Welcome to Team Dedication!

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Welcome to Team Dedication!

• Mr. Seibert Math and Science
• Mrs. Phillips Math and Social Studies
• Mrs. Pepper Language Arts
• Mrs. Shaffer Language Arts
• Mrs. Gorsegner Learning Support
• Mrs. Wolfe Learning Support Aide

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Mr. Seibert

• 9th full year of teaching
• 8th time teaching 5th grade!
• South Western High School Grad
• York College Bachelors
• Graduate work at Penn State (York campus)
• Love sports and outdoor activities
• Married to an Art Teacher at Spring Grove

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Mrs. Phillips

• Undergrad and graduate degrees from University of
  Maryland, College Park
• 10th year teaching in Dallastown 13th year
  overall
• Tyler (8) and Ryan (5)

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What is Fifth Grade All About?

• Responsibility and Organization
• Materials (BINDER and PENCIL)
• Homework
• Morning routine (copying homework)
• Accountability
• Taking charge of what you do
• Understanding effects of your actions
• High Expectations
• Set them and expect them!

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Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions

• SNACKS
• GUM
• WATER BOTTLES
• MEDICATIONS
• ABSENCES

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Reading

• DRA (to determine reading level)
• Book Discussions
• Variety of Genres
• Nonfiction emphasis
• Resource Notebook
• Response Notebook
• Reading responses-Written/Literary Essays
• 6 day a week homework reading requirement
• -20 minutes/day
• -Book Whisper to begin reading class daily

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Writing

• On Demand Writing Prompts
• Writing Process
• (prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish)
• 3 Modes of Writing
• Craft of Writing
• Mode specific rubrics to assess
• Vocabulary-Affixes/ Strong Verbs (Binder LA
  folder)
• Grammar (day 1 with word work)
• Poetry Anthology
• Resource/Response Notebooks

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Word Work (Spelling)

• Will occur every Day 1
• 2 frequently misspelled words
• 3 no excuse words
• 5 pattern words
• Weekly grammar review
• Quizzes every Day 1
• THIS YEAR 1 Language Arts grade on report card

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Math

• My Math Series
• Place Value (whole s and decimals)
• Multiplication and Division (whole s)
• Decimals (, -, x, )
• Patterns
• Fractions (, -, x, )
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Algebra
• PROBLEM SOLVING!!!!
• Math Facts!!!

• Homework

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Math Facts What they should know

• Addition

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Math FactsMultiplication

• Most kids should already know how to do the
  following

• Multiplying by 0 (just 0)
• Multiplying by 1 (same )
• Multiplying by 2 (doubles)
• Multiplying by 5 (count by 5s)
• Multiplying by 9 (finger trick)
• Multiplying by 10 (add zero)

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How many and x facts do you think you need to
know to answer 398 x 45 ?

• That is a total of 16 facts to complete just one
  single problem

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Science

• Units of study in 5th grade
• Scientific processes
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Landforms-Foss Kit
• Physical Science

Students will complete a SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT in
small groups Student lab days two days per
cycle
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Social Studies

• Continents and Oceans
• Where we live
• First Americans
• Explorers
• Colonial America
• Revolutionary War
• A New Nation/Government
• Westward Expansion
• Civil War

Gettysburg!!!
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Important Dates to Know

• November 24th and 25th Parent-Teacher
  Conferences
• April 13th 17th PSSAs (ELA)
• April 20th 24th PSSA (Math)

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Homework Policy

• 50 minutes per night maximum, which includes 20
  minutes of reading
• Effort is key.
• Please set aside a time and place for your child
  to complete their homework.
• It is important to let them know how important
  you think school is. Your attitude is contagious!

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Homework Policy

• 1st Warning and complete in HW Support
• 2nd Highlight in Assignment Book and HW Support
• 3rd Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
• 4th Homework Support
• 5th Homework Support (Student will Call Home)
• At the 5th missed HWsteps will be taken to help
  find a more effective solution
• Starts fresh each marking period

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Behavior Policy

• Issues handled within team... (most are)
• A tangible reminder for what behaviors are not
  acceptable and discussion on how to make better
  choices in the future
• When issues are repetitive and severely
  disruptive to learning or severe, it must move to
  the next level and require more serious
  consequences...

• BIR Behavior Incident Report
• Rewards each marking period for all students who
  went an entire marking period without any BIRs
• BUS behavior BIR

Missing the SWEBS reward is not the
consequencethe reward simply was not EARNED. The
behavior will warrant a consequence at the time
of the infraction (ie lunch detention, recess
detention, suspension, etc)
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On Team Behavior Policy

• 1st Strike warning
• 2nd Strike BIG warning
• 3rd Strike phone call home
• 4th Strike involve others to develop a plan
• Verbal warnings are given for most behaviors
  before strikes are assigned.
• The goal is to help the children keep track of
  their own behaviors and progress to make positive
  changes. Incentives will be given!!!
• Kids start fresh each week!!

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Marking Period Reward System

• Combining BEHAVIOR and RESPONSIBILITY to reward
  the whole student.
• If STRIKES MISSED HOMEWORK predetermined
  number they will earn our reward!
• This expectation will increase each marking
  period.

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Hand-Held Devices

• School is a great time for the students to work
  on their social skills.
• No cell phones on at school can be left off and
  in backpack
• Hand-held devices can be used at indoor recess
  and dismissal time only.
• Be sure their name is on EVERYTHING!!!

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Specials Schedule

• All Team Dedication has gym on ODD days!
• Sneakers need to be worn EVERY day due to our
  team run.

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Contact Us

• Please feel free to call, email, or send a note
  in with any questions, comments and concerns.
  Please give us 24 hours to respond.
• Expect calls, notes and emails from usthey are
  not all bad!!!
• We communicate daily with one another.
• www.dallastown.net

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

• WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH YOUR
  CHILD!

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Questions?