1. It’s going to be the best!
5th grade!
It’s going to be the best!

2. HAPPY NEW school YEAR!

3. Introductions I’m Joe Heine 8th year teaching 2nd in 5th grade
I’ve spent four years in 4th and two in Kindergarten

4. My teaching philosophy
I believe in the importance of educating the whole child.
Build confidence
Encourage students to take ownership of their education
Challenge each student academically
Develop communication skills needed in school and society

5. Parent communication
I want to provide you with meaningful communication. How can I go about doing that? Options: -Weekly newsletter (SWAY) -Twitter -Remind Me App (text message) Please take the survey that was ed home so I know what works best for you.

6. Communication Poll

7. Canvas
Learning Management System
Cbsd.instructure.com

8. A day in the life… 9:10-10:10 WRITING 10:10-11:30 MATH
11:30-12:30 RECESS/LUNCH
12:30-1:20 SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES
1:20-2:10 SPECIALS
2:10-3:40 READING
MONDAY: MUSIC
TUESDAY: GYM
WEDNESDAY: QUEST
THURSDAY: ART
FRIDAY: LIBRARY

9. Cha Cha Changes Increase in responsibility
Set deadlines for tests/quizzes/papers
Increase in homework (we will go over this later)

10. Curriculum Curriculum links
This slideshow will be posted on my website for future reference.

11. Math Stations Switch for math Math in Focus ACCELERATED:
Rooted in fifth grade CBSD curriculum
Enhanced with sixth grade CBSD concepts & skills
Accelerated pace

12. Science and social studies
Mrs. Egan will teach social studies
I will be teaching science

13. Homework Expectations
Students must copy homework every day as part of morning routine
50 minutes maximum
Independent: if your child seems to struggle, have them me with questions. Our goal is help the students become problem solvers and take more ownership of their learning. (If technology is not available at home have them write a note to give me when they arrive.
Studying for assessments
Reading each night (20 minutes)
Missing Assignment Consequences ( s home)

14. Grading System
A=90%-100%
B=80%-89%
C=70%-79%
D=60%-69%
F=below 60%

15. Trimesters
Progress will be reported in December, March, and June in the content areas.
Specialists will report progress in December and June.
Conferences will be held in December and March.

16. Special Privileges and Events
Band opportunities
Peace Valley Nature Center, Ecology Field Trip (10//18)
Weather Day at the Phillies
American Revolutionary Reenactors
Reading Olympics Opportunities

17. My promise to you I promise to care for your child like my very own
I will differentiate my instruction to meet your child’s academic/emotional strengths and needs
I will maintain communication with you
I love what I do each day and your child will know that!

18. Questions