Today in Class...Friday, September 6th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Understand and correctly use words with prefixes un-, de-, dis-.
~ Explain and find examples of literary terms.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Day 4 - 8:05 Assembly / No Special Today )  

• Warm-up: Practice Prefixes un-, de-, dis-
• ELA: Assessment
• Daily 5: Read to Self
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction
• Math (Session 1.2 / 1.3): Prime, Composite, Even, Odd, Multiples & Factors
• Scholastic News Video Link

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Work on Artifact Bag (due Monday)
3. If you have some available, please bring in a few old/unwanted magazines to cut up for class projects (with parent permission)

Today in Class...Thursday, September 5th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Understand and correctly use words with prefixes un-, de-, dis-.
~ Explain and find examples of literary terms.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed.)  **HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!**

• Warm-up: Review Newsletter / Read
• Word Study: Pretest (Prefixes un-, de-, dis-)
• Daily 5: 3 Ways to Read, Read to Self
• Literary Terms Preview
• Math: Assessment (LAT)
• Inferencing: Explain Artifact Bag
• Scholastic News Video Link

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Work on Artifact Bag (due Monday)
3. Bring in a few old magazines to cut up for class projects (with parent permission)

Today in Class...Wednesday, September 4th

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Understand and follow the routines & procedures for our classroom.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up: Math page 7 (Addition Review) / Read
• Math (Session 1.2) - Identifying Properties of Numbers
• Finish reviewing Classroom Handbook 
• School Routines & Procedures (Rotations)
• Writing Assessment
• Get-To-Know-You Activity (Paired Interviews)
• Class Meeting : What classroom rules will help us be successful this year?
• Math (Session 1.2) - Identifying Properties of Numbers

Homework

1. Math pages 3 & 4
2. Read at least 15 minutes
3. Look over handbook with your family

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 3rd

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Understand and follow the routines & procedures for our classroom.
~ Use arrays to model multiplication.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Welcome!
• Warm-up: Student Survey
• Review Classroom Handbook 
• Discuss and Practice Routines & Procedures
• Get-To-Know-You Activities (Bingo, Paired Interviews)
• Math (Session 1.1) - Building and Using Arrays

Homework

1. Finish your Student Survey
2. Have parents fill out Contact Information form
3. Rest!

Welcome!!

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Hello! I am honored to be your child's 5^th grade teacher for the upcoming school year. 

I’m looking forward to meeting with you and your child. We’ll be doing lots of reading and writing together, and deepening our understanding of Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. In addition, we’ll continue to work on building independence and developing good organizational habits to prepare your child for middle school.

Please feel free to contact me any time. My e-mail is callen@esmschools.org and the school phone number is (315) 434-3420. 

More information will also be available throughout the year right here on our classroom website – www.allenesm.blogspot.com.  Each day will feature our current Learning Goals, Agenda & Homework. I'll also post handouts, class policies, assignments, and links to helpful online resources. (All handouts and information will be given in class as well, so internet access is not required.)

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I’m looking forward to a terrific year!

Yours sincerely,