OUR BEST ALWAYS!OUR BEST ALWAYS!

My name is Maynard James.

This is my third year at AAA.

I graduated from… Athens State University (B.A.)

My goals are

to develop math skills that will help students become successful in all areas of their life;

to help my students be more independent thinkers

To produce productive citizens and problem solvers

Who is Mr. James?

My name is Tasheria Patterson.

This is my first “real” year teaching.

I graduated from… UAHuntsville (B.S.) General Education focus in

Collaboration

My goals are … prepare students for global collaboration to develop math and reading skills that will help

students become successful in all areas of their life; to help my students be more independent thinkers;

Who is Miss Patterson?

1. Keep hands feet and all objects to

yourself!2. Raise your hand and wait for

recognition before speaking!3. Respect yourself, Me and peers!4. Be quiet orderly in the classroom,

hallway, restroom, library, cafeteria and computer lab!

Classroom GuidelinesClassroom Guidelines

Fun stress-free learning Successful year Intrinsic motivation Group party

Following the GuidelinesFollowing the Guidelines

Not Following the GuidelinesNot Following the Guidelines

Lose Points and Behavior Sent Home

All Parents All Parents Need to Know Need to Know

About 5About 5thth Grade MathGrade Math

Morning WorkMorning Work Every week the students will complete a

“brain teaser” problem solving problem in math folder

Homework Homework

Math Folder- Problems of the Day Homework will be M,T,Th,F and will be opened

until close date and Wed. should be “skill” day But not posted on INow until the following

week

Math homework is not actually assigned within

Edmodo.   Use Edmodo as an additional place to send

reminders and let students communicate with him.  

Math assignments would be found in www.successnetplus.com

Username is his firstname.lastname with the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name.  (Ex. mickey.mouse0713). The password is welcome5

Homework

Once you get to the home page, you'll see the

courses.  Digits is named digits 6, even though it encompasses both 5th & 6th grade curriculum.  

Once in the digits course, you see a link called "To Do".  That is where your child’s assignments will be.  He/She has the opportunity to "try again" with any assignment until the due date which is often up until the test.  

Homework

The program has tools that help the student solve

the problem.   "Help me solve this" button to the side of each

problem.  It takes the student through the problem step by step.  

There are also counters, number lines, and other helpful graphical representations to work with under the "Tools" button next to each problem.  The students also have access to www.mymathuniverse.com which has additional help including videos that explain the topics.  

Homework

Grading Policy Tests 65%

Projects- 25%Chapter test- 25%Quizzes-15%

Daily 35%Homework-10%Participation-10%Class work (morning work etc.)-15%

Information Now is “Store House” for data Should reflect your child’s true academic

grade. These grades will be reported twice a week Can access more information www.hsv-k12.org Link to Parent Portal: https://inow-huntsville.asc.edu/informationnow

INOW

Grades this year on the Report CardsGrades this year on the Report Cards

Report Cards go out every 9 weeksProgress Reports Report CardsSeptember 20, 2012 October 22, 2012November 19, 2012 January 7, 2012February 11, 2012 March 18, 2012April 15, 2012 May 23, 2012

Excused Absences and TardiesExcused Absences and Tardies Students have 3 days to bring an excuse when absent.

Email Please make sure your child is on time.

Star Testing- 40th Percentile or above

Everyday check homework on Pearson in “to do list” or/Edmodo/Planner AAAmagnet.org website click on teacher’s name MealpayPlus- Check your child’s lunch account P.T.A. Membership Fee-$5.00 (Please attend

meetings.)

Things to Remember

Black Ink: hp 940 black /940 color Copy Paper Color Card Stock Tape/ Staplers/ Pencil Sharpeners

Chart Paper Calculators

Please!!!Mr. James Wish List

Maynard.james@hsv-k12.org AAA phone 256-468-7600 Edmodo Skype Conference (12:35-1:35 or 4:00-5:00

M-Th)

Best Way to Contact Mr. James

Let’s cross over the Let’s cross over the

bridge to a wonderful bridge to a wonderful yearyear

Digits Online Curriculum

Do you sometimes feel like this? Maybe this?

Parents will be able to support their child in

using the Pearson curriculum program, Digits, while at home.

Objective/Goal

Huntsville City Schools:

Moved From

Math Curriculum Moved From

Envision Math “Bridging Towards

Common Core”

DIGITS “IS NATIONAL

COMMON CORE STANDARDS”

New digital curriculum program For classroom instruction and student

assignments. Offered by Pearson Education, the world’s

leading education company. You can access homework assignments and

other materials through Pearson’s online system, SuccessNet .Plus

What is Digits?

Go to www.mymathuniverse.com, which is

the online student command center for digits. You and your student can log in 24/7 to study, do homework, and most important, you can check on the progress and math mastery of your child.

Getting Started

YES!!

“Check your Computer Settings” hyperlink after you first log in through www.mymathuniverse.com

Can It Run On Any Computer?

Go to www.mymathuniverse.com and use the username and password

Username is the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name.  (Ex. mickey.mouse0713).  The password is welcome5

Remember, the class URL is always www.mymathuniverse.com.

Accessing the program from home

www.mymathuniverse.com

Getting Into Digits

You can contact Technical Support by phone or

online at: Phone: 1-800-234-5832 Chat & E-mail:

www.successnetplus.com/support www.mypearsontraining.com Huntsville Help Desk [428-6900]

Have Trouble?

If you see an error, you can press the “fn” key

and press the “prt sc” button above the insert key on your key board and you can save and email the “error screen” to the teacher.

Technical Error

Please make sure your child properly shuts

down computer every night This allows for updates Make sure your child charges their computer

at night

Computer Information

http://huntsvillecityschools.weebly.com/for-

parents-and-students.html

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