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Welcome. 5 th Grade Curriculum Night August 29, 2011. Mrs. Oglesby LA/SS Mr. Torres Math and Science Mrs. Q LA/SS Ms. Sosa Math and Science. Communication. Planners -- *transportation changes in writing Webpages: check frequently

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  1. Welcome 5th Grade Curriculum Night August 29, 2011 Mrs. Oglesby LA/SS Mr. Torres Math and Science Mrs. Q LA/SS Ms. Sosa Math and Science

  2. Communication • Planners -- *transportation changes in writing • Webpages: check frequently • Email / Phone: Our contact information is on the webpage. Due to the district filter, if you do not receive a response to an email within 24 hours, please call the school.

  3. Student Agenda Expectations(Planner) • Planner signed daily—teacher & parent • Student will record assignments and/or learning goals • Parents may note a transportation change in the planner.

  4. Organization of Student Materials • 3 Ring Binder: goes home nightly

  5. Grading & Homework Guidelines Homework District Policy for daily and test grades: www.nisdtx.org “Grading Guidelines”

  6. Grades: Communication & Access 3 week progress reports 6 week report cards Access in E-School Plus through NISD website

  7. Discipline Love & Logic Rewarding Good Behavior www.loveandlogic.com

  8. Mrs. Oglesby Mrs. Q Language Arts Reading Workshop- this block consists of 15 minutes of direct instruction, a 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. During the reading workshop, students will focus on reading strategies, novel studies, independent reading, guided reading, and reading response. Writing Workshop- this block consists of a 10 minute mini-lesson, 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. Students will focus on the writing process while working on expanding and supporting their writing ideas. This time will include independent writing, peer editing, one on one conferencing, grammar instruction, and peer collaboration. Skills Workshop- this time will focus on spelling and vocabulary development.

  9. Social Studies Mrs. Q Mrs. Oglesby It’s All About United States History!!! Geography Citizenship Government History Economics Culture Technology Social studies will be incorporated into the LA curriculum.

  10. Mr. Torres Ms. Sosa Math • We will be using an inquiry based math curriculum (Investigations & CMP) • There are five objectives in math: • Numbers, Operations, and Quantitative Reasoning • Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning • Geometry and Spatial Reasoning • Measurement • Probability and Statistics Homework – online

  11. SCIENCE CurriculumShowcase: TBA Mr. Torres Ms. Sosa Areas of Study: • Science Processes / Inquiry/Physical • Energy • Earth Systems • Space Systems • Life Systems

  12. Where can you find the standards for each subject area? • www.tea.state.tx.us • You can select the “t” from the a-z menu. • Select the “Texas Essential of Knowledge and Skills” • Select specific grade level

  13. Volunteering • Parent volunteer forms available either in the front office or on school website • Background check forms in office and on Beck website (background checks need to be updated yearly)

  14. Birthday Celebrations Parents are able to provide a treat to be shared within the last hour of the day. The treats must be dropped off at the office, or the student can bring them to the classroom. Treats need to be sent in single servings. Napkins and other utensils need to be provided.

  15. Websites Kathryn Oglesby www.koglesby@nisdtx.org Kelly Quaglieri www.kquaglieri@nisdtx.org Samuel Torres www.storres@nisdtx.org Emily Sosa www.esosa@nisdtx.org • Beck Webpage • www.nisdtx.org • Select “schools” from the top left of the home page. • Select Beck Elem. • Access teacher webpages / “Staff”

  16. Thank you so much for spending this time with us! We are looking forward to a great year. Kathryn Oglesby, Kelly Quaglieri, Sam Torres, and Emily Sosa

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