1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Pinebrook Elementary
Tina Stanley
5th Grade
Room 36
If I do not have your contact information from the online form – please write your name and address on an index card and leave it for me! Thanks! 

2. A little bit about me…
Born and raised in the area. Went to Fairfax County Public Schools. Graduated from Madison High School
Undergrad at VA Tech – Family and Child Development – Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 5th grade)
Grad School at George Mason – Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education
Taught in Fairfax – 2nd and 3rd grade for 5 years
Taught and ran my own preschool for 3 years

3. Married to Rob – we met at Tech
3 kiddos – Robbie, Senior at Champe – Lauren, Sophomore at Champe – Ryan, 5th grader here at Pinebrook 
I LOVE teaching. Have known that I was going to be a teacher since I was about seven
I believe every child can learn and reach their full potential with the proper guidance
I believe that I need to continue my education and be reflective in my work in order to be the best I can be for my students
I love my family, our dogs, taking pictures, sitting on the beach, gardening, cooking, and M&Ms

4. Some Communication Tools I Will Be Using: My Pinebrook website E-mails
Remind.com

5. A look at all of our Teachers!!!
Yes, I do use way too many exclamation points!
Our 5th Grade Team
Mrs. Donahue
Mrs. Ducharme
Mrs. Mrs. Flynn
Mrs. Noel
Mrs. Stanley
Ms. Stulginsky (Payne)
Our specialists are:
Mrs. Nocito – Guidance
Mr. McPherson – P.E.
Mrs. Hoffmaster – Music
Mrs. Johnson – Art
Mrs. Higgins – Library

6. Grade Level Expectations
Students will be responsible for being prepared for all classes everyday
*Students may not call home for homework
Students will produce quality work at all times
Students will show respect for everyone that they come in contact with
Students will respect classmates’ learning by following both the Classroom and School Rules
Students will be positive role models for younger students

7. So, you couldn’t follow the rules…
1st step:  Warning
Eye-contact, touch, gesture, and/or proximity for minor disruptions
2nd step: Consequence (STICK ONE)
5 minutes off recess, Stick Form
3rd step:  Consequence (STICK TWO)
10 minutes off recess, Stick Form
4th step:  Consequence (STICK THREE)
15 minutes off Recess, Note home (from you) & Teacher will contact parents
5th step:  Same as above AND
Conference with administrator, teacher and student

8. Homework Agenda Parental Support Nightly Reading 40 Book Challenge
Math
Science Daily Review
Word Study
Students are expected to complete homework in a timely manner and will be responsible for making up any missing assignments

9. 40 Book Challenge All students participating in Reading Workshop
Allows for CHOICE in their reading as well as READING TIME each day.
STUDENTS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO READ 20 MINUTES EACH
NIGHT – EVEN IF THEY READ AT SCHOOL!!!
Students will keep their charts at school.
***Online form for Stanley’ Students
Students should be keeping track of books on their READING LOG that they read at home so that they can talk to their teachers during conferences & have them recorded on their Challenge Sheet
Includes 40 books in a variety of genres, we have reviewed these at school

10. Pathway Carts
Pathway carts were sent from the County for our Reading Program.
Carts are circulated among the grade level teachers to bring an additional variety of genres.
Acknowledgment forms were sent home two weeks ago. Like library books, children will be required to pay for any lost books.

11. *Student Participation is Optional
BYOT
*Student Participation is Optional
BYOT will start Monday, October 3rd or LATER
(Based on teacher discretion)
Students will complete Digital Citizenship Lessons in computer lab before BYOT begins
Devices must have a 7 inch screen or larger
Students must provide their own earbuds (NOT headphones) labeled with name
Want more information?
Please attend BYOT Parent Night on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30.
BYOT will start Monday, October 3rd or LATER
(Based on teacher discretion)
Students will complete Digital Citizenship Lessons in computer lab before BYOT begins
Devices must have a 7 inch screen or larger
Students must provide their own earbuds (NOT headphones) labeled with name
Want more information?
Please attend BYOT Parent Night on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30.

12. Grading Policies
Students will be assessed in a variety of ways on a daily basis.
Three primary forms of assessment are:
Diagnostic- not graded/used to assess knowledge of concepts
Formative- to check for understanding
Summative- graded assignments
4 – Exceeds the standard
Higher Level Thinking
3 – Meets the standard
2 – Progressing toward the standard
1 – Not meeting the standard

13. Report Card Software: Phoenix
Students will be marked in the content areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Science and Science using the following Grading Key and Progress Indicators:
Grading Key
A = Advanced Proficient
B = Proficient
C = Intermediate
D = Beginning
Progress Indicators
4 = Advanced Proficient
3 = Proficient (This is the target for all students)
2 = Intermediate
1 = Beginning
Report Card Software: Phoenix
ParentVue

14. Odds and Ends
Snack – lunch is very late, please send in a snack for your child!
Conferences – Sign ups will be set up on Sign Up Genius
DARE – Drug Abuse Resistance Education - 10 lesson, September – January
Field Trips – first it to Camp Highroads next month
Donating to our Class – Post it Tabs
Million Words
Loudoun Creates
Computers (BYOT)
Volunteering – Let me know what you’re interested in! I can put you to work!

15. Math Math Units/Strands Flexible math grouping all focused
Numeration (Number Sense, Numerical Operations)
Measurement
Geometry
Data Analysis
Algebra
Problem Solving
Flexible math grouping all focused
on 5th Grade SOLs
Common Pre & Post Assessments
and Homework
Differentiated Instruction/Guided Math

16. Reading
Students will participate in Reading Workshop which is a method that uses a combination of mini-lessons, independent reading time, and individual conferences to inspire and motivate students. Some skills that will be taught during the year include:
Predicting
Comparing Texts
Using Context Clues
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Summarizing
Analyzing Author’s Style
Researching
Reading & Answering
SOL Test Type Questions

17. Writing
Students will participate in Writing Workshop, similar to Reading Workshop.
Instruction will focus on the following types of writing:
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Descriptive
Grammar will be reviewed regularly through mini lessons and writing conferences.
Students will have regular Spelling/Word Tests based on their current spelling level.

18. Science Changing Earth Ocean Environment
Cells and Organization of Living Things
States of Matter
Light and Sound
INVENTION CONVENTION
Experiments and hands-on investigations are incorporated into each unit!

19. Social Studies Regions of the United States
Map Skills
Geography
Landforms
Environment
People
History
Economy/Resources

20. Your Questions (from Remind!)
How many projects? Home or School???
How much homework should we expect?
How often should kids be writing in their agendas?

21. Questions or Comments?
Check Pinebrook’s 5th grade webpage for newsletters and important dates.
You can reach us by phone or . We will get back to you as soon as possible!
School Phone:
5th Grade Team s are online
If you have specific questions about your child or comments please leave them on an index card for me. I’ll be in touch soon! 

22. Thank you for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to be here tonight! I am looking to a fun and successful year with your children! 