5TH GRADEOPEN HOUSE

Catherine Bruner

Please take the schedule and powerpoint worksheet with you!

INTRODUCING YOUR TEACHERS

A quick life story

Ms. Bruner

Her name is...

SCHOOL GOALS Reading and Writing Achievement

Use of reading from GHGR/writers’ workshop integrated with Six Traits and common language.

Math Achievement Use of Data weekly to guide

differentiation/remediation, etc. School, Family and Community

Involvement The school welcomes parents & offers a

variety of volunteer opportunities. Stakeholders have an opportunity to

participate in shared decision making and problem solving.

CURRICULUM Content areas- U.S. history, science

units

Reading Workshop

Writing Workshop

English - Grammar workbook and supplements, Spelling and Daily Language

Reading Assessment: DRA/STAR/SRI.

Math - Journals, Morning Math, IXL, First in Math, Collaborative Discussions

COMMON COREhttp://www.cobbk12.org/commoncore/docs/Grade%205%20PTA%20Guide.pdf

• Increased Rigor & Relevance • Increased Text Complexity & Focus on

Informational/Technical Texts • Problem Based Learning • Next Generation Assessments

ASSESSMENT

Daily grades - Numerical/A, B, C, D, F

Report cards -Every nine weeks

Progress Reports – Halfway through grading period.

Weekly Friday Folders

5TH GRADE CONTENTFirst Nine WeeksSocial Studies: Civil War and Reconstruction Science: GeologySecond Nine WeeksSocial Studies: Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century/WW1Science: MatterThird Nine WeeksSocial Studies: 1920’s, 1930’s, WW2, US GovernmentScience: ElectricityFourth Nine WeeksSocial Studies: Post World War Two

Science: Life Science

TECHNOLOGY Internet – Supervised

searching - Nettrekker, Cobb Virtual Library, online textbooks

Laptop cart Irespond/Smartboard Classroom computers MESF - Two computer labs IXL-skill based &First in Math –

computation based Science Lab – MESF Lab

Teacher

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Responsibility Conflict management Bullying Program -

Guidance Murdock Money Friday folders

SCHOOL POLICIES Dress code – elementary and middle Visitors: All visitors must now be buzzed in after

presenting their identification.  Sign in/out children in office

Lunch – only your child at guest table/note required for anyone that is not an enrolling parent

Bringing items to school (homework, etc.) Dismissal changes – original note. No changes in

email or after 1:45pm If you do not want your child photographed, please

send in a note addressed to administration. Please remember that students must be fever/vomit

free for 24 hours before returning to school.

HOMEWORK Math – About 4 nights per week

(First in Math website/IXL) Homework – Check planner.

Sign on Thursday. Missing work – reflected in the

weekly Friday folder Daily reading – At least 20

minutes 5 days a week. Study for quizzes: Math timed

tests on Tuesday, Geography every Wednesday, Spelling test every Friday.

FORMS OF COMMUNICATION

Friday Folder Newsletters – School, PTA, Foundation Student planner Conferences Blog and or email

http://murdock10.typepad.com/ms_Bruner’s_5th_grade_cla/

Murdock web page http://www.cobbk12.org/murdock

E-mail: Catherine.Bruner@cobbk12.org

THE YEAR AT A GLANCE State Testing: Please insure that students are in

school for these days. ITBS: September 23 – September 30, 2013 Writing Assessment: March 4, 2014 Criterion Referenced Test: April 23-May 2, 2014 (Must pass

reading and math to move on to middle school)

Other Important Events Atlanta History Center Field Trip – Oct. 10 or Oct. 11, 2013 Conference week – October 21-25, 2013 5th Grade Musical Set Up – December 14, 12:00-3:00 PM 5th Grade Musical & Art Show – December 17, 2013; 6:00 PM Ellis Island Simulation – December 13, 2013 Warm Springs Field Trip – More information to follow Celebration Day – May 21, 2014 – 9:30-11:00AM (abt.)

MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOT REQUIREMENTS

2nd MMR Hep B (series of 3) Varicella (chicken pox) – 2 or proof of

disease. Please send in an updated

immunization form as soon as possible.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Room Parent(s) Join PTA – $8 membership and

you get the Murdock calendar. Support the Murdock Elementary

School Foundation Attend PTA/MESF Events

CAR RIDERS Please keep these in mind if you are

dropping off or picking up your child Stay in your car -  your child will be

brought to you. You will receive a sign to put in your

window if you have not received on already.

NO CELL PHONES – we have had drivers go over the curb, almost hit car line staff, and almost rear-end other vehicles

No idling Pull all the way up so we can fill as many

cars as possible at one time. 

TO DO!!

Join PTA - calendar Make sure e-mail address(es) are

current and frequently checked. Check planner daily and sign

Thursdays. Check blog/email on a regular

basis . Check Friday Folder. Help your child master math facts

by December. Have your child in school! Turn in updated immunization

form. Send in items for the “Treasure

Chest.” Check Wish List

IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!

Thank you for coming!