Welcome to
Team
Dedication!
Mr. Seibert: Math and Science
Mrs. Phillips: Math and Social Studies
Mrs. Pepper: Language Arts
Mrs. Shaffer: Language Arts
Mrs. Gorsegner: Learning Support
Mrs. Wolfe: Learning Support Aide
What is Fifth Grade All
About?
Responsibility and Organization
– Materials (BINDER (5) and PENCIL)
– Homework
– Morning routine (copying homework)
Accountability
– Taking ownership of what they do
– Understanding effects of their
actions
High Expectations
– We set them and expect them!
Schedule
What is happening on
Team Dedication???
Team Run: sneakers every day!
Chorus: Holiday concert
Twitter: @dedicationDAIS
Frequently Asked
Questions
• SNACKS (healthy and clean)
• GUM (given by teachers only)
• WATER BOTTLES (YES!!!)
• MEDICATIONS (brought in by parents only)
Reading
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DRA (to determine reading level)
Book Discussions
Variety of Genres
Nonfiction emphasis
Resource Notebook
Response Notebook
Reading responsesWritten/Literary Essays
• 6 day a week homework
reading requirement
-20 minutes/day
-Book Whisper to begin
reading class daily
Writing
• On Demand Writing Prompts
• Writing Process
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(prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish)
3 Modes of Writing
Craft of Writing
Mode specific rubrics to assess
Vocabulary-Affixes/ Strong
Verbs (Binder LA folder)
• Grammar (day 1 with word work)
• Poetry Anthology
• Resource/Response Notebooks
Word Work (Spelling)
• Will occur every Day 1
•2 frequently misspelled words
•3 no excuse words
•Weekly grammar review
•Quizzes every Day 1
1 Language Arts grade on report card
– Place Value (whole #s and
decimals)
– Multiplication and Division
(whole #s)
– Decimals (+, -, x, ÷)
– Patterns
– Fractions (+, -, x, ÷)
– Measurement
– Geometry
– Algebra
– PROBLEM SOLVING!!!!
My Math Series
Online access
- Tutoring videos
- Games
- Textbook
» Math Facts!!!
Science
Units of study in 5th grade:
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Scientific processes
Life Science
Earth Science
Landforms-Foss Kit
STEAM
Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR
PROJECT in small groups
Student lab days: two days per cycle
Social Studies
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Continents and Oceans
Where we Live
First Americans
Explorers
Colonial America
Revolutionary War**
A New Nation/Government
Westward Expansion
Civil War**
What to expect for
HOMEWORK each night…
1. Read 20 minutes (Mon – Friday + Sat/Sun)
2. Math Worksheet/Workbook page (20 minutes)
3. Study
Science OR Social Studies notes (3 minutes)
4. Study Word Work and Vocabulary (3 minutes each)
Homework Policy
• 50 minutes per night maximum,
which includes 20 minutes of reading
• Effort is key.
• Please set aside a time and place for
your child to complete their
homework.
• It is important to let them know how
important you think school is. Your
attitude is contagious!
Homework Policy
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1st = Warning and complete in HW Support
2nd = Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support
3rd = Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
4th = Homework Support
5th = Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
At the 5th missed HW…steps will be taken
to help find a more effective solution
*Starts
fresh each marking period
Behavior Policy
Issues handled within team... (most are)
Tangible reminder/reset button
When issues are repetitive and severely
disruptive to learning or severe, it must
move to the next level and require more
serious consequences...
BIR = Behavior Incident
Report
Rewards each marking
period for all students who
went an entire marking
period without any BIR’s
BUS behavior = BIR
*SWEBS rewards are EARNED each marking period. Missing the SWEBS
reward is not the consequence of a BIR…the reward simply was not
EARNED. The behavior will warrant a consequence at the time of the
infraction (ie: lunch detention, recess detention, suspension, etc)
On Team Behavior Policy
1st Strike = warning
2nd Strike = BIG warning
3rd Strike = phone call home
4th Strike = involve others to develop a plan
Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors before strikes are assigned.
The goal is to help the children keep track of
their own behaviors and progress to make positive
changes. Incentives will be given!!!
Kids start fresh each week!!
Marking Period Reward
System
Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to
reward the “whole student.”
If STRIKES + MISSED HOMEWORK ≤
predetermined number they will earn our
reward!
This expectation will increase each marking period.
Hand-Held Devices
School is a great time for the students to
work on their social skills.
No cell phones ON at school; can be left
off and in backpack
Hand-held devices can be used at indoor
recess and dismissal time only.
Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!
Specials Schedule
All Team Dedication has gym on
ODD days!
Sneakers need to be worn EVERY
day due to our team run.
Back to School:
Tech News for DAIS
4th & 5th Grade
Chromebooks
The new technology at DAIS
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EASY online access & storage of student files
Auto-save; no more “lost files”
“My Drive” for student work
“Shared with Me” allows teachers & students to
share & work collaboratively on assignments
for parents
Save the Date:
September 24, 2015
More information coming soon!
- Web Browser
- Free Download: http://www.google.com/chrome/
(Personal Computer or Mobile Device)
- Username & Password to access Drive
What can YOU do to help?
• Get your volunteer clearances
• Don’t DO things for your child, but
please help!
• Ensure a healthy breakfast
• Develop a solid morning/evening routine
• 10 to 11 hours of sleep!
• Get your child to school
• Keep our alliance
Important Dates to
Know
• November 23rd and 24th:
Parent-Teacher Conferences
• April 11th – May 6th: PSSA’s
(NO excused absences will be approved)
Contact Us…
• Please feel free to call, email, or send a note in
with any questions, comments and concerns. Please
give us 24 hours to respond.
• Expect calls, notes and emails from us…they are
not all bad!!!
• We communicate daily with one another.
www.dallastown.net
THANK YOU FOR
ATTENDING!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A
SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH
YOUR CHILD!