Bridge Point 5 th Grade Back to School 5 th grade team Math: Stacy Saikin Mitch Schieffer LA: Ann Root Lauren Shepherd Tracie Mojica Social Studies: Carley Leavitt Science: Shanna Pace Collaborative Team: Phylicia Baron, Alex Van Zandt, Kelly Gargan, Shelly Dennington 5 th G rade Policies Expectations o Self-Accountability and Management Grading Points will be deducted for habitual late work. Combination of tests, projects, and daily work HW not to exceed 60 minutes a night combined Block Schedule o 4 classes in 3 block rotation Classroom to Home Communication Weebly Teacher Webpages for homework, announcements and a general connection for what's going on at schoolIMPORTANT!!! Please contact the office for any transportation changes that occur during the school day Conference times 8:10-8:50 by appointment Our Daily Schedule 8:00 8:50 Specials 9:00-9:45 FIT: Focused Instructional Time 9: :05 BLOCK 1 11:05-12:25 BLOCK 2 12:25-1:20 Recess/Lunch 1:20-2:40 BLOCK 3 2:40 2:45 Dismissal 5 th Grade Events November 4, 5, 6 : Live Oak Adventure Mini course meeting in October November: 5th grade Musical February: Middle School Visit March: Responsible Social Behavior (RSB) RSB Parent Meeting More 5 th Grade Events March/April: STAAR Tests - Reading, Math, Science May: Mother's Day Tea May 6th at 1:30 Talent Show Squid Dissection West Lake Beach May 2 5 th Graduation May 27th at 8:00 AM February Middle School Visit o Students visit and tour H.C.M.S o HCMS Counselors will come to BPE to fill out choice sheets 6th Grade Transition RSB: Responsible Social Behavior A comprehensive 2 day program taught in the Spring concentrating on the emotional and physical changes that fifth graders are experiencing Parent Meeting in March Adminstrative Team and the 5th grade team Student Leadership Pins- Counselors Office Staff Students will receive a leadership pin once 100 points have been earned. 25 pts. for leading morning assembly 25 pts. for leading a life skill lesson at assembly 25 pts. for being a playground helper 25 pts. for being a mentor to a younger child 25 pts. for serving on safety patrol 25 pts. for serving on student council 25 pts. for organizing recess equipment 25 pts. for becoming a buddy for a new student 25 pts. for creating a unique service project FIT: Focused Instructional Time Provides an opportunity for more intensive and in depth instruction in particular content areas Instruction is data driven Students maintain all FIT materials in their white folder. This includes: Information about what they will be learning during their FIT class Learning Targets on which students are currently focused FIT schedule of when assignments change FIT log to be signed by parents Language Arts Tracie Mojica & Ann Root Novel units- Books at Barnes and Noble (focus on annotating) Novels- Walk Two Moons, Maniac Magee, Reading Street Basal Reader Independent Reading Reader's Response Grammar ~ Taught in context/ Mechanically Inclined The Writers Notebook ~ Ralph Fletcher Spelling~ Commonly Misspelled, Phonetic Vocabulary~ Academic and Greek/Latin Roots Social Studies-Carley Leavitt Hands on study of American History o Colonization o Revolutionary War o Our Government o Manifest Destiny o Civil War/Reconstruction o Industrial Revolution o Geography and Maps Current Events Interactive Notebook Science Shanna Pace o Interactive, hands-on approach to investigations o Using scientific tools and resources: interactive notebooks o Units of study: Scientific Processes & Methods, Life, Earth, and Physical Science Consumable Math Text Math Facts Mastery Problem Solving Vocabulary Expect HW Mon - Thur Math Mitch Schieffer & Stacy Saikin Live Oak Adventure Dates: November 4, 5, 6 Why Live Oak? Provides an intensive outdoor academic experience Opportunity to be an important part of a larger community Problem Solving and Trust Building Opportunity to meet new friends Opportunity to get to know their teachers personally Goals The listed goals are to be met through carefully planned, integrated thematic activities in an outdoor setting. Grow in self-esteem and confidence Develop and apply group interaction skills Build and maintain team Assume responsibility and make decisions Apply problem solving skills and extend thinking skills Teen Teachers Bring spirit and enthusiasm Assist with instruction Group leaders Organize skits Rules Students will show respect for themselves, others and property. Students will demonstrate safe conduct toward themselves and others. Students are responsible for being in the right place at the right time Strike 1~one-on-one counseling session Strike 2~second counseling session, notice to principal, and notice to parents of future consequences Strike 3~dismissal from the program Procedures Staff will meet daily to: Discuss the behavior of the students Share positive experiences of students Determine who should receive a discipline warning/strike Strikes are decided by the staff as a whole Fees Live Oak Fee: $ Due: TBD Includes: Trained facilitators for core courses Six meals Boarding for two nights Camp and staff payment Bus transportation Packing Highlights Complete list on teacher's websites LABEL EVERYTHING!!!!!!! Bring medicine with note, in original container to nurseDO NOT PACK IT Pack toiletries Bring shorts and jeans Send layers for any weather Nothing electrical No candy, gum or food of any kind Cameras are encouraged Mini-Courses~ Taught by YOU! ~45 minute lesson ~8-10 students ~MANDATORY MEETING IN OCTOBER ~When: Thursday, November 5th 11:00- 12:00 and 1:00-2:00 Scholarships Partial or full payments Forms for scholarships in the counselors office. Turn completed form into Kiran Avasthi-Frinzi Check us out working together!! Check us out having fun!! Check us out problem solving!!