Welcome Back Students and Parents
5-1 and 5-2
Mr. Burns and Mrs. Stauffer
Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’s
Beliefs and Philosophy
• Every child is capable of learning.
• We seek solutions (not punishments) to enable all
students to become the best they can be.
• Parents are the most important people in every
child’s life.
Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’s
Beliefs and Philosophy
According to a new review of recent research published by
the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory,
students with involved parents, no matter what their
income or background, are more likely to:
• Earn higher grades, test scores, & enroll in higher
programs
• Be promoted, pass their classes & earn credits
• Attend school regularly
• Have better social skills, show improved behavior and
adapt well to school
• Graduate & go on to post-secondary education
Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’s
Beliefs and Philosophy
Conclusions:
• When parents talk to their children about school, expect
them to do well, help them plan for college, and make
sure that out-of-school activities are constructive, their
children do better in school.
• When schools engage families in ways that are linked to
improve learning, and support parent involvement at
home and school, students make greater gains.
• When schools build partnerships with families and those
families respond to their concerns, honor their
contributions, and share power, they succeed at
improving student achievement.
IS Building Rules
• Listen and follow directions first time given.
• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
• Use kind words and voices when speaking.
• Treat people and property with respect.
• Keep a low noise level.
• Walk inside the school building.
Classroom Rules
• Stay on task.
• Respect each other.
• Respect each other’s property.
• If you don’t know who, what, when, where,
why, or how, then ask.
• Take care of our classroom.
• BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.
Classroom Rules cont.
• All rules state what we want students to do, rather
than what we don’t want them to do.
• If they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing,
then we won’t need to worry about what they’re not
doing.
Discipline Policies
• Warning (Verbal or Nonverbal)
• Teacher will address it personally with student.
• Loss of privilege(s)
 Token economy
 Recess
• Disciplinary referral
 Dean of Students
 Principal
• Parent Conference
Homework Policy
• Homework is given to review/practice material
discussed in class as well as prepare for upcoming
assessments.
• All homework is due the next day unless otherwise
stated by the teacher.
• Assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their
value each school day.
• Homework should not average longer than 50
minutes on a given night.
• If there is ever a problem, please contact us with a
phone call, email, or written note.
• Assignment Board & Assignment Book
• Daily e-mail (contact: rhburns@seal-pa.org)
Token Economy System
• YOU GET PAID TO COME TO 5TH GRADE!
• SEAL $ are earned based on grades, participation, and
behavior
• SEAL $ can be spent at the 5th Grade Store and at
special raffles
• SEAL $ can be lost for breaking rules and late or
incomplete work
• Payday Application (about every 2 weeks)
 Math application and connection
 Communication piece for parents
Communication
• In the event you should want to contact us, we can be reached
the following way.
• School Phone: 372-2270
• Home Phone: Mr. Burns 473-7253
Mrs. Stauffer 884-2170
• If it’s important and it just can’t wait, please don’t hesitate to
call.
• Email us at rhburns@seal-pa.org
kstauffer@seal-pa.org
Math
Topics
• Numbers & Operations
 Value of Large #s, Decimals, and Fractions
 Add & Subtract Large #s, Decimals, & Fractions
 Multiply & Divide Large #s and Decimals
 Rounding & Estimating
 Number Relationships (factors, multiples, etc.)
 Real World Problems
• Measurement
 Standard & Metric
 Perimeter & Area
 Real World Problems
Math
Topics
• Geometry
 Naming 2 & 3-dimensional objects
 Lines, line segments, rays, points
 Transformations
• Algebraic Concepts
 Recognizing & creating patterns
 Solving & using equations
• Data Analysis & Probability
 Reading and making graphs
 Using Mean, Median, Mode, & Range
 Using possible outcomes & probabilities
Math
Homework
• Take-home practice based on student needs
• Study Island
• Problem of the Day
Tests
• About every two weeks
PSSA
• End of March
Science
1st & 2nd Marking Period
Topics
• Landforms and Geologic Processes
• Water Cycle, Weather, & Climate
• Cells, Microscopes, & Immune System
• Ecosystems
• Biomes (project)
• Design
• Homework (about every 3 days)
• Tests (about every two weeks)
Social Studies
3rd & 4th Marking Period
Topics
• U.S. Regions (states & capitals)
• Colonial Times
• Revolutionary War
• Forming a New Nation (The Constitution)
• Growth & Conflict, Westward Expansion
• Civil War (Thematic Unit & 5th Gr. Camp)
• Homework (about every 3 days)
• Tests (about every 2 weeks)
Reading
• Daily independent reading time
• Daily fluency practice – Six-Minute Solution
• Anthology stories with extension activities
• Literacy Circles
 Fiction
 Nonfiction related to science and social studies
• Poetry
• Research projects
 Biomes
 Wax museum biographies
• Reading contests
Reading
• Book Reviews and book sharing time
• Homework
 Read 20 minutes each night
 Study for anthology tests – after each story
• Responsibilities
 2 novels and 1 nonfiction book each month This counts as a
homework grade.
 AR test on each book (not graded)
• Counts words for the Millionaire’s Club
• Collects points for the AR challenge
Grammar
• Grammar Grabber daily
• Parts of speech
 Review nouns, verbs, adjectives, and conjunctions
 Linking and helping verbs
 Pronouns
 Adverbs
 Prepositions
• Sentence construction
 Sentence structure
 Proper application of parts of speech
• Homework
 Practice sheets
 Study for tests – at the end of each unit
Writing
• Being a Writer – new program
 Introduction units
• The Writing Community
• The Writing Process
 Personal Narrative
 Fiction
 Expository Nonfiction
 Persuasive Nonfiction
 Poetry
• Daily writing time
• Pair Conferences
• Sharing and reflecting with the class
• Homework: to be determined
Spelling
• Affix Units
 Prefixes
 Suffixes
 Greek and Latin root words
• 6 words on Monday with practice homework
• Write a 5th grade sentence for each word, applying
grammar rules – Tuesday homework
• Review Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Test Friday
 6 points for spelling grade: spell the word
 7 points for reading grade: definitions
Commonly Asked Questions
• What does my child need for school?
 A 2” binder for Mrs. Stauffer’s LA class
• This is the “file cabinet” for the year
• All graded materials will be kept here for each marking
period. We houseclean after report cards are signed
and returned.
• Birthday Treat?
 Monthly birthday lunch parties
 Dates and number of treats needed will be announced monthly
• Date for camp?
 May 27 to 30