2. Welcome to Team Dedication! Mr. Seibert: Math and Science Mrs. Phillips: Math and Social Studies Mrs. Pepper: Language Arts Mrs. Shaffer: Language Arts Mrs. Gorsegner: Learning Support Mrs. Wolfe: Learning Support Aide

3. Our first year together as a team…

9. What is Fifth Grade All About? Responsibility and Organization –Materials (BINDER (5) and PENCIL) –Homework –Morning routine (copying homework) Accountability –Taking ownership of what they do –Understanding effects of their actions High Expectations –We set them and expect them!

10. Schedule

11. What is happening on Team Dedication??? Team Run: sneakers every day! Chorus: Spring concert Twitter: @dedicationDAIS

12. Frequently Asked Questions SNACKS (healthy and clean) GUM (given by teachers only) WATER BOTTLES (YES!!!) MEDICATIONS (brought in by parents only)

13. Reading DRA (to determine reading level) Book Discussions Variety of Genres Nonfiction emphasis Resource Notebook Response Notebook Reading responses- Written/Literary Essays 6 day a week homework reading requirement -20 minutes/day -Book Whisper to begin reading class daily

14. Writing On Demand Writing Prompts Writing Process (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish) 3 Modes of Writing Craft of Writing Mode specific rubrics to assess Poetry Anthology Resource/Response Notebooks

15. Word Work (Spelling) New words will be introduced every Day 1 2 frequently misspelled words 3 academic vocabulary Affix Words Quizzes every Day 6 Weekly Grammar Review 1 Language Arts grade on report card

16. – Place Value (whole #s and decimals) – Multiplication and Division (whole #s) – Decimals (+, -, x, ÷) – Patterns – Fractions (+, -, x, ÷) – Measurement – Geometry – Algebra – PROBLEM SOLVING!!!!

17. My Math Series Online access - Tutoring videos - Games - Textbook  Math Facts!!!

18. Science Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT in small groups based on STEAM projects in May Student lab days: two days per cycle Units of study in 5 th grade: Scientific processes Life Science Earth Science Landforms-Foss Kit STEAM

19. Social Studies Continents and Oceans Where we Live First Americans Explorers Colonial America Revolutionary War** A New Nation/Government Westward Expansion Civil War**

20. Friday Folder Comes home every OTHER Friday Please go through the papers Keep papers home Sign and return the folder

21. What to expect for HOMEWORK each night… 1.Read 20 minutes (Mon – Friday + Sat/Sun) 2.Math Worksheet/Workbook page (20 minutes) 3. Study Science OR Social Studies notes (3 minutes) 4.Study Word Work (6 minutes)

22. Homework Policy 50 minutes per night maximum, which includes 20 minutes of reading Effort is key. Please set aside a time and place for your child to complete their homework. It is important to let them know how important you think school is. Your attitude is contagious!

23. Homework Policy 1 st = Warning and complete in HW Support 2 nd = Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support 3 rd = Homework Support (Student will Call Home) 4 th = Homework Support 5 th = Homework Support (Student will Call Home) At the 5 th missed HW…steps will be taken to help find a more effective solution * Starts fresh each marking period

24. BIR = Behavior Incident Report BUS behavior = BIR Behavior Policy Issues handled within team... Tangible reminder/reset button *SWEBS rewards are EARNED each marking period. Missing the SWEBS reward is not the consequence of a BIR…the reward simply was not EARNED.

25. On Team Behavior Policy 1 st Strike = warning 2 nd Strike = BIG warning 3 rd Strike = phone call home 4 th Strike = involve others to develop a plan Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors before strikes are assigned. The goal is to help the children keep track of their own behaviors and progress to make positive changes. Incentives will be given!!! Kids start fresh each week!!

26. Marking Period Reward System Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to reward the “whole student.” If STRIKES + MISSED HOMEWORK ≤ predetermined number they will earn our reward! This expectation will increase each marking period.

27. Hand-Held Devices School is a great time for the students to work on their social skills. No cell phones ON at school; can be left off and in backpack Hand-held devices can be used at indoor recess and dismissal time only. Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!

28. Specials Schedule All Team Dedication has gym on ODD days! Sneakers need to be worn EVERY day due to our team run.

29.  EASY online access & storage of student files  Auto-save; no more “lost files”  “My Drive” for student work  “Shared with Me” allows teachers & students to share & work collaboratively on assignments

30. Save the Date: September 22, 2016 More information coming soon! for parents

31. What can YOU do to help? Get your volunteer clearances Don’t DO things for your child, but please help! Ensure a healthy breakfast Develop a solid morning/evening routine 10 to 11 hours of sleep! Get your child to school Keep our alliance

32. Important Dates to Know Parent-Teacher Conferences : November 17th, 21st and 22nd PSSA’s: April 3rd-7th – April 24th and 28th (NO excused absences will be approved)

33. Contact Us… Please feel free to call, email, or send a note in with any questions, comments and concerns. Please give us 24 hours to respond. Expect calls, notes and emails from us…they are not all bad!!! We communicate daily with one another. www.dallastown.net

34. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH YOUR CHILD!