1. Welcome to Room 217
Mrs. Butala

2. Meet the Teacher… Mrs. Renee Butala 4th year at Coonley, CPS 10 years.
Nationally Board Certified
Masters of Science in Teaching and Learning
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education.
4th year at Coonley, CPS 10 years.
Collaboration between teacher, parent and student is the most important!

3. Typical Day in Room 211 8:30-9:50 Reading/Writing 9:50-10:30 Special
10:30-11:00 Writing/Snack
11:00-12:20 Math
12:30-1:15 Lunch/Recess
1:15-1:2:35 Science or Social Studies
2:40-3:20 Special (M-W)
3:20 Agenda & Pack Up

4. New for 5th Grade Binders Lockers/Locks Chromebooks Atwood Switching
Second Step Program (2nd Year at Coonley)

5. Executive Functioning
Helping students refine and strengthen their organizational skills.
Emphasizing that everything has a place.
Schedule posted
Use of Calendar and Agenda
Objectives and time allotment posted
Binder Checks

6. Each student will…..
Work at instructional levels and encouraged to go above and beyond.
Learn through exploration, investigation and discussion
Share and reflect on what they discovered along the way

7. Language Arts Curriculum Highlights
Fiction and Non-fiction Texts
Novel studies
Wonder
Author memoirs in preparation for Novel Project
Literature Circles (Out of My Mind, Fish in a Tree, Mockingbird)
Touching Spirit Bear
I am Malala (Young Reader Addition)
College of William and Mary: Autobiographies and Memoirs
Junior Great Books
Wordly Wise
Independent Reading Projects
Poetry Unit

8. Writing Writing Workshop
Memoirs, Argumentative Essays, Poetry, Informational Writing, Fictional Stories,
Student direct instruction
Based on student need – mini-lessons are developed to address those needs.
G.U.M.

9. Science Structure and Properties of Matter: Chemical Tests
You and Your Body
Earth’s Systems
Planetary Science
Energy Transfer in Food Chains/Webs
Human Impact on the Environment
Science Fair: June

10. Behavior Expectations
As a 5th grade student, in this classroom, I expect that each child comes to class with a respectful attitude.
As a 5th grade student, in this classroom, I expect that each child comes prepared to class.
As a 5th grade student, in this classroom, I expect that students turn around behavior when redirected.
Homework down by the child, projects done by the child, Behavior system

11. Grading Grading scale Homework: 5% Classwork: 30% Assessments: 50 %
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
59% below F
Rubrics will be used to assess students
Homework: 5%
Classwork: 30%
Assessments: 50 %
Projects 15%
Retake Policy
Missing Assignments

12. Homework Expectations
Homework will be utilized in class. It is important that the students complete their homework and turn it in on time.
Late homework- Students must turn in a Missing Work slip and 10% deducted each day it is late.
Missing work- will be noted as a 50% in the gradebook
Absences – Students will have time to make up their work. This will be arranged between teacher and student.

13. Assessments MAP Assessment (September and May/June)
STAR Reading Assessment
PARCC Test (March-April)
REACH Assessment (October and May)

14. Field Trips Oriental Institute – Winter
Atwood Outdoor Education Center – End of March
Mosaic- April
Robert Crown - April

15. Reminders! Book Fee Money: $100 or $150 Fee Waiver Form for Lunch
Temperatures vary in the Annex- sweater recommended!
Media Consent Forms

16. Classroom Website http://butalabuzz.weebly.com/ Homework
Upcoming Events/Announcements

17. Communication
* -I will do my best to respond within 24 hours of receiving the . *Phone (773) * Notes *Conferences (by appointment only) *Follow me on