1. Back to School Night 2013-2014 Mrs. DeMarquez’s Class Fifth Grade Room 14

2. Agenda Introduction What’s new for 5 th grade? Room 14 Schedule Curriculum Extras Important Information Homework Classroom Management Volunteers and donations Questions ?

3. Introduction to Mrs. DeMarquez 15 th year at Farnham Reading Intervention staff- 1/2 year 4 th grade- 5 years 3 rd grade- 7 year 5 th grade- 1.5 years SJSU and National San Jose Native Family –Live in community –Active

4. What’s New in 5th Grade? Increased responsibility & independence in preparation for 6 th grade Note taking and studying skills Physical Fitness Testing (Spring) CST Science Test Science Camp! (end of the month!)

5. Room 14 Schedule 8:05-8:30 Opening procedures, morning warm ups, journals, etc. 8:30-9:45 Math 9:45-10:05 Recess/snack 10:05-11:10 Language arts (reading, grammar, writing) 11:10-12:10 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills) 12:10-12:50 Lunch 12:50-1:50 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills) 1:50-2:20 Language Arts/Math completion, art activities, etc. 2:25 Preparations to go home 2:31 (2:34) Dismissal –music – Mondays 8:10-8:55 –library- Friday 8:35-9:05 –PE- Wednesdays and Fridays- Water Bottle! NOTE: Early dismissal every Wednesday 1:00 * *New time begins next week!*

6. Standards Based Curriculum Common Core Standards –Math, language arts, science, social studies –You can take a look: California State Common Core Standard (phasing in 2014) http://db.readinglions.net/commoncore/index.lasso?fa=search -Report cards Focus Shifting to 21 st Century learning and skills »Higher level thinking (depth of knowledge) »Collaboration »Technology integration »College and career readiness

7. Language Arts Common Core focus Guided inquiry Written responses (evidence based) Power Groups Flexible, skills-based, grade level groups Team teaching Differentiated instruction Writing in 5th grade –Narrative –Response to Literature –Informational reports

8. Mathematics Investigations –Problem solving –hands-on and engaging –Group and individual practice -Deeper understanding –Big shift for students- THINKING! Dot and Number talks -Development of spatial reasoning, number sense, academic vocabulary, and precise communication

9. Social Studies Team taught by Mrs. Greco GLAD units based on the text book time line United States history and geography Through the Civil War era

10. Science Team taught by Mr. Hill FOSS (Full Option Science System) – Focuses on active investigation –Modules Water Planet (Earth Science) Mixtures and Solutions (Physical Science & Chemistry) Living Systems (Life Science)

11. Spark P.E. program * Fridays -Sports Skills -Cooperative Games -Movement and Dance -Calisthenics Please send water bottle ! -Endurance building -Weekly Mile Run-Fridays -Health and nutrition Fitness Testing in Spring With Mr. Formosa (our new PE teacher) Physical Education

12. The Fun Stuff! Art –docent(s) needed! Music –Full year with Mr. Sanchez –Every week (Mondays) this year- yeah Library –Every Friday 8:35-9:05 –2 book maximum –Books must be returned following week Garden Adventures New this year! –Garden Guides needed

13. Nutrition Guidelines -Come straight from California Ed. Code -Birthdays- alternatives to treats -Parties- few with limited food Absence -Notify office - Work for the day Important Information

14. Absent work -1 additional day for each day absent Oops passes/ Homework passes -Ticket reward -Oops Pass: 1 additional day for 1 forgotten assignment for full credit -Homework Pass: excuses only 1 piece of homework (not a full packet or reading log).

15. Retakes -Tests/quizzes -Must be retaken within 1 week of receiving test back in Thursday envelope (date marked on test) -Scores are averaged for final grade -May have 1 retake on a test/quiz -Student’s responsibility to make retake requests - Retakes completed on student’s free - Retake not turned in by deadline will result in original score being kept

16. Homework  Reinforces classroom learning  homework agenda  Class web page resource- secondary source!  Homework folder  Rubric  Completion & effort vs. correctness  May turn in late for partial credit  Not turned in with in 1 week of assignment will get zero credit  Monday- Thursday only Math due the next day Packets due Friday Projects & book Reports-due dates TBA + independent reading (120 minutes per week)

17. Only work intended to assess will be given a letter grade Missing work reports sent home weekly (Monday or Tuesday) Missing work must be turned in within 1 week of report for credit. Not turned in will result in a score of zero. Late projects lowered 1 grade Grading Grade Scale A+ 100 C+ 75-79 A 93-99 C 70-74 F 0-49 A- 90-92 C- 65-69 B+ 87-89 D+ 60-64 B 83-86 D 56-59 B- 80-82 D- 50-55

18. Positive Reinforcement Recognitions of effort and choices Falcon Feathers (for class/school rewards) Team Points Consequences Natural and logical -Class Constitution -Increased responsibility Classroom Management

19. Home-School Communication Thursday envelope Daily homework agenda Parent email list Progress reports (mid trimester) Missing work reports Online grade book In person Web page www.demarquez.com

20. Contacting Mrs. D. Email: demarquezl@cambriansd.org –Add “Farnham parent” to subject line Phone: 408-377-3321 x 214

21. Helpers and Donations Volunteers welcome Art Vistas Garden Adventures Project Corner Stone (ABC) Room parent Field trip chaperones Thursday folders Copy fairy Donations THANK YOU so much for the donations already made Wish list updates on webpage

22. Thank you! Questions?