2. Welcome to Team Dedication!
Mr. Seibert: Math and Science
Mrs. Phillips: Math and Social Studies
Mrs. Pepper: Language Arts
Mrs. Shaffer: Language Arts
Mrs. Gorsegner: Learning Support
Mrs. Wolfe: Learning Support Aide

3. Our first year together as a team…

9. What is Fifth Grade All About?
Responsibility and Organization
Materials (BINDER (5) and PENCIL)
Homework
Morning routine (copying homework)
Accountability
Taking ownership of what they do
Understanding effects of their actions
High Expectations
We set them and expect them!

10. Schedule

11. What is happening on Team Dedication???
Team Run: sneakers every day!
Chorus: Holiday concert

12. Frequently Asked Questions
SNACKS (healthy and clean)
GUM (given by teachers only)
WATER BOTTLES (YES!!!)
MEDICATIONS (brought in by parents only)

13. Reading DRA (to determine reading level) Book Discussions
Variety of Genres
Nonfiction emphasis
Resource Notebook
Response Notebook
Reading responses- Written/Literary Essays
6 day a week homework reading requirement
-20 minutes/day
-Book Whisper to begin reading class daily

14. Writing On Demand Writing Prompts Writing Process
(prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish)
3 Modes of Writing
Craft of Writing
Mode specific rubrics to assess
Vocabulary-Affixes/ Strong Verbs (Binder LA folder)
Grammar (day 1 with word work)
Poetry Anthology
Resource/Response Notebooks

15. Word Work (Spelling) • Will occur every Day 1
2 frequently misspelled words
3 no excuse words
Weekly grammar review
Quizzes every Day 1
1 Language Arts grade on report card

16. Place Value (whole #s and decimals)
Math
Place Value (whole #s and decimals)
Multiplication and Division (whole #s)
Decimals (+, -, x, ÷)
Patterns
Fractions (+, -, x, ÷)
Measurement
Geometry
Algebra
PROBLEM SOLVING!!!!

17. My Math Series Online access - Tutoring videos - Games - Textbook
Math Facts!!!

18. Science Units of study in 5th grade:
Scientific processes
Life Science
Earth Science
Landforms-Foss Kit
STEAM
Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT in small groups
Student lab days: two days per cycle

19. Social Studies Continents and Oceans Where we Live First Americans
Explorers
Colonial America
Revolutionary War**
A New Nation/Government
Westward Expansion
Civil War**

20. What to expect for HOMEWORK each night…
Read 20 minutes (Mon – Friday + Sat/Sun)
Math Worksheet/Workbook page (20 minutes)
Study Science OR Social Studies notes (3 minutes)
Study Word Work and Vocabulary (3 minutes each)

21. Homework Policy
50 minutes per night maximum, which includes 20 minutes of reading
Effort is key.
Please set aside a time and place for your child to complete their homework.
It is important to let them know how important you think school is. Your attitude is contagious!

22. Homework Policy 1st = Warning and complete in HW Support
2nd = Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support
3rd = Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
4th = Homework Support
5th = Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
At the 5th missed HW…steps will be taken to help find a more effective solution
*Starts fresh each marking period

23. Behavior Policy BIR = Behavior Incident Report
Issues handled within team... (most are)
Tangible reminder/reset button
When issues are repetitive and severely disruptive to learning or severe, it must move to the next level and require more serious consequences...
BIR = Behavior Incident Report
Rewards each marking period for all students who went an entire marking period without any BIR’s
BUS behavior = BIR
*SWEBS rewards are EARNED each marking period. Missing the SWEBS reward is not the consequence of a BIR…the reward simply was not EARNED. The behavior will warrant a consequence at the time of the infraction (ie: lunch detention, recess detention, suspension, etc)

24. On Team Behavior Policy
1st Strike = warning
2nd Strike = BIG warning
3rd Strike = phone call home
4th Strike = involve others to develop a plan
Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors before strikes are assigned.
The goal is to help the children keep track of their own behaviors and progress to make positive changes. Incentives will be given!!!
Kids start fresh each week!!

25. Marking Period Reward System
Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to reward the “whole student.”
If STRIKES + MISSED HOMEWORK ≤ predetermined number they will earn our reward!
This expectation will increase each marking period.

26. Hand-Held Devices
School is a great time for the students to work on their social skills.
No cell phones ON at school; can be left off and in backpack
Hand-held devices can be used at indoor recess and dismissal time only.
Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!

27. Specials Schedule All Team Dedication has gym on ODD days!
Sneakers need to be worn EVERY day due to our team run.

28. Back to School: Tech News for DAIS
4th & 5th Grade

29. Chromebooks The new technology at DAIS

31. EASY online access & storage of student files
Auto-save; no more “lost files”
“My Drive” for student work
“Shared with Me” allows teachers & students to share & work collaboratively on assignments

32. More information coming soon!
for parents
Save the Date:
September 24, 2015
More information coming soon!

33. Web Browser
Free Download: (Personal Computer or Mobile Device)
Username & Password to access Drive

34. What can YOU do to help? Get your volunteer clearances
Don’t DO things for your child, but please help!
Ensure a healthy breakfast
Develop a solid morning/evening routine
10 to 11 hours of sleep!
Get your child to school
Keep our alliance

35. Important Dates to Know
November 23rd and 24th:
Parent-Teacher Conferences
April 11th – May 6th: PSSA’s
(NO excused absences will be approved)

36. Contact Us… www.dallastown.net
Please feel free to call, , or send a note in with any questions, comments and concerns. Please give us 24 hours to respond.
Expect calls, notes and s from us…they are not all bad!!!
We communicate daily with one another.

37. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH YOUR CHILD!

38. Questions?