1. Welcome Back to School Room Number: 253 E-Mail: jarbutina@rtmsd.org
Phone:

2. MATH Teaching 5th grade math for 4 years
Focus on sticking with it when it gets difficult, trying multiple strategies
Checking work and slowing down…
Not just, “Is the question answered?” but, “Is the question answered correctly?” and, “Does my answer make sense?”
Cutting corners, working carefully

3. MATH Khan – 30 minutes each week!
Extra Math – In school and at home if you would like
Ways to stretch their brains:
Enrichment packet
Word problems included in the Unit
Review with the Common Core work – have they truly learned?
CE work – 3 times per week

4. MATH Focus on problem solving Pearson Envisions program WEBSITE:
STUDENT LOGIN: (no .org)
PASSWORD: cat123 or cat12345
Focus on problem solving
steps and written explanations
Nightly Homework
Too Difficult? Write a note or send an
Tests at the end of each topic

5. Welcome Back to School Room Number: 252 E-Mail: bcancelosi@rtmsd.org
Phone:

6. Schedule 8:45 - 9:00 Arrive in the classroom 9:00 - 9:10
Morning Meeting
9: :10
Math
10: :05
Special/Encore
11:05 -1:05
Language Arts
1:05 - 1:50
Lunch and Recess
1:50 - 2:40 CE
2:40 - 3:30
Social Studies/Science

7. In this room, we will… Look for ways to help others
Work respectfully with all students
Be responsible for ourselves: learning, materials, and otherwise
Learn in many different ways
Grow from mistakes
Feel respected, cared about, confident, and eager to come to school.

8. A Responsive Classroom
Collaborative problem solving
Improve social skills
Positive classroom climate
Greater learner investment and independence
Morning Meeting
Predictable routines
Logical consequences

9. Expectations Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible
Try your best and make an effort each day

10. Good Behavior is Rewarded!
Tickets
Compliment Paws
Bobcat Brags

11. Field Trips Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek Wissahickon Creek
Students get a glimpse into the life of colonial PA
Wissahickon Creek
An introduction to ecosystems and environmental science
Passport to History
As a further introduction to PA history, students will get a passport to complete during learning activities at many different locations or with special visitors.

12. Homework Nightly Math 2 Weekly KidBiz Articles
Due the next day. Should reinforce concepts we have studied and mastered.
2 Weekly KidBiz Articles
75% or higher; due each Monday
30 minutes of Daily Reading
Log for the month of September.
Reading response assignment
Thursday Night Word Study
Study weekly words for assessment on Fridays
Unfinished Work from the Day

13. CE Time Math: 3x/week ELA: 2x/week Band/Orchestra
Khan, Small Groups, Games, Worksheets, Vocabulary Work to review or enrich students
ELA: 2x/week
Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, Word Study practice, Skill/Strategy work, small groups
Band/Orchestra
Other Support such as Reading or Speech

14. What is Workshop? One “pearl” of wisdom each day Teacher’s jobs:
Keep it short
Give time to practice
Only one thing to learn/focus on
Students’ jobs:
hyperfocused
Practice and participate
Hold all questions until the end

15. READING “Just Right” level in school Units:
Interpreting Characters
Reading the Weather (nonfiction)
Historical Fiction Book Clubs
Reading History
Working in Partnerships/Book Clubs
Signposts

16. WRITING Writer’s Notebook Units: Conferring and Editing Process
Narrative
Personal and Persuasive Essays
Bringing History to Life
The Literary Essay
Conferring and Editing Process
Develop Writing Stamina

17. SOCIAL STUDIES Regions of the United States Focus on:
Geography
Culture
People
History
Postcard Collection

18. SCIENCE PLEASE SEND IN CLEAR 2-LITER BOTTLES! Science Lab Focus on:
Microworlds
Ecosystems
Motion and Design
PLEASE SEND IN CLEAR 2-LITER BOTTLES!

19. Ways to Help Donate Items: Donate Time:
Tissues
Lysol wipes
2-liter soda bottles
Box Tops
Bobcat Campaign
Donate Time:
(clearances submitted to office)
Field trip chaperone
Tools for Success Volunteer

20. Ways to Help Call the office with changes in dismissal
Check your child’s folder and assignment book each night
Label all student items with their name
Label all envelopes with my name, your child’s name, and the destination of the envelope

21. Important Dates SEPTEMBER 24: Picture Day
OCTOBER 17: Grandparent’s Day
OCTOBER 31: Halloween
NOVEMBER 5 & 6: NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 19: night conferences
NOVEMBER 20: day/night conferences