1. Welcome to Ms. Kenny’s Room
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2. Welcome to
Ms. Kenny
Room 29

3. About Ms. Kenny
This is my 11th year at SCES, and my 19th year of teaching for LCPS.
I have taught K, 4th, & 5th grade.
I love going to my son’s sports events, being outdoors (especially the beach), and reading a good book.
I live in Berryville with my 4 boys (Joey, Tommy, Robbie and Michael) and my dog, Jesse.

4. AN AMAZING, INCREDIBLE YEAR!
What to Expect in
AN AMAZING, INCREDIBLE YEAR!
Higher expectations as we prepare for middle school.
Positive attitudes and a can-do spirit.
Faster pace where students will often guide their own learning, take the initiative, and work together as a team.
A year where your child will feel protected, loved, and heard, and when they leave, they will be PROUD of their achievements.

5. Highlights DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program
5th Grade Chorus
5th Grade Student Council
PE Tournaments
Sammy Show
Reading Buddies
Blue and Green Matball Game
Middle School Tour
Watch D.O.G.S.
Field Trip
5th Grade Graduation & Celebration

6. CHORUS – Sycolin Creek Singers
This is a year-long after-school program.
Practices will be on Wednesdays from 7:10-7:45 AM or 2:45- 3:30.  
Singers perform at Veterans Day, the Holiday Sing-a-Long, the Fifth-Grade Fundraiser, and at a Frederick Keys Baseball Game, as well as 2 formal concerts.  

7. The Sammy Show Sycolin Creek’s morning announcement TV show.
Fifth graders must complete an application and audition. If chosen, they will need to be at school by 7:30 each morning.
Each homeroom takes a turn running the Sammy Show for about 6 weeks.

8. Our Curriculum
READING: Each class has a daily block of independent reading time. Students will read an appropriate, on-level book of their choice while teacher meets with small groups for individualized instruction.
Nonfiction and fiction texts
Story Elements (ex: setting, plot, characters, author’s purpose)
Literary Elements (ex: cause/effect, sequencing, inference, figurative language)
Novel Studies
Accelerated Reader (AR)
WRITING: Composition, journal entries, writing prompts, parts of speech, editing, and punctuation.

9. Curriculum, continued…
SCIENCE: Taught by Ms. Kenny. Students will use the scientific method and investigate units in earth, life, and physical science.
MATH: Taught by Mrs. Trainor (Room 25). Units include place value, decimals, fractions, operations, geometry, variables.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Regions of the USA, states and capitals, geography, maps.

10. PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
School-wide Behavior Plan
5 Sammy Spots: Recess, hallway, bathroom, bus, and cafeteria
3 anchors:
Respect Self
Respect Others
Respect Property
Students can earn Sammy Tickets at any spot from staff members.
Individual and class rewards
Class goal = 100 stars and rewards are earned
Check the school’s webpage for PBIS updates!

11. B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)
Students who have completed the Digital Citizenship program may bring a device from home to use at appropriate times in class.
Devices are for research and academic purposes only and may not be used to play games or access social media.
Devices are to be kept in backpacks and on silent mode when not in use.

12. Class Dojo *

14. Homework
Homework is the students’ opportunity to practice and gauge their understanding of a concept.
Homework will be written in the agenda each day.
Homework should be completed independently.
Please check agenda each night. Incomplete or missing assignments will be noted daily by the ClassDojo.
Questions about homework? Try your best! Parent can write a note to let me know.
Homework will consist of:
20 minutes of independent reading nightly.
Math (nightly)
Science or Social Studies homework will occur weekly.

15. Agenda
Use it! It’s a great way to communicate between teacher and parent.
Strengthens students’ organization and study skills.
Prepares students for middle school independence!
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

16. Grading & Report Cards
Indicators for progress follow the national rubric:
4= Exceeds Standards
3= Meets Standards
2= Progressing Towards Standard
1= Below Standard
Students’ graded assignments will show a number score (1-4), not a letter grade.
Students will be graded on their classwork, class projects, oral presentations, quizzes and tests.

17. SOL Testing Fifth graders will take 3 SOL tests in May on computers.
Science
Math
Reading

18. ParentVue

19. ParentVue, continued…

20. Support our School Join the PTA Submit Box Tops labels.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Orientation on Oct. 12th)
Volunteer!

21. Ms. Kenny’s Webpage Click to sign up for: Parent/Teacher conferences
Text reminders
Volunteer opportunities
First, find me on the 5th Grade page…
then, click here.

22. Last but not least… Snacks -- Healthy and NUT-FREE!!
Lunch -- 1:10 to 1:40 PM.
Call the office before 2 PM with any dismissal changes. I may not check my until after school ends.