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Mrs. Blackman and Mrs. Martin
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If you have any questions, please use the “Ticket out the Door” Leave it on your child’s desk. We will answer you as soon as possible! We are so glad you could make it, and we look forward to working with you and your child this year!!
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Common Core Writing Workshop by Lucy Calkins The workshop consists of efficient and effective mini lessons, conferences, small group strategy sessions, and sharing. Mini Lessons are about 10 minutes and focus on ideas and how to write each genre (narrative, informative/explanatory, opinion, and research). Students are expected to write for 40 minutes everyday. Grammar instruction will be integrated in Writer’s Workshop. The goal is for students to enjoy and be comfortable with writing…and ultimately, do it well!
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Teaching comprehension strategies to enhance understanding Questioning, Connections, Inferring, Visualizing, Synthesizing, and Determining Importance Skills Reviewing skills such as Main Idea, Compare/Contrast, Summarizing, etc. Interactive Reading Notebook Note-taking, Summarizing, Response to reading, etc. Literary elements will be taught through the use of short texts, novels, read alouds, picture books, and self selected books.
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History: students will cover Civil War to present day. Government/Civics: Students will explore citizenship and the US Constitution, focusing on the changes that took place due to historical events Geography: Students will study location to better understand historical events. Interactive notebook utilized: o Students are encouraged to study the notebook, study guides, and textbook nightly the week of a test.
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Rigorous Math curriculum in 5 th grade – students must be able to compute, model, and explain the Math that they are doing Pre-tests before each set of standards/ same test taken as the post test at the conclusion of the unit Students grouped into flexible differentiated groups based on pre-test (groups change as needed) Hands on Math manipulatives used whenever possible Differentiated activities based on readiness and performance Students should utilize their spiral notebook when completing homework or studying for tests Weekly spiral Math quiz – weekly spiral Math morning work used to review all standards on a weekly basis in preparation for the quiz TenMarks – reinforces the 5 th grade standards while remediating and/or accelerating mathematical understanding
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Units of Study Cells & Microorganisms Classification Genetics Electricity and Magnetism Chemical & Physical Changes Earth – Constructive & Deconstructive Processes Interactive Science Notebook All testable material (notes, handouts, diagrams, charts, etc.) Students are encouraged to study their interactive notebooks and study guide nightly the week of a test Science Experiments Allow students to have hands-on experiences with science curriculum Volunteer opportunities to help with experiments throughout the year
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Georgia Milestones will replace the CRCT in all content areas Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choices] all content areas Evidence-based selected response in ELA Constructed-Response ELA and mathematics Extended-Response ELA and mathematics
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A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 71 -79 D = 70 F = 69 and below Total Points All grades may not be out of 100 points Grades are indicative of student performance in each subject area No participation or completion grades are given Students may qualify for either of the following : Honor Roll is 90 or better in all academic subjects. Merit Roll is an 80 or better in all academic subjects.
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Mission: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership. Members are required to participate in 6 hours of service projects. Begins after the 1 st semester (January) Sponsors will look at the 1 st and 2 nd quarter report cards to determine which students qualify for Jr. Beta Club Must have all A’s on the 1 st and 2 nd quarter report cards to qualify. May receive one B on subsequent report cards. Invitations will be sent home with report cards in January Dues are $25 – includes National & School dues and a t-shirt Monthly meetings February–May
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Daily homework should be written in agenda by your child Math – standards based homework 4x per week Reading – reading each night (can include the science and social studies assigned reading) Social Studies/Science – Study guide is provided at the beginning of every unit. At home projects may be assigned. Writing- occasional homework No homework on Fridays or over extended breaks
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Bring Your own Learning Device (BYLD) BYLD program is designed to provide Internet access at the fingertips of students Students utilize the device for various Internet resources (Research, Webquests, etc.) Students may have digital books to read on their device Students will access the BYLD network which does contain the same filters as those on desktop and laptop computers at school Students will need to have the signed permission form in order to be able to bring in a device (can be found on the Forms page of the Avery website) Students are responsible for their own devices – staff does not troubleshoot or fix devices Devices are locked in a cabinet when the class leaves the room (lunch, recess, specials, etc.) Devices may be taken home each night or left in the locked cabinet at school Students are not permitted to text, play games, take pictures, or listen to music on the devices while at school No apps are required though students may utilize educational apps at appropriate times (multiplication flash cards, content related apps, etc.)
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Please refer to page 39 of the CCSD Discipline Code o Pants & shorts - 5 inches from the top of the knee o Skirts & dresses - 3 inches from the top of the knee o No spaghetti straps, unless worn with a sweater or jacket.
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Announcements will be communicated via teacher newsletters, websites, email, and Remind (text updates). Be sure to check your child’s Friday Folder for graded papers and flyers. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher for questions and concerns - email is preferred.
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Thank you for your support thus far! Mrs. Martin and I will be scheduling conferences soon. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. We anticipate a wonderful year of learning, growth, and fun!! Have a great night!
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