5th Grade Open House2011

CurriculumReadingWord StudySocial Studies/HistoryLanguage Arts-GrammarLanguage Arts-WritingMathScience

Other Specials/ProgramsAssignment BooksCommunicationReminders

Overview

Reading 1st 14 Days Reading Program Typical Weekly Schedule Small Groups Independent Reading Reading log/Weekly Skill Assignment AR points Reading Journals Reading Intervention Grading on Rubric (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )

Word Study

Weekly Word PatternLearning and applying the weekly patternWeekly Word Study Pattern Test on FridaysWays to study on their own

Social Studies/History

What are we studying???Tests/QuizzesDC trip (April 28-May 4, 2012)Wax Museum (May)Youth Government Day (April)

Language Arts-Grammar

Daily Language Review (DLR)Traditional Grammar (sentences, double

negatives, parts of speech, etc.) and its integration into writing

Traditional numerical and letter grades

Language Arts-Writing

Modes of writingPeer/Teacher conferencesGood word choicesWriting journals (plan, rough draft, final copy)Grading on rubric (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )

MathInvestigations Math SeriesHands-on activities/ManipulativesMath NotebookD.M.R. and weekly D.M.R. quizzesTraditional TestsMath InterventionFast MathBasic Math FactsSuccessNet

Science

AMSTI programHands-onProjects/TechnologyScience Notebooks

ExamplesTests/QuizzesStudy guides

Specials/ProgramsArt-TuesdaysMusic-Thursdays (recorders)Computer Lab-Fridays

Technology projects, Tech Steps, programs, etc.PE-dailyD.A.R.E.-Wednesdays with Officer Bowman

Essay – November 18th Graduation – December 2nd 5th Grade Webpage (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/5thgrade.htm )

Communication

Email-mdobrinski@shelbyed.k12.al.usLetter/note-best sent separate from the

assignment bookPhone-682-5530 (will return call after

school)Our class blog is located at

http://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mdobrinski

Positive Reinforcement

PAWS program (for individual students)Brag-A-Paw (for class)Breakfast BuddyResponsible Rider

Assignment Books/Agendas

Homework assignments (where located in the classroom)

Time set aside for students write down their assignments

What should be written downHomeworkAnnouncementsSomething for every subject

Bread Festival

October 11, 2011Our country is El Salvador!Numerous ways to assist/participate:

Help the day of the festivalBake OR purchase the breadShare traditional clothes, music, art, or

handmade crafts with the classPlease let Mrs. Dobrinski know if you can assist our class

How Can YOU Help VIS?

Box Tops for EducationPTO

(http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/index.htm )-lots of volunteer opportunities

RemindersPhone treeConferences: Wednesday – Friday 12:00-12:30Room MomWashington, D.C. Informational Meeting:

tonight, after Open House (all who are interested in attending or would like to find out more info are encouraged to attend )

DC Intent forms due Friday, Sept. 23; 1st payment due by Oct. 3.