1. Mrs. Humphrey Redding School of the Arts Grade 5 math

2. A bit about me  This is my 17 th year teaching  I am a parent of four children ages 18, 15, 11,7  I grew up in Redding, went to school in SF and came back to raise my family  I have a BA in History, a Multiple Subjects teaching credential, a supplemental High School History credential, an MA in Teaching and an Administrative Credential

4. A bit about our classroom  Desks  Windows  Lighting  Technology

5. Top Ten Things Employers Look for in New College Graduates  The ability to work well in teams— especially with people different from yourself  An understanding of science and technology and how these subjects will be used in real-world settings  The ability to write and speak well  The ability to think clearly about complex problems

6.  The ability to analyze a problem to develop workable solutions  The ability to be creative and innovative in solving problems  The ability to apply knowledge and skills in new settings  The ability to understand numbers and statistics  A strong sense of ethics and integrity

7. Student Expectations  Be on time and ready to go  Be prepared with materials  Binder and/or folder  Binder paper  pencil  Replenish materials as needed  Turn in work on time  10% off for late work per day late  1 day grace period for daily assignments if out for illness

8. Parent Expectations  Aeries Wednesday  Daily check of website  Send me an email every now and then just to say hi and check in with me  Feel free to call me at home if there is a pressing matter. I’m a parent also. I know that some questions answered can eliminate stress in the evening.

9. Website I use the website to communicate with all of my families daily.  Updated homework assignments

10. Technology  Pearsonsuccessnet.org  Passwords have already been emailed to you

11. Curriculum Envision: Common Core  The bumpy ride is so much smoother this year

12. Time for some math fun!  Quick:  Add 1/3 + 2/6 + 4/12  Compare your answer to 1 whole  Give your answer in 3rds, 6ths and 12ths