Each Day Brings a Chance to do Better

How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh beginning,How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh beginning,

A chance to blot out our mistakes and change failure into winning.A chance to blot out our mistakes and change failure into winning.

And it does not take a special time to make a brand-new start,And it does not take a special time to make a brand-new start,

it only takes the deep desire to try with all our heart it only takes the deep desire to try with all our heart

to live a little better and to always be forgiving and to to live a little better and to always be forgiving and to

add a little “sunshine” to the world in which we’re living.add a little “sunshine” to the world in which we’re living.

So never give up in despair and think that you are through,So never give up in despair and think that you are through,

for there’s always a tomorrow and a chance to start anew.for there’s always a tomorrow and a chance to start anew.

Language Arts/Reading in 4th and 5th grade

Common Core State Standards Our goal is to have all students writing and reading independently on or above

grade level through the use of a variety of research based strategies such as:

Guided Reading/Reading Workshop Interactive Read Aloud Accountable Independent Reading Vocabulary study of Greek & Latin prefixes Grammar Writing program

Math Units of Study 4th and 5th Grade

Place Value Fractions, Decimals and Percents (5th only) Multiplication and Division Order of Operations Fractions: Addition, Subtraction,

Multiplying, Dividing – 5th only) Volume (5th only) Geometry Measurement: Standard and Metric

ExpectationsHow can students help themselves be successful in math?

Be ORGANIZED!!!! This is the number one reason students fall behind.Review and utilize notes during practice in class and at home.BE POSITIVE!!! All tasks are better completed with a good attitude.Turn all assignments in on time – make an effort not an excuse.ASK QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS!Do your practice, take notes, and participate in class discussions and activities… Practice + Participation = SUCCESS!!

Science and Social Studies We will continue to use “The North

Carolina Essential Standards” http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standard

s/new-standards/

Science Units of Study 4th Grade

Earth in the Universe Earth History Scientific Method Forces and Motion Matter: Properties and Change Energy: Conservation and Transfer Ecosystems Molecular Biology

Science Units of Study 5th Grade

Structures and Functions of Living Organisms

Genetics Forces and Motion Matter: Properties and Change Energy: Conservation and Transfer Ecosystems Earth Systems, Structures and

Processes

Social Studies Focus Fourth Grade

North Carolina: History Geography Environmental Literacy Economics and Financial Literacy Civics and Government Culture

Social Studies Focus Fifth Grade

US History Native Americans - Reconstruction Taking notes, projects, study guides,

chapter tests USA Weekly Magazine

4th and 5th Grade Projects

Each project will have directions and rubrics to go with them

Parents and students will be given at least 3 weeks to complete the project.

Counts as a formal assessment grade Fourth Grade: “Boook Report”, Poetry

Cafe

Stock Market Project

I will introduce the stock market project by October 1st.

Year long – students receive a set of rules, how to track buying, selling, etc.

We will see who makes the most money by the end of May!

There will be a lot of Excel work in this project!

Testing in 4th and 5th grade: CMS, NC & EOG MAP testing 3 times a year on Chrome

Books. This is a diagnostic tool to help teach to specific needs of children.

EOG Testing mid May (Please don’t schedule vacations/appointments during this time)

Classroom Rewards 5th Grade

Courtyard Lunch

Do we have a volunteer Courtyard Lunch Coordinator?

Mega and Mini Shields Positive Incentive Program

Blue MEGA Shields are used to reward whole classes for showing great character!

The class with the MOST MEGA Shields is announced on Friday PM (Sept: class lunch in the courtyard with the Leadership team)

Be sure to visit our K-2 & 3-5 Mega Shield bulletin boards on the 5th grade hall (near the cafeteria)!

White MINI Shields are used to reward individual students for making great choices!

One student from each class will be chosen every Monday morning for a special meeting with the Principal & a prize from her Principal Prize Cart! I earned a MINI SHIELD because

I’m an amazing student at OP!! *Please write your name on the back to enter the weekly drawing*

Behavior Matrix

Blue MEGA Shields are used to reward whole classes for showing great character!

The class with the MOST MEGA Shields is announced on Friday PM (Sept: class lunch in the courtyard with the Leadership team)

Be sure to visit our K-2 & 3-5 Mega Shield bulletin boards on the 5th grade hall (near the cafeteria)!

White MINI Shields are used to reward individual students for making great choices!

One student from each class will be chosen every Monday morning for a special meeting with the Principal & a prize from her Principal Prize Cart! I earned a MINI SHIELD because

I’m an amazing student at OP!! *Please write your name on the back to enter the weekly drawing*

Blank Behavior Matrix RtI Process Spring Training 2013 Moodle

Olde Providence

Classroom Hallways Cafeteria Bathrooms Playground Assemblies Specials

Be respectful.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Be an active listener.

Follow adult instruction promptly.

Use polite language and raise a quiet hand.

Walk quietly so others can continue learning.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Eat only your food.

Chew and swallow your food before talking.

Use a quiet voice when talking with friends next to you or across from you.

Clean up after self.

Allow for privacy of others.

Clean up after self.

Wash and dry your hands before exiting.

Invite others to join in your play.

Enter and exit the building peacefully.

Share playground equipment.

Use polite language.

Be an active listener.

Applaud appropriately to show appreciation.

Keep hands and feet to self.

Sit quietly, unless asked to participate.

Enter and leave quietly.

Line up promptly.

Be responsible.

Take care of your materials.

Complete class work and homework.

Walk quietly and attentively.

Stay in your spot in line.

Clean up after self.

Only sit in your assigned area.

Clean up after self.

Let an adult know if items are missing.

Stay in assigned play area.

Be safe and report any problems to your teacher.

Ask permission to leave any setting.

Clean up playground equipment.

Enter and exit gym in an orderly manner.

Wear your name tag.

Bring your materials to class as needed.

Be a great learner.

Be a risk taker.

Put forth your best effort.

Be a team player.

Do your job.

Return to class promptly.

Use proper manners.

Line up promptly when asked by an adult.

Follow bathroom procedures.

Return to class promptly.

Be a problem solver.

Learn new games and activities.

Line up at first teacher signal.

Raise your hand to share if asked.

Keep comments and questions on topic.

Actively participate.

Classroom RewardsIndividual: Mini-shieldsSmall Group: Group of the Week pointsLarge Group: Mega shields, marble jar

Large group reward is extra recess or kickball game to be held the Friday following earning the reward.

Grade Level DisciplineIndividual: Pulling Cards.

Task Tallies: During assignments, if a child is off task, they receive task tallies. For every 1 tally, they get between 3 points taken off their percentage score. For example, if they get a 94% on an assignment, but they have 2 task tallies, they will earn an 88%. One task tally = card pull.

**I will write the offense and color card pulled in their agenda on that day.

Marble Jar – Lose marbles as a whole group.

Character EducationStudents will participate in Olweus, a

school wide character development program.

Classes will have weekly class meetings focusing on social skills, conflict resolution, social media, friendship skills.

I always work on collaboration and cooperation in our class. Please talk with your child about how they approach their group members and how they treat them.

CMS Elementary Grading Procedures Class work/informal assessments

(homework, warm-ups, notebook checks, group work, in-class tasks, and class participation )= 40% of quarter grade

Formal assessments (tests, major quizzes, comprehensive writing assignments, and projects) = 60% quarter grade

New NC Grading Scale

A = 90 – 100

B = 80 – 89

C = 70 – 79

D = 60 – 69

F = 59 and below

Power School New NC system for attendance and grades https://cms.powerschool.com/public/ You can access it from the CMS Website

under the Parent Tab You should have received your login

information last week in the Home/School folder

Help Desk: 980-343-9420

Volunteer and Visitor Policy

You must register as a CMS volunteer at: https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/ You will receive an email that confirms you as a

volunteer. If you are from out of state it will take longer to

run a background check. Go ahead and register any family member that

may come to the school. Even lunch visitors must be approved.

This is for the safety of your children. We appreciate your support!

Change of transportation

Please send in a note or write transportation changes in the planner or on a sticky note.

Please send a note or email your child’s teacher or directly to Adrianna Hall, the school secretary.

4th Grade Field trips – Students will go with their coordinating classrooms. Sound to Sea January 18th – 20th

January 25th – 27th http://www.trinityctr.com/soundtosea/

Reed Gold Mine

5th Grade Field trips – Students will go with coordinating classrooms.

JCC (Jewish Community Center) October 27 and 29

Latta Plantation: Date to be determined Blumenthal Performing Arts

Communication

Be sure to give me your email address. This year we will be using Sign Up Genius for parent teacher conferences.

Specials

Monday: Art with Mrs. Allen Tuesday: Computer with Mrs. Tatsis Wednesday: Media with Ms. Parrish Thursday: Music with Ms. Skala Friday: PE with Mr. Soler

It’s going to be a great year in 4th and 5th Grade!

Thank you for coming tonight and being a part of your child’s education.