open house mrs. patti pyle 5th grade silver lake elementary september 13, 2012
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OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE
Mrs. Patti Pyle5th GradeSilver Lake ElementarySeptember 13, 2012
Welcome Families!Welcome Families!Welcome to our classroom.Beginning with the End in Mind,
my goals for Open House are:◦To help parents understand the work
their child will be doing throughout the school year.
◦To explain the expectations of your child.
◦To share information about how you can support your child’s learning.
A little information about A little information about me…me…
I have 20 years teaching experience in grades K – 8; regular education and gifted education.
I have children of my own (a 5th & an 8th grader) so I value the importance of family and wanting what is best for your child.
My PhilosophyMy PhilosophyI believe all students can and will
learn.I strive to meet the needs of all
students.
Class MissionClass Mission
We will work together to help each other learn new things and treat each other in a kind and caring way, so that everyone can achieve greatness!
CommunicationCommunicationDaily agenda book
◦Written in each day◦Signed at home each night
Contact me at [email protected]
or 378-5023 X 1143
Contact me at any time
5th Grade Curriculum5th Grade CurriculumStudents will study the following
subjects:◦English Language Arts ◦Mathematics◦Social Studies◦Science◦Related Arts
English Language ArtsEnglish Language ArtsGuided Reading
◦ Reading Street Fluency Comprehension Skills and Strategies
Writing◦ 6 Traits ◦ Writing for a Variety of Purposes
Working With Words
Vocabulary Skills & Decoding Strategies
MathematicsMathematics Emphasis on problem-based investigations and conceptual
learning while building practical application skills
Units of Study : Mathematical Thinking at Grade 5
Patterns and Symbols
Picturing Numbers (Data)
Probability
Geometry
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Basic facts mastered is the key to success in fifth grade Math
Study Island
Social StudiesSocial Studies Economics Market Economy/Supply and
Demand Financial Institutions International Trade links
countries around the world
Geography Mapping skills State locations Regions
Civics
Citizens role in a democracyBill of RightsBranches of GovernmentState vs. Federal Government
History1850’s to present
ScienceScienceEcosystems (spring)Mixtures and Solutions (fall)Motion and Design WinterHealthy Living/Digestive System
AssessmentsAssessmentsDiagnostic (what can you do
before being taught?) Formative (what can you do
after being taught specific skills?) Summative (what can you do
with many taught skills?)DIBELS/QRI
DCAS
Related ArtsRelated ArtsTechnology – Mr. MausePhysical Education – Mr. TrzcinskiMusic – Ms. LaytonArt – Mrs. McCallGuidance – Mrs. KannanenForeign Language – Chinese Mrs.
Chang (fall) French in the SpringThe Related Arts schedule will rotate this
year. Students we given a schedule in their blue & white folder.
HomeworkHomeworkHomework is seen as an extension of classroom
learning.Students will have homework packet that will
start in the next few weeks. I will come home on Fridays and be due on
Thursdays. There will be places for parents to sign off,
please look over your child’s work with them! It will include: Homework – weekly assignment sheet
- Reading Log– Study Island– Physical Activity– Vocabulary review & practice– Family Time and discussion
Student ProgressStudent ProgressFriday Folders
◦Signed and Returned by Monday each week
◦Weekly Goal FormsMid-term reportsReport CardsParent Teacher Conferences
◦November 19th and 20th
Silver Lake’s VisionSilver Lake’s Vision
Silver Lake Elementary:Empowering Learners and Leaders
7 Habits of Happy Kids7 Habits of Happy Kids
1. Be Proactive 2. Begin with the End in Mind3. Put First Things First4. Think Win-Win5. Seek First to Understand,
Then to be Understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the Saw
What do each of the habits What do each of the habits mean?mean?Habit 1: Be
Proactive◦ You are responsible
for you.◦ You have the power
to make choices.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind◦ Develop a personal
mission statement.◦ Focus on where you
want to go.
Habit 3: Put First Things First◦ Personal
management◦ Work then play
Habit 4: Think Win-Win◦ Finding a solution to
a problem so it is beneficial to all involved
What do each of the habits What do each of the habits mean?mean?Habit 5: Seek First
to Understand, Then to be Understood◦ Get to know one
another◦ Listen before
speaking
Habit 6: Synergize◦ Teamwork◦ Respect◦ Build on one another’s
strengths
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw◦ Care for yourself
physically, mentally & emotionally
◦ Meet your spiritual needs
School PoliciesSchool PoliciesDistrict Code of ConductAbsences
◦Note due within 5 days
Alert Now System / E-mail◦School cancellations for bad weather
and other reasons ◦School activities◦Field Trips◦Reminders
Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!There is a partnership between school and home. I look forward to a wonderful year with your children. I hope they enjoy their time in school and learn, learn, learn!!