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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

Goals for the School Year:

• Responsibility and accountability
• Independence
• Positive attitude and respect toward others
• Decision making skills
• Academic and social growth
• PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools)

Homework:

• 2 Points
• Assignment pad (Students are responsible for

writing down homework assignments.)

• Available on teacher web pages (subject to

change so writing in the planner is important)

Report Card:

• Academic grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-,

C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, and Incomplete)

• Citizenship grades of 1, 2, 3, 4 (1 is

highest; 2 is the norm)

• Parent Conferences: December 3rd, 4th

(night), and 5th

• Please sign up with your

child’s homeroom teacher.

Progress Reports:

• Mid-marking period progress reports

displayed in Genesis

Grading: Genesis Portal:

http:/ /parents.genesisedu.com/verona

Discipline:

• 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

Click on Carnegie House

Scroll down Click on Olmsted House

Select 5O Select Teacher

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!

• Mrs. Darata

5th Grade Teacher--Math Room 214

Welcome Back to School!

• 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 Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5

• Mrs. Darata (Period 2 also with Ms. Whelan)

• 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 Grades

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

Math Per. 1, 2, 4 & 5

• Mrs. Darata

Growth Mindset

A theory that if we can “embrace failure, we can grow stronger.”

www.withmathican.org