Back to School & Wish Night 2014-2015 Mrs. Orozco * 5 th Grade * Room 27.
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Back to SchoolBack to School& Wish Night& Wish Night
2014-20152014-2015
Mrs. Orozco * 5Mrs. Orozco * 5thth Grade * Room Grade * Room 2727
Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introduction/ Biography
2. Classroom Expectations
4. Management & Techniques
5. Homework
6. Common Core/Project Based Learning
7. Gifted And Talented Education
8. 5th Grade Curriculum
9. Classroom Schedule
10. Communication
11. Wish Night
12. Questions and Comments
Mrs. OrozcoExperience- 10th year of teaching. I’ve taught
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th in elementary school, 6th grade Math and Science at middle school, and worked as a CRT/STEM coordinator .
Education- Graduate of University of California,
Irvine with a Masters in Teaching, Multiple Subject Credential and Secondary Math Credential.
Expertise- TEACHING! Thinking Maps trainer, GATE
certified, led Common Core trainings, Math Field Day coach, ELD, Depth & Complexity Icons, Note and Notice
Classroom Expectations
Show respect, responsibility, and integrity at all times.
Follow directions the first time
Well-prepared with materials for learning
Participate in class
Take risks and face challenges head on
Complete all assignments on time and to the best of their personal ability
Always working at their personal BEST.
Management & Techniques:
Create a safe classroom environment Praise & positive reinforcement: classroom
money, prizes, awards, and class celebrations
Table points and a Marble Jar Consequences are appropriate to the
behavior problem/incident. Frequent use of individual “talks” and “meetings”
Meet with the Principal and emails or phone calls home (positive and negative)
Homework: Weekly Newsletter & Homework sheet sent
every Monday and due the following Monday Post homework daily on our classroom
website- www.janaorozco.weebly.com Student Planners to manage homework time Missing or incomplete homework is noted
and information will be emailed Makeup work is ALWAYS accepted Online work is a HUGE component! Homework Club is offered 2:45-3:30 Monday,
Wednesday & Thursday in the classroom
Common Core/Project Based
Learning Four C’s Communication, Collaboration, Creativity &
Critical Thinking New Math Program - Math Expressions, online
component Think Central Language Arts- Use Depth and Complexity Icons,
Notice and Note and other resources to engage learning
Space Race-interactive project that helps kids connect to science and space
Walk through the Revolution – Student led play on the causes and effects of the Revolution
Standardized testing called SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) for Language Arts and Mathematics.
*all projects funded through Wish Night
Gifted and Talented Education
Honor’s Work:Opportunities are always offered for students to further their knowledge inside the classroom. Extension projects will be used frequently.
Homework Options:At the bottom of the Newsletter/ Homework sheets there is an Honor’s Credit section. It lists the honor’s challenges you can complete for each subject area.
5th Grade Curriculum:
Language Arts: Weekly practice in
spelling, vocabulary, and grammar
Writing practice Comprehension Skills &
fluency
Mathematics:
Decimals, Fractions,+ - numbers, equations & problem solving skillsMeasuring units, finding volume, area and length, know geometric figuresCollect, analyze, record, and chart data, create graphs
Science:
Life Science – structure of living things, human body systems, plant systems
Earth Science- solar system, Earth’s water and Earth’s weather
Physical Science- Types of matter & changes in matter
Social Studies: Explorers, Settlers, Natives
American Revolution,
Constitution, & government
Classroom ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesda
yThursday Friday
Jogging8:15-8:30
Jogging8:15-8:30
Jogging8:15-8:30
Jogging8:15-8:30
Assembly8:15-8:30
Lang. Arts Workshop
8:30-9:00
*Art/Drama/Music
8:30-9:30
Lang. Arts Workshop
8:30-9:00
Lang. Arts Workshop
8:30-9:00
Lang. Arts Workshop
8:30-9:00
Math9:00-10:30
Comp./Library9:30-10:30
Math9:00-10:30
Math9:00-10:30
Math9:00-10:30
P.E./Groups10:45-11:30
P.E./Groups10:45-11:30
P.E./Groups10:45-11:30
P.E./Groups10:45-11:30
2nd Grade Buddies
10:45-11:45
Language Arts
11:30-12:10
Lang. Arts/Math11:30-12:10
Language Arts
11:30-12:10
Language Arts
11:30-12:10
Language Arts
11:45-12:10
Lunch12:10-1:00
Lunch12:10-1:00
Lunch12:10-1:00
Lunch12:10-1:00
Lunch12:10-1:00
Science1:00-2:15
Science1:00-2:15
Soc. Studies/Band
1:00-2:15
Social Studies1:00-2:15
Early Dismissal
1:15
Character Ed2:15-2:45
Character Ed
2:15-2:45
Character Ed/Band 2:15-2:45
Character Ed2:15-2:45
Homework Club
2:45-3:30
Homework Club
2:45-3:30
Homework Club
2:45-3:30
Communication:
Email: [email protected]
Send a note: to office or with your
child
Phone Call: (626) 441-5850
ex:5027
After School: stop by my
classroom. Make an appointment if
you want to ensure I’ll be there and
not in a meeting.
Room Parent: Contact Wendy
Carey for volunteering and party
planning!
Wish Night
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