WELCOME TO 5th GRADE!

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WELCOME TO 5th GRADE!

• Thanks for coming out tonight!
• Contact Info kedodd_at_greenville.k12.sc.us

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What Does a 5th Grader Look Like?

• -Responsible for their own work and their own
  actions
• -A Hard Worker
• -Excited and eager to learn new things
• -A Member of the Family
• -Respectful of ALL
• -Willing to make mistakes and learn from them

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Things to Look Forward to

• 5th Grade Skate Days
• 5th Grade Day
• 5th Grade Awards Day
• Washington DC Field Trip November 12th- 15th
• Roper Mountain Field Trips
• Roper Mountain Growth and Development trip
• A well-organized, but FUN, preparation for middle
  school ?

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COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

• Every Tuesday you will receive the take home
  folder, please return it by Thursday
• The website is updated every Friday for the
  following week. If you have internet access
  please use this to get your newsletter and to
  stay on top of what is going on at school. Ask
  your child how to get to the class site
• Student led conferences will be held in October
  to discuss your childs progress
• Please contact me if you have any concerns or
  questions kedodd_at_greenville.k12.sc.us

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Striving Towards Success

• We are a school of continuous improvement.
• We work together to ensure that our students will
  become successful, respectful, and productive
  members of society.

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BUENA VISTAS MISSION

• T The mission of Buena Vista Vista is to
  educate
• students academically
• Acae while supporting them
  socially socially and
  emotionally as they they develop into
  productive citizens and lifelong learners.

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MS. DODDS MISSION

• To provide educational experiences, in
  cooperation with the home and community, that
  prepare students for lifelong learning and
  productive participation in society.

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OUR MISSION

• Each day our mission is to prepare ourselves for
  a successful life in the future by Setting
  and maintaining high expectations Demonstrating
  positive character Respecting and being kind
  to all individuals Exhibiting responsible
  behaviors Being the best person we can be each
  day

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OUR CODE OF COOPERATION

• We will set a good example for others. We will
  be kind to others.We will respect ourselves. We
  will participate in all classroom discussions,
  activities, and lessons in order to better
  ourselves academically.We will treat others the
  way we want to be treated.We will encourage each
  other to do the right things.We will demonstrate
  a positive attitude- always willing to try new
  things.

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RIT GROUPS

• Students were placed in their RIT group based on
  their MAP scores from this fall in Math.
• Students will meet from 815 845 on Tuesdays
  and Wednesdays. Students will be in a mixed
  group of their peers who are all on the same
  level in that particular math strand.
• Students may receive a SMALL amount of homework
  from their RIT teacher, but will not receive a
  grade.

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BEHAVIORRespectful, Responsible, Ready to Learn

• STAYING ON TRACK
• Students will follow the school wide behavior
  plan. In addition, I have implemented a positive
  behavior system in our classroom.

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STAYING ON TRACK

• PINK
• WHITE
• GREEN
• YELLOW
• ORANGE
• RED
• BLUE

• 2 tickets and good note home
• 1 ticket
• Ready to Learn
• 3 laps at recess
• Silent lunch and 6 laps at recess
• Silent lunch, 6 laps, call parents
• Immediate referral to office

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TABLE GROUPS
This year our class will work together as a
community of learners. Students will work
together in table groups! Groups can earn points
for good behavior, staying on task, displaying
positive attitudes, and demonstrating respect. At
the end of each week, the winning table will
select a privilege to enjoy the following week.
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Marble Jar

• In order to work together as a team, our class
  has the opportunity to earn incentives for good
  behavior, positive attitudes, quick transitions,
  showing respect, and staying on task. Each day
  the class can earn up to 3 marbles. Once we reach
  90 marbles we will decide on a celebration as a
  class.

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HOMEWORK

• Homework is assigned nightly Monday through
  Thursday
• Students who dont complete homework must walk
  the track at recess
• Homework is assigned for review and practice
• Homework is checked in class
• Students should study nightly as a part of their
  homework
• Students always have homework studying for
  tests, reviewing math facts, and reading

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SPELLING

• Students are given a pre-test of 20 words on
  Monday.
• Classwork/Homework each night comes from the
  Fifth Grade Spelling Activities Contract.
  Students will complete 3 activities per week.
• Our goal is for students to apply the spelling
  words in their writing.
• Students are tested on their words on Thursday.
• For additional practice please go to the
  following site
• www.spellingcity.com/kedodd

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Assignment Expectations

• Students should display their best work on each
  assignment given in and out of class.
• Students are expected to put their name and
  number on each assignment.
• Grades will be recorded through an online system
  which you can access through the parent portal.

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Class Expectations

• Students are expected to enter the room ready to
  learn each day!
• Directions and special instructions are posted
  on the promethean board as students enter.
• Throughout the day students should willingly
  participate in all class activities and lessons.

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Morning Procedures
-Enter the room quietly and find your
seat! -Unpack your book bag gathering the needed
materials for class. --Turn in assignments to
your pocket. -Select your lunch choice. -Read the
board for special instructions/ and/or materials
needed. -Make sure your pencils are sharpened and
you use the restroom. -Copy homework into agenda.
-Work on morning assignment. -If you finish
early, continue reading your independent reading
book.
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SYLLABUS

• You will find a completed list of classroom and
  assignment expectations posted.
• Long-Range Academic Plan
• Information regarding attendance and
  non-instructional routines are posted.
• School-wide procedures and expectations.

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Curriculum

• Students will be following the Greenville County
  School District curriculum standards
• Learning in the classroom will take a very
  hands-on and interactive learning approach to
  engage all students

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Curriculum Standards Math

• UNIT 1 Place Value Add and Subtract Decimals
• UNIT 2 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals
• UNIT 3 Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
• UNIT 4 Geometry and Measurement
• UNIT 5 Add and Subtract Fractions
• UNIT 6 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
• UNIT 7 Graphing and Data

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Curriculum Standards Social Studies

• UNIT 1 Reconstruction
• UNIT 2 Westward Expansion
• UNIT 3 Industrial Revolution Immigration
• UNIT 4 Theodore Roosevelt
• UNIT 5 The Roaring Twenties The Great
  Depression
• UNIT 6 World War II and The 1940s
• UNIT 7 The Cold War
• UNIT 8 The Civil Rights Movement
• UNIT 9 The Fall of Communism to Present

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Curriculum Standards Science

• UNIT 1 Geographical Features of the Earth
• UNIT 2 Ocean Shore Zone
• UNIT 3 States of Matter
• UNIT 4 Properties of Matter
• UNIT 5 Force and Motion
• UNIT 6 Ecosystems
• UNIT 7 Human Impact
• UNIT 8 Pollution

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Curriculum Standards ELA

• -News Articles -Friendly Letter
• -Memoirs -Biographies
• -Personal Narratives - How To
• -Opionion Pieces -Journal Entry
• -Character Sketch -Plays
• -Bio Poem -Speech
• -Argument Pieces -Research
• -Poetry -Problem/ Solution

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Curriculum Standards Reading

• Skills
  Units
• -Sequence of Events -Authors Viewpoint
  1)Reading to Construct -Organization -Cause/
  Effect Meaning
• -Predictions/Inferences -Following Directions
  2)Reading with Structure
• -Classifying -Summarizing in
  Mind
• -Fact/Opinion -Compare/Contrast 3) Reading
  Thinking Story Structure -Problem Solving
  Across Within Text
• -Main Idea -Plays 4) Reading
  Thinking
• -Poetry -Drawing Conclusions About
  Relationships
• -Propaganda -Making Judgments 5) Reading
  for Relevance
• -Making Generalizations -Supporting Details 6)
  Authors Purpose POV

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How can you help at home?

• There are various opportunities to support your
  childs learning
• -Reading each night
• -Reviewing basic math facts
• -Studying key vocabulary
• -Reading and checking agenda/ Tuesday Folders
• -Encourage students to study, do
• their homework, and behave appropriately at school

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For the Latest Information

• Check out our class website at
• http//www.greenville.k12.sc.us/bvista/

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What Weve Been Up To This Year

• Ms. Dodds Fifth Grade Class
• 2013
• The Dynasty

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Torn Art
Torn Art
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Science is like a puzzle- you have to make the
pieces fit!
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Science Inquiry
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Smiles/Snarls Writing Activity
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Learning Respect
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Decimals Hands-On
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Peer Tutoring
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Science Getting Down and Dirty
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A note from

• Before you leave, take a minute to write a note
  to your child. Feel free to write something
  encouraging to them! They love to get notes ?

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THANK YOU!

• Thank you for taking time out of your busy
  schedules to come tonight.
• With your support we will have a great 5th grade
  year!
• Thank you for your support of the PTA.
• Dont forget the sign-up sheets.
• Your willingness to help makes all the difference!