Welcome 5th Graders and Parents

I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this year! I am confident this

will be a very successful school year.

Ms. StatenAttended the University of North Car0lina

WilmingtonGraduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Elementary

Education and a minor in FrenchEnjoy staying active, cultivating a green thumb in

my new home, and volunteering at my local church

Interesting Fact about me: I was a member of the Dance team in College and have been able to dance in many amazing dance programs including the School of North Carolina Dance Theatre here in Charlotte and The Jofferey Ballet in New York City. I also teach the Dance Connect 21 block here at Barnette!

Barnette NormsNorms For everyone at BES:

1. Take it to the Source2. Presume positive intent3. Honor the Absent4. Begin and end on time5. Communication is Key6. Be Present7. Decide who Decides

Daily Schedule7:45-8:00 Morning Responsibilities8:00-8:45 Specials8:45-10:00 Math10:00-10:30 Recess10:30 Snack10:30-11:20 Integrated Unit11:20-12:20 Science12:20-12:55 Lunch1:00-1:45 Literacy Small Group1:45-2:05 Word Study2:05-2:45 Writing * We will have Connect Block again later this year!

Healthy snack Your child’s working snack will be at 10:30. Drink -- water only please. Examples of healthy snacks include:

Granola barsCheese sticksGold fishFruits and vegetablesChips ( Sun chips, wheat thins, pretzels)

5th Grade CurriculumLiteracy: Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Drawing

Conclusions, Inferences, Cause and Effect, Classify and Categorize, Sequence, Author’s Point of View

Math: 1st-Place Value, Multiplication/Division; 2nd-Geometry; 3rd-Fractions/Decimals; 4th-Measurement

Science: 1st –Weather/Climate; 2nd –Ecosystems; 3rd – Forces/Motion; 4th – Landforms

Social Studies: 1st – Geography; 2nd & 3rd- US History/Washington DC

Writing: Narratives, Opinion, Informative, Argumentative pieces

Classroom ExpectationsClassroom Rules: Be respectful, Be responsible, Be

safeHomework

Read at least 30 minutes every night. The only way to get better at reading is to read!

Math homework will be given on an almost daily basis

Also look for:B.E.S.T. Folders S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Academic

Responsibility) BindersThese are brand new this year to my class! They will

keep track of data, grades, reading, goals, and much more!