1. Mr. Elliott’s Class Go
Pirates!
Compass Elementary

2. About the Teacher
I have taught for the Platte County School District for 20 years, all at the 5th Grade level. I have lived here in Platte City most of my life and graduated from Platte County High School. I have a business degree from MSU, teaching degree from MWSU, and a Master’s from NWMSU. I have three wonderful daughters: Sarah, Samantha, and Shelby. I also coach high school softball and middle school basketball.

3. Schedule 8:50 Homeroom 9:05-9:55 Specials 10:00-11:30 Math (Peters)
9:05-9:55 Specials
10:00-11:30 Math (Peters)
11:30-12:30 ELA (Elliott)
12:33-12:58 Lunch
1:00-1:30 ELA (Elliott)
1:30-2:15 Science (Peters)
2:15-3:00 Social Studies (Elliott)
3:00-3:30 Recess
3:45 car riders/walkers dismissed
3:50 bus riders dismissed

4. Afternoon Dismissal
**Car riders, walkers, and “Y” club will be dismissed at the first bell. 3:45
**All bus riders will be dismissed at the second bell. 3:50
**The teacher dismisses you, not the bell!

5. Recess Recess time is—3:00-3:30.
*You will be outside with 2-3 teachers on duty. One teacher will have student support time (SST) in their classroom if you need to catch up, have late/missing work, or need to refocus.
*Please dress appropriately for the weather!

6. Pirate Pride
Be Proactive
Be Respectful
Show Integrity
Always Do Your Personal Best
Remember… Everyone Counts!

7. Classroom Management
Responsibility System—Each week (Friday-Thursday) you will start out with 5 Pirate Pride Points. Every Thursday you will need to have your monthly calendar signed by a parent. Parents, please check it nightly…it is a great way to communicate. *If it is not signed or you did not have 3 points left—student support time! Arg…….
Planner-Your child should fill it out daily and mark whether they have their assignment(s) completed. If it is completed, they should check off the box!!
*Standards based grading—1,2,3,4

8. Reader's Workshop
Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Chiddix teach communication arts. They teach reader’s workshop model through mini-lessons and then they will read in the classroom each day. They will use Acuity, STAR, Running Records, and classroom assessments to assess your child’s individual reading progress. This will help them set their individual goals.
*AR points—an individual goal will be set per quarter. You can log in at home to view their scores/points!!

9. Writer's Workshop
Writer’s Workshop will be held daily in combination with reading. It is a daily writing process.
**Writer’s and Reader’s Binder-this will house each step of the writer's workshop process. Once a quarter, students will be able to share with you what they have composed.

10. Social Studies
Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Chiddix teaches Social Studies. They will be covering themes dealing with early explorers, colonization, regions in the United States, and the Civil War.
**Field Trip to BSSE—Nov. 6th
**Civil War re-enactment in May

11. Science
Mrs. Montgomery and Ms. Peters teach science through hands on activities using scientific inquiry. We will study Classification of Plants and Animals, Work and Simple Machines, Solar System, Water Cycle and Weather, and Matter. Be prepared each day with materials needed for science class.
**Lots of fun!!!

12. Math
Basic math fact knowledge is a MUST! (Fluency Friday, Fearsome 15, and Xtramath.org)
Daily Common Core Review will be done in the homeroom class and discussed in math class.
Our minds will be stretched to further mastery of numbers, operations, geometry, and algebra knowledge.
Have you tried BouncePages?
Ms. Peters’ and Mrs. Montgomery’s door is always open!!

13. Homework
Any classwork that is not completed in class needs to be taken home and completed!
**A student will owe a Pirate Pride Point if their homework is not completed!! They will work on it during their SST time.
If a student is absent: Assignment Sheets will be filled out and placed in their mailbox!
*If you are absent for a day, then you have 1 day to make it up. (absent for 2 days—2 days to make it up, etc.)

14. ***Respect & Responsibility!!!!
Communication
Student Planner on-line--- Please check daily
Remind —please sign up for this if interested…
Rmd.at/ce
Dr. Searcey’s Compass Notes— s
Weekly Responsibility Calendar—please look daily and sign each THURSDAY evening!! (Pirate Pride Points)
Compass 5th Grade
***Respect & Responsibility!!!!

15. Classroom Economics
Please remember that we are a peanut-free district.
Mini Society (AKA / Elliottsburg) discussion. Please stop and pick an apple off your child’s Giving Tree to help our economy run smoothly. More information will be sent home.
Job Application and Letters of Reference are due September 11, 2015

16. Fireside Chat
Parents… a school night just for YOU to ask us (5th Grade Teachers) questions. Share what’s working, your struggles, concerns, and how we can work as a team to help your student have a successful 5th grade year!
When? Sept. 12th 7-8pm

17. Thank You...
for taking the time to view our power point and welcome to 5th grade!
We look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!
Jessica Chiddix (reading/writing/social studies),
Steve Elliott (reading/writing/social studies),
Sharon Montgomery (science/math),
Roshonne Peters (math/science),