5th Grade Syllabus
Transfiguration School
4020 Roxton Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca 90008
Phone: (323)292-3011
Fax: (323)292-1527
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
Welcome to a new school year at Transfiguration School! My name is Ms. Tureaud and I am very excited to be working with you and your child this year to achieve success in the fifth grade. We have a fulfilling year ahead with a lot to accomplish, and I am eager to get started! The fifth grade curriculum covers many exciting new topics and this year will be filled with many meaningful learning experiences. I am passionate about learning and feel that students can learn best when their lessons are relevant and useful. I plan on providing your child with many memorable educational experiences and hands-on activities to help facilitate their learning in a practical way. I have very high expectations for my fifth grade students and am confident we can meet these expectations with teamwork and communication. A child’s quality education needs support and hard work from the teacher, parent, and student; Let’s work together to reach our maximum potential this year! Fifth grade is a big year in preparing for middle school and we need focus, a positive attitude, and a bit of risk-taking in order to achieve our goals. Our work will be challenging, but very rewarding and I expect students to take initiative and responsibility for their own learning. On this website page, I have included basic classroom policies, procedures, and a brief overview of the fifth grade curriculum. Please read it through carefully with your child. At the end of the syllabus is a survey to help me get to know you and your student a bit better. Please complete the survey and return it no later than Friday, August 26th. I am truly excited for this school year!!!
Many Blessings,
Ms. Tureaud
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Ms. Tureaud’s Superheroes
5th Grade Syllabus
Transfiguration School
4020 Roxton Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca 90008
Teacher Contact Information:
Phone:(323)292-3011
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fifthgradewithmstureaud.weebly.com
*Available for after-school enrichment on Wednesdays from 3:45pm – 4:15pm
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*Who is Ms. Tureaud?
Motivated to learn
Smiles frequently
Thinker
Understanding
Ran track
Eats sushi
Always tries hard
Unique
Dedicated
“Super” Heroes
This year our classroom will strive to be superheros! A superhero respects peers, works hard, and tries their best at everything they do. Superheroes are global citizens and care about their school and their community. Throughout the year, we will use this theme to make good behavior and academic choices.
Our Big Goals!
This year we have BIG goals so that we can be successful in the 5th grade! Our class will achieve least 90% mastery on objectives as measured by performance on tests, quizzes, essays, and projects! We will become better readers, authors, mathematicians, and scientists according to increased STAR scores and unit tests. We will strive to become Superheroes by learning about good character and following through with our actions.
Classroom Expectations
Before you walk in the classroom… Before even entering the classroom, I expect that all students are:
1. Ready to learn with a positive attitude
2. On time
3. Well-rested
4. Nourished from a healthy breakfast
5. Prepared with materials/supplies/homework needed for the day
When you’re in the classroom… During class time, I expect that all students:
1. Respect and value all members of the Transfiguration School community and visitors 2. Follow directions of adults the first time they are given
3. Raise hands and wait for permission before speaking or leaving their seat
4. Remain focused and listen to peers and adults
5. Participate actively and give their all to the lessons
*During our first week of school, we will go over these expectations extensively so we are all on the same page and so there is no confusion.
Classroom Management Plan
In our class, students will be recognized for their positive behavior as well as receive consequences for disruptive behavior. Students who consistently demonstrate appropriate behavior will be positively rewarded with praise, positive notes sent home, coupons, small rewards, and other special privileges. On the other hand, students who demonstrate distracting, disruptive, or disobedient behavior will have consequences as follows:
1st Offense - Verbal Warning
2nd Offense - Email or Note Home
3rd Offense - Verbal Contact with Parent
4th Offense - *Formal Discipline Referral
*Let’s avoid the “D-Behavior” (distracting, disruptive, disobedient) so we can all learn!
Class Dojo (Positive reinforcement tool!)
I'm using ClassDojo to keep parents in the loop this year! I'll share photos from class, important updates and wonderful moments – like when students work hard and help each other. It's free and takes under a minute. ClassDojo helps teachers positively encourage students in class, easily communicate with parents, and empower student with student-led portfolios. (Please see me if you still need to get connected!)
Checkbook Discipline
Each child in the class will receive a checkbook with a specific amount of money deposited in it, $100/month.
Here are some ways the checkbooks will be used:
If a student doesn't complete a homework assignment, he or she will have to write a check for $5.
If a student breaks a classroom rule, he or she will have to write a check for $10.
At the end of a month, students will be allowed to use the money they have left in their checkbooks to purchase privilege coupons.
For example, they might be able to purchase a:
-No-Homework-Tonight Pass
-15 minutes of free-time computer time, and many other coupons
There are many ways to earn money in our classroom. Hard work, responsibility, good behavior, and academic achievements are rewarded. Of course, poor behavior, lack of responsibility, and lack of effort are ways students can earn debits. Debits are subtracted from the total amount of money a student may accumulate during a given month. There are ways students can earn money and debits on a daily basis. Of course, as the teacher, I can choose to give money or debits for anything I deem appropriate throughout the day. Below is a list about how much money they can earn for specific accomplishments and how many debits they earn for irresponsible behavior.
Ways to earn money:
-No missing assignments at all week ($10)
-Perfect Spelling Test ($10)
-Clean desk ($2)
-Clean area ($2)
-Group of the day ($5)
-Class job done effectively/week ($10)
-Gives compliments ($1)
-lead by example (doing the right thing without being asked) ($5)
-Working hard and staying on task ($3)
-Brings planner all week ($5)
-No tardies for the week ($10)
-Perfect attendance for the week ($12)
-Caught being good ($10)
-Teacher's discretion (Any amount)
Ways to earn debits:
-Missing assignments ($5)
-Leave homework folder at home ($5)
-Forget to turn in homework folder/Thursday folders ($2)
-No name on paper ($1)
-Not having materials ready ($2)
-Breaks a classroom/school rule ($10)
-Not listening to the speaker ($2)
-loud transitions ($2)
-Bathroom ($2)
-Conversations during teaching time ($3)
-Disrespectful to teacher or other classmates ($5)
-Bad words ($5)
-Lack of self-control ($5)
-Teacher's discretion (Any amount)
A new deposit of $100 will be made to their checkbooks each month.
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned Monday through Friday and should take students no more than one hour to complete. Some long-term projects may require time on Friday or weekends. Also, students will be required to read at least 30 minutes every day.
Why I assign homework:
I believe that learning happens everywhere, and in order to reinforce the day’s lessons and achieve mastery of our objectives, it will be crucial for students to spend time after school with their homework. I will not give homework just for the sake of giving homework – like our lessons, homework will be purposeful.
Homework Punctuality:
It is a student’s responsibility to turn in homework ON TIME. If an assignment is one day late, the homework grade will be docked by 50%. Any assignment that comes in more than one day late WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In the event that your student has an EXCUSED absence, they will be given an alternate due date. While homework will be tolerated for a lower grade the day after it is due, A LONG-TERM PROJECT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS TURNED IN LATE.
Grading System
Grades will be determined with the following weights:
Tests and Quizzes: 40%
Projects: 30%
Homework/Classwork: 20%
Participation: 10%
Grading Scale:
A 100 - 93
B 92 - 85
C 84 - 70
D 69-65
F 64 & Below- when a student receives a score of 64%- the student will have the opportunity to reassess/re-do the project for a minimum grade of C.
Gradelink
I highly encourage parents to regularly use Gradelink to view their student’s grades in very specific detail. This will help with parent-teacher communication and put students on the right track.
Remind
It’s free and safe to use, and you can get messages by text, app, or email!
*If you have a smartphone, get push notifications: On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link: rmd.at/6f4ef9. Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
*If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @6f4ef9 to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @6f4ef9 to (323) 303-3775.
*Or follow the link to sign up: www.remind.com/join/6f4ef9
Learning Happens In AND Out of School!
To be ready for fifth grade, students should be able to… Go through one digit multiplication problems with ease and by memory
Select an appropriate-level reading book and independently read using context clues to assist in difficult sections of the text
Write in complete sentences to clearly explain their ideas and answers
At Home Expectations:
In order to reach the maximum learning potential, students will be expected to complete regular homework assignments (see homework policy) and they should have a quiet place and designated time for this. I strongly recommend parents regularly consult their student’s planner to understand what students are accomplishing and what needs to be turned in.
I also expect that each student is reading AT LEAST thirty minutes each night. Reading is vital for success in all subjects, and I expect students and parents to take this very seriously. * Education happens both at school and at home! Let’s work together to achieve success!
Parent-Teacher Communication:
I will send home progress reports from time to time and am always available by email. Appropriate hours for phone calls are before school from 7:30-7:45 am or after school until 5 pm. If you would like to have a face-to-face conversation about your student’s progress, please contact me to set up an appointment. I appreciate a two-way street of communication and enjoy contact even when things are going right, so don’t be surprised if I call home to share good news!
Field Trips
Learning happens everywhere! I am a firm believer in learning through experience, so I am very excited for the field trips we will take this year! We will make sure the field trip will be meaningful, purposeful, and based in academic content. You will receive ample notification regarding permission slip due dates, chaperone opportunities , and monies due. Please make sure to abide by the due dates. In the event that a student does not turn in a signed permission slip, they will not be able to attend. Verbal permission is not allowed at Transfiguration School. (*All chaperones must be Virtus trained NO EXCEPTIONS!)
Birthdays
The treats are to be passed out by you at the lunch benches at the end of the day. No cake or cupcakes can be served. Please choose a nutritious snack (contact me for ideas). There aren’t exceptions to this rule. So remember 24-48 hour notice and you must be present to distribute all birthday treats. Thank you!
Parent Visitation
If you are interested in visiting or volunteering at the school please contact me or the school office for more information.
Uniform
It is expected that students will come to school each day in complete uniform.
D.E.A.R.
Drop Everything and Read will occur EVERY day. Students must have their own suitable and appropriate reading material with them every day!!! Libraries are great sources for children. Please visit your local library so that your child can be prepared for D.E.A.R.
Character Education
We will have Character Education which will take a few minutes each day to help the students develop skills in positive conflict resolution, peer relationships, respect, responsibility, caring, and friendships. Please encourage them to use the skills that they learning in school at home. Awards will be given out each month to children that are displaying excellent modeling of the month’s theme.
Scholastic Books
Just about every month we purchase books from Scholastic Reading Club. To make this process a little simpler you can order the books online atwww.scholasticbooks.com , using the class activation code P72TH (you do not need to send in money). To appeal to all reading levels, I encourage you to choose books ranging from grade 3rd-8th grade. Purchasing books from this website allows me to get more for our classroom library, as well as other materials such as manipulatives for math. I will also send the catalogs home each month so you can see what books are available.
Classroom Wish List
(For every $9 spent towards classroom wish list items you can receive 1 service hour, save your receipts!)
- new or used books to help build our classroom library (5th Grade appropriate)
- Lysol Spray
- new or used (board) games
- zip lock bags (small and large)
- construction paper (small and large sizes in various colors)
- card stock paper (small and large sizes in various colors)
- white copy paper
- extra pencils and erasers
- painters tape (in various colors)
- crayons/markers
- tempera washable paint (variety of colors)/paint brushes
- poster-sized poster paper
- posters in various colors
- graph paper
- contact paper
- sharpies
- magnetic Tape
- velcro
- small lunch bags
- copy paper (various colors)
- envelopes (small and large)
- sentence strips
- laminator / laminating paper
- arts and craft materials (pom-poms, glitter, wiggly-eyes, stickers, pipe-cleaners, etc)
What We’ll Learn in Fifth Grade
Religion
Scripture/ Christian Life
Sacraments/ Worship
Morality/ Social Justice
Christian Faith and Practice
Scriptures:
Nicodemus (Jn 3: 1-21)
Baptism of Jesus (Mk 1: 9-11)
Samaritan Woman (Jn 4: 4-42)
Anointing at Bethany (Mk 14: 3-9)
Bread of Life (Jn 6: 1-58)
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)
Forgive Seventy Times Seven (Mt 18: 21-22) Wedding at Cana (Jn 2: 1-2)
Prayer for the sick (James 5: 14-15)
Service (Mk 10: 44)
Love Is…(1 Cor 13: 4-8)
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Spelling
• Spelling Words Correctly
• Understanding the Meaning of Spelling Words
• Phonetic Skills
• Prefixes and Suffixes
• Homophones and Compound Words
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English
• Kinds of Sentences
• Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates
• Run-on Sentence Fragments
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Parts of Speech • Mechanics
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Math
•Whole Numbers and Decimals
• Multiplication of Whole Numbers/Decimals
• Division of Whole Numbers/Decimals
• Working with Word Problems
• Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Changing Fractions to Decimals
• Area and Volume
• Geometry
• Measurement
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Science
• The Scientific Method
• Health Science
• Minerals
• Atoms
• Cells
• Force and Motion
• Body Movement
• Solar Energy and Gravity
• Plant Growth
• Genetics
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Reading
• Story Structure
• Making Inferences
• Making Judgments
• Understanding Cause and Effect
• Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
• Understanding/Using Methods of Classifications
• Comparing and Contrasting
• Literature Discussions
• Understanding and Identifying Sequence
• Studying Different Literature Genres
• Studying Different Novels
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Social Studies
• Map Skills
• Geography
• Core Democratic Values
• First Americans/Cities and Empires
New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
• Taxation without Representation
• Declaration of Independence
• American Revolution
• Understanding Cause and Effect
• Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
• Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination
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Writing
• The Writing Process
• Using Topic Sentences, Details, Descriptive Language, and Closing Sentences
• Poetry
• Letter Writing
• Personal Narrative Writing
• Persuasive
- Fact and Opinion
Survey
To be completed by parent/guardian and turned in by Friday, August 26th!
1. Does your child have any medical conditions that I need to be aware of? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How does your child study? Where does your child study? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Does your child wear or need glasses? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What additional information would be helpful for me to know as your child’s teacher? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you have a computer in the home? YES NO
6. If yes, do you have an internet connection? YES NO
7. Do you have an email address? YES NO
8. If yes, what is your email address? ____________________________________________
9. Your contact information:
Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: ___________________
Cell Phone: ___________________
Address:______________________________________________________
City _____________________ Zip Code: _____________
*Best way to reach you (circle preferences): Phone Call Email Notes Remind
*Parents: Please read and sign this section. I have received the syllabus and procedures outline for Ms. Tureaud’s fifth grade class for the 2016-2017 school year. I am aware that I can contact Ms. Tureaud in the following ways:
*By email: [email protected]
*Remind
*Notes
*Or by leaving a message with the office staff: (323)292-3011
Parent(s’) Name(s) (Please Print): ________________________________________
Parent signature: ___________________________
Date: ____________________
*Students: Please read and sign this section. I have read this survey with my parent(s)/guardian(s). I understand what is expected of me in class and for homework. I agree to try my best in school and will ask for extra help if I need it.
Student Name (Please Print):_________________________
Student signature:______________________
Date:_______________________
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