Welcome to Room 28
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Grade 5 Open House
WELCOME TO ROOM 28
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INTRODUCTION
Just who is this lady that is going to have my child for 2 years?
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Just who is this lady that is going to have my child for 2 years?
Educational Background and Experience:• Degree in History from Southern CT State University• Masters Degree in Education from University of Bridgeport• Intern in K-8 school in Bridgeport• Student teaching in grades 1 and 2 in Madison (multiage)• Long-term substitute and special education
paraprofessional in Old Saybrook• Grade 5 and 6 Integrated Day teacher here at Memorial
since 2007
INTRODUCTION
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• Homework will be 45 minutes to 1 hour average
• Reading Log – Students are expected to read at least 2 hours per week
• Increased emphasis on self editing, ORGANIZATION, and neatness in written work
• Greater self-reliance – Planning and problem solving
• Always using assignment books• Always prepared for class
EXPECTATIONS
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Language Arts & Reading
• Narrative, Informative, and Opinion Writing• Vocabulary and Spelling• Research Skills/Projects• Grammar/Rules of Mechanics• Speaking Skills/Speeches• Responding to Literature• Reading Comprehension• Poetry• Reading Conferencing & 25 Book Challenge
TOPICS OF STUDY
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Math
• Place Value, Multiplication, Division and Expressions• Multiplication & Division of Decimals• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division of
Fractions• Convert Units of Measurement• Estimation & Problem Solving• Algebra: Patterns & Graphing• Geometry & Volume
TOPICS OF STUDY
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Science
• Scientific Method
Designing and Conducting Experiments
Writing Detailed Observations
Developing Conclusions
• Earth, Moon, & Sun
• Eye and Ear
• Vision and Light
• Bridges
• Weather?
TOPICS OF STUDY
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Social Studies
• Geography Review and Mapping Labs• Regions of the United States of America• National News and Current Events• American History 1760-1860
TOPICS OF STUDY
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My middle-schooler doesn’t tell me anything! What is going on in that school?
• Classroom News• Communication Logs• Class Website• Twitter
HOME TO SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
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• SBAC Testing – May ?• Progress Reports – October 10, 2014• Report Cards – November 26, 2014• Parent Conferences – December 3rd & 4th
IMPORTANT DATES
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• Connecticut Science Center• Old Sturbridge Village
FIELD TRIPS
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• Class Website (www.rsd13.org click on Memorial School, then class webpages)
• [email protected]• Memorial School (860) 349-7235
CONTACT INFORMATION
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QUESTIONS