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5-1 and 5-2Mr. Burns and Mrs. Stauffer

Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy

• Every child is capable of learning.

• We seek solutions (not punishments) to enable all students to become the best they can be.

• Parents are the most important people in every child’s life.

Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy

According to a new review of recent research published by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades, test scores, & enroll in higher programs

• Be promoted, pass their classes & earn credits

• Attend school regularly

• Have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school

• Graduate & go on to post-secondary education

Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy

Conclusions:

• When parents talk to their children about school, expect them to do well, help them plan for college, and make sure that out-of-school activities are constructive, their children do better in school.

• When schools engage families in ways that are linked to improve learning, and support parent involvement at home and school, students make greater gains.

• When schools build partnerships with families and those families respond to their concerns, honor their contributions, and share power, they succeed at improving student achievement.

IS Building Rules

• Listen and follow directions first time given.

• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

• Use kind words and voices when speaking.

• Treat people and property with respect.

• Keep a low noise level.

• Walk inside the school building.

Classroom Rules

• Stay on task.

• Respect each other.

• Respect each other’s property.

• If you don’t know who, what, when, where, why, or how, then ask.

• Take care of our classroom.

• BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.

Classroom Rules cont.

• All rules state what we want students to do, rather than what we don’t want them to do.

• If they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing, then we won’t need to worry about what they’re not doing.

Discipline Policies

• Warning (Verbal or Nonverbal)

• Teacher will address it personally with student.

• Loss of privilege(s) Token economy Recess

• Disciplinary referral Dean of Students Principal

• Parent Conference

Homework Policy• Homework is given to review/practice

material discussed in class as well as prepare for upcoming assessments.

• All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated by the teacher.

• Assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their value each school day.

• Homework should not average longer than 50 minutes on a given night.

• If there is ever a problem, please contact us with a phone call, email, or written note.

• Assignment Board & Assignment Book• Daily e-mail (contact: rhburns@seal-

pa.org)

Token Economy System

• YOU GET PAID TO COME TO 5TH GRADE!• SEAL $ are earned based on grades,

participation, and behavior• SEAL $ can be spent at the 5th Grade Store

and at special raffles• SEAL $ can be lost for breaking rules and

late or incomplete work• Payday Application (about every 2 weeks)

Math application and connection Communication piece for parents

Communication

• In the event you should want to contact us, we can be reached the following way.

• School Phone:372-2270• Home Phone: Mr. Burns 473-7253

Mrs. Stauffer 884-2170• If it’s important and it just can’t wait, please don’t

hesitate to call.

• Email us at rhburns@seal-pa.org kstauffer@seal-pa.org

MathTopics

• Numbers & Operations Value of Large #s, Decimals, and Fractions Add & Subtract Large #s, Decimals, &

Fractions Multiply & Divide Large #s and Decimals Rounding & Estimating Number Relationships (factors, multiples,

etc.) Real World Problems

• Measurement Standard & Metric Perimeter & Area Real World Problems

MathTopics

• Geometry Naming 2 & 3-dimensional objects Lines, line segments, rays, points Transformations

• Algebraic Concepts Recognizing & creating patterns Solving & using equations

• Data Analysis & Probability Reading and making graphs Using Mean, Median, Mode, & Range Using possible outcomes & probabilities

MathHomework

• Take-home practice based on student needs

• Study Island

• Problem of the Day

Tests

• About every two weeks

PSSA

• End of March

Science1st & 2nd Marking Period

Topics

• Landforms and Geologic Processes

• Water Cycle, Weather, & Climate

• Cells, Microscopes, & Immune System

• Ecosystems

• Biomes (project)

• Design

• Homework (about every 3 days)

• Tests (about every two weeks)

Social Studies

3rd & 4th Marking Period

Topics

• U.S. Regions (states & capitals)

• Colonial Times

• Revolutionary War

• Forming a New Nation (The Constitution)

• Growth & Conflict, Westward Expansion

• Civil War (Thematic Unit & 5th Gr. Camp)

• Homework (about every 3 days)

• Tests (about every 2 weeks)

Reading• Daily independent reading time

• Daily fluency practice – Six-Minute Solution

• Anthology stories with extension activities

• Literacy Circles Fiction Nonfiction related to science and social

studies

• Poetry

• Research projects Biomes Wax museum biographies

• Reading contests

Reading

• Book Reviews and book sharing time

• Homework Read 20 minutes each night Study for anthology tests – after each story

• Responsibilities 2 novels and 1 nonfiction book each

month This counts as a homework grade.

AR test on each book (not graded)• Counts words for the Millionaire’s Club• Collects points for the AR challenge

Grammar• Grammar Grabber daily

• Parts of speech Review nouns, verbs, adjectives, and

conjunctions Linking and helping verbs Pronouns Adverbs Prepositions

• Sentence construction Sentence structure Proper application of parts of speech

• Homework Practice sheets Study for tests – at the end of each unit

Writing• Being a Writer – new program

Introduction units• The Writing Community• The Writing Process

Personal Narrative Fiction Expository Nonfiction Persuasive Nonfiction Poetry

• Daily writing time

• Pair Conferences

• Sharing and reflecting with the class

• Homework: to be determined

Spelling• Affix Units

Prefixes Suffixes Greek and Latin root words

• 6 words on Monday with practice homework

• Write a 5th grade sentence for each word, applying grammar rules – Tuesday homework

• Review Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

• Test Friday 6 points for spelling grade: spell the word 7 points for reading grade: definitions

Commonly Asked Questions

• What does my child need for school? A 2” binder for Mrs. Stauffer’s LA class

• This is the “file cabinet” for the year• All graded materials will be kept here for

each marking period. We houseclean after report cards are signed and returned.

• Birthday Treat? Monthly birthday lunch parties Dates and number of treats needed will be

announced monthly

• Date for camp? May 27 to 30