OPEN HOUSE Mrs. Patti Pyle 5th Grade Silver Lake Elementary September 13, 2012

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE

Mrs. Patti Pyle5th GradeSilver Lake ElementarySeptember 13, 2012

Welcome Families!Welcome Families!Welcome to our classroom.Beginning with the End in Mind,

my goals for Open House are:◦To help parents understand the work

their child will be doing throughout the school year.

◦To explain the expectations of your child.

◦To share information about how you can support your child’s learning.

A little information about A little information about me…me…

I have 20 years teaching experience in grades K – 8; regular education and gifted education.

I have children of my own (a 5th & an 8th grader) so I value the importance of family and wanting what is best for your child.

My PhilosophyMy PhilosophyI believe all students can and will

learn.I strive to meet the needs of all

students.

Class MissionClass Mission

We will work together to help each other learn new things and treat each other in a kind and caring way, so that everyone can achieve greatness!

CommunicationCommunicationDaily agenda book

◦Written in each day◦Signed at home each night

Contact me at patricia.pyle@appo.k12.de.us

or 378-5023 X 1143

Contact me at any time

5th Grade Curriculum5th Grade CurriculumStudents will study the following

subjects:◦English Language Arts ◦Mathematics◦Social Studies◦Science◦Related Arts

English Language ArtsEnglish Language ArtsGuided Reading

◦ Reading Street Fluency Comprehension Skills and Strategies

Writing◦ 6 Traits ◦ Writing for a Variety of Purposes

Working With Words

Vocabulary Skills & Decoding Strategies

MathematicsMathematics Emphasis on problem-based investigations and conceptual

learning while building practical application skills

Units of Study : Mathematical Thinking at Grade 5

Patterns and Symbols

Picturing Numbers (Data)

Probability

Geometry

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Basic facts mastered is the key to success in fifth grade Math

Study Island

Social StudiesSocial Studies Economics Market Economy/Supply and

Demand Financial Institutions International Trade links

countries around the world

Geography Mapping skills State locations Regions

Civics

Citizens role in a democracyBill of RightsBranches of GovernmentState vs. Federal Government

History1850’s to present

ScienceScienceEcosystems (spring)Mixtures and Solutions (fall)Motion and Design WinterHealthy Living/Digestive System

AssessmentsAssessmentsDiagnostic (what can you do

before being taught?) Formative (what can you do

after being taught specific skills?) Summative (what can you do

with many taught skills?)DIBELS/QRI

DCAS

Related ArtsRelated ArtsTechnology – Mr. MausePhysical Education – Mr. TrzcinskiMusic – Ms. LaytonArt – Mrs. McCallGuidance – Mrs. KannanenForeign Language – Chinese Mrs.

Chang (fall) French in the SpringThe Related Arts schedule will rotate this

year. Students we given a schedule in their blue & white folder.

HomeworkHomeworkHomework is seen as an extension of classroom

learning.Students will have homework packet that will

start in the next few weeks. I will come home on Fridays and be due on

Thursdays. There will be places for parents to sign off,

please look over your child’s work with them! It will include: Homework – weekly assignment sheet

- Reading Log– Study Island– Physical Activity– Vocabulary review & practice– Family Time and discussion

Student ProgressStudent ProgressFriday Folders

◦Signed and Returned by Monday each week

◦Weekly Goal FormsMid-term reportsReport CardsParent Teacher Conferences

◦November 19th and 20th

Silver Lake’s VisionSilver Lake’s Vision

Silver Lake Elementary:Empowering Learners and Leaders

7 Habits of Happy Kids7 Habits of Happy Kids

1. Be Proactive 2. Begin with the End in Mind3. Put First Things First4. Think Win-Win5. Seek First to Understand,

Then to be Understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the Saw

What do each of the habits What do each of the habits mean?mean?Habit 1: Be

Proactive◦ You are responsible

for you.◦ You have the power

to make choices.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind◦ Develop a personal

mission statement.◦ Focus on where you

want to go.

Habit 3: Put First Things First◦ Personal

management◦ Work then play

Habit 4: Think Win-Win◦ Finding a solution to

a problem so it is beneficial to all involved

What do each of the habits What do each of the habits mean?mean?Habit 5: Seek First

to Understand, Then to be Understood◦ Get to know one

another◦ Listen before

speaking

Habit 6: Synergize◦ Teamwork◦ Respect◦ Build on one another’s

strengths

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw◦ Care for yourself

physically, mentally & emotionally

◦ Meet your spiritual needs

School PoliciesSchool PoliciesDistrict Code of ConductAbsences

◦Note due within 5 days

Alert Now System / E-mail◦School cancellations for bad weather

and other reasons ◦School activities◦Field Trips◦Reminders

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!There is a partnership between school and home. I look forward to a wonderful year with your children. I hope they enjoy their time in school and learn, learn, learn!!