Team 5-Olmsted Ms. McNeal (Principal) Ms. Warshaw (Counselor) --- Mrs. Chamma (Literacy) Mrs. Darata (Math) Ms. Domenick (Science) Mrs. Moy (Social Studies) Ms. Whelan (Special Education) Mrs. Sewell (Special Education)
Homeroom 214 • Lockers • Attendance • Morning announcements (clubs, band lessons, schedule, events, etc.) • Distribution of important notices • Contests/Incentives
The Basics Report Card: Goals for the School Year: Academic grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, ● Responsibility and accountability ● C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, and Incomplete) Independence ● Citizenship grades of 1, 2, 3, 4 (1 is ● Positive attitude and respect toward others ● highest; 2 is the norm) Decision making skills ● Parent Conferences: December 3rd, 4th ● (night), and 5th Academic and social growth ● Please sign up with your ● ● PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) child’s homeroom teacher. Homework: Progress Reports: 2 Points ● Mid-marking period progress reports ● displayed in Genesis Assignment pad (Students are responsible for ● Grading: Genesis Portal: writing down homework assignments.) http:/ /parents.genesisedu.com/verona Available on teacher web pages (subject to ● Discipline: change so writing in the planner is important) ● Teacher warning ● Parent communication ● Central detention ● Time Out
Team 5-Olmsted ● Frequent emails with updates (weekly emails sent via Mrs. Moy) ● Team webpage ● Team Calendar ● Important Documents ● Supply Lists ● Links to Teacher Webpages
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Things to Keep in Mind… ● Communication ● School Phone: (973) 571-6751 ● School Fax: (973) 571-6767 ● Email: hdarata@veronaschools.org ● Extra Help: Depends on each teacher’s schedule ● Thank you for attending “Back to School Night” this evening. I am looking forward to a successful year with your child/children in my classes!
Welcome Back to School! Mrs. Darata 5 th Grade Teacher--Math Room 214
Math Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5 Mrs. Darata (Period 2 also with Ms. Whelan) ● Text: enVision MATH Common Core Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley ● Learn and apply mathematical skills in real life settings ● Japanese Lesson Study ● Utilize math skills (looking for patterns, using pictures/ diagrams/charts, checking work, effectively using time, finding other solutions, using a variety of methods, etc.) ● *Mastery of multiplication & division facts is crucial* ● PLEASE HELP PRACTICE AT HOME: ● Flashcards (Quiz each other!) ● Math Learning Games/Resources (please also refer to the email I sent with fun Apps) ● Ask for facts randomly.
Math Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5 Mrs. Darata (Period 2 also with Ms. Whelan) ● Warm-Ups ● “Multiplication” Mondays ● “Term” Tuesdays ● “Way-Back” Wednesdays ● “Operation” Fun Fridays ● HW Check and Review ● Lesson of the Day ● Introduction problem to be solved in groups ● Notes ● Guided Practice ● Independent Practice (Whiteboards) ● Extra Help ● Extra Review before assessments ● Weekly emails include Math updates
Math Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5 Mrs. Darata (Period 2 also with Ms. Whelan) 5th Grade Units ● Number and Operations in Base Ten ● Number and Operations- Fractions ● Operations in Algebraic Thinking ● Geometry ● Measurement and Data Homework: ● Packets per topic ● Homework board daily ● Webpage ● Student Planner (Should be most up-to-date) **Textbook (Student copy at home)
Math Grades ● 90% Assessments (test, quizzes, projects) ● 10% Homework ● Complexity of problems determines point values ● Genesis automatically weighs assignments ● Homework=2 points ● One point deduction- incomplete ● Two point deduction-no completion/attempt or missing **No extra credit assignments will be given to any student. Opportunities to earn extra points on tests/quizzes are in the form of “bonus questions.” Not all tests/quizzes will have bonus questions.
Math Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5 Mrs. Darata 8th Period- Core Enrichment Class ● 4 Day Rotation- Based on class period ● 5 Minute-Working Snack ● Please see approved snack list ● Extension and Reinforcement of Math Class ● Small Group Work ● Centers and Differentiated Activities ● Khan Academy ● NOT Graded- Will provide support and enrichment for regular class
Growth Mindset A theory that if we can “embrace failure, we can grow stronger.” www.withmathican.org
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