Mrs. Rountree

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Mrs. Rountrees5th Grade Class

• Welcome Parents!

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Welcome to Fifth Grade!

• I will introduce you to fifth grade and to our
  classroom.
• Feel free to ask any questions.

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All About Me

• My background
• I grew up in Marietta, Georgia.
• All education from Cobb County Schools!
• Married with 3 children
• My experience
• Grades 3, 4, 5, and EIP.
• 11 years teaching in Cobb County
• Completed my Masters Degree in Early Childhood
  Education in 2007.

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My Goals

• To give students the academic and social skills
  you need to progress to middle school.
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom
  environment.
• To inspire and challenge students to take charge
  of their learning experience.

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Communication

• Email
• Blog
• G.O. Folder
• Agenda
• Progress Reports

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Math

• Warm Up/Timed Test
• Lesson
• Guided/Ind Practice
• Extensions/Logic Work
• Homework/Online
• Technology

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Writing

• Traits Focus
• Writing Process
• Peer/Teacher Conferences
• Writing Binder
• Writing On Demand

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Grammar/Spelling/Vocab

• Daily Oral Language Quizzes on Friday
• Shurley English
• Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling Workbook
• Integration with writing
• Words Their Way Sorts

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Reading

• Strategy Focus Lessons
• Guided Reading
• Independent Reading
• UNRAAVEL
• At Home Genre Program

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Science

• Science will be taught through inquiry.
• Integrated with Reading/Writing
• Constructive/Destructive Forces
• Cells
• Matter
• Electricity

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Social Studies

• Social Studies will be integrated in reading and
  writing.
• It is important to me that students understand
  why they need to know about the past.
• Civil War to Present Day

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Specials/Enrichment

• Students will rotate from Art, P.E., Technology,
  Music.
• Schedule will be on blog and/or agendas

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community,
  we have rules to help us get along with each
  other.
• Our class rules are
• Be respectful and responsible.
• Be organized and follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.

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Homework

• There is a no stress homework policy in this
  classroom. Homework is graded on participation
  and the students should try their best.
• Monday through Thursday your child will have
  homework.
• Homework Packets are coming soon
• Math Fact Practice
• Genre Reading Program
• HOMEWORKOPOLY

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Tardiness

• School starts at 750 A.M.
• If you arent in the classroom by the time the
  second bell rings, please check in at the school
  office before coming to class.
• We begin instruction at that time.

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Absences

• Teacher phone call after 5 absences
• Office letter after 10 absences
• Contact with counselor/social worker after 15
  absences
• Family trips are unexcused absences

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Other items of importance

• ITBS, CRCT, GA WRITING ASSESSMENT
• Character Card
• Graded Papers
• BLOG
• http//freyelementary.typepad.com/mrs_roun
  tree/
• Snacks
• Money
• Field Trips
• Study Island
• End of Year Activities

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Lets Have a Great Year!