Back to SchoolBack to School& Wish Night& Wish Night

2014-20152014-2015

Mrs. Orozco * 5Mrs. Orozco * 5thth Grade * Room Grade * Room 2727

Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introduction/ Biography

2. Classroom Expectations

4. Management & Techniques

5. Homework

6. Common Core/Project Based Learning

7. Gifted And Talented Education

8. 5th Grade Curriculum

9. Classroom Schedule

10. Communication

11. Wish Night

12. Questions and Comments

Mrs. OrozcoExperience- 10th year of teaching. I’ve taught

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th in elementary school, 6th grade Math and Science at middle school, and worked as a CRT/STEM coordinator .

Education- Graduate of University of California,

Irvine with a Masters in Teaching, Multiple Subject Credential and Secondary Math Credential.

Expertise- TEACHING! Thinking Maps trainer, GATE

certified, led Common Core trainings, Math Field Day coach, ELD, Depth & Complexity Icons, Note and Notice

Classroom Expectations

Show respect, responsibility, and integrity at all times.

Follow directions the first time

Well-prepared with materials for learning

Participate in class

Take risks and face challenges head on

Complete all assignments on time and to the best of their personal ability

Always working at their personal BEST.

Management & Techniques:

Create a safe classroom environment Praise & positive reinforcement: classroom

money, prizes, awards, and class celebrations

Table points and a Marble Jar Consequences are appropriate to the

behavior problem/incident. Frequent use of individual “talks” and “meetings”

Meet with the Principal and emails or phone calls home (positive and negative)

Homework: Weekly Newsletter & Homework sheet sent

every Monday and due the following Monday Post homework daily on our classroom

website- www.janaorozco.weebly.com Student Planners to manage homework time Missing or incomplete homework is noted

and information will be emailed Makeup work is ALWAYS accepted Online work is a HUGE component! Homework Club is offered 2:45-3:30 Monday,

Wednesday & Thursday in the classroom

Newsletter/Homework Sheet

Common Core/Project Based

Learning Four C’s Communication, Collaboration, Creativity &

Critical Thinking New Math Program - Math Expressions, online

component Think Central Language Arts- Use Depth and Complexity Icons,

Notice and Note and other resources to engage learning

Space Race-interactive project that helps kids connect to science and space

Walk through the Revolution – Student led play on the causes and effects of the Revolution

Standardized testing called SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) for Language Arts and Mathematics.

*all projects funded through Wish Night

Gifted and Talented Education

Honor’s Work:Opportunities are always offered for students to further their knowledge inside the classroom. Extension projects will be used frequently.

Homework Options:At the bottom of the Newsletter/ Homework sheets there is an Honor’s Credit section. It lists the honor’s challenges you can complete for each subject area.

5th Grade Curriculum:

Language Arts: Weekly practice in

spelling, vocabulary, and grammar

Writing practice Comprehension Skills &

fluency

Mathematics:

Decimals, Fractions,+ - numbers, equations & problem solving skillsMeasuring units, finding volume, area and length, know geometric figuresCollect, analyze, record, and chart data, create graphs

Science:

Life Science – structure of living things, human body systems, plant systems

Earth Science- solar system, Earth’s water and Earth’s weather

Physical Science- Types of matter & changes in matter

Social Studies: Explorers, Settlers, Natives

American Revolution,

Constitution, & government

Classroom ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesda

yThursday Friday

Jogging8:15-8:30

Jogging8:15-8:30

Jogging8:15-8:30

Jogging8:15-8:30

Assembly8:15-8:30

Lang. Arts Workshop

8:30-9:00

*Art/Drama/Music

8:30-9:30

Lang. Arts Workshop

8:30-9:00

Lang. Arts Workshop

8:30-9:00

Lang. Arts Workshop

8:30-9:00

Math9:00-10:30

Comp./Library9:30-10:30

Math9:00-10:30

Math9:00-10:30

Math9:00-10:30

P.E./Groups10:45-11:30

P.E./Groups10:45-11:30

P.E./Groups10:45-11:30

P.E./Groups10:45-11:30

2nd Grade Buddies

10:45-11:45

Language Arts

11:30-12:10

Lang. Arts/Math11:30-12:10

Language Arts

11:30-12:10

Language Arts

11:30-12:10

Language Arts

11:45-12:10

Lunch12:10-1:00

Lunch12:10-1:00

Lunch12:10-1:00

Lunch12:10-1:00

Lunch12:10-1:00

Science1:00-2:15

Science1:00-2:15

Soc. Studies/Band

1:00-2:15

Social Studies1:00-2:15

Early Dismissal

1:15

Character Ed2:15-2:45

Character Ed

2:15-2:45

Character Ed/Band 2:15-2:45

Character Ed2:15-2:45

Homework Club

2:45-3:30

Homework Club

2:45-3:30

Homework Club

2:45-3:30

Communication:

Email: jorozco@spusd.net

Send a note: to office or with your

child

Phone Call: (626) 441-5850

ex:5027

After School: stop by my

classroom. Make an appointment if

you want to ensure I’ll be there and

not in a meeting.

Room Parent: Contact Wendy

Carey for volunteering and party

planning!

Wish Night

• Tax Deductible

• Ask Your Company About Matching Grants!

• Donate online or by turning in an envelope

Questions and Comments

Thank you for coming.Let’s work together to make your child’s last year at Marengo the

best!