Mrs. Young’s Fifth Grade Class

Welcome to Fifth Grade!  If you have any questions please let me know.

All About Me  My background  I grew up in Rock Island, Illinois  I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois State University.  I got married last October.  My teaching experience  I served as a substitute teacher my first year out of college.  I taught third grade for five years  Fourth year teaching fifth grade

Power School  You were given a log-in from the office. If you do not have access, please let me know.  Grades will be updated on Mondays

General Information  Assignment notebooks  Homework  Grades  Code of Conduct  Read, sign and return by Friday

Class Subjects  The subjects we cover during fifth grade are:  Reading- Mrs. Young  Language (writing, word study & grammar)- Mrs. Young  Math- Mrs. Young  Science- Mrs. Young  Social studies- Mrs. Blumer  See the class schedule for the time of day each subject is taught  Intervention  Remediation

Reading  Literacy By Design  Whole group  Small group  Independent  Accelerated Reader  Book Clubs

Language Arts  Grammar  Word Study  Writing  Writing Process  6 Traits of Writing  Genres- Narrative, Informative/Explanatory, Opinion, Poetry  Multigenre Research Project

Math  Math in Focus  Builds problem solving skills and a strong number sense  Hands on learning  Whole group, small group, and independent learning

Science  Scientific Method  Matter & Energy  Force & Motion  Jet Toy Cars  Rockets  Human Body

Social Studies  Civil War & Reconstruction  America Grows & Changes  World War I  Roaring 20s  Great Depression  World War II  Current Events, Junior Achievement, and Kid Knits

Classroom Community  Our classroom is a learning community. In our community, we establish ground rules together to help us learn and grow throughout the school year.  Our class rules begin with, but are not limited to:  Follow directions the first time they are given  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times  Speak kindly  Respect others  Try your best

Discipline  When a classroom ground rule or Banner Core Value is broken, the following steps will be taken:  Green: Verbal Warning  Yellow: Lose 5 minutes of recess  Yellow with a sticker: Mrs. Young’s Choice  Red: Mr. Fairchild’s Choice  Students will keep track of their behavior in their assignment notebook daily by coloring how they did each day, along with a note for why they flipped their card.  Students who received a red will bring home a think sheet for you to sign.

Birthdays  Throughout the school year we will recognize birthdays and half birthdays.  If you wish to send a treat, please make sure you have 29 treats.  Treats must be individually wrapped store bought treats with the ingredient label on the packaging.  We are a nut free classroom.

Odds & Ends  Scholastic Book Clubs- Once a month  Banner Website  5H Website  Field Trips  Challenger Center- September 10 th  Lincoln Museum- Springfield, IL- October 19 th  Hult Center is an outreach program for 5 th grade (they will be coming to Banner on May 20 th )  Volunteer Note (in packet)

Let’s Have a Great Year!