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Welcome to Fifth Grade with Mr. Burnett: A Journey of Learning and Growth

Join us for Back to School Night with Mr. Chris Burnett! With 16 years of teaching experience and a Master's degree from Pepperdine University, Mr. Burnett takes a developmental approach to education that nurtures cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Engaging subjects like Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies will boost critical thinking and creativity. Parents, learn how to communicate effectively, keep track of homework, and support your child throughout the school year. Let's make this a fantastic year together!

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Welcome to Fifth Grade with Mr. Burnett: A Journey of Learning and Growth

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  1. Back To School Night Chris Burnett Fifth Grade Room 19

  2. Who is Mr Burnett? • This will be my 16th year teaching • I started here at Lee (2nd Grade) • Masters at Pepperdine University • B.B.A. at University of San Diego. • I take a developmental approach to teaching which includes cognitive, emotional, and social development. • Born and raised in Rossmoor.

  3. Items on the Counter • Please Sign In. • Needed Classroom Supplies • Parent Conference Sign Up Sheet • Parent Volunteers

  4. Ways to Communicate With Me • EMAIL - cburnett@losal.org – please make sure you are on my email list as well. • Send a note with your child • Phone Message (562)799-4540 x73119 • Schedule a meeting • **Please do not just drop in to have an unscheduled meeting before school as I am usually busy preparing for the day.

  5. CAMP B • Student Created- classroom pride and unity • Teaches Responsibility- Homework, behavior, jobs, money management, and businesses. • Positive motivation • Math driven- critical thinking and math throughout our society • Social Studies- It will change to simulate American History throughout the year • Aspects include currency, flag, jobs, pledge, jobs and business day

  6. Language Arts • Houghton Mifflin Reading Series • Reader’s Workshop • Reading Log – Initial every day • Accelerated Reader • Leveled books • Novels will be used for Literature Circles and to help them gain a better understanding of Historical Events. • Writing- step up to writing/Writer’s Workshop • Multi paragraph essays, Persuasive Letters, Research Reports, and Narrative Story are the 5th grade essential writings • Grammar and Spelling is incorporated into daily writing and weekly lessons

  7. Math • CGI – Cognitive Guided Instruction • Houghton Mifflin Math Series • Jiji math in computer lab • Hand on Equations • Need to know and practice multiplication facts! • Some topics covered: (level of difficulty will increase from past years) Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Decimals, Geometry, Algebra, and Percents.

  8. Social Studies • American History • Text on Internet • States and Capitals • Early American Cultures • Discovery /Exploration • Colonial Times • Revolutionary War • Government • Westward Expansion

  9. Science • Earth Science - Weather and Space • Life Science - Systems of Living Things and plants • Physical Science - Energy and Matter, Elements and Periodic Table • Family Life/ Too Good For Drugs • Outdoor Science School • January 14th – 18th

  10. Daily Schedule • 7:50- 8:05-DOL (daily language review/spelling) and Homework Check • 8:05- 9:00- Reader’s Workshop • 9:05- 10:00-Writer’s Workshop/ Grammar • 9:50- 10:05- Recess • 10:05- 11:15- Math • 11:15 – 12:00 Social Studies/Science • 12:10- 12:55- Lunch • 12:45-2:00- Social Studies/Science • 2:00- 2:10- Closing and Minder Binders

  11. Special Times • Monday- • Book check out /computer time 9:05 – 9:50 • Tuesday- • PE/and or mile run • Jiji/Computers 11:05 • Wednesday- • Rotations 8:05 – 12:00 • Spanish 11:40 – 12:10 • Early Release @ 1:10 • Friday – • PE 1:20–2:10 (All 5th Grade)

  12. Grades • See Handout for different grading systems. • Use Aries Program – post grades online • Web address for parents is: http://parent.losal.org • Use the same log in as last year.

  13. Homework - Your involvement 1. Creating the right environment * place *lighting *schedule- habit 2. Look in the Minder Binder *to check if they have completed all their homework *if they have worked for 1 hour and 30 minutes (focused) and have not finished please stop them and write me a note. *Let me know- parent/teacher notes in agenda *Please remind your child to put their homework in their backpack right after you check it. 3. On the Lee Website: www.losal.org/lee (go to Lee, teachers, cburnett) 4. Observe any needs for homework adjustment

  14. Homework • Assignments Given Daily – Some are due the next day, others later in the week • Students must walk through the door with their homework complete – They will not be allowed to call home for forgotten work • LATE WORK/REDOS – Will be accepted but there score will be lowered by 10% (Max of 89%) • STAR BULLETINS Go home on Mondays and are due every Tuesday! • Homework will be posted on the website, but do not rely on this as students must write in their Minder Binders

  15. Grades • See handout regarding grading Systems • Use Aries Program • Post grades online • http://parent.losal.org • Same Log in as last year

  16. Star Club • Class Management system • Sign and return the yellow slip • Receive slips for behavior and missing assignments • Fresh start every day • STAR Bulletins go home on Mondays • Fun Fridays - every 4 weeks

  17. Field Trips • Riley’s Farm –Revolutionary War • Usually parent funded in addition to PTA Funds • Usually in the Spring • Outdoor Science School-Jan. 6-10

  18. Outdoor Science School • February 6th – 10th • Camp Nawakwa (www.thehightrailsway.com) or(www.dirtyclassroom.com) • Information letter in Folder • Parent Meeting October 2nd @ 6:30 in the Media Center • Intent Slip due by next Friday, the 20th. NEXT FRIDAY!

  19. Other 5th Grade Information • Auctions once a month • Ice Cream Social 9/17 6-7:30 • McTeacher Night Oct. 3rd • Camp Lee Oct 4th • Chorus Thursdays 7AM • Candy Trains in December • Famous Americans (Jan.) • Art Masters (4 times a year) • Business Day • Earthquake Kits

  20. Project LEAP • Would love to see all of the parents there! • Event is scheduled November 16th (***May Change) • Donations being accepted – (Child will receive a “grab bag” full of prizes) • Grocery Club Registration • Need Volunteers to help with the event • Teachers will be auctioning off some activities with the kids.

  21. 5th Grade Activities • Need Parents to help out with different activities This Year! • Camp Lee • T-Shirts • Yearbook • Panorama Picture • End of the year party • Promotion

  22. Reminders • Conference and volunteer sign ups • Class Roster/Email Addresses • Carnival Parent • Outdoor Science School Intent Form • Yearbook/T-shirt Order Form • 5th Grade Activities Volunteer Form • Note to your child • Question Form • Thank You!

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