2. Mrs. Kling WELCOME to Room 6! Fifth Grade

3. About Me! Earned my BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino Earned my Teaching Credential at National University Earned my Masters in Education specializing in Cross Cultural Teaching from National University Involved in Education for seven years; second year teaching fifth grade. Long term positions at Discovery Elementary & San Marcos Elementary Married, live in Escondido 2

4. Daily Routine 8:45 - 9:15 Writing/Silent Reading 9:15 - 10:55 Reading Groups 10:55 – 11:15 Recess 11:15 – 12:30 Math 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 – 3:00 Social Studies/Science 3:00 – 3:10 Clean up *Wordly Wise 3

5. During the Week Library with Mrs. Miller on Wednesday P.E. on Mondays and Thursdays (and every other Wednesday) Fridays we have Flag Salute twice a month 4

6. Homework Assigned nightly; recorded in Binder Reminder  Reading  Math Monthly book reports will be done in class –Goal is to earn 10 AR Points 5

7. Class Behavior Plan Rules / Personal Standards –Make Good Decisions, Solve Problems, and Show Respect Rewards –Positive reinforcements Consequences –Learning to make better choices Class Dojo 6

8. 7 Writing Informative Writing : select a focus to examine and convey ideas and information Narrative Writing: fictional, autobiographical; describing an experience Opinion Writing: select topics and support point of view with reasons and information

9. Common Core – 4 C’s Creativity –Use a wide range of idea creation techniques –Create, elaborate, refine, analyze, and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts Communication –Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts –Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions Collaboration –Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams –Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal Critical Thinking –Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation –Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways 8

10. Home/School Communication Wednesday Hawk Envelope - school wide events and notices Please review papers and return envelope the next day with your initials email/phone –catherine.kling@smusd.orgcatherine.kling@smusd.org –760.290.2080 x3006 9

11. Supplies/Donations Students need daily 1” 3 ring binder with tabs Binder Reminder Water bottle Donations for class that are needed Pencils Lined paper Xerox paper Baby wipes Sharpie markers Kleenex Hand Sanitizer Goodies from home Donation items for class See sticky notes 10

12. Before School: please send a note After School: set up a meeting (760) 290-2080 ext.3006 E-mail: catherine.kling@smusd.orgcatherine.kling@smusd.org Class website: http://www.smusd.org/Page/14513 http://www.smusd.org/Page/14513 Ways to Contact Me 11

13. Please… Sign up to be a volunteer Pick a sticky note to help support our classroom Take the BTS Night Packet Leave your child a note in his/her desk Browse around our classroom TOGETHER, WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR A SUCCESS! 12