1. Welcome back! Back to School Night 2013-2014

2. Teaching Philosophy The natural curiosity of students is at the heart of our approach to teaching. Children crave opportunities for exploration and discovery, which is vital to their retention of knowledge. We value the importance of problem solving in quality education. We believe the classroom is a place where students will be encouraged, inspired, and motivated to learn. Meet the 5 th Grade Team… Kristin Stanton, Room C2 Emily Mackie, Room C1, Marissa Herrman (LongTerm Substitute) Ashli Endicott, Room D5

3. Common Core Standards Nationwide standards and assessments for ELA and Mathematics provide a clear vision for what educators and parents in all states should aim Learning goals help ensure that students meet college and work expectations, are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society, and are provided with rigorous content and application of higher knowledge thinking 21 st Century Skills

4. Curricular Areas English Language Arts Standards Overview: refer to CCCS Parent Handbook, pg. 37 Writing - evidence of student learning: Writer’s Workshop (mini-lessons, whole class, small group instruction) Writing portfolios Grammar, vocabulary, genre studies (Nancy Fetzer Literacy Connection)

5. Reading – evidence of student learning: Core Literature: The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier (Additional novels to be announced) “Time for Kids” Nonfiction reading and writing skills will be emphasized in 5 th grade. Many of these skills will be taught and practiced within the science and social studies curriculum.

6. Social Studies Covers U.S. History History Alive Inquiry based Experiential – physical and emotional Reading/Writing for understanding – nonfiction skills Cooperative group work Problem solving Interactive Student Notebook

7. Science Hands-on lab experiences Science journals Interactive textbook Challenge Opportunities Electronic text and review study tool available online. -Links can be found on teacher’s website.  5 th Grade State Testing (4 th and 5 th grade content standards)

8. Mathematics Standards for Mathematical Practice: refer to CCCS Parent Handbook, pg. 6-7 Content Standards Overview: refer to CCCS Parent Handbook, pg. 18-19 Evidence of student learning: Problem Solving Notebook Quizzes, Tests, Performance Assessment Homework

9. Chromebooks 1-1 Writing Word Processing (5 th Grade Academic Standard) Editing/Revising Sharing Project based learning

10. 5 th Grade Team Website Homework Calendars Nightly homework assignments Quiz, test, and project dates Important Links Online textbook access Team (and Teacher) websites can be found at: http://www.dmusd.org/Domain/14

11. Evaluation of Student Progress: Del Mar Union School District’s standards-based report card communicates students’ achievement of trimester-specified standards. Your child will be evaluated using the following scale: E: Exceeds grade level expectations S: Secure and meets grade level expectations D: Developing steadily toward grade level expectations B: Beginning to progress toward grade level expectations Parent Information Nights on the New Report Card: –September 10 @ Ashley Falls –October 10 @ Sage Canyon –October 22 @ Ashley Falls –Stay tuned for additional dates at Sycamore Ridge

12. Behavior Accountability / ClassDojo allows us to track student behavior and learning skills throughout the day. / Provides parent access to their child’s weekly “behavior and skills report” / Class Dojo Behavior Log stored in student binder: dojo point totals, percentage for week, weekly parent signature / Students are accountable for their behavior at all times including during rotations, on the playground, at assemblies, and while in ESC classes. / ClassDojo allows us to track student behavior and learning skills throughout the day. / Provides parent access to their child’s weekly “behavior and skills report” / Class Dojo Behavior Log stored in student binder: dojo point totals, percentage for week, weekly parent signature / Students are accountable for their behavior at all times including during rotations, on the playground, at assemblies, and while in ESC classes.

13. Handbook Highlights / Travel and Vacation Absences / Health and Wellness Policy / Upper Grade Playground Morning Access / Travel and Vacation Absences / Health and Wellness Policy / Upper Grade Playground Morning Access

14. Reminders…  Before September 6th, please complete the following on your child’s teacher’s website…  Sign up for a Fall Parent/Teacher Conference online  Fill out the electronic Parent/Student Information Sheet online (includes volunteer opportunities and contact information)  Ms. Stanton’s Website Ms. Stanton’s Website  Grab a post-it off the classroom wish list if you would like to make a donation to our class.