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Welcome to the Trailblazers Team Traci Papst Jen Manley tpapst@umasd.org jmanley@umasd.org @manley1989 2019-2020 Meet Ms. Manley Bachelors from: Shippensburg University Masters from: George Mason University 2nd year at Upper
2019-2020 Traci Papst tpapst@umasd.org Jen Manley jmanley@umasd.org @manley1989
Bachelor’s from: Shippensburg University Master’s from: George Mason University 2nd year at Upper Merion Middle School Taught 4th grade for 5 years in VA Grew up in Delaware County
Bachelor’s from: West Chester University Master’s from: Arcadia University Been at Upper Merion Since 2004 Two kids: Orin and Aria
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will take your child far
work and actions
Block 1 – Content (Math, Integrated Science/SS, or ELA) AM - Unified Arts (rotation or cycles) LUNCH - 10:22-10:58 Block 2 - Content (Math, Integrated Science/SS, or ELA) Block 3 - Content (Math, Integrated Science/SS, or ELA) ***Snack at 12:30*** PM - Unified Arts/Math & Reading Plus/ELL Plus (rotation or cycles) Block 3 cont. – finish content class Homeroom
– examples: granola bar, gold fish, fruit, vegetables
– examples not allowed: doritos, cheetos – Nut free classroom
Art Computer Science Tech Ed Music Consumer Science Leadership PE/Health Plus Classes: **Reading, Math, EL
– Weekly email with updates on class
– Homework and due dates – Notes from teachers to adults at home or vice versa
– District, team, and office notices and flyers – Keep at home or bring back to school
– Parent access code – Assignments for many classes – Extension and support activities – Digital assignments and writing pieces
– Contact the office/technology department to sign up – Access your child’s grades & important information
and 5th grade report cards
– Given to students halfway through each marking period
– Four marking periods – Sent home with child & the envelope must be signed and returned
– Honor Roll (“A”s and “B”s) – Distinguished Honor Roll (all “A”s) – Academic Award Ceremony in June
– It’s better for your child’s organization and sanity if arrival was by 7:40. By 8:00 students are expected to be in their seat ready to start the day.
– Water bottles allowed in all classes – We are nut/peanut FREE classrooms – Snack is eaten at 12:30
– 90 minute – 1:25 dismissal – Half Days - 11:10 dismissal
– 2:55 – dismissal bell rings – Students are to leave the building unless they are signed up for an afterschool activity with a club or teacher
– Clubs, intramurals, music, drama rehearsals – Detentions held by principals in library – 4:30 after school busses T-W-TH
Junior Optimists Intramurals Community of Caring Drama & Stage Crew Blue Chorus Student Council Orchestra Handbells Band
– Two afternoons and two evenings available – Option for phone conferences – Online sign ups through My Conference Time
– Two afternoons and one evening available – Option for phone conferences – Online sign ups through My Conference Time
– New Year’s Eve Party (Holiday) – Valentine’s Day Exchange – End-of-the-Year Party – Sign-ups online
– We are a peanut/nut free team – Email teacher with day of delivery – 25 students in a homeroom – Send in treats with ingredients list if possible
– Team building activities – Environmental and hands-on science and math lessons – Certified staff with clearances – Secure cabins with teacher chaperones – Family style meals – Scavenger hunts and campfire – Plenty of singing, dancing, and tomfoolery
– need to have earbuds for class – charge ipad nightly for homework
– bring to school everyday – keep away from pets and siblings – All online activities at home and school will be monitored when synced at school – If iPad is not consistently charged or at school then it will have to remain at school and you will be notified
don’t discard anything recent, email me if you are unsure!
– Homework from each class – Report card envelopes – Permission slips – Important district papers
» tests, graded class work, Scholastic flyers, interims, etc.
Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Kind
Time Location 6:30-6:55 School FYI – Meet principals and counselors Auditorium 7:00-7:15 Homeroom teacher C119 Manley 7:18-7:30 Block 1: English Language Arts C119 Manley 7:33-7:45 Block 2: Math C123 Papst 7:49-8:04 Block 3: Integrated Science and Social Studies C123 Papst 8:08-8:20 Unified Arts Cafeteria 8:24-8:35 Math/Reading/EL Plus OR School Store Classrooms
The best way to learn to read is to read books everyday The best way to learn to write is to write everyday Every reader/writer learns differently Every reader/writer must learn what works for them Voice and Choice is present everyday in reading and writing
Students Must Bring:
use series and authors to help make book selections Digital Copy available on Schoology Paper Copies available on the table
Classwork and Participation Wonders Quizzes ~about every other week Writing Assignments Homework Projects
and returned the following Friday.
minutes a night, a writing prompt, students choose between options, a grammar page and spelling.
encourage students to read novels
in our classroom library
copy
chapter or I will send a book home
○ Mix of whole group, hands on activities, individual work, labs,
projects, and group work
○ History Alive! Lesson format ○ Exposure to and integration between both subject areas
○ Folder ○ Pencils/scissors/coloring supplies
○ Review flashcards for key vocab ○ Conversations at home
○ Projects ○ Writing pieces
○ Vocabulary ○ Content ○ Tests and Quizzes will always be announced
○ Rubrics will be provided ○ Almost all projects will be completed at school ○ Island Project (our first project) is an exception ○ The other exception is science fair projects will be planned at school, but must be completed at home
❖ 1: Our World
❖ Maps & Spheres
❖ 2: The Americas
❖ Native Americans and Ecosystems
❖ 3: Two Worlds Meet
❖ Exploration and Ecosystems
❖ 4: Colonization of America
❖ Science Fair ❖ Settlements into Colonies
10 Rules of Genius Hour 1. Designating your time→ every Friday will have designated time for Genius Hour 2. You may work alone or with a partner 3. Choose something new to you and something you are passionate about 4. Produce a product or achieve a goal 5. Complete the Genius Hour proposal sheet 6. Choose a mentor → someone who’s not me 7. Reflect once every other week on your blog (FlipGrid/Schoology) 8. Meet with me when you’re stuck 9. Share what you have learned → share your story 10. Failure is an option
method
in school with teacher support
○ Tri-fold boards are on display
Trailblazers
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Everyday Math Program Continues *Common Core
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* iPad * Journal (10 dollar replacement fee) * Home Link Book * Notebook * Folder
* Place Value & Operations * Fraction Concepts * Decimal Concepts * Operations with Fractions * Measurement * Geometry & Graphs * Applications of Measurement, Computation & Graphing *** Additional work in problem solving
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❖ 1-2 quizzes per unit (40%) ❖ Unit tests (60%)
❖ Know your math facts! ❖ Use a pencil ❖ Know your phone number
❖ Grouping during instruction ❖ Study Island ❖ CML (HW & Meets) ❖ First in Math
❖ Extensions starting unit 2
Every Friday, the students will have math homework that will be due the following Friday. The homework will be on material learned through the last week. Students can organize their time to complete their work. Please check agenda book and website for homework, tests, and quizzes. Answers to the Home Links are included with the Family Letter at the beginning of each Unit. Please feel free to use it to assist your child with homework if necessary.
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Example: score an 80% on a test,