5th GradeMrs. Bonnie Vincent

Room 4

My Background• This is my 25th year teaching.• Year 21 at Ocean View.• I’ve taught almost every grade level, & I am especially happy to be back in 5th

grade. It is such a fabulous time in your child’s education.• Clear Multiple Subject Credential, M.A. in Educational Leadership,

Administration.• As a teacher, I am firm but fair. I truly care for the kids and they know it, even

when I discipline. I work on the whole child, not just the academics. I stress good character. I like to laugh and be silly at times, and at other times I run a very tight ship. I want learning to be fun and engaging, but also there are serious times for focus and practice. Not always fun, but necessary for mental strength. Students need to be able to do both.

• More personally, I’m a wife and mother of 3, and a grandmother of 2, with #3 on the way, due Christmas Eve.

• We are active in our church, WACC right up the hill, and I love reading, writing, cooking & decorating. We have a funny dog and cat. You will hear stories.

~Daily Schedule~ • 8:05 Students walk to class from lunch tables.• 8:15 – 10:15 English Language Arts, Social Studies• 10:15 – 10:30 Recess• 10:35 – 11:00 SSR (Silent Reading)• 11:00 - 12:10 Math • 12:15 – 12:55 Lunch• 1:00 – 2:25 Science, PE, Study Time, Art • Library is on Wednesday, 11:30 – 12:15• PE Mon. 1:00-1:40, Thurs. 1:45-2:25• 2:25 – Dismissal @ East Gate for most, or sitting in

front with a sibling.

Language Arts Curriculum

•Common Core ELA Standards•Open Court and Novels•Interactive Notebooks•Nancy Fetzer Writing Strategies•LLT • Supplementary Materials•Differentiated Reading Work• Literature Circles / Reading Groups

Math CurriculumCommon Core Math StandardsEnvision MathInteractive NotebooksPartner, Group & Cooperative Work

Social Studies & Science

Social StudiesHistory AliveInteractive Notebooks50 States & CapitalsState ABC BookSupplemental Materials“Colonial Day”

Harcourt 5th Grade ScienceInteractive NotebooksSupplemental MaterialsHands On as much as

possibleUpper Grade Science DayScience OlympicsCST Science Test

Social Studies & Science – cont’d• Units of study are maps, explorers, slavery,

colonies, revolutionary war, government, and the westward movement.

• Students are also required to memorize the 50 states and capitals. State packets are done at regular intervals throughout the year and focus on a particular region of the U.S.A.

• One of the traditions in fifth grade is the ABC book. Beginning in March, students will choose a state and write a whole book about it. They will be supported with organizers, ideas, and materials throughout this exciting process. The book will be due on the day of Open House.

• Another fifth grade tradition is Colonial Day during which the students travel back in time to take part in colonial traditions, dress, food, games, and trades. Please plan on taking part in this special day as parental help is essential in order for Colonial Day to take place.

• Units of Study: weather, space, matter and energy, life science.

• A variety of instructional strategies are utilized, including hands-on experiments, text books, research projects, as well as an emphasis on study skills.

• Fifth grade students are tested on the 4th and 5th grade science standards on the CST.

Behavior & ConsequencesClass Dojo

Earned Rewards Character Counts Slips

Verbal Praises, Encouragement and Correction with Dignity

Prefer this to be between students and me, but you will be informed if needed.

Reading CountsScholastic Reading Comprehension Program

*Reading Incentive*300 Points to earn RC Ice Cream Social in May

Other incentives along the way

Reading Logs – 20-30 mins. each night.Electronic VersionReading Logs need to be turned in at the end of the month. Not turning them in will result in a Needs Improvement on the Report Card and can disqualify a student from Honor Roll or Principal’s List Awards at the end of the year.

Homework!• HW is students’ responsibility.

• It teaches responsibility as well as reinforces what we are

learning in class.

• Please be available for help, but don’t do work for them.

• Missing HW will be logged on Class Dojo.

• Students pay time at recess to work on missing work.

• Expect HW to be 30 minutes to an hour, not including

projects or reading.

Classroom SuppliesOur Interactive Notebooks require a lot of items to be glued to the pages.

•Glue Stick •Scissors•Colored Pencils•Crayons•Highlighter•Markers•Binder•White Board Dry Erase Marker & Eraser•White Board

Homework!Cont’d

Assignments will be written in student’s Agenda Planner. Please check agenda and HW completion. Math Practice SheetsSpellingState Packets and StudyWriting, Science, History (SS)Projects

Not all at once…but HW can be any of these.

Dive into Reading

400 Minutes Monthly

20-30 Minutes Daily

MysteryTreat!!

School -wide ProgramDIR Logs are where

you record these minutes. Same as 4th Gr. (Now emailed to you)

Not completing affects Report Card and Academic Awards

Lunch/ SnacksStudents may bring a small healthy snack daily to eat at recess time.

Lunches: The price of paid lunches is $2.00. Reduced prices remain at $0.40. Parents may purchase lunches online at http://mySchoolBucks.com.

Water Bottles allowed in class. Write names, please don’t freeze. I revoke privilege if necessary. Don’t be offended, they’re kids. Water Only!!

Illness and Absence

Children are responsible to make up class work due to absences. They may have an appropriate amount of time to do this at home.

Please call the school attendance line to clear the absence.

You may also write a note. Please give specific date child was absent as well as the reason for the absence.

Attendance is critical for your child’s learning. Try to be here on time and make it a priority; but by all means, if your child is sick, please keep them home.

562-907-6633

Dismissal Time

5th Grade is Upper Grade, and is taken to East Gate for pick-up.

They may wait with younger sibling out front with your permission.

Should be same as 4th Grade.

2:25 Dismissal1:25 Tuesdays

A Few More Items

• Birthdays – No food items. Options: Donate a book to our class library with

dedication to your child, non-edible treat for every student: pencil, white board marker, eraser, etc….

• Meet the Masters Assemblies/Help• Parent Volunteers – See Sign Up SheetsoLibrary Day Wed. 11:30-12:15 oOther PTA Involvement

•PTA Membership

•Conference Sign-ups in Cafe. Dates are earlier this year,

9/26 – 10/3.

•Like us on Facebook: Ocean View Room 4

•Email is best to get hold of me: BVincent@ewcsd.org

•Room Mom Introduction