Back to School Night 2013-2014
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Back to School NightBack to School Night2013-20142013-2014
Back to School NightBack to School Night2013-20142013-2014
Mrs. DeMarquezMrs. DeMarquez’’s Classs Class
Fifth GradeFifth Grade
Room 14Room 14
AgendaAgenda Introduction What’s new for 5th grade? Room 14 Schedule Curriculum Extras Important Information Homework Classroom Management Volunteers and donations Questions ?
Introduction to Mrs. DeMarquezIntroduction to Mrs. DeMarquez
• 15th year at FarnhamReading Intervention staff- 1/2 year4th grade- 5 years3rd grade- 7 year5th grade- 1.5 years
• SJSU and National• San Jose Native• Family
– Live in community– Active
What’s New in 5th Grade?What’s New in 5th Grade?• Increased responsibility &
independence in preparation for 6th grade
• Note taking and studying skills
• Physical Fitness Testing (Spring)
• CST Science Test• Science Camp! (end of the month!)
Room 14 ScheduleRoom 14 Schedule8:05-8:30 Opening procedures, morning warm ups, journals, etc. 8:30-9:45 Math9:45-10:05 Recess/snack 10:05-11:10 Language arts (reading, grammar, writing)11:10-12:10 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills)
12:10-12:50 Lunch12:50-1:50 Rotations M, T, Th (Science, Social Studies, Mile, Study Skills)
1:50-2:20 Language Arts/Math completion, art activities, etc. 2:25 Preparations to go home2:31 (2:34) Dismissal
– music – Mondays 8:10-8:55– library- Friday 8:35-9:05– PE- Wednesdays and Fridays- Water Bottle!
NOTE: Early dismissal every Wednesday 1:00**New time begins next week!*
Standards Based CurriculumStandards Based CurriculumCommon Core Standards
– Math, language arts, science, social studies– You can take a look:
• California State Common Core Standard (phasing in 2014)
http://db.readinglions.net/commoncore/index.lasso?fa=search
- Report cards
Focus Shifting to 21st Century learning and skills» Higher level thinking (depth of knowledge)» Collaboration» Technology integration» College and career readiness
Language ArtsLanguage Arts•Common Core focus
• Guided inquiry• Written responses (evidence based)
•Power Groups• Flexible, skills-based, grade level
groups• Team teaching• Differentiated instruction
•Writing in 5th grade– Narrative– Response to Literature– Informational reports
MathematicsMathematics• Investigations
– Problem solving– hands-on and engaging– Group and individual practice
-Deeper understanding– Big shift for students- THINKING!
• Dot and Number talks
- Development of spatial reasoning, number sense, academic vocabulary, and precise communication
Social StudiesSocial StudiesTeam taught by Mrs. Greco
•GLAD units based on the text book time line
United States history and geography
Through the Civil War era
ScienceScienceTeam taught by Mr. Hill
•FOSS (Full Option Science System)
–Focuses on active investigation
–Modules
• Water Planet (Earth Science)
• Mixtures and Solutions (Physical Science & Chemistry)
• Living Systems (Life Science)
Spark P.E. program * Fridays- Sports Skills- Cooperative Games- Movement and Dance- Calisthenics Please send water bottle!- Endurance building- Weekly Mile Run-Fridays- Health and nutrition Fitness Testing in Spring
With Mr. Formosa (our new PE teacher)
Physical EducationPhysical Education
The Fun Stuff!The Fun Stuff!• Art
– docent(s) needed!
• Music– Full year with Mr. Sanchez – Every week (Mondays) this year- yeah
• Library– Every Friday 8:35-9:05– 2 book maximum – Books must be returned following
week
• Garden Adventures New this year!– Garden Guides needed
• Nutrition Guidelines- Come straight from California
Ed. Code- Birthdays- alternatives to treats- Parties- few with limited food
• Absence- Notify office- Work for the day
Important InformationImportant Information
• Absent work- 1 additional day for each day absent
• Oops passes/ Homework passes- Ticket reward- Oops Pass: 1 additional day for 1
forgotten assignment for full credit- Homework Pass: excuses only 1
piece of homework (not a full packet or reading log).
• Retakes- Tests/quizzes- Must be retaken within 1 week of receiving test
back in Thursday envelope (date marked on test)- Scores are averaged for final grade- May have 1 retake on a test/quiz- Student’s responsibility to make retake requests- Retakes completed on student’s free- Retake not turned in by deadline will result in
original score being kept
HomeworkHomework Reinforces classroom learning homework agenda Class web page resource- secondary source! Homework folder Rubric Completion & effort vs. correctness May turn in late for partial credit Not turned in with in 1 week of assignment will get
zero credit Monday- Thursday only
Math due the next day
Packets due Friday Projects & book Reports-due dates TBA
+ independent reading (120 minutes per week)
• Only work intended to assess will be given a letter grade
• Missing work reports sent home weekly (Monday or Tuesday)
• Missing work must be turned in within 1 week of report for credit. Not turned in will result in a score of zero.
• Late projects
lowered 1 grade
GradingGrading
Grade ScaleA+ 100 C+ 75-79A 93-99 C 70-74 F 0-49A- 90-92 C- 65-69B+ 87-89 D+ 60-64B 83-86 D 56-59B- 80-82 D- 50-55
Positive Reinforcement• Recognitions of effort and
choices• Falcon Feathers (for class/school
rewards)
• Team Points
Consequences• Natural and logical
- Class Constitution- Increased responsibility
Classroom ManagementClassroom Management
Home-School CommunicationHome-School
Communication Thursday envelope Daily homework agenda Parent email list Progress reports (mid trimester) Missing work reports Online grade book In person Web page
www.demarquez.com
Contacting Mrs. D.Contacting Mrs. D.
• Email: [email protected]
– Add “Farnham parent” to subject line
• Phone: 408-377-3321 x214
Helpers and DonationsHelpers and DonationsVolunteers welcome
Art Vistas Garden Adventures Project Corner Stone (ABC) Room parent Field trip chaperones Thursday folders Copy fairy
DonationsTHANK YOU so much
for the donations already made
Wish list updates on webpage
Thank you! Thank you!• Questions?