1. Feel free to take a moment to look around (lots to see)! Then please find your child’s desk and get as comfortable as possible. You can pull up an extra chair from the back if needed. Please find the student information sheet underneath your packet and make any updates or check that it’s correct, add dismissal info, and sign. I will take these to the office for you. Your child would get a kick out of a new bookmark. Decorate it as you’d like. Write a note, use some stickers, make it as simple or fancy as you’d like! We will be starting shortly. Welcome!

3.  Classroom Management  5 th Grade Curriculum  Binders/Friday Folders  Homework  Communication  Volunteer Opportunities  Thank You PTSA & ISF

4. Katie Woodard

6.  The kids are expected to be responsible and self-managing.  Organization, accuracy, and clear communication are being taught and focused upon.  Quality work is expected at all times.  Goal setting is crucial. Live the Pledge I am a safe, responsible, respectful grizzly. I have greatness inside of me. I will use my greatness to solve problems and make good choices, to be the best me I can be. 5th grade is a big year! Effort Teamwork Positive Attitude Work In On Time Cooperation Independence

7. We came up with the following rules as guidelines for life in P-4  Be Respectful  Be Responsible  Be Kind  Be Safe  Have Fun!!

8.  Students earn a paycheck for doing their jobs.  Pay rent for desk.  Earn bonuses or incur fines.  Auctions once a trimester.

9.  Time Management  If we excel in this it means…  Possible extra Read Aloud  Games like MadLibs or Around the World Math  Maybe… a minute early to recess.  And so on….  Grizz Gems  These will be earned as a class when Mrs. Woodard or another staff member compliments our class for displaying exceptionally good behavior.  When we have filled our gem jar we will celebrate with P.A.T. As a class we'll vote for which educational activity we'll enjoy as a reward for our great behavior!  Bonuses  Often I’ll hand out bonuses for grand choices…setting a good example… personal improvement/progress… ect. Positive Consequences

10.  Reminders: If a student presents inappropriate behavior I will remind them of the procedure or rule that is not being followed. Often the reminder is a visual queue so I’m not “calling students out.”  Logical Consequences: Depending on what’s happening, I’ll often let the natural consequence take care of the issue. IE: off task = lose recess to finish task forgot work = no homework all star bonus  Reflection: When appropriate kids could be asked to complete a reflection write up. This provides a chance to think about what happened and how to avoid the issue or make a better decision next time. I will review the plan with the child once it's complete and together we’ll look forward to better choices.  Escalation: If necessary we will email or call a student’s family, or a child could be referred to Mrs. Keegan or Mrs. Otley. Other Consequences

12. Social Studies Geography Native Americans European Exploration Colonial Life The American Revolution The Constitution

13. Science: Life Science LS1: Structures & Behaviors LS3: Heredity & Adaptations Physical Science PS1: Measurement of Force & Motion PS3: Heat, Light, Sound, and Electricity Earth Science ES3: Focus on Fossils Health: Nutrition, decision-making, safety, and the FLASH program for Family Life and Sexual Health.

14.  Making Meaning  Focused mini lessons  Guided reading group  Shared Reading  Focus on non-fiction in science and social studies  Read Aloud  Independent Reading  Reading Response Journal

15.  Writing Pathways – Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop model  Different writing purposes  letters, essays, reports, journals, notes, stories…  Different writing Units Narrative, Informational, Opinion, Memoir  Integration with all other subjects

16. In a rich math classroom, kids are:  Learning mathematics by using it to solve many different types of problems.  Drawing on their own real-world experiences.  Communicating their ideas out loud and in writing.  Gaining an “I can do it!” feeling.  Learning to be deep thinkers.  Learning to be persistent and to solve problems using many different strategies.

17. Focus skills  Number Theory  Place Value & Number Operations  Geometry  Division  Fractions & Decimals  Addition & Subtraction of Fractions  Exponents & Negative Numbers  Fractions & Ratios  Coordinates, Area, Volume, & Capacity  Algebra Concepts & Skills  Problem Solving and Communicating mathematical thinking will be woven into each unit throughout the year.

18. Math is much more than just computation! Math is also:  Algebraic Sense  Logical Reasoning  Communication  Team Work  Problem Solving  And Even Reading! http://nhsmathematics.pbworks.com/w/page/57543044/Welcome%21

20. 4=WOW! - Exceeds standard or above grade level. 3=YES! -The child grasps and applies the skill consistently and at grade level. 2=ALMOST- The child is approaching the standard. They need some additional practice and support. 1=BELOW STANDARD - The student is performing well below standard. This is an area of focus and concern.

22.  The binder puts your child in charge  It should go to and from school EVERY day  Organizes papers and supplies  Helps them get ready for middle school.  Please do NOT remove papers from the binder. We will purge on a trimester basis.  Feel free to browse the binder

23.  Every Friday your child will bring home any passed back work.  If it’s something that needs to be signed or returned we’ll note it in the comments on the signature sheet.  Please review their work. This is their homework, or passed back assessments, projects, or other work.  This is also where other correspondence such as administrative forms, permission slips, flyers, ect. will go home.

25.  Listed in the planner  Forming good study habits  Managing time  Practicing & reinforcing skills  About 50 minutes each night  We check homework each morning Homework

26.  Try to have a set time and place for homework.  Hold them responsible for quality work.  Decide together on logical consequences for choices made in school and at home.

27. My child does not understand his/her homework? homework is taking too long? Something “comes up” at home? y child finishes his homework too quickly? My child loses their homework?my child is sick?

29.  Planner  Friday Folder/Friday Notes  Woodard’s Words- Newsletters  Classroom Web Site Classroom Web Site  Email – woodardk@issaquah.wednet.edu  Phone – 425-837-7961  Your Child

30. ~ Energy and Electricity lab with The Toy Man. ~ Beecher’s Pure Foods Nutrition Lab ~ Science-to-Go will compliment all 3 of our science units. ~ Fifth Grade Environmental Camp is from May 2-4. Much more information to come. Parent night for camp provides all the details. ~ Fifth Grade moving up ceremony and a Fifth Grade party will occur on one of the last few days of school.

31. Volunteers - Important Info! Important Information from Issaquah School District! New District Background Check Procedures Required for the 2015-16 school year, ALL district volunteers must complete an on-line background check application and training. You may complete this process just once for all schools within the district, but please check the box for each school you expect to serve. Processing of your application at the district level could take a week and you will not be allowed to volunteer in the school until approval is received. Don’t delay, complete your application today! https://issaquahvolunteers.hrmplus.net/Home.aspx

32.  Join the PTSA – Many opportunities to support our Grand Ridge community are offered  Other volunteering opportunities:  Room Parent (Act as liaison with PTSA, organize support for classroom celebrations.)  Clerical (Help with copies, bulletin board, ect.)  Art Docent (Attend trainings from grade level lead, implement art lessons for P-4)  Library Volunteer – Our Library is every other Wednesday morning, trainings available next week.

33.  Read with your child regularly. Oral reading helps to improve fluency.  Let them ask about a problem before helping.  Help them practice math facts.  Play math games online, practice on IXL.  Check their homework for quality work.  Help them to establish a routine.

34. Questions?

35. Curriculum Night Video

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37.  Please write any unanswered questions on a sticky note.  If you’d like, sign up for a volunteer spot.  You can also enroll to receive occasional text message reminders.