UNITYUNITYUNITYUNITY I dreamed I stood in a studio And watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child’s mind And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher – the tools she used Were books, music, and art. The other, a parent, worked with a guiding hand, And a gentle, loving heart Day after day, the teacher toiled with touch That was careful, deft and sure. While the parent labored by her side And polished and smoothed it o’re And when at last, their task was done, They were proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had molded into the child Could neither be sold or bought. And each agreed they would have failed If each had worked alone For behind the parent stood the school And behind the teacher, the home.

Meet the Teacher Night September 22nd, 2015 Fifth Grade

Meet the Teachers Miss McLaughlin Miss McLaughlin Mrs. Rodrigues Mrs. Rodrigues

Classroom Rules and Procedures Respectful, Responsible, and Safe Respectful, Responsible, and Safe The Folder The Folder Bathroom/Water Bottles/Snacks Bathroom/Water Bottles/Snacks Days- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Days- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Gym- sneakers (Day 2 and 3) Gym- sneakers (Day 2 and 3) Library- books back (Day 1 and 2) Library- books back (Day 1 and 2)

Discipline The Folder is in class The Folder is in class Major issues such as… Major issues such as… Write up Write up Parent informed Parent informed Principal’s 100 Club Principal’s 100 Club

English Language Arts- ELA Reading Resources from a variety of places beyond Storytown Reading Resources from a variety of places beyond Storytown Spelling – tests and homework Spelling – tests and homework Daily 3 Daily 3 Whole and Guided Reading group instruction Whole and Guided Reading group instruction WIN “What I Need” WIN “What I Need”

Daily 3 Reading Reading –Self/Others –Choice –Comprehension –Fluency

Daily 3 Working With Words and Working with Writing Working With Words and Working with Writing –Spelling –Grammar –Writing prompts –Journal Writing –Writing choice

Math By Homeroom By Homeroom Math book/Online resources Math book/Online resources Fact practice/Calculator use Fact practice/Calculator use Note taking Note taking Study for tests Study for tests Thinking through problems Thinking through problems Use what you know Use what you know Ask Questions Ask Questions

Content Science/Social Studies Science/Social Studies Web and Technology based projects Web and Technology based projects Reading/Writing Reading/Writing Project-based learning Project-based learning Learning through questioning Learning through questioning

Social Studies Exploration of New World Exploration of New World 13 Colonies 13 Colonies Revolutionary War Revolutionary War Beginning of the United States of America Beginning of the United States of America

Science Solar System Solar System Earth changes Earth changes Ecosystems Ecosystems Green Team Green Team

Homework Policy Agenda/planner Agenda/planner Taking ownership of homework – Homeworkopoly/Oops Taking ownership of homework – Homeworkopoly/Oops Any subject area Any subject area Due the following school day Due the following school day Tests go home to be signed and returned within 2 days or it’s considered missed homework. Tests go home to be signed and returned within 2 days or it’s considered missed homework.

PSSA Reading and Math Reading- April 11 th -15 th, 2016 Reading- April 11 th -15 th, 2016 Math- April 18 th – 22 th, 2016 Math- April 18 th – 22 th, 2016 No vacations will be approved No vacations will be approved If ill… If ill…

BYOD- Bring Your Own Device Our children do not get to choose whether to live in the real world or the digital world - they must learn to succeed in both. Student Centered Differentiation and Formative Assessment Real World Application Authentic Learning- not games Enhance technology Digital Citizenship

When, Where, Who for BYOD Only during school at teacher’s discretion Only in designated areas in school Must use district sign in Not allowed at recess

Parents and BYOD Must read and sign permission slip Must read and sign permission slip Student will get EPSD access to use Student will get EPSD access to use Label all devices Label all devices Send charger and transport devices Send charger and transport devices Child is responsible for device Child is responsible for device Decide if willing to have device at school Decide if willing to have device at school Link to EPSD BYOD info on 5 th grade website Link to EPSD BYOD info on 5 th grade website

Miscellaneous Sign Up Genius  Parent Conferences Live 9/28 at 9:00 am Sign Up Genius  Parent Conferences Live 9/28 at 9:00 am Volunteer Clearances Volunteer Clearances Weather related early dismissals Weather related early dismissals Clorox wipes/tissues/hand sanitizer Clorox wipes/tissues/hand sanitizer Teacher Webpages Teacher Webpages Moodle & Google Docs Moodle & Google Docs

Miscellaneous Remind Me Texts Remind Me Texts address- contact information address- contact information ing vs Calling us ing vs Calling us Voic - checked at end of day Voic - checked at end of day Birthdays- no food treats please (nut allergies) Birthdays- no food treats please (nut allergies) Dismissal changes/Absence excuse Dismissal changes/Absence excuse

Contact Mrs. Rodrigues eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/krodrigues Miss McLaughlin eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/emclaughlin