Benjamin Rush Elementary School Back to School Night September 24, 2013.
Back to School Night, September 2013
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Welcome! You have a few assignments, already... Find your child’s seat. Feel free to look inside his or her desk and/or leave a note!
Sign up for the day or night parent teacher conference (by the sink)
Take your POP QUIZ! :) “How well do I know my child?”
Please visit our giving tree and donate to our class, if possible (outside in the hallway)
We will begin shortly! Thank you for being here!
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Welcome to Ms. Chiam’s 5th Grade Classroom! Tuesday, September 17th, 2013
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Tonight’s goals...Discuss our academic goals for this year
Gain a sense of a typical day in 5th grade
We are a team! Our communication will lead to success.
Schedule Parent-Teacher conferences
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Introduction
Personal background
Educational philosophy
Team
Communication
Classroom tour
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Our Daily ScheduleMorning routine
Math
ELA
Special
Guided reading/Words
Lunch
Social Studies/Science
Support
Afternoon routine/Pack-up
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Morning Routine
Unpack backpack
Notes
Lunch and snack bins
Check mailbox
Begin Do Now work
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MathDevelopment of critical thinking & problem-solving strategies
EnVision software aligned with the CCSS to facilitate the acquisition of skills
Communicate mathematical ideas and solutions and explain reasoning
One topic per dayNYS MATH ASSESSMENT APRIL 30 & MAY 1-2, 2014
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Sixteen Math Units Place value
Adding & subtracting decimals
Multiplying whole numbers
Dividing by one- and two-digit divisors
Multiplying & dividing decimals
Numerical expressions, patterns, & relationships
Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing fractions & mixed numbers
Volumes of solids
Units of Measure
Data
Classifying plane figures
Coordinate geometry
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Math Lesson FormatReview math Do Now and previous night’s HW
Whole class mini-lesson
Independent work
Small group when necessary
Class share & check of independent work
Exit Visa
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English Language ArtsExpeditionary Learning
Aligned with the CCSS
Develop literary skills as developing knowledge about the world
3-5 curriculum modules come from NYS EngageNY.org
Example: Unit One: Becoming a close reader and writer of information. What are human rights? How do real people and fictional characters respond when rights are challenged?
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ELA continuned...Words their Way
Develop strong word strategies based on word study of prefixes, suffixes, & root words
CCSS
Guided Reading
Primarily small group instruction
Read-alouds
Novels & Non-fiction books
30 minutes a day, 5 out of 7 days a week
Reading log
Book reviewsNYS ELA ASSESSMENT APRIL 1-3, 2014
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ELA Lesson FormatReading & Writing Instruction
Model, Guided practice, Independent practice
Inquiry-based learning
How to reinforce at home
Reading: Ask thought-provoking questions
Writing: Encourage organization, details, & vivid language
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Common Core at Home
KEY IDEAS FOR PARENTS about the Common [ [
Supporting The Common Core at Home
The Common Core emphasizes critical thinking. It requires students to analyze more, discuss more, evaluate more, justify more and explain their thinking & understanding deeply, especially in writing. Take-Away: Really thinking deeply is hard. Let it BE hard, help them talk it out.
The Common Core emphasizes proof & evidence. Long gone are the days of worksheets, fact memorizations and skill & drill. Students are not taught this way and they are not assessed this way. Take-away: The new tests will require students to explain how they know.
The Common Core emphasizes learning across disciplines (reading with math & social studies standards combined into one task). Students spend more time working together with different settings, structures & tools. Take-Away: Problems & solutions happen everyday in the real world.
Integrating Learning
Thinking Deeply
Showing How They Know
1 Ask *why* when children tell you they want something or want to do or not do something. 2 Use the word *because* after “No” or “Not tonight…” 3Give reasons--you to them and them to you.
4Encourage questions & explore answers (especially questions whose answers are not yes or no.) 5Explain & discuss issues or problems in your house, neighborhood, & community. Brainstorm solutions.6
Compare how things are alike and different-videos, movies, food. 7 Look for patterns 8 Describe & categorize stuff. 9Tell your children what you value & why. 0 Encourage & celebrate opinions.
CC - 2013, by Jen Jones & Kate Duty www.helloliteracy.blogpsot.com
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Specials: 11:20am-12pmMonday: Physical education
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Physical education
Thursday: Art
Friday: Library
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Recess & Lunch: 12:55pm-1:40pm
Lunch & snack bins
Recess before lunch
Working snack at student discretion
No nuts, please!
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Social Studies5th graders study the United States, focusing on:
How have the geography and environment of the U.S., Canada, and Latin America affected their history, economics, and cultures?
What historical experiences have these nations shared? What are the similarities and differences of their governments?
Why have some nations been more successful at meeting their needs and wants?
New: The Trial of Goldilocks
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ScienceInquiry-based skills
Ecosystems
Cells
Chemistry
Human Body
Health*
We will be visiting the Investigation Station on Mondays.
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Afternoon RoutineCopy HW into agenda & collect needed materials
Check mailbox
Empty lunch and snack bins
Pack backpack
Chair up
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Field TripsCaleb Smith Park
Play at Northport Theater
Planetarium
Shuttle Room
Visit WH
Crestwood
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Class Dojo
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School AbsencePlease send your child in with a note upon return when he or she has been absent
All work needs to be obtained
Homework buddies
More than three days, please contact me
Any work missed due to music lessons or AHAP is the student’s responsibility to complete
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HomeworkReview of classroom material
Daily agenda & eBoard
Important to build good habits: Please provide time, materials, and quiet space to complete HW each night
Buddies
Class notes, eTexts, instructional videos
Live-brary for free, live tutoring through the Suffolk County Library System
Homework is a great time for students to receive one-on-one help. Please help your children with their homework, but please encourage them to talk to me anytime they have struggled!
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Help, while building grit...
“IQ is not the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggle. ‘Grit,’ or the ability to maintain self-control and to persevere is a great predictor of student success both academically and professionally.”
- Angela Lee Duckworth
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Extra LearningWednesdays and Thursdays from 8:25 - 9:10am
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Thank you for coming!
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES BEFORE LEAVING! :)
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