Mrs. Pace and Mrs. Miller

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Mrs. Pace and Mrs. Millers Class Welcomes you to
Open House!
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Our Schedule

• Students come in and unpack.
• They will begin each day by writing their goal
  for the day, making sure their homework is
  completed, and getting ready for the day. They
  will bring their homework and agenda to be
  checked each day.
• At 750, the bell rings and we watch the
  announcements that are broadcast from the media
  center.
• We have students that are involved in the
  announcements and our class has lead the Pledge
  of Allegiance this year.

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Specials

• At 810, we go to Specials. We go to Technology,
  Art, Music, or P.E.
• We are on the same schedule each week
• Monday- Music, Tuesday- P.E., Wednesday- Art,
  Thursday- Technology, Friday- P.E.

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Math

• Problem of the Day
• Homework
• Lesson for the day
• Guided Math

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Math

• What will we learn?
• Place Value, Statistics, Graphs
• Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing
  Whole Numbers and Decimals
• Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing
  Fractions
• Geometry, Measurement, Perimeter, Area, and
  Volume
• Solve Simple and Complex Word Problems

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Readers Workshop

• Oral Reading and Snack
• Mini-Lesson
• Lit Logs
• Guided Reading

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Readers Workshop

• Direct, Small group, and Large group instruction
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Weekly Media Center visits
• Independent Reading time
• Variety of Genres
• Genre studies
• Reading Responses

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Spelling or Grammar

• Spelling
• Pre-Test
• Sorts
• Spelling Test on Friday
• Grammar
• Winston Grammar and Caught Ya!

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LUNCH!

• Parents Please be advised that we have a PEANUT
  allergy in the room. Please do not send anything
  for the entire class that contains peanuts!
• Mrs. Chesser would also like to remind you that
  no outside food, such as McDonalds, can be
  brought into the cafeteria for lunch.
• The Café would like for parents to write your
  childs Student ID on the MEMO section of checks
  to pay for lunch.

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Science and Social Studies

• Science
• Constructive and Destructive Forces
• Matter
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Cells and Organisms

• Social Studies
• Civil War and Reconstruction
• WWI and the Great Depression
• WWII and the Cold War
• Government
• 1950-Present Day

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Writers Workshop

• What will we learn?
• Narrative Writing
• Persuasive Writing
• Informational Writing
• Response to Literature

• Mini-Lesson
• Sourcebook
• Teacher Conferences

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Agendas

• Parent signatures
• Home-School Communication
• Red Circles

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Recess!!
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Class Website

• http//pickettsmill.typepad.com/amy_pace/

Class Blog

• http//amypace.wordpress.com/

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Factors Used in Determining Grades

• Cumulative assessments and projects
• Evaluation of student work daily
• Teacher observation of participation and time on
  task

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Behavior Management

• Red Circles
• Tickets

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Standardized Tests

• ITBS October 10-14
• Georgia Writing Assessment March
• CRCT April 18-24
• 5th grade students MUST pass both the Reading
  and Math sections of the CRCT to be promoted to
  6th grade

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End of the Year Field Trip

• Ruby Falls
• River Boat Ride on TN River
• Aquarium

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Dress Code

• Please remember that students must abide by the
  dress code.
• NO short skirts, short shorts, shirts with
  spaghetti straps, or hats may be worn to school.
• Beginning next week, phone calls to parents will
  be made if alternate clothing is needed.

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Scholastic Book Orders

• We will be ordering books from Scholastic
  throughout the year. Students will be given a
  flyer and directions on how to place the order
  online.
• Our first order will home next week.

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We are ready for a GREAT year at Picketts Mill!