Mrs. Buzeta
•BS in Elementary Education
•Certified K-8 in Language Arts
•11th year of teaching
Mrs. Jackson
•BA in Elementary Education
•MA in Elementary Education
•EdS in Learning, Design, and Technology
•8th year of teaching (7 years in GCPS)
Mrs. Northam---Math and Science
• Attended University of Alabama and UAB
• BS in Healthcare Management and Chemistry
• MBA and MSHA
• Certified K-8 in Elementary and
Math
7:40-8:20
8:25-9:35
9:40-10:50
10:55-12:05
12:12-12:50
1:00-1:20
1:25-2:05
RTI
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Lunch
Recess
Specials
Teacher:
Mrs. Jackson
• Teaching Methods
•mini-lessons
•reading groups
Assessments include
•Wordly Wise
•running records
•novel units
•CARS tests
•cold reads
•common/county
assessments
Teacher: Mrs. Jackson
Topics of Study
•Civil War
•Reconstruction
•World War I
•Great Depression
•World War II
•Civil Rights Era
•Current Events
Assessments
• Key Ideas
•Class Work
•Projects
•Tests
Teacher: Mrs. Buzeta
Writing Genres
•Narrative
•Informational
•Persuasive
Focus Areas
•Word Choice
•Voice
•Organization
•Conventions
•Presentation
•Grammar Skills
Teacher: Mrs. Northam
Standards
Order of Operations
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Fractions & Decimals
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Measurement & Geometry
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Problem Solving & Real World Application
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Teacher: Mrs. Northam
Students will work to build math fluency,
think critically, explain their math
reasoning and problem solve
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Daily math work may include: Fast Four,
Mountain Math, Daily Word Problems,
Math Writing and Mad Minute
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Students will have Math homework
nightly.
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Teacher: Mrs. Northam
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Standards
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Physical Science – Properties of Matter,
Chemical & Physical Changes, Electricity
& Magnetism
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Earth Science – Constructive/Destructive
Forces, Human Intervention on the
Environment
Life Science – Cells, Microorganisms,
Animal and Plant Classification, Inherited
Traits & Learned Behaviors
All homework, upcoming
tests/quizzes, and projects will
be written in the students’
agendas daily.
Friday Flyer
•Sent via email on Friday
afternoons
•Announces upcoming
topics, assessments, and
events
Students will typically
have around 45 minutes
to an hour of homework
each night. This includes
reading for 20 minutes,
math practice, studying
for tests, and catching
up on any work.
Classroom Conduct
Grading
Formative Assessments
Math and ELA
•Daily Grades
•Formative – 4, 3, 2, 1
•Class Work
•Summative - %
•Projects
•Teacher Observation
Science and SS
•Percentage Grades
Test Corrections
Math, Grammar, and Reading Only
If a student receives a 69% or below in
one of these areas, a test correction slip
will be stapled to his or her test.
The student will have multiple days to
complete test corrections and acquire a
parent signature.
For meaningful, well-written test
corrections, students may earn up to half
credit for each incorrect answer.
Thank you!
If you have any content specific
questions, please email the
appropriate teacher.
Have a nice night!