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Welcome to 5th Grade
Back to School2017-2018
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All About Mrs. Puga
-Grew up in Allen, Texas
-Graduate of The University of Texas @ Austin
-17th year teaching, 14th here at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching 5th Grade and 5th/6th Grade Math
-Favorite thing about teaching is…getting kids to think outside the box and watching those “light bulbs” come on-it is such a rewarding experience and celebrating the unique differences in each child.
-Other interests include: Spending time with my boys, shopping, running, dancing, listening/singing/playing music, being a soccer & karate mom, Longhorn sports (Hook’em Horns!),
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All About Mrs. Kreps
-Grew up in Austin, Texas
-Graduate of Southwest Texas State
- 24 years of teaching, all here at CCE
- Teaching 5th Grade Science
- Favorite thing about teaching is… getting to know the kids and sharing moments together
-Other interests… being outside in general, swimming, walking, bike riding, going to the movies and eating out
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All About Mr. Norman-Grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota
-Undergrad at University of Minnesota, Grad school at Hamline University
-7th year teaching 5th grade, 6th year here at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies
-Favorite thing about teaching is getting kids to think critically about their learning and have fun at the same time!
-Other interests include: most sports (Go Gophers!), running, listening to music, watching movies, playing golf, doing crossword puzzles and reading the newspaper and good books.
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All About Mrs. Matus-Grew up in Houston, Texas
-Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin
- 15th year of teaching, 1st year at Cedar Creek!
-Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies
-Favorite things about teaching are seeing the “spark” in my students’ eyes when they learn something new, watching those “AH- HA!” moments occur, and participating in students discovering their own talents and gifts
-Other interests include: Being a mother to my three children, spending time with family and friends, fitness and nutrition, watching “The Horns” play, traveling to new places and experiencing new things
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*Problem Solving Strategies
*Math Challenges
*Math Vocabulary-building and writing
*Compacted Math Curriculum: Envisions (5th) & McGraw Hill (6th)
⅚ Compacted Math Topics to Cover:
-Place Value-Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Decimals & Fractions-Prime/Composite/Prime Factorization-Order of Operations/Properties of Operations-Personal Finance -Fractions/Ratios/Percents-Integers & Absolute Value-Expressions & Equations-Statistics-Algebraic Functions-Measurement/ Geometry-Graphing/Ordered Pairs
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*Problem Solving Strategies
*Math Challenges
*Math Vocabulary-building and writing
*Grade Level Math Curriculum: Envisions (5th)
Grade 5 MathTopics to Cover:
-Place Value-Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Decimals & Fractions-Area/Perimeter/Volume-Data Analysis-Measurement/Geometry-Personal Finance -Fractions/Ratios/Percents-Integers-Expressions & Equations-Graphing/Ordered Pairs
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5th Grade Science
The science curriculum is covered in 3 large categories:● Physical Science● Earth Science● Life Science
These large categories contain smaller units:● Matter and Energy● Force and Motion and Energy FOSS Kits● Earth and Space AIMS● Organisms and Environments GEMS
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LA - Reading
-Monitoring comprehension-Making connections to texts-Analyzing and discussing text structure-Making strong evidence-based inferences-Building vocabulary with greek/latin roots
LA - Writing
-The Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing-Making writing more complex and interesting to communicate deeper thinking-Narrative, Feature Article, Persuasive, and Research Paper
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S S-European Exploration
-First Settlements
-Colonial Regions
-Slavery
-Tension between Britain & Colonies
-Declaration of Independence
-Revolutionary War
-The Constitution & Bill of Rights
-Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny
-Tension between the States
-Civil War
**Learning the States and Capitals**
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Class Schedule 5th Grade 2017-2018
7:40-7:50 Assembly/Routines7:50-8:40 Specials8:40-11:00 Blocks 1 & 211:00-11:45 FIT11:45-12:35 Recess/Lunch12:35-2:50 Blocks 3 & 42:50 Dismissal
Library: Monday During LA BlocksGT and RTI: Monday-Thursday during FIT (11:00-11:45)
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Assignment Notebook
➢ Every box should be filled out daily, even if it says “No HW”
➢ Check assignment notebook nightly
➢ Helps build organization and responsibility
➢ Cross check assignment notebooks with team website
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Homework
● Should be on time and complete
● 5th grade should spend no more than 50 minutes
● One make up day for each day missed○ Students should check in with each block teacher
when absent
● OK to help at home
● Ask to see complete homework
● Expect homework throughout the week
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Retest Policy
● Students may retest any quiz or test below 80%.● Students would need to do quiz/test corrections before
being allowed to retest. ● Students will have the opportunity to receive
instruction/help on the concepts that they did not do well on.
● The maximum score a student can receive with the retake is 80% (replacing the original).
● A retake can only improve a grade.● Students may take a retest one time per assessment.
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What YOU can do at home...
❖ Check our team website for assignments posted
❖ Look on family access for current grades
❖ E-mails that come to us during the day regarding after school transportation plans may not always be received in time
❖ Please do not deliver forgotten HW or assignments during the school day
❖ Feel free to contact us with questions, comments or concerns
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School Supplies
*Important things to have at school, all the time…
● Set of earbuds (came in school supplies this year)● Writing utensils● Independent reading book● Folders/Binder● Assignment notebook
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5th Grade ROCK’n Violations
-Behavior
-Communication
-Accountability
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Possible Mishaps
● Choosing NOT to take advantage of making corrections on a quiz, test, or other major assignment
● Not telling the truth about assignments and HW
● “Forgetting” to get pink slip signed
● Telling teachers one thing and parents another
● Coming to class without the basics
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Communication
What this looks like:
*Check in subject folders
*Check 5th Grade Team websitehttp://cce5thgrade.weebly.com
*Email us
*Follow Us On Instagram: cce5thgrade
*All transportation changes need to be done by 1:30pm each day. No guest ridership on bus. Please arrange playdates outside of school hours.
*When absent, please use this email: [email protected]
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Tech Stuff
*Please be sure that your child has earbuds at school daily. (They came in the supply pack this year!)
*Ipads will be used with clear expectations for educational purposes in each of our classes.
*SMART Tags-please have your child keep theirs inside their backpacks. They will be used for lunch and bus.
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Lunch and Snack Information
● Students may bring anything to eat for lunch, including nut products. Please refrain from bringing nuts for snacks.
● Parents are welcome to join students for lunch. Due to space, please eat with your child at the table in the back of the cafeteria.
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Live Oak
-3 day trip: November 8, 9, and 10
-focus on outdoor education and team building
-fee of $145, plus a t-shirt fee
-online payments can be made-more info to come
-scholarships available
-Parent Meeting for Live Oak: Tuesday, September 26th @ 6pm-CCE Commons
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Volunteer Parents Needed
Please consider signing up!
Don’t forget to check your homeroom class lists for ways you can sign up.
Volunteers Must Attend Confidentiality Training on Friday, September 8th @ 8am
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Thank YOU for coming!
We are looking forward to a fun and successful year in 5th grade!