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Welcome to 5th Grade with Mrs. Brandon & Mrs. Roper - Essential Information for Parents

Welcome to the 2014/2015 school year in 5th grade! We’re excited to have your child in our classroom. Mrs. Brandon and Mrs. Roper bring extensive teaching experience and dedication to creating a fun, engaging learning environment. Key elements include daily homework, interactive journals, and integrated STEAM curriculum. Important dates and reminders are provided to ensure your child stays on track. Communication will be maintained through SYNERGY and Remind 101 for instant updates. Let's work together for a fantastic school year!

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Welcome to 5th Grade with Mrs. Brandon & Mrs. Roper - Essential Information for Parents

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  1. Welcome Mrs. Brandon & Mrs. Roper’s 5th grade Class Frey 2014/2015

  2. About the Teacher • Born and lived in Germany until my freshman year in high school • Married with 3 children • Experience includes 3rd, 5th, Computer Lab (K-5th), and EIP (1st -5th Grade) • Starting my 15th year of teaching

  3. communication • Blog • Remind 101 text messaging • Email • SYNERGY!! • Graded Work every day

  4. Binder ** Comes home nightly • Holds Agenda • AIM HIGH sticker • Notes to and from school • Daily topics and Homework • Graded Work

  5. Agenda • Students record HW and info. daily • Homework listed • Important Reminders • Signed EVERY Night

  6. Homework • Monday – Thursdays • Written in agenda daily • Usually math nightly • Spelling/Vocabulary test every other week • Studying for Unit tests

  7. Field Trips • Atlanta Symphony • Kennesaw Civil War Museum (fall) • All Day Trip to Chattanooga (May)

  8. Absences & Tardies • Make-up work-Students are responsible for getting missed work while absent (all work will be filed by the day). Please keep up with grades and missing work on Synergy. • Not all work can be made up-*this will be marked as an X in synergy (it does NOT count towards their grade). • Send in an excuse letter. • After multiple absences a letter is sent home from the school/county. • Remember, excessive tardies have a negative impact on student acheivement

  9. Reading • Will be studying genres year long and integrating SS and Science into Reading. • Students who have permission can use e-devices to read during the school day. Thank you for the Wonder purchases! • Using interactive journals much more this year. Less papers home, Will bring journals home to have signed. • 2 Genres/Book Talks per Quarter

  10. Writing/Grammar/Spelling • Wordly Wise, Words Their Way, and Greek root words. • Tests bi-weekly • DGP –Daily Grammar Program • Writes in variety of genres such as narrative, informational, opinion, & response to literature

  11. Math • Number Sense & Measurement • Multiplication & Division of Decimals • Fractions & Algebra • Geometry • Data Analysis • Math journals • Guided Math (Small groups based on skills level) • Number Talks – mental math • Facts Practice • XtraMath

  12. Science • Constructive & Destructive Forces • Matter • Electricity & Magnetism • Cells & Microorganisms • Classification of Organisms • Will be done in interactive journals that will be used to study • Ms. Lisa Brandon will teach Science.

  13. Social Studies • United States Government & Civics • Civil War &Reconstruction • American Immigration/Industry • World War I • The Great Depression • World War II • Post World War II • Geography Skills • Integrated Economics • Mrs. Jessica Brandon will be teaching SS.

  14. Important Dates • Sept. 15th – 19th Fall Break • Oct. 10th -17th Iowa Testing • Oct. 2oth – 24th Conference Week/Early Release schedule • Dec. 16th -17th Human Growth and Development • April 15th – 24th End of Grade Assessment • NO MORE Writing Assessment • or CRCT (this will be replaced with ????)

  15. Other Info. • Birthday treats (please send in for lunch) • Snacks and Water - please keep healthy as possible • Join PTSA and sign up for their online newsletters. Support our school!

  16. Thank You... for taking the time to attend Open House! PARENT HOMEWORK PASSES!!!! I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!

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