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Welcome to 5th Grade: Mrs. Harrison's Back to School Night Overview

Thank you for your support and contributions as we embark on this exciting school year! In 5th grade, our focus is on fostering responsible and independent learners while teaching the Common Core Curriculum in engaging ways. Key areas include a robust reading and writing program, effective math lessons, and hands-on social studies and science projects. Homework emphasizes time management and responsibility. Parent involvement and communication through newsletters and emails are vital for our success together. Let’s make this a wonderful year!

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Welcome to 5th Grade: Mrs. Harrison's Back to School Night Overview

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  1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Neil Armstrong School Mrs. Harrison 5th grade

  2. THANK YOU… • For your generous financial contributions • For completing “your” homework so quickly • For supplying your child with the proper materials • For trusting me with your children

  3. About the teacher

  4. MY OBJECTIVES • Teach 5th grade Common Core Curriculum in an memorable, effective, and fun manner • Help students become more responsible and independent learners • Prepare students for Middle School

  5. Take a few steps back (maybe more) Less reminding Less saving Students learn best from their mistakes You’ll be surprised what they can do… My objectives for parents…

  6. Changing to Common Core: Benefits Challenges Change is hard Materials New way of grading Report card needs to be revised Testing situation • Many teachers have already been teaching this way • Fewer topics to cover • More Depth of topics • More learning • Pushes students to think outside the box

  7. READING • 5th grade Core Lit Books • Bridge To Terabithia • Bud, Not Buddy • My Brother Sam is Dead • Independent Reading Program • The best way to grow and improve as a reader is to READ! • Students read, read, read books at their own independent reading level. • Levels are determined by reading assessments from last year and this year. • Students are “encouraged” to stick closely to their own level • Students will read 30-45 minutes in class each day and should read an additional 20-40 minutes each night

  8. WRITING PROGRAM • Combination of the New York Writing program and my own tested strategies • Emphasize the writing process • Planning • Drafting • Editing • Revising • Final draft • 5th grade standards include: • Personal Narrative • Essays • Response to Literature • Argumentative Writing

  9. VOCABULARY

  10. MATH • Typical math lesson • Concept taught/practiced in class • Notes/examples are written in math notebook • Assignment started in class, finished as homework • For independent practice, students MUST utilize math notebook at home! • Assessments are based on individual standards • Common Core emphasis: writing thinking explaining problem solving • ***Memorization of Multiplication Facts*** (3rd grade standard)

  11. SOCIAL STUDIESUnited States and it’s History My goal is for them to enjoy S.S. again and learn at the same time. Teaching methods include: • Occasional use of textbook/workbook • Research projects (iMovie Presentations) • Literature ties • Simulations • Walk Through Program

  12. SCIENCE • Mr. Paddock • 5th grade science in block schedule (half lab, half lecture) • Thursdays 12:45-2:15 • Homework is assigned Monday on school loop and due on Friday

  13. P.E. • Teacher-Dwight Pratt • 1:30-2:15 on Fridays • Students need to wear appropriate clothing and shoes

  14. TECHNOLOGY • Computer Lab with Mrs. Leach (Mondays 2:15-3:00) • COW (Computers on Wheels) Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 • IPADS!! All Day, Every Day!

  15. HOMEWORK • Homework time should average 45-60 minutes each night (this includes independent reading time) • Some assignments Mon. to Fri. • Some overnight • Some long term • Emphasis on: • Time management • Taking Responsibility for work • Less procrastination

  16. MISSING HOMEWORK • Day 1- Yellow slip (parent notification) • Day 2- Loss of recess • Day 3- Student calls parent…

  17. DISCIPLINE • Strong, clear expectations • I expect them to behave • If problem, the student and I will deal with it first • If problem continues, parent contacted Good behavior=Happy Teacher Happy Teacher=Table points Table points=Table Parties

  18. What you can do… • Provide a quiet place for homework • Listen to your child read aloud • Replenish supplies as needed • Good attendance • Help when needed, but… • Discuss Table party restrictions

  19. FIELD TRIPS • Oakland A’s game TBD (May?) • Pine Valley Visitation TBD (May?) • Camp Arroyo (Science Camp) May 21-23 • Little Hills Ranch June 9

  20. COMMUNICATION • Monthly newsletter • Tuesday Folders (includes notices and corrected work) • Best way to contact me Email (preferred) mharris@srvusd.net

  21. VOLUNTEERS • Watch volunteer video (online) • Fill out proper paperwork • Copy of driver’s license • ALL MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 1ST!! • This includes anyone who may want to chaperone for camp!

  22. QUESTIONS?? Thanks for coming!

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