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Educational Quote: "Education is too important to be left solely to the educators." Francis Keppel
We have a test on Monday. Students were given a study guide. Bring the study guide back, they get an extra 5 points. TEST grades have not been good lately. Please have them study!
Notice to Parents:
Tutoring on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until 12:00p.m.
We will NOT have tutoring on the following dates due to spring break.
March 13 and March 20. We will resume tutoring on March 27
Thank you parents for your continued support! Please continue to talk with you child about behavior. They are already getting spring fever with the sunny days we have been having. This year has really gone by fast and I have enjoyed your children. The time has really flown by. Please let me know if I can do anything to help your child.
Science MCT2 is finally over and we are beginning to prepare for the 3rd 9 weeks test. The Math 9 weeks test will be given on Tuesday, March 9, and Language Arts will be given on Wednesday, March 10. Please have students get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast.
Important Dates to Remember:
Wednesday - March 10 - 4th grade writing assessment
Friday - March 12 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks
March 15 - 19 SPRING BREAK!
April 5 - Easter Monday Holiday
April 20 - Terra Nova GUES
April 21 - Terra Nova GUES
May 11 - 14 MCT2 Testing - Language Arts / Math
Class Schedule:
Activity Schedule:
About the Teacher:
2009/2010 - 5th Grade - Math, Social Studies
Previous grades taught: 2007-2009 Traditional 5th Grade Class
2006-2007 GMS Special Education 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
2002-2006 GUES Special Education Self-Contained 4th/5th grades
College Education:
Northwest Community College
Crichton College, Memphis, TN. BA degree in Elementary Education
Personal Info:
I am married and have four sons and two granddaughters. My oldest son, Adam, is working in Texas, Christopher is at Holmes Community College, Hunter is a Senior and Stuart a Freshman at GHS.
I have lived in Coffeeville for most of my life and have managed to raise my boys there as well. I love the country life outdoors - ATV riding, fishing, gardening, and just sitting outside with a good book. I love to read!
My Classroom Philosophy:
My philosophy of teaching is based on my belief that a teacher is to: promote positive learning, spark student enthusiasm for learning, and provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Learning can and should be fun and students who are active participants learn much more than those whose participation is largely passive. I believe teachers that teach with clarity, passion, empathy, and sincere enthusiasm, are more likely to connect with learners and increase learner performance and mastery. I believe that every child is capable of learning and it is my responsibility to teach each student to reach their full potential.
My favorite quote:
No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
What is expected of students in my classroom:
The classroom should be a safe place for all students, so I expect them to show respect and courtesy to everyone including classmates. Completing all class assignments and homework is important to enhance learning in the classroom. Students should walk down the hall from the classroom in an orderly fashion with no horse-playing or talking. If a child is fighting, shows threatening behavior, bullying or cursing it will automatically result in a referral to the office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school and schedule an appointment – 226-2818. My planning period is from 1:30 - 2:15.
 WELCOME BACK TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Mrs. R. Shaw
Goals for the 2009-2010 School Year
FIFTH GRADE SURVIVAL GUIDE
Attendance
It is very important your child is in school every day if he/she is able. While there will be circumstances that arise, please make every effort to get your student to school on time each morning (7:30a.m. – Tardy bell 7:40a.m.) Much of what we learn and experience in fifth grade occurs in the classroom. While we can provide make up work, please keep in mind that it is impossible to reproduce a day in the classroom. Much of what we do is not worksheet / textbook type material that can be easily sent home. The explanations, discussions, and group work we do at school are hard to make up. Please make attendance a top priority this year.
Information Cards
Please fill out the information card. List all the important numbers where you can be reached and your current address. If you have access to e-mail or internet, please list that information. If your address has changed over the summer, please let us know by indicating “new” on the card. It is important that we maintain correct addresses and phone numbers so that we can be in touch during the school year. If this information changes, please let us know as soon as possible and please send updated This information is for my records. Thank you!
Gadgets and Gizmos
No toys are allowed in the classroom unless permission is given by the teacher. This includes trading cards, game boys, etc. If it is not specifically for a school project / assignment, then please keep it at home. As your child’s teacher, I reserve the right to confiscate any items that are deemed inappropriate. The items will be returned to a parent only. Girls, please do not bring makeup including lipstick, hand creams, lotions, perfumes, etc. Some students may be susceptible to allergies. Thanks!
Homework/Assignments
In order to keep track of assignments and tests, each student will record classroom activities and homework in an assignment notebook. Please check students notebook and homework sheet each night, as this will keep you informed of all assignments. Expect that your child will have Math homework each night. Homework will be posted on the school web site: www.grenadaupper.org. Homework is due the next day and projects will be assigned a reasonable due date.
Homework and class functions will be listed on the school web site under teacher R. Shaw. It will be updated each week with homework assignments and other class functions as they take place. Please check it out if you have access to the internet!
Progress Reports / Signed Papers
Progress reports are generated by the computer, so we will send progress reports half way through the nine weeks. This will tell your student’s current grades and any area of concern or achievement that we feel you would want to be informed of. Signed papers will be sent home on Tuesdays. Please sign in the space provided and write any comments necessary. If we feel that a conference needs to be scheduled, we will notify you when papers are sent home.
Report Cards
Reports cards are sent on the second Monday following examinations.
Schedule:
1st nine weeks - October 19
2nd nine weeks – January 11
3rd nine weeks - March 29
4th nine weeks –
Social Studies
The fifth grade curriculum focuses on American history. Some of the units include: First Americans, Explorers, 13 colonies, Revolutionary War, The Creating of our Constitution and Government, and The Civil War. The students will participate in group work as well as create various projects.
Math
Math grades are determined through group work, seatwork grades, one-minute drills of basic facts - multiplication and division, accelerated math, and weekly tests.
Math books will be used in the classroom, but may have homework in them from time to time. The topics we will cover are number theory, estimation and computation, geometry, division, fractions, decimals, percents, using data, exponents, negative numbers, coordinates and area, and probability. We will be using accelerated math in the classroom. Students may be assigned AM homework sheets.
Birthdays
We love to celebrate birthdays in fifth grade! However, since our time is so limited, we request that treats be simple, easy to pass out and hard to spill. If your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday with the class, he/she is more than welcome to bring in treats on the day of their birthday or the day closest to it if it falls on a holiday or weekend. If a birthday falls during the summer, we would celebrate it in May, before school ends. If your child does not celebrate birthdays or other celebrations, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can accommodate your child. If your child has any food allergies, please let us know.
Fifth Grade Expectations
Listed below is a quick overview of the things we as fifth grade teachers expect our students to do on a daily basis. We are sure you will agree that each of these things will not only help your child become a better student but a better person as well.
Ø Raise hand before speaking
Ø Keep hands and feet to self at all times
Ø Use kind words towards others
Ø Use soft, indoor voices
Ø Respect others’ opinions and answers
Ø Do your best
Ø Try to solve minor problems on your own
Ø Ask for assistance when problems are beyond your ability to solve
Ø Remain seated unless permission has been given to be out of seat
Ø Use pass procedure to leave room
Ø Work cooperatively with your group
Ø Respect others’ privacy
Ø Respect others’ property
Ø Be involved positively in group activities
Ø Complete your homework on time
Ø Study for your tests and quizzes
Ø Ask for help and take time to get it
Ø Walk at all times
Ø Quiet in the hall and bathrooms
BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES
Green Card Pulled = Warning - Loss of recess - 5 minutes
Purple Card Pulled = Teacher / Student conference – Loss of recess -10 minutes
Yellow Card Pulled = Phone call / Parent notified – Loss of recess - 15 minutes
Red Card Pulled = Teacher / Parent Conference – NO Recess
Office Referral = Fighting, Cursing, Stealing, Destroying property, excessive warnings
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