Student To Do List1. Introduce yourself to Mrs. Bjerk 2. Find your cubby.3. Place supplies in your cubby.

KEEP Supply Boxes in Hallway. They are too big for the cubby.

4. Look around the room and meet your classmates5. Presentation will begin at 4:30 and again at 5:30

Parent/Guardian To Do List 6. When a computer is available, please make

sure to add your email address to the list. 7. Check out the information on the counter.

Welcome 5th Graders and Families! Presentation will begin at 4:30 and again at 5:30

5th Grade Curriculum Night

Meet the TeacherMrs. Bjerk

10th school year at Gleason Lake

Family

Daily Schedule – “A Day in the life of a 5th grader”

Typical Morning9:00 – 9:15 – Check In / Breakfast / Morning To Dos9:15 – 9:25 – Good Morning Meeting, Greeting, Schedule9:25 – 10:45 – Math 10:45 – 11:10 – Read to Self (small group reinforcement)11:15 – 11:50 – Lunch & Recess

Daily Schedule – “A Day in the life of a 5th grader”

Typical Afternoon11:55 – 12:45 – ROTATIONS (Science / Social Studies/Math)12:50 – 1:50 – Specialists1:50 – 3:30 – Language Arts (Reading & Writing) Afternoon Snack sometime during Language Arts

3:30 – 3:45 – Homework Planners, Wrap Up, Clean Up Study Hall possibly depending on the day

3:45 – Dismissal

“Everyday Math” Curriculum with supplements for some skills

5th Grade Math Skills: Number Sense; Computation; Data &

Probability; Measurement; Geometry; Patterns & Algebra;

Mastery of Basic Multiplication facts is VITAL to success

IXL online math practice IXL MOODLE – Math tutorial videos

Math

Reading Comprehension Skills: character, plot, sequence, inferences, cause & effect, etc.

Weekly Independent Reading Logs 5th grade expectation is 30 minutes, 5 times a week

Vocabulary Homework and Quizzes every other week

Spelling Pre-test (Mondays) & Post test (Fridays) every other week Challenge Word list

Writing Consistent informal writing & larger formal writing projects

Narrative, Informational, Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay Current Event summaries and mini presentations

Language Arts

Mrs. Bjerk Science – Landforms (Earth Science unit) Science – Scientific Method & Science Fair

Prep Mr. Bischoff

Social Studies Mrs. Nelsen

Science – Variables Math – Geometry

5th Grade Mid-Day Rotations

Science / Social Studies / Math Extension

We are a team and family. Working together … Getting to know

one another … Helping each other out. Morning Quick Sharing/Activity &

Schedule Check in Friday Fun

Positive Interactions between students, staff, and home

High expectations for ALL Majors & Minors

Classroom Community & Gator Pride

You Can Learn Anything Video

It is okay to make mistakes and struggle.

Putting in the effort to grow and improve is KEY to learning!

Student Responsibility & Effort

Student Planner & Homework Binder should go home every night.

Ask to see it.

Daily planner completed by student at the end of the day … Homework is NOT posted online

Math HW (Purpose: Reinforce or extend skills taught)* Often a daily Study Link with extension on back* IXL minutes

Language Arts (Purpose: Practice your reading)* Daily 30 minutes of Independent reading * Reading Logs* Spelling / Vocabulary (one per week)

Late/Incomplete homework assignments result in loss of privileges

Homework

Important Things to Remember…

Provide a consistent, organized work space at home

Set up a consistent homework schedule

If they struggle with something, it is okay. Sign the HW and I will check.

Practice spelling/vocabulary words with your student as often as possible

Practice Math Facts as often as possible if they are not mastered.

Note: Homework is typically spot checked and reviewed for completion and understanding, but not taken for a grade.

Homework

iPad for each 5th grader 5th graders will NOT being taking them home

Integration within my teaching when appropriate

Digitally Create & Show learning Google Drive & MOODLE

iPads and Technology MyWay

Refer to “Student iPad Criteria for Success & Expectations” Sheet

The iPad is owned by the district.

YouTube is not allowed unless instructed by a teacher for learning purposes.

iPad must be turned in at the end of the day.

Students are expected to use appropriate websites for learning purposes as directed by the teacher.

Inappropriate Use & Consequences

Student iPad ExpectationsInappropriate Use & Contract

Communication is key Email is the best way to contact me and I will reply in a timely manner.

Phone calls during the day – leave a message & I will call back.

Weekly Newsletter Emails “Remind” … Coming Soon!

School to Home Communication

Kindness Retreat – Fri., Oct. 3 Many volunteers needed! (Full day)

Other Field Trips volunteers requested once field trips get closer Ski Trip (Feb.) MIA (May/June) The Depot (June)

Parent Night Out Basket Coordinator Classroom Photographer for Yearbook PTO

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities

Be sure to keep in touch!

We are a team.

Conferences are held in Oct./Nov. and March

I really look forward to working with you and your children this year!