5 th Grade Open House 2015 – 2016 Ms. Reid and Mrs. Williams
About Ms. Reid 18 years teaching experience (preschool & elementary) B.A. – Psychology M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education
About Mrs. Williams 20 years teaching experience (elementary) B.A. – Music Certificates in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Daily Schedule 7:15 – 7:50 – Arrivals/Zero Period 8:00 – 9:00 – Social Studies/Literacy 9:05 – 9:50 – Enrichment 9:55 – 10:25 – Science 10:30 – 11:25 – Math 11:30 – 12:05 – Reading/Language Arts 12:10 – 12:40 – Lunch 12:45 – 1:40 – Reading/Language Arts 1:40– 2:00 – Recess 2:00-2:20 – Pack up/Dismissal
Attendance Required Reflects on the school More than 7 absences negates child’s test scores from school data Doctor appointments and vacations
Blogs Keep up to date with assignments and class news Shares information which may help you help your student with homework and studying
Classroom Management, Rewards, and Auction
Math compacting Research based instruction On level instruction Changes quarterly You can subscribe to math teacher’s blog to keep up with her class
Grades, Grade Recovery, and Parent Vue A = B = C = D = F = < 70
Agendas and Homework
Reading Requirements Weekly reading log and response – signed by parent 5 books each 9 weeks Must be appropriate reading level for your child Must pass AR test with a 70% or more Only one non-AR allowed per 9 weeks Book Report each 9 weeks
Enrichment – 6 day rotation Schedule Day 1 – STEM Lab Day 2 – PE Day 3 – Music Day 4 – Art Day 5 – PE Day 6 – Math Lab
Snack Time Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water for snack time. No candy, cookies, cupcakes, or juices are allowed.
Field trips Rock Eagle 4H Center, Eatonton, Georgia University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Wednesday – Thursday, April , 2016
Communication From parent to teacher… is the best way to reach us throughout the day A note in your child’s agenda also works if they remember to show us From teacher to parent… Check Ms Reid’s blog Remind 101 allows me to send texts to parents s and notes in agendas when needed
Before you leave today… Please complete the transportation and PTA information on the table by the door. Please subscribe to Ms. Reid’s blog on the computers in the back of class. Complete papers in your packet today or send back to school on Monday.