Open-House-10-11

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Open HouseAugust 17, 2010 : 

Open HouseAugust 17, 2010 Pleasant Union Elementary

5th Grade Ideology : 

5th Grade Ideology It is our belief that we are not only to teach, extend, and review the curriculum, but to prepare our children to be successful 6th grade students and citizens!

Daily Schedule : 

Daily Schedule 8:45-9:15 Morning Work/Silent Reading 9:15- WPAW News 9:20-11:00 Language Arts 11:05-11:50 Specials 11:55-12:00 Snack/Read Aloud 12:00-1:00 Math 1:00-2:00 Lunch/Recess 2:00-2:20 BEAR/Agendas 2:20-3:05 Science/S.S. 3:05-3:35 Team Time

Curriculum : 

Curriculum Reading: poetry, non-fiction, fiction, and drama Focus on before, during, and after strategies Writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling of all genres Focus on organization, elaboration, & focus Science: Ecosystems, weather, landforms, and Motion and Design Social Studies: US, Canada, and Middle America Focus on economics, government, movement, and history

Math is… : 

Math is… Focused on skill lessons and problem solving Thought provoking and discussion based Comprised of computation review opportunities (homework) Math is not: easy anymore- there are different ways to solve basic problems

Resources Used: : 

Resources Used: Math Expressions, NCDPI Math Strategies, Wake County skill lessons, centers, games Reading Houghton Mifflin, leveled readers, novels, Wake County skill lessons, RRJ’s

RRJ’s : 

RRJ’s Major source of Reading evaluation Blogs that serves as a method of communication between teacher and student regarding what is being read and comprehended Powerful tool to assess student strengths and weaknesses Amazing level 4 opportunity

Science and Social Studies : 

Science and Social Studies Science Major assessment tool is Science Notebooks through experimentation and inquiry Vocabulary is KEY! Social Studies Discussion, debate, and activity focused

Academic Expectations : 

Academic Expectations Projects and class work Homework Formal and informal assessments Grading Level 4 vs level 3: is the difference between consistently abstract and/or insightful interaction and correct and specific answering. Level 3 * Will be seen on Report Cards for those who are regularly balancing between a level 3 & 4.

Standard Based Grading : 

Standard Based Grading Level 1: The student does not show an understanding of the material. They struggle performing tasks with help. Level 2: The student can perform task with help and occasionally on their own. Level 3: The student consistently performs tasks without assistance. Level 4: The student CONSISTENTLY makes connections between the concept and the outside world. The student consistently adds insight and depth to the answers in all subject areas.

Behavioral Plan : 

Behavioral Plan Steps of intervention 1. Warning 2. Discussion of strategies, Silent lunch, behavior journal, modified recess 3. Phone call, conferences 4. Office referrals

My Job/Your Job : 

My Job/Your Job We established the roles of the teacher and the student during the first week of school. This will be seen in the Tuesday Folder. New hallway expectations!

5th Grade Field Trips : 

5th Grade Field Trips Washington D.C.: May 12-13, 2010 *** Need to register to have level 4 clearance for the D.C. trip. Entertainment Book fund raiser, & more to come later! Durham Museum of Life and Science: September 2, 2009 Marbles Kid Museum: Nov 23, 2009 (tentative on museum confirmation)

Volunteering : 

Volunteering Please register on the computers in the library – New System! Level 4 status required for all field trips Character Ed lessons in the classroom

Collections : 

Collections Planners will cost $4 Online Collections! Anything $10 and over, look for a receipt to come home the same day.

Tuesday Folders : 

Tuesday Folders All field trip notices and other important documents will be found here each week Sign and Return – Please sign and return as soon as possible Take Home – keep these things at home

In Closing… : 

In Closing… Contact Info: jcollins1@wcpss.net http://blogs.wcpss.net/mrcollinsclass cteres@wcpss.net http://blogs.wcpss.net/mrteresclass THANKS FOR COMING!!!!!!!