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September 11, 2014

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Welcome to Back to School Night

Mr. EszesRoom 17

Homeroom & Language Arts

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Tonight’s Agenda• Classroom Rules/Management• Classroom Consequences/Rewards• Grading System• Language Arts• Computers and Technology• Standardized Tests• Homework• 5th grade activities• Specials/Instrumental schedule• A.C.E @ B.L.B.C.• Volunteer Opportunities• Communication

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Kerby MindsetIntelligence CAN be developed!

I AM SMART when:• ...I ask questions.• ...I correct my mistakes.• ...I work hard.

EMBRACES Challenges: "I love a good challenge - learning new things is fun!"PERSISTS in the face of setbacks: "This is challenging, so I'll need to work hard."

BELIEVES effort is the path to mastery: "I'll keep trying until I find the way that works for me."

LEARNS from criticism: "Now I know what didn't work; I'll try something different."

INSPIRED by and learns from the success of others: "I bet I can be as successful, if I work hard."

As a result, learning is LIMITLESS!

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Classroom Rules• We all agree to observe and implement the “Give Me Ten” Good Character Traits• Raise hand to ask and respond.• Control outbursts, especially when others are talking.• We all agree to treat each other and each others’ property with respect.

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Good Character TraitsThroughout the year we will practice

these Lifelong Character Traits: • Honesty• Integrity• Fairness• Perseverance• Citizenship

• Respect• Responsibility• Self­Control• Trustworthiness• Caring

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Give Me 10 Character TraitsPositive Behavior Management

• Students will be expected to observe and follow the 10 good character traits throughout the school.• If behavior or character is in question:• 1 verbal warning will be given.• If continues, a yellow card will serve as a visual reminder to modify behavior or character.• If continues, a red card will serve as a visual reminder that behavior or character is unacceptable. A Behavior Action Plan will be completed and signed by parent.• These guidelines are consistent throughout the school and in all subject area classrooms to improve effectiveness.

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Missing Work/Responsibilities• Missing Work Policy:• Students with missing/late/incomplete/lost/at home assignments will be expected to send an email to inform parents about the missing assignment.• Stay in for recess until work is completed and signed off.

• Responsibilities:• Weekly Student Evaluations, signed assignment books, taking mail home, completing weekly classroom job, cleaning up work areas at school, and putting up chair.• Any missing responsibilities will result in loss of eligibility for the Weekly Homework Pass.

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Weekly Rewards

• Homework Passes:• Good for a 1 day extension on homework or a responsibility (offer only good for Mr. E’s classroom)• Will be given to all students with 0 missing/late assignments, 0 missing responsibilities, and 0 color changes.• Students will be eligible for the class raffle (books, toys, goodies, gift cards, etc. can be raffled off).• Collect as many as you can!

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Grading SystemES Exceeds Standards Consistently performs above grade

level standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at grade level and beyond.

MS Meets Standards Consistently and accurately demonstrates skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on multiple and varied assessments over time.

AS Approaching Standards Demonstrated skills inconsistently. Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet.

CA Concerns in the area Needs considerable assistance and is performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area; shows little or no progress.

+ area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement

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Language ArtsReading Workshop:• Launching: Refining a Reading Life• Edward's Eyes• Following Characters into Meaning• Wonder• Reading in Book Clubs: Historical Fiction• Number the Stars• Refining Informational Reading• a variety of high interest information texts

Independent Reading in school and at home should be at an instructionally and age appropriate level. Reading logs will be kept to document nightly reading at home.

*MAISA (Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators)

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Language ArtsWriting Workshop:Launching: Refining the Personal NarrativeLiterary EssayRefining Informational WritingPersuasive EssayContent Area Writing

Kid Blog: Reading and WritingStudents will blog inside and outside of school on a variety of topics.

­ response to what they have read in school­ response to what they have read at home­ response to a question/topic of the week

Making Meaning, Wordly Wise, High Frequency Spelling Words, grammar and spelling in content area.

*MAISA (Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators)

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Computers and Technology

• “Typins Cool” Keyboarding Program• Research through the use of the Internet• Integration into science, social studies, and writing• Classroom laptops and WiFi.• Kid Blog

• Teacher websites are a resource• FOSS Interactive website• Cornerstone Math and Grammar• NWEA Testing• Student emails

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Standardized Tests• NWEA/F & P testing: Sept., Feb., and May• MEAP: Spring, Science, Math, and Reading• Grosse Pointe Writing

Assessment: May

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Homework:• Assignment Book everyday• Approximately 30­60 minutes daily.

Time may vary depending on how work time was spent in school (If work is longer, ask your child how their time was used throughout the day) • Extreme workload scenario• Teachers all stress the importance of using time wisely at school.

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5th Grade Activities• Student Council• Service/Safety• ACE @ BLBC Sept 24­26, 2014• Instrumental Music• Choir• Lunchtime enrichment• Field Trips• Morning Announcements• BE A ROLE MODEL

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Block Schedule and Specials• 5th grade specials from 2:40­3:25 EVERYDAY• “A­Day” PE• “B­Day” Lib/Span.• “C­Day” Music• “D­Day” Art• Instrumental will be Tuesday at 8:30 and Wednesday at 11:05

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ACE @ BLBC Sept. 24­26, 2014

• 3 days and 2 nights• We will have a cabin leader meeting following BTSN • Cost $95. Thanks to fundraising from last year.

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Parent Volunteers

• Room Parents: Please sign up if you are interested in being a room parent volunteer. • Classroom/Holiday Parties• Promotion Ceremony• 5th grade end­of­the­year picnic• Camp chaperone• Chaperones on field trips

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Communication

Classroom websiteE­mail Address:

matthew.eszes@gpschools.orgPhone: (313) 432­4200 (Office) or (313) 432­4217 (Voice Mail)

School Visitor PolicyConference appointment

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Thanks for Sharing

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Thank you for coming this evening!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email a note to me. Have a great night! Thank you.

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September 11, 2014

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