Back to School Night 4 TH AND 5 TH GRADE

Welcome! ¡Bienvenido!  Please find your child’s seat. Write them a note if you’d like. We’ll get started soon!  Por favor, encontrar un asiento, vamos a empezar pronto. Escriba su estudiante una nota si quieres.

Ms. Keaton & Ms. Ryno  Ms. Keaton…  Went to college at UPS in Tacoma  Loves basketball (and most sports)  Also loves animals, especially cats and whales  4 th year at Honey Dew and LOVING it here!  Ms. Ryno…  Getting her teaching degree at SPU  Loves basketball (and most sports)  Likes dogs and rhinos  Intern at Honey Dew!!

Daily Schedule TimeSubject 8:30-8:40Warm-up/entry task 8:40-9:25Writing 9:25-9:55Science/Social Studies/Health 10:00-10:30Intervention 10:30-11:15Specialist 11:20-12:40Math 12:40-1:15Lunch and Recess 1:20-2:20Reading Workshop 2:20-2:45Read Aloud or Spelling 2:45-3:00Recess 3:00-3:10Pack up and jobs Monday: Library Tuesday: PE Wednesday: Music Thursday: PE Friday: Music

Mathematics *Investigations plus supplemental  4th Grade:  Multiplication and division  Geometry  Fractions and decimals  Algebra  How you can help:  Ask what math thinking they did today  Show a positive relationship with math; involve them in using math to cook, shop, etc.  Use flashcards to practice multiplication and division facts  Provide time to use DreamBox at home (math practice Web site)  Parent resource on “new math”: for great videos and information  How you can help:  Ask what math thinking they did today  Show a positive relationship with math; involve them in using math to cook, shop, etc.  Use flashcards to practice multiplication and division facts  Provide time to use DreamBox at home (math practice Web site)  Parent resource on “new math”: for great videos and information  5th Grade:  More advanced multiplication & division  Volume  Operating with fractions & decimals  Algebra

Problem Solving Fridays  Estimation 180

Reading  New Reading Workshop!  Daily 10 minute mini- lesson focused on:  Comprehension- within, beyond, about the text  Thinking skills  Vocabulary strategies  Independent Reading (45 minutes)- at individual reading level  Teachers confer with small groups and individuals  Writing about reading  How you can help:  Encourage your child to read a book at their reading level for at least 30 minutes each night  Have your child read aloud to you or a sibling  Read a more challenging book together!  Ask your child questions about their reading thinking (optional handout)  How you can help:  Encourage your child to read a book at their reading level for at least 30 minutes each night  Have your child read aloud to you or a sibling  Read a more challenging book together!  Ask your child questions about their reading thinking (optional handout) 4 th Grade Goals Level Q-S SRI: th Grade Goals Level T-V SRI:

 Importance of DAILY reading, with a goal of minutes per day

Get more books in your child’s hands!  How to get more books for your child to read:  Public library  Book Orders  Items in home  Scholastic Book Wizard

Writing  Types of writing this year:  Realistic Fiction  Informational  Opinion  Science writing  How you can help:  Journaling at home  Build stamina!  Handwriting practice  Keyboarding practice (Qwertytown link on library web site)  How you can help:  Journaling at home  Build stamina!  Handwriting practice  Keyboarding practice (Qwertytown link on library web site)  Writing Workshop:  Daily 10 minute mini-lesson on specific skill  min writing  Teacher confers with groups or individuals  Share/Closing

Supporting ALL learners  Levels of support  Below level: extra support for 30 minutes per day, small groups, DreamBox, individual conferencing  On level: whole group assignment, some small group support, individual conferencing  Above level: challenging texts, individual conferences, challenging math problems  We begin the year by assessing all students to identify their current reading and math levels.

Honey Dew Elementary receives Title I funding which provides resources for:  Extra academic support  Additional classroom resources  Parent involvement events  Resources to help families in need

Our Parent-Teacher-Student Compact says:  Student success is best supported when the student, parent/guardian, and school work together.  Each member of the school community has specific things to do that help students achieve at high levels.  We know our students have to agree to come to school, work hard, and follow the Hornet Expectations. Families will receive copies of the Parent-Teacher-Student Compact at November conferences.

Social Studies  US History through Revolutionary War  Colonial Boston  US Geography  2 nd Step  Social/Emotional Skills  Empathy  Problem Solving  Emotion management

Science  Variables (setting up scientific experiments)  Ecosystems (earth science)  Models and designs  Designing and conducting own experiments!  5 th grade MSP  Health (5 th Grade Family Life)

Library, Music, P.E. Music with Mrs. Colton 45 minutes, twice a week (35 minutes on Friday) Students will participate in one grade-level concert during the year Physical Education with Mr. Knutsen and Mr. Williams 45 minutes, twice a week Students should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing on P.E. days Library with Ms. Novotny 45 minutes, once a week Please help your child remember to return books on their library day November 10: 1 st grade Veterans’ Day assembly December 17: All grades winter sing along January 15: 2 nd grade MLK assembly February 27: Music in Our Schools kick off March 30: 3 rd grade evening concert March 30: 4 th grade evening concert

Homework Expectations  Student responsibilities:  30 minutes reading per night (complete reading log)  Weekly math packet (due Mondays)  Nightly Fact Fluency practice (worksheet)  5 th Grade only: Monthly Math Problems  Optional: DreamBox, IXL  Check Homework Planner nightly for additional notes/assignments Purpose: Review of previously learned skills, increase personal responsibility  Family support:  Provide a quiet space (and time) for work completion  Make sure work isn’t taking more than minutes maximum  Contact me if this is an issue  Read with child when possible  Encourage child to check for work quality  Review Homework Planner and Behavior Reflection weekly

Classroom Management  Expectations  Listen with attention  Treat everyone with respect  Take responsibility for words and actions  Be safe  Give your best effort  Self-monitor individual weekly goal  on desk and in homework planner  Consequences  Warnings  Meet with teacher to determine next steps based on situation. Possibilities include:  Missed recess  Apology note  Call home/note home/parent conference  Buddy home  Clean up mess  Warning slip  Meet with principal  Referrals for major behaviors

Home Communication  Be on the lookout for:  Monthly newsletters  Thursday folders  Graded Work Packets  Look over graded work together  Use as weekly progress report  Nightly homework planners  Student calls for missing work  Let’s work together!  Phone calls, notes, s are welcome!  Appointments at least 1 day in advance for meetings  November conferences  Keep me posted of any changes you see at home with your child; you’re the expert!

Parent involvement opportunities  PTA (meetings, events, etc.)  They could really use your help! Please sign up today!  Field Trip Chaperones  October 21 to Cedar River Watershed in Renton!  Especially 5 th grade camp in May!  In-class events (Author’s Chair, Math Day, etc)  Please fill out Washington State Patrol form at front office!  Anything you’d love to share with the class? Let me know!

Tidbits  Once per month birthday celebrations (first Friday)  Please send water bottles!  Limit tardies and absences  Learning begins at 8:35!  Healthy snacks only (can you send some to share?)  Free/Reduced Lunch (fill out even if your child brings a lunch from home. It helps our school get funding!)  Marathon Club (your kid should do it!)  Field trips  Cedar river watershed in fall (10/21)  Guest speakers  5 th Grade Camp (May)