Welcome to Back to School Night!

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Welcome to Back to School Night!

• Mr. Ryan 5th Grade

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Welcome to 5th Grade!
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Welcome to 5th Grade!
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I was a 5th Grader once!
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About Myself

• I grew up in Truckee, Ca.
• I moved to Elk Grove during 8th grade.
• I graduated from California State University at
  Sacramento.
• My wife, Tiffany, and I have a daughter, Peyton,
  who is 6, and our son, Oliver, is 3.
• My interests other than teaching are family,
  traveling, technology, and cars.
• I have family in or around Elk Grove.

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Curriculum
Reading Writing Wonders
Narrative Novels
Informative Expository and Text
Explanatory
Opinion Spelling and
Journaling Vocabulary Writers
Notebook Grammar
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Mathematics

• Place value,
• Multiplication, and
• Expressions
• of decimals
• and Fractions
• Algebra Patterns and
• graphing
• Units of Measurement
• Geometry and Volume

There will be an emphasis on multiple ways to
solve a problem, persevering, precision,
modeling, and more
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Science

• Earth Science
• Planets and space
• Weather and climate
• Life Science
• The human body
• Physical Science
• Atoms and molecules
• Standardized Test (Maybe?)

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Social Studies

• Branches of the Government
• Early explorers
• Settling the colonies
• The American Revolution
• The Constitution
• Westward Expansion

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Curriculum

• Physical Education (Mrs. Breton)
• -Physical Fitness test in May
• Mile run
• Strength and flexibility
• Art Docent Program
• Family Life
• Computers

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Technology

• PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (STEM)
• Robotics and Innovation
• iPads (
• Chromebooks/Google Drive
• Video lectures for Homework (Show Me)
• Twitter
• OPT OUT Form

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Homework

• Monday-Thursday
• Reading
• Math
• Writing, Science, or Social Studies
• Spelling
• Parent Signatures - grade reports
• - graded
  papers

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Assessments

• Report Card grades are based on classroom
  assessments.
• Reading
• Math
• Spelling
• Science and Social Studies at the end of each
  chapter
• Writing assessments

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Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points
  and observation.
• Points are based on
• -Quizzes and tests
• -Completion of assignments
• (in class and homework)
• -Classroom participation (effort)
• Conferences are on an as-needed basis or during
  conference week

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Field Trips

• California History Museum - Time of Remembrance
• Community Service field trip followed by bowling
  
• Franklin High School Theatre Program
• IMAX Theatre
• San Francisco California Academy of Sciences
• STARBASE

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Classroom Policies

• Snack Time (food, not candy)
• Water bottles
• Bathroom
• Homework on board and online
• Missing homework

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What I Plan to Emphasize

• Joy of LEARNING new things
• Quality work clear expectations
• Modeling by myself AND student modeling
• Strengths/Improvements/Goals
• Daily writing authentic audiences
• Vocabulary development
• Daily reading book talks
• Problem solving and multiple perspectives
• Self-assessment
• Creativity Higher Order Thinking Skills
• Cooperation Discussion
• Use of technology as a tool to help learn
• Passion projects
• Everyones unique contributions strengths
• Intrinsic motivation
• Classwork

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My Hopes For Your Children This Year

• That they love coming to school
• That they get lost when reading books
• That they view themselves as writers
• That they see themselves as artists
• That they realize some problems take time to
  solve, and are worth pursuing
• That they develop collaboration skills
• That they see each other as unique individuals
  who bring different perspectives
• That they can work with just about anybody in a
  positive and productive manner
• That they feel challenged but not stressed out
• That they realize if they dont know or
  understand something, they just dont know or
  understand it YET
• Its okay to go out on a limbthats where the
  fruit is
• They continue to grow into who they are meant to
  be

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Ways to help your child succeed

• Talk to your kids about school - see Great
  Questions to Ask Kids. handout
• Establish regular homework time
• Check your childs agenda nightly or as needed
• Read and discuss the weekly reading selection.
• Practice problems in math textbook or workbook.
• Quiz each other on Science and Social Studies
  concepts.
• Have backpack packed and any other supplies by
  the door before going to bed
• Ask your child about his or her day - Tell me
  about something youre learning.
• Encourage your child to do his or her best, ask
  questions, and contribute in class

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• So I can get my email distribution list up
  quickly, please send me an email with your name
  and your students name (and any other alternate
  email addresses youd like me to use)
• cryan_at_egusd.net

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WEBSITE!!!

• LETS CHECK IT OUT!
• www.mrryan5.weebly.com