Today in Class... Friday, September 5th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... build my independent reading stamina.
... find the multiples and factors of a number.

Agenda (Day 4 - Art)

• Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  
• PBIS Assembly (8:05 - 8:45)
• MATH (8:45 - 10:15) - Math LAT / Square & Prime Numbers
• Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
• ELA (11:30-12:15) - Put together Reading Response Journal; Genre
• Lunch & Recess (12:20 - 1:10)
• Nutrition (1:10 - 1:50) - "What does it mean to be healthy?
  

Homework

- Read 20 minutes
- Weekly Homework Packet (due 9/12)

Today in Class... Thursday, September 4th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... build my independent reading stamina.
... find the multiples and factors of a number.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

• Warm-up &Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  
• ELA LAT Pretest (8:00-8:45, continued if needed) 
• MATH (8:45 - 9:45) - Finding factors using arrays
• ELA (9:45 - 10:15, 11:30-12:15) - Put together Reading Response Journal; Genre
• Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
• Lunch & Recess (12:20 - 1:10)
• Nutrition (1:10 - 1:50) - "What does it mean to be healthy?
  

Homework

- Read 20 minutes

Today in Class... Wednesday, September 3rd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... get to know my classmates and teachers better.
... understand and follow the routines and procedures of our class.
... build my independent reading stamina 

Agenda (Day 2 - Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  
• Band / Student Interview Shares (8:00-8:55) 
• Procedure Rotations (8:55 - 9:20)
• ELA (9:20 - 12:15) - Selecting "Just Right" Books; Building independent reading stamina
  
• Lunch & Recess (12:20 - 1:10)
• Nutrition (1:10 - 1:50) - "What does it mean to be healthy?
  

Homework

- Read
- Finish Interest Survey

Today in Class... Tuesday, September 2nd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... get to know my classmates and teachers better.
... understand and follow the routines and procedures of our class.

Agenda (Day 1 - Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  
• Our Classroom Learning & Procedures (8:00-9:00) 
• Get-To-Know-You Activities (9:00-10:15)
  
• "Specials" Break (10:15 - 10:55)
• Organize & Label Supplies (11:00 - 12:15)
• Lunch & Recess (12:20 - 1:10)
• Read Aloud / Wrap-up Activities (1:10 - 1:50)
  

Homework

- Read
- Finish Parent Survey
- Have parents fill out Contact Information form  

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. 

Here is the Supply List for the 2014-2015 School Year:

You can also download a copy here to print.

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,