Post on 26-Dec-2015
Mr. Jay Mooney
Contacts:James_E_Mooney@mcpsmd.org
301-469-1038 (school)
Personal Philosophy• To promote self-respect,
respect for others, & acceptance of differences.
• To foster a climate of tolerance in which cultural diversity & learning differences are nurtured & celebrated.
• To cultivate the development of the whole child & provide a variety of learning opportunities to meet individual learning needs
• To help each child recognize his/her potential for both meeting & exceeding expectations.
• To create a caring and positive learning community where all are valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential in a changing world.
Seven Locks Vision
Personal Mission
• To provide a safe learning environment within which inquiry, risk-taking, creative problem solving and higher order thinking is promoted.
• To provide opportunities for students to creatively pursue individual areas of interest, thereby stimulating a life-long love of learning.
• To equip students with the tools necessary to become productive, contributing members of a global society.
• To provide a rigorous instructional program for all students to become independent thinkers, problem solvers, and life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges they face in a changing and complex world.
Seven Locks Mission
• School starts at 9:10 a.m. • If students are not at school by
9:15, they are marked tardy.• Tardy students must obtain a Tardy
Slip from the front office and place their lunch order with the cafeteria before proceeding to class.
• Students picked up at blacktop
• Backpacks in locker• Morning Work• Math• Science/SS• Lunch & Recess• Literacy Block• Pack-up/Dismissal
THE MEANING OF REPORT CARD GRADESExceptional at the Standard Level (ES)
Student demonstrates exceptional performance on the grade-level standard or learning goals.
Proficient (P)Student meets the grade-level standard or learning goals.
In-Progress (I)Student demonstrates progress or growth in reaching the
grade-level standard or learning goals.Not Yet (N)
Student demonstrates minimal progress or growth in reaching the grade-level standard or learning
goals.
9: 30- 10:4510:45- 12:0512:05- 12:3512:35- 1:051:05- 3:30
MathSS/Science
LunchRecessLiteracy
MondayPE 1:55 – 2:40
TuesdayART 1:55 – 2:40
WednesdayMEDIA 1:15 - 2
ThursdayMUSIC 2:45 – 3:30
Friday
Announcements 9:20
MATH 9:30 – 10:45
SS/SCIENCE ORWRITING
10:45 – 12:05
L/R 12:05 – 1:05
READING 1:05 - 2:35
WRITING 2:35 – 3:10
PACK UP 3:10
Mondays 1:55- 2:40 P.E.
Tuesdays 1:55- 2:40 ART
Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:45 Media
Thursdays 2:45- 3:30 Music
Time: 9:30- 10:45
Curriculum 2.0 Math 5 Units
•Operations & Algebraic Thinking
•Geometry
•Number and Operations in Base 10
•Measurement and Data
•Number and Operations: Fractions
*Please refer to your BTSN packet for more information on the rigor of the new math curriculum.*
Desired Outcomes
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Number and Operationsin Base Ten
Number and Operations–FractionsMeasurement and Data
Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions
Geometric Measurement: Understand Concepts of
Volume and Relate Volume to Multiplication and Addition
Geometry
Analyze Patterns and Relationships
Understand the Place Value System
Use Equivalent Fractions as a Strategy to Add and Subtract
Fractions
Apply and Extend Previous Understandings of
Multiplication and Division to Multiply and Divide Fractions
Convert Like Measurement Units within a Given Measurement System
Represent and Interpret Data
Graph Points on the Coordinate Plane to Solve Real-
World and Mathematical Problems
Classify Two-Dimensional Figures into Categories Based
on Their Properties
Perform Operations with Multi-Digit Whole Numbers and Decimals to Hundredths
Time: 9:30- 10:45
Math 6 Units
•Unit 1 Data & Statistics
•Unit 2 Decimals, Fractions, % &
Measurement
•Unit 3 Geometry & Measurement
•Unit 4 Mathematical Properties
•Unit 5 Probability
Time: 9:30- 10:45
Workshop Model 2.0•First 15 minutes: Whole Group Instruction•Center 1: Ms. Riggsbee/Creticos•Center 2: Independent Work•Center 3: Group Work/ Computer time•Last 5 minutes: Whole Group Lesson Review
• Whether your child is in Math 5 or Math 6 this year, all students will receive Algebra instruction in 8th grade.
• Next year’s new middle school Curriculum 2.0 roll out will include compacted math units so that all students end up in the same place.• Math 6: Math 6 & Part of Math 7• Math 7: Math 7 & Part of Math 8
Time: 10:45- 12:05 Unit 1: Physics – Force, Motion & Energy
Unit 2: Physics – Electricity & Magnetism
Unit 3: Earth/Space Science – Astronomy
Unit 4: Life Science - Cells & Heredity
Time: 10:45- 12:05
Unit 1: Citizens in Action: The Colonies Revolt, 1763-1783 and Today
Unit 2: Economics: Creating a New Nation, 1783-1800 and Today
Unit 3: The Evolving Country: Geography Past to Present
• Literary Text• Informational Text• Language Vocabulary
• Literary Text• Historical Fiction• Drama• Poetry• Traditional Stories• Mystery• Realistic Fiction• Adventure Stories• Graphic Text
• Informational Text• Literary Nonfiction• Articles• Extended Informational Text• Firsthand/Secondhand
Accounts• Technical Text• Graphic Text• Multimedia Formats
• Language Vocabulary• Collaborative Discussion• Peer Discussion• Literature Study• Shared Inquiry• Socratic Seminar
• Vocabulary Development
• Independent Reading• Reading
Conferences/Assessments (w/ Mr. Mooney)
• Read Alouds• Guided Reading• Literature Circles• Word Work (see next
slide)• Readers’ Responses
SLES will be implementing school-wide the researched based phonics, spelling & vocabulary program called “Words
Their Way”.
• Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary instruction through daily word study.
• Differentiated instruction targeted to students' appropriate instructional/developmental level
• Spelling stage (stage of spelling development) assessed using initial spelling inventory
• Flexible spelling groups
• Focus is on learning and understanding spelling patterns not on rote memorization of word list
• Word work in class and at home will include word sorts (word sorts engage students in the process of searching, comparing, contrasting, and analyzing & help students organize what they know about words and form generalizations that they can apply when encountering unfamiliar vocabulary when reading)
3 Types of Writing in Curriculum 2.0
Narrative
Informative
Opinion
Time: 1:05-3:30
• Writing Process• Pre-writing• Drafting• Revising• Proofreading• Publishing
• Independent Writing• Grammar Mini-Lessons• Model Writing• Quick Writes
Please review the SLES Homework Guidelines handout.
Students will write their homework assignments in their agendas.
Reading: 20 minutes/dayAfter reading a book, students will complete a
story map and move their “football”
The Purpose of Homework:
1. Provide practice in applying concepts and skills initially presented in the classroom. 2. Extend and strengthen learning concepts and skills related to instructional objectives. 3. Develop learning skills such as initiative, responsibility, self-direction, and organization.
Mad Science
Robotics
Planetarium
Strathmore
Mt. Vernon
Woodlawn
• The Standards-Based Grading and Reporting Meeting for parents interested in learning more about the new grading system (ES, P, I, N) or new report card format will take place on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the APR.
Respectful •Treat all with kindness•Make sure others feel included, accepted, and safe
Responsible•Come to school prepared to learn •Practice self-control and be accountable for your actions
Intellectual Risk Taker•Embrace active and continuous learning•Explore different possibilities
Gritty •Set and achieve goals•Show perseverance by never giving up
Zesty•Always assume the best in others•Share a smile and stay positive
Thank you so much for coming!
If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me. On your way out please sign up for a conference time.
A copy of the power point will be on my SLES 5th grade page soon.