Mr. Barber’s 5 th Grade Class

My Objectives 1.Ensure each student is able to demonstrate the required 5 th grade skills in Language Arts and Social Studies. 2.Strive to equip each student with the knowledge/experiences necessary to become productive contributors to society. 3.Provide support and encouragement as each student begins to acquire the necessary tools that will allow him/her to successfully transition into Middle School.

Philosophy of Teaching Every child has the capacity to learn, but not every child learns at the same pace. Genuine teaching takes place when weaknesses are first identified and strategies are successfully implemented to meet those needs.

What does that mean for this class? Data Driven Data Driven Previous FCAT results Previous FCAT results Baseline assessments Baseline assessments FAIR Testing FAIR Testing DRA’s DRA’s Initial Observations Initial Observations

Goals We Will Accomplish 9 weeks goals –Reading –Writing –Social Studies Weekly objectives –Check planner and weekly update

Basis For Goals All goals are based on the recently updated Elementary Standards. These standards are written to meet the Sunshine State Standards upon which the FCAT is based on.

Language Arts Reading –G–Guided Reading Chapter Books (fiction and non-fiction) Science Books (follow science curriculum) Guided Reading Curriculum Schedule Reading components Reader’s Workshop Model Guided Reading, Shared Reading, Independent Reading

Language Arts Writing –Different styles of writing Narrative and Expository Creative- Poetry, Biographies, Autobiographies, speeches Reports Integrative

Social Studies Its EVERYTHING! History is a main focus in this class; a large part of our Reading and Writing will stem from our studies in History. History Alive! Textbook I.S.N’s

Grades… Reading –Guided Reading Assignments –Mini Assessments (bi-weekly) –Reading Assessment (at least 1 each 9 weeks) Writing –Individual Papers –Group Papers –1 Prompt Writing per 9 weeks –Weekly Spelling/Vocabulary Tests Social Studies –Group Projects –Chapters Tests (every three chapters) –Participation in class

AR Student initiated and maintained Does NOT count towards grade Classroom awards –G–G–G–Guitar Display –B–B–B–Barber Bucks

Classroom Management aligned with PAWS Positive Reinforcements –Barber Bucks –Barber Shop –Note Home –Phone Call –tickets Negative Consequences –Loss of Barber Buck –Mark in Behavior Chart (according to specific behavior) –Note Home –Phone Call –Office Referral

Communication Planners and/or ISNs –Check to see what your child did in school, it should be in there! –Check for recent test grades –Check for upcoming assignments or due dates –Check for any notes from me –Write any notes back to me

Communication Newsletter –Will tell what objectives were accomplished in this class –Will give any important information specific to this class –Will showcase various students work

Behavior Chart MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayParent Signature 8/24-8/28 First Day of School 8/31-9/4 Early Release 9/7-9/11 No School Labor Day 9/14-9/18 Early Release 9/21-9/25 9/28-10/2 10/5-10/9 Early Release 10/12-10/16 10/19-10/23 Early Release 10/26-10/30 Name:__________________________________________________ * Don ’ t forget to sign and return for Monday!

Dear Parents- Student behavior will be tracked on the previous chart. When a student breaks a rule, they will mark the chart with the corresponding number of the rule that they have broken. Feel free to check your student ’ s chart nightly. The rules are listed below. These are the behavior indicators that are listed on the quarterly report card. 1- Follows school and classroom rules. 2- Follow directions. 3- Is prepared for class. 4- Listens attentively.These are the numbers that are listed on the chart 5- Participates in class activities. 6- Works without disturbing others. 7- Completes work in assigned time. 8- Completes homework assignments. 9- Shows effort to do best work. 10- Works cooperatively with others. 11- Takes care of personal and school property. 12- Respect others and is courteous. 13- Practices self control. 14- Respects authority. For example, if the student did not bring his/her book to class, Rule 3, then they will receive a mark. Additional rules broken will result in your child moving to the next consequence. Consequences for poor choices are as follows- 1) Receive a mark 2) Time out in class. Student fills out a behavior reflection to be signed and returned. 3) Time out in another class. Parent is immediately called. 4) Office Referral. Please be aware that a pattern of 5 of the same behaviors needing improvement will be reflected on the Student Progress Report. Please take time to discuss behavior with your child. Please remember to return the signed behavior chart on Monday. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Fifth Grade Teachers

Communication My Contact Information Cell Phone School Phone

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