1. Ms. Reeves
Boonsboro Elementary
5th Grade Magnet

2. Hello Fifth Grade Families!
College:
B.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland
Master of Arts in Teaching from Frostburg State University
Experience:
Internship- Middletown Primary and Middletown Elementary
-1st and 4th Grades
School-Age Teacher at Kids Club, Inc.
Skills:
-American Studies Background
- 21st Century Learner
- Proficient with the Common Core State Standards
- Effective use of technology to enhance learning
environment

3. How does the Magnet classroom differ from the regular classroom?

4. Renzulli Model of Giftedness
Seeking Excellence,
Not Perfection
Renzulli Model of Giftedness
Process information and integrate experiences. Abstract thinking.
Fluency, flexibility, and originality of thought. Risk taking.
Motivation turned into action. Perseverance and endurance.
“Only when characteristics from all three rings work together can high achievement or gifted behavior be possible.”
Source:

5. Fitting the Pieces Together
Common Core
Scrolling with entire 5th grade team
Extending the curriculum to meet the
needs of Magnet students
Moving toward cross-curricular lessons and
thematic units
-Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska
- William & Mary Integrated Units

6. Year at a Glance Science: -Environments, Mixtures & Solutions, Matter
and Energy and various STEM projects
Social Studies :
Will be integrated into Language Arts this year
Map Skills, Explorers, Colonial Times, The Revolution and the Formation of the Government are a few of the items we will cover as well as current events

7. Year at a Glance Math : Common Core Standards
Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry
Reading : Common Core Standards
Fountas and Pinnell reading system and assessment levels in conjunction with student Lexile.
Lucy Calkins Readers/Writers workshop – with a HEAVY focus on reading rich literature, with accuracy and fluency; as well as comprehension
Words Their Way for word work practice

8. Homework will involve the use of Technology!
Technology in the Classroom
Each student has their own laptop
-Microsoft Word and Excel
-PowerPoint and Prezi
One class iPad
-Research, E-Reader, Notebooking, Virtual Field Trips
Promethean Board
-Flip Charts
My Big Campus
-Blogging, Bundling, Digital Portfolio
Homework will involve the use of Technology!

9. Grades Mid Term End of Marking Period Friday, September 20
Friday, October 25
Friday, December 6
Friday, January 17
Wednesday, February 21
Wednesday, March 26
Friday, May 2
Tuesday, June 12
Report cards will now be standards based and aligned with the new Common Core State Standards
The county has supplied this website to help parents understand the changes

10. Student Generated Norms
Classroom Norms
-Respect
-Community
-Collaboration
-Risk-Taking
Digital Norms
-Safety
-Positive/Constructive
-Appropriate content
-Conventions
**Behavior Expectations and Welcome Letter to Follow

11. Housekeeping Coupon System Encore Fairview Outdoor School
Please fill out the Student Information Card as soon as possible and return it to me as this is the information we will use to contact you!
Coupon System
Positive Reinforcement
Class Rewards
Encore
A: Spanish
B: PE
C: Art
D: Media
E: Music
Fairview Outdoor School
- January 28th through 31st
w/ Mrs. Clark
Parent Training Dates
We will pass these dates along when
we receive them.
Agenda must be signed every night. If not signed, loss of coupon will result

12. Ms. Emily Reeves
School Phone Number:
Website: