YBES MISSION:
The MISSION of Youth's Benefit Elementary School is to build a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment enabling ALL students to become life-long learners and healthy,responsible citizens.
MRS. WARNER'S MISSION:
CLASS MISSION:
We are friendly 5th grade students that work hard. In order to learn and have a successful year we will learn and play together, talk nice to each other, pay attention, follow directions, encourage others, and do our best.
Parents and Students,
If there are any questions/concerns throughout the year please do not hesistate to e-mail me or call me at the school. I truly want to hear from you and work together to provide your child with a great education!
Back to School Night: September 11th, 2008
5th grade - 6:30-8:00
Students:
All of you can access the websites I have made available and use the flashcards to practice your multiplication tables! Knowing your multiplication facts automatically will make math quicker and easier for you!
Mrs. Warner's pull-out classes:
The theme this year is HOLLYWOOD! So, I am looking forward to working with and helping develop star students! In our class we all have to work together to have a successful production(school year). Therefore, the following are our roles in HOLLYWOOD.
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Warner
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS: Mrs. Paradis, Mrs. Klapaska, Mrs. Carroll
AGENTS: Parents
CAST: Students
CLS:
This year, the students in my pull-out classes will participate in something called CLS, which stands for Classroom Learning System. In this system, the students are taught how to set goals, track progress on the goals, achieve those goals, and then celebrate! This process is very data driven. Therefore, each student will have a data binder to keep track of their progress. The students will also be doing a lot of reflection. As a class, we are going to support and encourage each other to reach our goals. We will start off setting classroom goals. It is my hope that by the 3rd quarter, we will be able to start setting some of our own personal goals in the classroom. You may see a PDSA (Plan Do Study Act) sheet come home asking for your signature so that you can see the goals we are working towards.
Here is the list we created as a class...the students came up with these jobs! I thought they did a wonderful job. We are all going to try our best to live up to our responsibilities this year! :)
My Job (Student)
• Show up to school on time
• Work hard
• Listen to the teacher
• Keep hands to self
• Go to bed early
• Do homework
• Bring all materials to school/class
• Follow directions
• Practice/study
• Learn
• Complete class work
• Be willing to try new things
• Show respect to everyone
• Pay attention
• Help others
Your Job (Teacher)
• Respect the students
• Give homework
• Plan and prepare for teaching
• Help students in school
• Make sure students are paying attention
• Teach and tell the students what to do
• Be sure students are behaving
• Teach the students to learn
• Be nice
• Tell the students how they are doing
• Help the students with problems
• Meet with parents
Parents(s) Job
• Sign students homework pad every night
• Take the student to school/help them get to the bus
• Help the student do homework
• Make sure the homework is done and is right
• Talk with the teacher and attend teacher conferences
• Fill out papers on time
• Be a Mom / Dad
• Be encouraging
• Make sure the student gets enough rest
• Help the student study for tests
Our Jobs (Student, Teacher, Parent(s))
• Work toward improvement
• Monitor progress
• Set goals
• Help on another
Reading:
(September 2, 2008)
There are two different pull-out reading groups.
Wilson Group:
We will begin our Wilson reading lessons in order to learn and practice decoding skills. We will also begin to talk about Monitoring for Meaning as we read. We will be focusing on drawing conclusions as we read Grandma's Records.
Comprehension Group:
We will be exposed to root words, prefixes, and synonyms for the word happy. We will also be working on drawing conclusions as we read James Ale.
READING HOMEWORK: Read a good book for 15 minutes! (on your reading level!)
9/3
Lesson 1.6 : Prime and Composite Numbers
Vocabulary:
composite numbers
prime numbers
Homework: Study Link 1.6
9/4
Lesson 1.7 : Square Numbers
Vocabulary:
exponent key
exonent
Homework: Study Link 1.7
9/5
Lesson 1.8 : Unsquaring Numbers
Vocabulary:
unsquaring a number
square root
square-root key
*We are having a quiz on Friday. It will only cover divisibility tests, prime/composite numbers, and a few more array problems. Look for the study guide coming home!
Divisible by 1: All numbers
Divisible by 2: All even numbers (ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Divisible by 3: If the sum of its digits is divisible by 3
Ex: 246 is divisible by 3 because…
2 + 4 + 6 = 12…
and 12 is divisible by 3.
Divisible by 6: If it is divisible by both 2 and 3.
Divisible by 9: If the sum of the digits is divisible by 9.
Ex: 51,372 is divisible by 9 because…
5 + 1 + 3 + 7 +2 = 18…
and 18 is divisible by 9.
Divisible by 5: If it ends in 0 or 5.
Divisible by 10: If it ends in 0.
Please take some time to look at the student reference book to assist with homework completion. If you have any questions or concerns, simply write a note in the assignment pad and I will get back to you right away.
Completion of your math homework will earn you money on our Homework Monopoly board!
Writing:
(September 2 - 5, 2008)
The students are listening to different literature books and identifying ways that the author effectively brought us into the book. The students are reading as writers and identifying writer's crafts that they can use to improve our writing.
This week's books include:
Come On, Rain! by: Karen Hesse
Canoe Days by: Gary Paulsen
PULL-OUT Spelling
The Spelling Packet will go home on Tuesday. An explanation of that homework is on the front of the packet. The homework should be completed and turning in on Friday. This week's words are:
1. catch
2. match
3. watch
4. scratch
5. stretch
6. itch
7. switch
8. stitch
9. pitcher
10. kitchen
11. because
12. could
*Bonus: crutches
*The students with modified lists within the classroom will only be responsible for knowing the first 12 words and completing all the homework. These words were given to them in the general education classroom. Please see their list for the words.
Study/Organization Tips:
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*Color Code your notebook, highlighters, folders, sticky
notes, etc. for each class. You might want to use everything orange for math, yellow for reading, blue for spelling, etc. Then make sure you know which color stands for which subject.It will be easier for you to gather your needed materials by color!
* Take a few minutes each night to review your notes/ what you learned that day! This will help improve your memory and you probably won't have to study as long when it is time for a quiz or test!
Thank you all for your interest and support. I look forward to a successful school year!
Best Wishes!
~ Mrs. Warner
YBES: 410-638-4190
Some Favorite Links:
Literacy Matters This is a good site for parents to visit. There are a lot of good ideas and online activities to help your child with reading!
Everyday Math Games This is the official site. You will need your passwork to log in.
Math Games Aligned with the Units The math units may be slightly off since we are now using an updated version of Everyday Math, however, the games are still good!
Math Mad Minutes This is an excellent way to practice your math facts!
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