Title: Welcome to Schluter Elementary
1Welcome to Schluter Elementary
2? 5th Grade Team ?
- Mrs. Greiner, Ms. Pohly, Mrs. Reasoner Mrs.
Sinclair
- One person, a teacher, changed my life in 3rd
grade. I want to be that one person to my
students. Ms. Pohly - My husband calls me the most hardheaded person he
knows. I would agree, because I refuse to let any
child fail ?--Mrs. Reasoner - I call my students my kids, because they become
a part of my heart instantly. I love them as my
own! Mrs. Sinclair - I believe one of the most important things I can
do for my kids when learning science is to
relate it back to everyday life as much as
possible. Their curiosity inspires me. -Mrs.
Greiner -
3E-mail Us!
- Please e-mail us at the following addresses so
that we can add you to our address book! - kdobson_at_nisdtx.org
- rpohly_at_nisdtx.org
- cgreiner_at_nisdtx.org
- breasoner_at_nisdtx.org
4Our Goal
- Schluter Motto
- Learners today...Leaders tomorrow!
- Schluter Student Pledge
- S-chluter Spurs have
- P-ositive attitudes
- U-se their talents
- R-espect themselves and each other, and
- S-trive for excellence everyday.
5Our Commitments
- To Students
- structured learning environment
- mutual respect
- security-safe learning environment
- compassion
- open communication
- open to new ideas
- to be an invested member of the learning
community - positive
- respectful
- loving
- caring
- strong educational background
- teach to everyones strengths
- opportunities for all to succeed
- extra time and support, as needed
- always have their best interest in mind
- consistency
- use up to date teaching methods
- love and logic
- clearly defined expectations
6Our Commitments
- To Parents
- respect
- keep them informed
- make them feel like they are part of the team
- listen to them
- open door policy
- safe environment
- positive communication
- newsletters
- phone calls
- Emails
- NetSchool
- websites
- encourage involvement
- to be an invested member of the learning
community - open to new ideas
- develop relationships
- consistency
7NISD Grading Guidelines
- For more information
- See www.nisdtx.org
- Parents
- Grading Guidelines
8Grades Online
- For more information
- See www.nisdtx.org
- Parents
- Grades Online
9Netschool
- One stop shopping for most of your 5th grade
information needs. - Check websites for individual teacher or specific
subject area information. - http//moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id11310
- Enrollment code is spurs
10AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE
HELP BY
- Making sure your child is rested, on time, and
prepared for school each day. - Knowing how your child is doing in school by
communicating with teachers by planner, phone, or
e-mail. - Monitoring your childs homework and make sure
study time is in a quiet place. - Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with
your child. - Being an active participant in your childs
education.
11Ranch Hands Volunteers
- Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter
Elementary. - You may volunteer services, time or supplies.
- You may volunteer here at school or in the
comfort of your own home. - Daily opportunities for Specials, Library or
Cafeteria - All volunteers must be approved by NISD
(background check- https//www.nisdtx.org//cms/mod
ule/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID1434 - PTA contact- schluterpta_at_gmail.com
12Fun Happenings in Music
- Rhythm Rhyme Choir
- Open to all 4th and 5th Graders
- 4th and 5th grade Recorders
- Starts in the Spring
- For more information and updates please visit my
web site! - Mrs. Morris
13Safety First, Fashion Second!
- Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.!
- Flip flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc type
shoes or - slip-on style shoes are not safe for your
children during PE and recess time.
- Help your child learn to tie shoes. Its safer!
- Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.
14Library
- Students visit the library once a week with their
classes. - On each visit they will
- Listen to a story or portion of a book
- Learn a research or library skill
- Hear about various authors and their books
- Have an opportunity to check out books
- Book Fair October 20-24
- Students may also come to the library
independently with their teachers permission to
check out books
15Family Communication
Binders Planners/Blue Card Review daily (please
sign) Student Expectations Fill planner out
daily Weekly Newsletters School wide information
home on Thursdays Report Cards available on
Thursdays Websites/NetSchool page updated
regularly Phone e-mail Progress reports are
available the Monday after the 3rd week of each
6 weeks.
16Conferences
- We will have Fall parent/teacher conferences
after report cards come out on October 9th. - The campus will be holding afterschool
conferences October 14 15 from 315-615. - Twenty minute conferences/First come first
served (ACT NOW!!!!) - As needed or requested throughout the year.
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17Classroom Management
- PLANNER BEHAVIOR CODES
- (MATCHES REPORT CARD BEHAVIOR CODES)
- Work and Study Habits
- 1. Listens attentively
- 2. Completes assignments on time
- 3. Follows directions
- 4. Uses time appropriately
- 5. Works carefully and neatly
- 7. Works well independently and in groups
- Personal Behavior
- 8. Uses self control
- 9. Talks at appropriate times
- 10. Respects school rules
- 11. Respects others and environment
- 12. Works and plays well with others
- 13. Accepts Responsibility
18Homework
- May be assigned throughout the week.
- Homework should take no more than 50 minutes.
- Read at least 30 minutes each night.
- Nightly spelling (study)
- Math HW offers practice and repetition of what
has been taught here at school. - Daily fact practice encouraged.
HW
19English Language Arts What do we want your
children to know?
- Reading
- Word Identification
- Fluency
- Variety of Texts
- Comprehension
- Literacy Response
- Literary Concepts
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- Writing
- Ideas
- Organization
- Word Choice
- Sentence Fluency
- Conventions
- Voice
20How will we know if they know it?
- Students will demonstrate their knowledge by
applying reading strategies and demonstrating
literacy competencies on daily ELA assignments
and assessments, as well as real life
applications.
What are we going to do if they know it or dont
know it?
- Read Alouds
- Literacy Stations
- Guided Reading
- Author Studies
- Book Talks
- Independent Reading
- Literature Circles
- Book Clubs
21Mathematics
- What do we want your children to know?
- Check the Areas of Study section of my website
or grade level newsletter to find out what we are
learning each six weeks. - How will we know when they know it?
- Students will not only master the corresponding
assessments, but will also be able to apply
concepts to real world situations and problem
situations.
22Mathematics
- What are we going to do when they do not know it?
- Small group sessions
- Tutorials
- Reteach and Reassess
- Manipulatives
- Technology
- What are we going to do when they do know it?
- Problem Based Learning Projects will allow
students to grow and extend on their current
level.
23What do we want your children to know?
Social Studies American History Map
Skills Citizenship Geography Government Economics
Individuals who have influenced history
- Science
- Simple Systems
- Inherited Traits
- Adaptations
- Properties of Matter
- Elements of Earth
- Energy
- Observable Changes Patterns
- Plan and implement investigations
- Communicate valid conclusions
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Check the websites, or the 5th grade newsletter,
to find out what we are learning each week.
24- How will we know when they know it?
- Formative and Summative assessments such as
- -projects -daily practice
- -homework -compositions
- -oral interviews - demonstrations
- -c lass discussions -pre-made tests
- -cooperative learning groups -teacher-made
tests - -teacher observation based on specific
criteria - What am I going to do when they do or do not know
it? - -Tutorials - Demonstrations
- -Small group sessions - Technology
- -Reteach and Reassess -Model
25Technology in Action
- Student laptops/iPads/ Tablets
- Electronic Chalkboards
- Data Projectors
- Document Cameras
- Distance Learning
- Media Cast
- CPS Receivers
- Netschool- username firstname.lastname,
password student id
26Testing Dates
- STARR
- Math- Monday, March 30
- Reading Tuesday, March 31
- Science-Wednesday, April 22
- District Summatives TBA
- District Formatives Ongoing
27Daily 5th grade Schedule
- 720
- 725 745
- 745
- 1050
- 1120
- 1150
- 245
- Building Open for Students
- Breakfast
- Tardy Bell Students should be in their seat
ready to learn/Morning Meeting - Lunch
- Recess
- Specials
- Dismissal
Birthday treats _at_ 230, individual
servings/PEANUT free
28Field Trips Parties
- Middle School Visit-Late Spring
- 3 Trips to the Outdoor Learning Center- October
14 15
- Who All 5th grade classes together
- Where Cafeteria
- When 145-245
- What Food Drinks
- Students love to spend time with their friends
and hang out. - However, some non-structured activities are
appreciated, such as...music, dancing games,
board games, crafts that dont need supervision...
29Questions?
- Saddle Up for Success!
- Thank you!