1. Welcome to Fifth Grade! Mrs. Ding Jaindl Elementary School Room 315

2. A little about me… This is my 15 th year teaching in Parkland. This is my 15 th year teaching in Parkland. My husband works at the High School and I have a son who is 5 years old. My husband works at the High School and I have a son who is 5 years old. Schooling: Schooling: –I graduated from Parkland. –I have my bachelors degree from IUP –A masters in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University. Contact information: Contact information: –dings@parklandsd.org dings@parklandsd.org –610-351- 5880 ext. 28315 iphones – bookmark website iphones – bookmark website –http://www.parklandsd.org/web/ding/

3. AIM 9:00-9:45 Students will be grouped dependent on individual needs to target skills for improvement. Students will be grouped dependent on individual needs to target skills for improvement. We look at PSSA scores, benchmark assessments given in the beginning of school, and on going classwork and observations. We look at PSSA scores, benchmark assessments given in the beginning of school, and on going classwork and observations. These groups/teachers will change periodically. These groups/teachers will change periodically.

4. ENCORE 9:50-10:35 Day 1 - Music Day 1 - Music Day 2 - Gym Day 2 - Gym Day 3 - Art Day 3 - Art Day 4 – Library Day 4 – Library Remember if we have a late start, the students will miss their encore for the day. Remember if we have a late start, the students will miss their encore for the day. If we are off from school, we continue with an uninterrupted daily cycle. If we are off from school, we continue with an uninterrupted daily cycle.

5. READING 10:35-12:15 Whole group first to introduce skills Whole group first to introduce skills Then focused work in small group Then focused work in small group –Graded during this time for effort and responses Same assessments as in the past (results not reported as percentages) Same assessments as in the past (results not reported as percentages) –All assessments will come home in the Friday Folder –All assessments must be signed and returned.

6. RECESS/LUNCH 12:15-1:00 Prices: Prices: –Student Breakfast is $1.10 –Student Lunch $2.35 Water is an extra. You can block the account from buying extras if you’d like. Water is an extra. You can block the account from buying extras if you’d like. Peer Mediators meet during the recess time. Peer Mediators meet during the recess time.

7. CAF-TRAC Procedure: Please write the following on the outside of envelope (no plastic bags): Please write the following on the outside of envelope (no plastic bags): –Student’s Name  No nicknames  First and Last –Teacher’s Name –Amount of Money being deposited* Checks made payable to PSD Cafe Account Checks made payable to PSD Cafe Account

8. LANGUAGE ARTS 1:00-1:30 LANGUAGE ARTS 1:00-1:30 Grammar or Writing Grammar or Writing No writing Homework. No writing Homework. Writing rubric will be sent home with writing pieces in the Friday Folders. Writing rubric will be sent home with writing pieces in the Friday Folders. Grammar is assessed through LEAD 21. Grammar is assessed through LEAD 21.

9. MATH 1:30-2:45 MATH 1:30-2:45 Schoology – students will use to communicate mathematically with one another. Schoology – students will use to communicate mathematically with one another. Grades sent home in Friday Folders. Grades sent home in Friday Folders. –Multiple choice – online to view results –Open-ended portion - paper and pencil –All GoMath! Assessments must be signed and returned.

10. CONTENT 2:45-3:15 Coordinated with LEAD 21 Coordinated with LEAD 21 Grading: Grading: –Inquiry projects will contribute –Content area quizzes, tests, and additional projects –Reported twice a year Social Studies - Mrs. Ding Social Studies - Mrs. Ding Science – Mrs. Bodnar Science – Mrs. Bodnar

11. Tests Tests are announced via website and in class at least 2 days prior to the test. Tests are announced via website and in class at least 2 days prior to the test.website Also posted on classroom calendar for the month. Also posted on classroom calendar for the month. In an effort to promote good study habits, encourage your child to review materials on a nightly basis. Study guides will be provided. In an effort to promote good study habits, encourage your child to review materials on a nightly basis. Study guides will be provided. Tests will be returned in the Friday Folder. Tests will be returned in the Friday Folder.

12. Grading/Report Card 12 Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, October 29 th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Schnecksville Elementary School Monday, November 3 rd from 6:30 – 7:30 at Parkway Manor Elementary School

13. REGULAR HOMEWORK Spelling – coordinated with LEAD Spelling – coordinated with LEAD –3 spelling assignments of their choice –Test whenever ready during the week using Spelling City –Week 4 = vocabulary week for middle school prep Book Log – 75min/week or 300min/month Book Log – 75min/week or 300min/month Math homework regularly Math homework regularly

14. Assignment Book Assignments are to be completed in a timely manner. Assignments are to be completed in a timely manner. –If an assignment is missing, a “missing” will appear in the book. –If an assignment is incomplete, an “I” will appear in the book. Missing or incomplete work will need to be completed for the next day. Missing or incomplete work will need to be completed for the next day. Each student will have a homework buddy. Each student will have a homework buddy. –**If your child experiences significant difficulty with an assignment/concept, please let me know via note or e- mail. Thanks!!

15. Friday Folder It will be sent when there is adequate amount of graded work. It will be sent when there is adequate amount of graded work. –All graded LEAD 21 and GoMath! Assessments need to be signed and returned. Please sign appropriate box each weekend to let me know you’ve examined the work inside. Please sign appropriate box each weekend to let me know you’ve examined the work inside. Return the following school day. Return the following school day.

16. Book Logs On-going, checked monthly = 300 minutes On-going, checked monthly = 300 minutes September 30 = 225 minutes September 30 = 225 minutes Please assist in completing the Book Log Please assist in completing the Book Log Calendar and letter are online Calendar and letter are online Read-in Day Reward near the end of the year Read-in Day Reward near the end of the year

17. –7 inches or larger corner to corner –Internet capabilities –No photos –Parent/student must sign form: COMING HOME FRI. –Take home nightly –Keep it charged –Loss of privileges for inappropriate use –**Option for BYO flash drive** –May use during indoor recess and dismissal for educational purposes only –No sharing –Student’s responsibility for lost, stolen, and/or damaged 17

18. Parent Folders Parent Homework (3-2-1 about your scholar) Parent Homework (3-2-1 about your scholar) Student Password/Username: Student Password/Username: Book Log letter Book Log letter Language Arts and Math Concept Map Language Arts and Math Concept Map New Report Card Information New Report Card Information Alternative non-food ideas for birthdays Alternative non-food ideas for birthdays PARENT VISITATION PARENT VISITATION –1 st opportunity: Multicultural Fair October 10 th 2:30-3:00 –2 nd opportunity: later in the school year

19. Fun Events in 5 th Grade Band/Orchestra Concert Band/Orchestra Concert 5 th Grade Picnic 5 th Grade Picnic Philadelphia Field Trip Philadelphia Field Trip Read In Read In Chorus Chorus Jaindl Morning News (JMN) Jaindl Morning News (JMN) Peer Tutor Peer Tutor Peer Mediator – during recess Peer Mediator – during recess Iron Pigs Game Iron Pigs Game Phantoms Game (Oct. 24) Phantoms Game (Oct. 24) Art Club – 2 times a year Art Club – 2 times a year Environmental Club Environmental Club Parent Visitation (October 3 rd and in the Spring) Parent Visitation (October 3 rd and in the Spring) 19

20. Questions? Questions? Thank you for coming. Here’s to a great year! Thank you for coming. Here’s to a great year!