Transcript Welcome to Room 10

Curriculum Night
• Thursday, September 3rd , 2015
Be Courteous to Others
• Turn all cell phones to vibrate
• Answer all calls outside the school, not in
the room or common areas
• Ask questions that pertain to the group, not
questions that are for an individual
student’s unique situation.
Welcome to Room 10
• Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night,
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a.k.a. Back-to-School Night
My goal this evening is to give you an
overview of the curriculum.
Time is limited so there will not be an
opportunity for individual conferences
Thank you again for your time and support.
I look forward to working with you and
your child this year.
Mrs. Gina Cahill
• I was born and raised in Indiana.
• I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
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Education from Purdue University.
This is my eleventh year teaching fifth grade at Blue Hills.
I have five years previous experience teaching second
and third grades in Florida, including a 2nd/3rd grade
combo class.
I am married to an actual rocket scientist and have two
wonderful children; Megan, age 21, and Scott, age 17.
• My indulgences include Starbucks and scrap-booking.
Communication Information
• School phone number (408) 257-9282 extension #
210
• E-mail address: [email protected]
 If you have not yet received a “Room 10” e-mail from me, please e-mail me
and let me know.
• Website:
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http://teacherweb.com/CA/BlueHills/Mrs.Cahill/index.html
 Homework postings
I.
Fifth Grade Focus
• Fifth grade is a pivotal year before your
child reaches middle school and preadolescence. This year we will focus on
your child’s ability to develop,
demonstrate and accept responsibility
for his or her learning and behavior.
• Accordingly, I encourage all students to
come to the Parent/Teacher/Student
Conferences in October.
II. Class Expectations and
Discipline Policy:
• Our classroom emphasizes The Three Bobcat
Be’s; Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be
Respectful.
• Be Safe includes safety for yourself and others.
• Be Responsible means owning the behavior and
choices they make.
• Be Respectful includes showing respect to adults,
peers, and school property.
• ICMM means I Can Manage Myself and is a way to
keep track of completed homework assignments.
• Study Hall: For missing assignments, the student will
need to go to study hall during recess..
ICMM
• ICMM stands for "I Can Manage Myself".
It is an
incentive and recognition system for the students to turn their
homework in on time and complete.
• After each twelve week period, if the student has missed three
assignments or less, they earn an ICMM card.
 1st card Silver
 2nd card Gold
 3rd A Trip to the Prize Table
• Many students are excited by getting this reward and
recognition of their good work habits.
Consequences
• Students making good choices earn privileges
• Students making inappropriate choices will earn
a consequence that is commissary with their
behavior. It can include:
 Changing card on the Behavior Chart
 Reflection time in another part of the room or in a
different room
 Loss of class earned “free time” (Fabulous Friday)
 E-mail home
 Parent/Teacher/Student conference
III. Homework Policy
• Homework is an important way of developing skills, responsibility,
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and organizational strategies.
Students are responsible for their homework.
Generally homework will not be assigned over the weekend,
sometimes there are exceptions.
A parent needs to write me a note or e-mail me if there are
extenuating circumstances to incomplete homework.
If you feel your child is spending too much time on homework,
please contact me.
IV Grading
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Students will be graded on a combination of homework, projects,
in-class assignments, tests, quizzes, informal assessments, and
participation.
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Physical education and music are graded by their PE and Music teachers
CUSD is changing to a 4 point scoring system
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1: Beginning Proficiency
2: Developing Proficiency
3: Proficient ( grade level understanding TARGET)
4: Exemplary (consistently demonstrates above grade
level understanding and abilities)
V. Organization
• A large part of fifth grade is organization
• Names and Numbers on all papers
• Deadlines
• Binders
 dividers with pockets
 ALL homework and class work is stored in their binder until it
is due, this makes it easier for you to check their completed
work.
VI. Reading/Writing
• Workshop Model
• Craft a mini•
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lesson
Allow students
time to think, do,
and practice
Reflect on the
day’s lesson
IX Speech:
• Speech and Oral Presentations
 Individual and group presentations are throughout the
year.
 Some will be at home
 Some will be in class
X. Spelling/Grammar
• This year I will be embedding the spelling and
grammar in the reading and writing lessons. There will
not be a traditional spelling word list or Friday test.
Instead, the lessons will come from our reading and
writing together.
VII Math
• Mathematics (Houghton Mifflin). We have a new math
program alligned with the concepts of Common Core
Standards..
• Concepts include place value, exponents, fractions,
decimals, percentages, geometry, algebra, and the
coordinate grid.
• Students are expected to SHOW ALL WORK. Period.
• There is a math placement test for middle school.
• Math Club is during lunch.
VIII. Social Studies
• 5th A New Nation (Scott Foresman) will focus
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on American History, from early Native
Americans through the American Revolution.
States and Capitals are also a big focus.
We will focus on
Test taking and study skills
Group projects, oral presentations, and group
discussions.
XI. Science
• Fifth grade science covers three major units:
 Water Planet
 Mixtures and Solutions
 Living Systems
• Fifth graders will have Human Growth and Development in the
spring.
• Science Camp is March 29 – April 1, 2016
• Rockets: an extra-curricular activity for fifth during lunch
 Parents volunteers are needed to work with the Rocket
program.
XII. Specials
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Tuesday Library
Wednesday Music
Thursday P.E.
Friday P.E.
8:30AM – 9:00AM
8:50AM - 9:35AM
8:50AM - 9:35AM
8:05AM - 9:05AM
Volunteers Needed!
• Traffic Duty
October 2nd through October 16th
We need everyone’s help!
Information to sign up will be e-mailed to you.
Field Trips
• Tech Museum
• Science Camp
• Must be finger-printed and have a current
TB test on file in the office.
• “Donations”, if we do not receive enough
donations, the trip will be cancelled.
Miscellaneous
• Birthday Celebrations - no food
• Facebook
 Separation of personal and professional activities
• Donations
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Ultra-fine sharpies
Electric Pencil Sharpeners
Color Sharpies
White address labels
Colored Post-It Notes
P.T.A. and B.H.E.F.
• Please Support the P.T.A. and B.H.E.F!
• I am so grateful for the opportunities these
organizations provide for my students!
Thank You for Coming Tonight!