Welcome to 5th Grade!

Mrs. Flo

• Bachelor of Science in Education

• Master of Art in Education

• Endorsement in Elementary and Gifted/Highly Capable

A little about me…

I am committed to students seeing themselves as life long learners and offering

them opportunities to develop their expertise as mathematicians, readers,

writers, scientists and more!

Best way to reach Mrs. Flo:

• Email: jflo@osd.wednet.edu

• Voicemail: 596-6678

Our class website:

Flyingwithfifth.weebly.com(still under development…but coming soon!)

Overview for tonight:• Goals/themes for math

• Goals/themes for reading and writing

• Goals/themes for science and social studies

• Specialty subjects:

• PE

• Choir

• Band/Orchestra

• Library

• Homework guidelines

• Helpful tips

• Questions

Our community…

Volunteers are

welcome…please

coordinate with me

before coming and

we will find a task

that you will enjoy as

well!

Daily Schedule

Math:Through whole class, small group and independent activities we

will develop our skills as mathematicians in:

Multi-Digit Multiplication and

Division

Geometry and Measurement

Fractions (with multiplication &

division)

Probability

Fractions (decimals and percents)

Algebraic Thinking

Data and Measurement

We will see, build, manipulate and sketch mathematical ideas. Students will be challenged to explore, test and justify their reasoning throughout

the year.

Reading and Writing:

• Looking Inside (Justice and History)• Team Work (characteristics)• A Changing Planet (Perspectives)• Express Yourself (Creativity)• School Rules • American Adventures

• Supplementing: Informational Texts and Literature Circles

Science:As scientists, we will investigate, record and use the scientific method when exploring these themes:

Energy

Nutrition

Landforms

Science Fair…a definite possiblity.

Social Studies:Some highlights of guiding questions and considerations for students:

1. North American Encounters, Colonization and Effects

2. American Revolution and freedom for our nation.

3. Where did our system of government come from?

4. How do our founding documents shape our rights and responsibilities?

5. What values and principles are valued? Why?

Library

PE

Band

Orchestra

Choir

Learning Skills

SCAMPER

SMART Goals

Mystery Skype

Leadership

…

Goal Setting

SMART

SPECIFIC (detailed)

MEASURABLEATTAINABLE (amibitious)

RESPONSIBLETIMED (timeframe)

Other Activities

Heroes

Bill Bryson: (best-selling American

author of humorous books on travel)

Where will the

students’ interests

take us?

How you can

help…

Questions?