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Welcome to 5th Grade
Back to School2017-2018
All About Mrs. Puga
-Grew up in Allen, Texas
-Graduate of The University of Texas @ Austin
-17th year teaching, 14th here at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching 5th Grade and 5th/6th Grade Math
-Favorite thing about teaching is…getting kids to think outside the box and watching those “light bulbs” come on-it is such a rewarding experience and celebrating the unique differences in each child.
-Other interests include: Spending time with my boys, shopping, running, dancing, listening/singing/playing music, being a soccer & karate mom, Longhorn sports (Hook’em Horns!),
All About Mrs. Kreps
-Grew up in Austin, Texas
-Graduate of Southwest Texas State
- 24 years of teaching, all here at CCE
- Teaching 5th Grade Science
- Favorite thing about teaching is… getting to know the kids and sharing moments together
-Other interests… being outside in general, swimming, walking, bike riding, going to the movies and eating out
All About Mr. Norman-Grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota
-Undergrad at University of Minnesota, Grad school at Hamline University
-7th year teaching 5th grade, 6th year here at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies
-Favorite thing about teaching is getting kids to think critically about their learning and have fun at the same time!
-Other interests include: most sports (Go Gophers!), running, listening to music, watching movies, playing golf, doing crossword puzzles and reading the newspaper and good books.
All About Mrs. Matus-Grew up in Houston, Texas
-Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin
- 15th year of teaching, 1st year at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies
-Favorite things about teaching are seeing the “spark” in my students’ eyes when they learn something new, watching those “AH- HA!” moments occur, and participating in students discovering their own talents and gifts
-Other interests include: Being a mother to my three children, spending time with family and friends, fitness and nutrition, watching “The Horns” play, traveling to new places and experiencing new things
*Problem Solving Strategies
*Math Challenges
*Math Vocabulary-building and writing
*Compacted Math Curriculum: Envisions (5th) & McGraw Hill (6th)
⅚ Compacted Math Topics to Cover:
-Place Value-Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Decimals & Fractions-Prime/Composite/Prime Factorization-Order of Operations/Properties of Operations-Personal Finance -Fractions/Ratios/Percents-Integers & Absolute Value-Expressions & Equations-Statistics-Algebraic Functions-Measurement/ Geometry-Graphing/Ordered Pairs
*Problem Solving Strategies
*Math Challenges
*Math Vocabulary-building and writing
*Grade Level Math Curriculum: Envisions (5th)
Grade 5 MathTopics to Cover:
-Place Value-Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Decimals & Fractions-Area/Perimeter/Volume-Data Analysis-Measurement/Geometry-Personal Finance -Fractions/Ratios/Percents-Integers-Expressions & Equations-Graphing/Ordered Pairs
5th Grade Science
The science curriculum is covered in 3 large categories:● Physical Science● Earth Science● Life Science
These large categories contain smaller units:● Matter and Energy● Force and Motion and Energy FOSS Kits● Earth and Space AIMS● Organisms and Environments GEMS
LA - Reading
-Monitoring comprehension-Making connections to texts-Analyzing and discussing text structure-Making strong evidence-based inferences-Building vocabulary with greek/latin roots
LA - Writing
-The Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing-Making writing more complex and interesting to communicate deeper thinking-Narrative, Feature Article, Persuasive, and Research Paper
S S-European Exploration
-First Settlements
-Colonial Regions
-Slavery
-Tension between Britain & Colonies
-Declaration of Independence
-Revolutionary War
-The Constitution & Bill of Rights
-Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny
-Tension between the States
-Civil War
**Learning the States and Capitals**
Class Schedule 5th Grade 2017-2018
7:40-7:50 Assembly/Routines7:50-8:40 Specials8:40-11:00 Blocks 1 & 211:00-11:45 FIT11:45-12:35 Recess/Lunch12:35-2:50 Blocks 3 & 42:50 Dismissal
Library: Monday During LA BlocksGT and RTI: Monday-Thursday during FIT (11:00-11:45)
Assignment Notebook
➢ Every box should be filled out daily, even if it says “No HW”
➢ Check assignment notebook nightly
➢ Helps build organization and responsibility
➢ Cross check assignment notebooks with team website
Homework
● Should be on time and complete
● 5th grade should spend no more than 50 minutes
● One make up day for each day missed○ Students should check in with each block teacher
when absent
● OK to help at home
● Ask to see complete homework
● Expect homework throughout the week
Retest Policy
● Students may retest any quiz or test below 80%.● Students would need to do quiz/test corrections before
being allowed to retest. ● Students will have the opportunity to receive
instruction/help on the concepts that they did not do well on.
● The maximum score a student can receive with the retake is 80% (replacing the original).
● A retake can only improve a grade.● Students may take a retest one time per assessment.
What YOU can do at home...
❖ Check our team website for assignments posted
❖ Look on family access for current grades
❖ E-mails that come to us during the day regarding after school transportation plans may not always be received in time
❖ Please do not deliver forgotten HW or assignments during the school day
❖ Feel free to contact us with questions, comments or concerns
School Supplies
*Important things to have at school, all the time…
● Set of earbuds (came in school supplies this year)● Writing utensils● Independent reading book● Folders/Binder● Assignment notebook
5th Grade ROCK’n Violations
-Behavior
-Communication
-Accountability
Possible Mishaps
● Choosing NOT to take advantage of making corrections on a quiz, test, or other major assignment
● Not telling the truth about assignments and HW
● “Forgetting” to get pink slip signed
● Telling teachers one thing and parents another
● Coming to class without the basics
Communication
What this looks like:
*Check in subject folders
*Check 5th Grade Team websitehttp://cce5thgrade.weebly.com
*Email us
*Follow Us On Instagram: cce5thgrade
*All transportation changes need to be done by 1:30pm each day. No guest ridership on bus. Please arrange playdates outside of school hours.
*When absent, please use this email: [email protected]
Tech Stuff
*Please be sure that your child has earbuds at school daily. (They came in the supply pack this year!)
*Ipads will be used with clear expectations for educational purposes in each of our classes.
*SMART Tags-please have your child keep theirs inside their backpacks. They will be used for lunch and bus.
Lunch and Snack Information
● Students may bring anything to eat for lunch, including nut products. Please refrain from bringing nuts for snacks.
● Parents are welcome to join students for lunch. Due to space, please eat with your child at the table in the back of the cafeteria.
Live Oak
-3 day trip: November 8, 9, and 10
-focus on outdoor education and team building
-fee of $145, plus a t-shirt fee
-online payments can be made-more info to come
-scholarships available
-Parent Meeting for Live Oak: Tuesday, September 26th @ 6pm-CCE Commons
Volunteer Parents Needed
Please consider signing up!
Don’t forget to check your homeroom class lists for ways you can sign up.
Volunteers Must Attend Confidentiality Training on Friday, September 8th @ 8am
Thank YOU for coming!
We are looking forward to a fun and successful year in 5th grade!
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