back to school night 4 th and 5 th grade 2015-2016
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Back to School Night 4TH AND 5TH GRADE 2015-2016
Welcome! ¡Bienvenido!
Please find your child’s seat. Write them a note if you’d like. We’ll get started soon!
Por favor, encontrar un asiento, vamos a empezar pronto. Escriba su estudiante una nota si quieres.
Ms. Keaton & Ms. Ryno
Ms. Keaton… Went to college at UPS in
Tacoma Loves basketball (and
most sports) Also loves animals,
especially cats and whales
4th year at Honey Dew and LOVING it here!
Ms. Ryno…
Getting her teaching degree at SPU
Loves basketball (and most sports)
Likes dogs and rhinos
Intern at Honey Dew!!
Daily Schedule
Time Subject
8:30-8:40 Warm-up/entry task
8:40-9:25 Writing
9:25-9:55 Science/Social Studies/Health
10:00-10:30
Intervention
10:30-11:15
Specialist
11:20-12:40
Math
12:40-1:15
Lunch and Recess
1:20-2:20 Reading Workshop
2:20-2:45 Read Aloud or Spelling
2:45-3:00 Recess
3:00-3:10 Pack up and jobs
Monday: LibraryTuesday: PE
Wednesday: MusicThursday: PEFriday: Music
Mathematics*Investigations plus supplemental
4th Grade: Multiplication
and division Geometry Fractions and
decimals Algebra
How you can help: Ask what math thinking they
did today Show a positive relationship
with math; involve them in using math to cook, shop, etc.
Use flashcards to practice multiplication and division facts
Provide time to use DreamBox at home (math practice Web site)
Parent resource on “new math”: www.youcubed.org/parents for great videos and information
5th Grade: More advanced
multiplication & division
Volume Operating with
fractions & decimals
Algebra
Problem Solving Fridays
Estimation 180
Reading
New Reading Workshop! Daily 10 minute mini-
lesson focused on: Comprehension- within,
beyond, about the text
Thinking skills
Vocabulary strategies
Independent Reading (45 minutes)- at individual reading level
Teachers confer with small groups and individuals
Writing about reading
How you can help:
Encourage your child to read a book at their reading level for at least 30 minutes each night
Have your child read aloud to you or a sibling
Read a more challenging book together!
Ask your child questions about their reading thinking (optional handout)
4th Grade Goals
Level Q-SSRI: 770-980
5th Grade Goals
Level T-VSRI: 860-980
Importance of DAILY reading, with a goal of 30-40 minutes per day
Get more books in your child’s hands!
How to get more books for your child to read:
Public library
Book Orders
Items in home
Scholastic Book Wizard
Writing
Types of writing this year: Realistic Fiction
Informational
Opinion
Science writing
How you can help: Journaling at home
Build stamina!
Handwriting practice
Keyboarding practice (Qwertytown link on library web site)
Writing Workshop: Daily 10 minute mini-
lesson on specific skill
20-30 min writing Teacher confers with
groups or individuals
Share/Closing
Supporting ALL learners
Levels of support Below level: extra support for 30 minutes per day,
small groups, DreamBox, individual conferencing
On level: whole group assignment, some small group support, individual conferencing
Above level: challenging texts, individual conferences, challenging math problems
We begin the year by assessing all students to identify their current reading and math levels.
Honey Dew Elementary receives Title I funding which provides resources for:
Extra academic support Additional classroom resources Parent involvement events Resources to help families in need
Our Parent-Teacher-Student Compact says:
Student success is best supported when the student, parent/guardian, and school work together.
Each member of the school community has specific things to do that help students achieve at high levels.
We know our students have to agree to come to school, work hard, and follow the Hornet Expectations.
Families will receive copies of the Parent-Teacher-Student Compact at November conferences.
Social Studies
US History through Revolutionary War
Colonial Boston
US Geography
2nd Step
Social/Emotional Skills
Empathy
Problem Solving
Emotion management
Science
Variables (setting up scientific experiments)
Ecosystems (earth science)
Models and designs
Designing and conducting own experiments!
5th grade MSP
Health (5th Grade Family Life)
Library, Music, P.E.
Music with Mrs. Colton• 45 minutes, twice a week (35 minutes on Friday)• Students will participate in one grade-level concert
during the year
Physical Education with Mr. Knutsen and Mr. Williams• 45 minutes, twice a week• Students should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing on
P.E. days
Library with Ms. Novotny• 45 minutes, once a week• Please help your child remember to return books on their
library day
November 10: 1st grade Veterans’ Day assemblyDecember 17: All grades winter sing alongJanuary 15: 2nd grade MLK assembly
February 27: Music in Our Schools kick offMarch 30: 3rd grade evening concert March 30: 4th grade evening concert
Homework Expectations
Student responsibilities:
30 minutes reading per night (complete reading log)
Weekly math packet (due Mondays)
Nightly Fact Fluency practice (worksheet)
5th Grade only: Monthly Math Problems
Optional: DreamBox, IXL
Check Homework Planner nightly for additional notes/assignments
Purpose: Review of previously learned skills, increase personal responsibility
Family support:
Provide a quiet space (and time) for work completion
Make sure work isn’t taking more than 45-60 minutes maximum
Contact me if this is an issue
Read with child when possible
Encourage child to check for work quality
Review Homework Planner and Behavior Reflection weekly
Classroom Management
Expectations
Listen with attention
Treat everyone with respect
Take responsibility for words and actions
Be safe
Give your best effort
Self-monitor individual weekly goal
on desk and in homework planner
Consequences
Warnings
Meet with teacher to determine next steps based on situation. Possibilities include:
Missed recess
Apology note
Call home/note home/parent conference
Buddy home
Clean up mess
Warning slip
Meet with principal
Referrals for major behaviors
Home Communication
Be on the lookout for:
Monthly newsletters
Thursday folders
Graded Work Packets
Look over graded work together
Use as weekly progress report
Nightly homework planners
Student calls for missing work
Let’s work together!
Phone calls, notes, emails are welcome!
Appointments at least 1 day in advance for meetings
November conferences
Keep me posted of any changes you see at home with your child; you’re the expert!
Parent involvement opportunities
PTA (meetings, events, etc.) They could really use your help! Please sign up today!
Field Trip Chaperones October 21 to Cedar River Watershed in Renton!
Especially 5th grade camp in May!
In-class events (Author’s Chair, Math Day, etc)
Please fill out Washington State Patrol form at front office!
Anything you’d love to share with the class? Let me know!
Tidbits
Once per month birthday celebrations (first Friday)
Please send water bottles! Limit tardies and absences
Learning begins at 8:35!
Healthy snacks only (can you send some to share?)
Free/Reduced Lunch (fill out even if your child brings a lunch from home. It helps our school get funding!)
Marathon Club (your kid should do it!)
Field trips Cedar river watershed in fall (10/21)
Guest speakers
5th Grade Camp (May)