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2. Welcome!!
Ms. Solmen’s Class
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3. A community dedicated to inspiring lifelong learners!
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District
Mission Statement:
A community dedicated to
inspiring lifelong learners!

4. What do you need to know about 5th grade?!
Back-to-School Presentation on teacher website
Ms. Solmen's Website
Class updates and reminders posted on ClassDojo
Friday Folders
ClassDojo

5. Who is Ms. Solmen?

6. 5th Grade Goals Make your child more independent
Acquire organization strategies
Develop problem solving skills and strategies
Progress as a reader and writer
Be prepared for 6th grade
Learn study skills and time management
Use chromebooks in various subjects
HAVE FUN!

7. Class Rules and Expectations
This classroom will be focused around positivity and collaboration. In order to meet new challenges this year, all you need to do is LEARN:
Listen to instructions the first time.
Enter and exit positive and prepared.
Always learn from your mistakes.
Respect and be kind to yourself and others.
Never give up or stop working hard.

8. ClassDojo
Class Dojo will be utilized in the classroom. Class Dojo is an online behavior management system that provides real-time feedback to both students and parents about behaviors that are occurring in the classroom.
**Consequences**
A negative action will result in losing a point on Class Dojo, communication to the parents, and possible office writeup.
**Rewards**
Once a student receives 25 points they will be able to select a reward.
(soft pretzel coupon, positive s, lunch with a buddy, slippers, etc.)
Once the class receives 500 points collectively we will have a class reward.

9. Grading
Harker is continuing to follow the standards-based grading model for report cards
This approach allows us as teachers to better design our instruction around your child’s individuals strengths and needs. It allows us to report on your child’s progress with a specific focus on the learning they are demonstrating in the classroom.
You will notice that the learning scales indicating how students earn 1s, 2s, 3s, or 4s have been updated this year. They will be available to view on the school’s website.
They will also be in your child’s Google Classroom.

10. Reading Reading Wonders program Grade level novels
Students will read text more closely to deepen their understanding of the text.
Students will work on citing evidence from the text to support their responses.
Daily 5 Structure
Use higher level thinking skills
Apply knowledge and skills

11. Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work
Work on Writing
Students engage in reading and writing to build stamina and independence
Students gain accountability for staying on task
Students work on skills and strategies they’ve been taught
Teacher meets with small groups or conference 1:1
Daily 5

12. Writing Being a Writer Focus on building a writing community
Focus on revision of writing
Use chromebooks
Will also receive additional instruction from Ms. Casella
Styles of Writing
Personal Narratives
Opinion
Expository
Fiction
Poetry

13. Social Studies
Textbooks are available online (see Student’s section on district website for link and login information)
Chapters 3-8
Topics covered are Explorers, Jamestown, Plymouth, Formation of 13 Colonies, Revolutionary War
Focus on note taking and study skills
Research and projects
Incorporated into reading and writing

14. Chromebooks
We are excited to continue with this initiative! Please make sure all permission forms are turned in by Wednesday, September 20th.
Assembly on 9/18 to review procedures and expectations.
We will begin to use Chromebooks on Friday, September 22nd.

15. Introducing Comet Co-horts
NEW…
Introducing Comet Co-horts
Meets twice a cycle on A and B days
Participate in STEAM enrichment activities
See attached Google Slides presentation for more information
Comet Co-hort Information

16. Snacks Peanut / Tree Nut free environment
Healthy snacks are allowed in class since lunch is not until 12:45.
Please try to make sure snacks are nut free.
Please note, birthday treats are no longer allowed to be sent in.

17. Contact Information
The best way to contact me is via
x4507
Please allow 24 hours for a response. Please note that any calls placed during the school day will be sent directly to voic .

18. I am looking forward to a great year!!
Questions??
Thank you for coming!!
I am looking forward to a great year!!