to History As a further introduction to PA history, students will get a passport to complete during learning activities at many different locations or with special visitors.

Homework Nightly Math 2 Weekly KidBiz Articles Due the next day. Should reinforce concepts we have studied and mastered. 2 Weekly KidBiz Articles 75% or higher; due each Monday 30 minutes of Daily Reading Log for the month of September. Reading response assignment Thursday Night Word Study Study weekly words for assessment on Fridays Unfinished Work from the Day

CE Time Math: 3x/week ELA: 2x/week Band/Orchestra Khan, Small Groups, Games, Worksheets, Vocabulary Work to review or enrich students ELA: 2x/week Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, Word Study practice, Skill/Strategy work, small groups Band/Orchestra Other Support such as Reading or Speech

What is Workshop? One “pearl” of wisdom each day Teacher’s jobs: Keep it short Give time to practice Only one thing to learn/focus on Students’ jobs: hyperfocused Practice and participate Hold all questions until the end

READING “Just Right” level in school Units: Interpreting Characters Reading the Weather (nonfiction) Historical Fiction Book Clubs Reading History Working in Partnerships/Book Clubs Signposts

WRITING Writer’s Notebook Units: Conferring and Editing Process Narrative Personal and Persuasive Essays Bringing History to Life The Literary Essay Conferring and Editing Process Develop Writing Stamina

SOCIAL STUDIES Regions of the United States Focus on: Geography Culture People History Postcard Collection

SCIENCE PLEASE SEND IN CLEAR 2-LITER BOTTLES! Science Lab Focus on: Microworlds Ecosystems Motion and Design PLEASE SEND IN CLEAR 2-LITER BOTTLES!

Ways to Help Donate Items: Donate Time: Tissues Lysol wipes 2-liter soda bottles Box Tops Bobcat Campaign Donate Time: (clearances submitted to office) Field trip chaperone Tools for Success Volunteer

Ways to Help Call the office with changes in dismissal Check your child’s folder and assignment book each night Label all student items with their name Label all envelopes with my name, your child’s name, and the destination of the envelope

Important Dates SEPTEMBER 24: Picture Day OCTOBER 17: Grandparent’s Day OCTOBER 31: Halloween NOVEMBER 5 & 6: NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 19: night conferences NOVEMBER 20: day/night conferences