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MRS. ROMEO
•West Deptford 16 years• 14 classroom, 2 years Literacy Coach•Serve on the Intervention and Referral Service Team•5th grade team leader•married•mom of two active children(age 6 & 8)baseball, soccer, gymnastics, and Girl Scouts•family enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore, the Poconos and in our backyard!•Two important things about me:
I get it!I love what I do!
MRS. ROMEO
•West Deptford 16 years• 14 classroom, 2 years Literacy Coach•Serve on the Intervention and Referral Service Team•5th grade team leader•married•mom of two active children(age 6 & 8)baseball, soccer, gymnastics, and Girl Scouts•family enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore, the Poconos and in our backyard!•Two important things about me:
I get it!I love what I do!
HomeroomPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 6Period 7Period 8
HomeroomPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 6Period 7Period 8
Silent Reading
Lang. ArtsSpecial
Lang. ArtsMath
Recess/LunchMath
SS/ScienceActivities
Silent Reading
Lang. ArtsSpecial
Lang. ArtsMath
Recess/LunchMath
SS/ScienceActivities
Time: Period 7
Time: Period 7
A. Geography/ Map Skills1. World Map2. Geographical Terms3. North America Map4. Explorers
B. History1. Colonization of Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies2. Events leading to the Revolutionary War3. The Revolutionary War4. Forming of a new government-Declaration and Constitution
A. Geography/ Map Skills1. World Map2. Geographical Terms3. North America Map4. Explorers
B. History1. Colonization of Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies2. Events leading to the Revolutionary War3. The Revolutionary War4. Forming of a new government-Declaration and Constitution
Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer
files will be used to save papers and information.
Organization- Folder, notebook, and computer
files will be used to save papers and information.
Time: Period 7
Time: Period 7
Areas of study include-
1.Scientific Method: small experiments completed to practice following the steps2.Ecosystems: create an aquarium and terrarium to form an ecocolumn, grow plants, observe animals, student pollutants, pollute designated ecocolumns (Clear soda bottles, please )
3. Space Science: explore the earth, moon, and sun- skills include measuring, predicting, estimation
4. Properties of Matter: volume, mass, & density
Organization-
Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information.
Areas of study include-
1.Scientific Method: small experiments completed to practice following the steps2.Ecosystems: create an aquarium and terrarium to form an ecocolumn, grow plants, observe animals, student pollutants, pollute designated ecocolumns (Clear soda bottles, please )
3. Space Science: explore the earth, moon, and sun- skills include measuring, predicting, estimation
4. Properties of Matter: volume, mass, & density
Organization-
Folder, notebook, and computer files will be used to save papers and information.
Time: morning (Periods 1 and 3) Time: morning (Periods 1 and 3)
Reading Street – year 3
This program encompasses- Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar.
Reading Street – year 3
This program encompasses- Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Grammar.
1. Anthology offers complex short stories which focus on comprehension skills and strategies
2. Stories will be read with guided instruction as a whole group or small group, or independently
3. Leveled readers (below level, on level, above level)4. A variety of genres – fiction and nonfiction5. Emphasis on fluency, expression, phrasing, vocabulary,
comprehension and written responses to literature6. Assessment after each story
7. Renaissance Learning- Star Assessment to benchmark
Accelerated Reader-8. Read at home! It is the most important
thing we can do for our children academically!
We have to show children we value reading by doing it ourselves! We make time for things we value.
1. Anthology offers complex short stories which focus on comprehension skills and strategies
2. Stories will be read with guided instruction as a whole group or small group, or independently
3. Leveled readers (below level, on level, above level)4. A variety of genres – fiction and nonfiction5. Emphasis on fluency, expression, phrasing, vocabulary,
comprehension and written responses to literature6. Assessment after each story
7. Renaissance Learning- Star Assessment to benchmark
Accelerated Reader-8. Read at home! It is the most important
thing we can do for our children academically!
We have to show children we value reading by doing it ourselves! We make time for things we value.
2. Writing Lessons:a. Learn something new about writingb. Look at samples of quality writing (notice)c. Practice it in our writing (imitate)d. Share what we’re proud of (celebrate)
3. Grammar Lessons4. Vocabulary & Word Study (Greek/Latin roots, affixes, etc))5. Sentence Structure
2. Writing Lessons:a. Learn something new about writingb. Look at samples of quality writing (notice)c. Practice it in our writing (imitate)d. Share what we’re proud of (celebrate)
3. Grammar Lessons4. Vocabulary & Word Study (Greek/Latin roots, affixes, etc))5. Sentence Structure
1.Types of Writinga. Narrativeb. Opinionc. Compare/ Contrastd. Nonfictione. Poetry
1.Types of Writinga. Narrativeb. Opinionc. Compare/ Contrastd. Nonfictione. Poetry
•All spelling work is to be completed in spelling composition book.•Spelling tests will be kept in a separate book.
-Lessons will concentrate on the pronunciation, usage, and spelling pattern
-Phonics based-Homework practice throughout the week-Test on Friday (or at the end of a story)
•All spelling work is to be completed in spelling composition book.•Spelling tests will be kept in a separate book.
-Lessons will concentrate on the pronunciation, usage, and spelling pattern
-Phonics based-Homework practice throughout the week-Test on Friday (or at the end of a story)
•Advanced Math:Curriculum is aligned with Common Core standards.
•We will progress through 5th grade standards at a faster pace, while incorporating 6th grade standards. During the fourth marking period, our focus will be primarily 6th grade standards.
•Strong emphasis on organization and accountability
Content includes: place value, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, units of measure, volume, graphing, and geometry
•Advanced Math:Curriculum is aligned with Common Core standards.
•We will progress through 5th grade standards at a faster pace, while incorporating 6th grade standards. During the fourth marking period, our focus will be primarily 6th grade standards.
•Strong emphasis on organization and accountability
Content includes: place value, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, units of measure, volume, graphing, and geometry
Practice and Assessment:1.Quizzes/Assessments throughoutunits2.Chapter Tests- class review
3.Homework practice daily. A weekly homework grade will be entered into Power Teacher. *Binder Sign Off Sheet counts as a grade
4.Online Tools: Reflex Math, Ten Marks, Accelerated Math, tutorials
5.Benchmark Tests: Renaissance Learning Link It
Practice and Assessment:1.Quizzes/Assessments throughoutunits2.Chapter Tests- class review
3.Homework practice daily. A weekly homework grade will be entered into Power Teacher. *Binder Sign Off Sheet counts as a grade
4.Online Tools: Reflex Math, Ten Marks, Accelerated Math, tutorials
5.Benchmark Tests: Renaissance Learning Link It
GYM: Twice a week (Day 1 and 2 all year)with Mr. Burke. Health- one marking period
MUSIC: ½ a yearART : ½ a year *our class has Art with Ms. Karpinski now
Applied Technology (4) : one marking period eachEngineering Design, Digital Design (3D printers), Intro to Coding, SPanish
*D.A.R.E- 10 meetings
GYM: Twice a week (Day 1 and 2 all year)with Mr. Burke. Health- one marking period
MUSIC: ½ a yearART : ½ a year *our class has Art with Ms. Karpinski now
Applied Technology (4) : one marking period eachEngineering Design, Digital Design (3D printers), Intro to Coding, SPanish
*D.A.R.E- 10 meetings
Activities•After school clubs from 2:55-3:35; Mrs. Trampe will be contacting you with club dates•Late buses are provided• Band with Mr. Greene• Choir with Mrs. Daly**Encourage your child to get involved!!**
Activities•After school clubs from 2:55-3:35; Mrs. Trampe will be contacting you with club dates•Late buses are provided• Band with Mr. Greene• Choir with Mrs. Daly**Encourage your child to get involved!!**
•Written on back board daily•Student’s responsibility to copy everything teacher writes•Homework checked daily•Homework Incentive Chart- a stamp isreceived if all homework is complete. It acts as a homework pass once it is full.•Plan to spend about 30 minutes each night on homework.
•Written on back board daily•Student’s responsibility to copy everything teacher writes•Homework checked daily•Homework Incentive Chart- a stamp isreceived if all homework is complete. It acts as a homework pass once it is full.•Plan to spend about 30 minutes each night on homework.
Dehart’s Walk to pick pumpkins
Historic Philadelphia
Heritage’s Walk- end of year picnic
Dehart’s Walk to pick pumpkins
Historic Philadelphia
Heritage’s Walk- end of year picnic
A. Organization-Folder/notebook for most subjects. We
will usually clean out folders together in class at the start of a new marking period.
-Take Home Folder (school info, handouts)
-Agenda Book: Please check daily and sign
on Friday. I will circle/ stamp an assignment if it wasn’t completed
-Sign self-reflection on Fridays
-Sign and return all graded papers.
A. Organization-Folder/notebook for most subjects. We
will usually clean out folders together in class at the start of a new marking period.
-Take Home Folder (school info, handouts)
-Agenda Book: Please check daily and sign
on Friday. I will circle/ stamp an assignment if it wasn’t completed
-Sign self-reflection on Fridays
-Sign and return all graded papers.
B. Behavior Modification-Dot cards: Dots are awarded for positive
behaviors!
-Consequences include teaching warning,recess detention, parent phone call or note sent
home. In severe cases, administration will handle consequences.
-Behavior modification methods may change throughout the year to keep kids motivated.
B. Behavior Modification-Dot cards: Dots are awarded for positive
behaviors!
-Consequences include teaching warning,recess detention, parent phone call or note sent
home. In severe cases, administration will handle consequences.
-Behavior modification methods may change throughout the year to keep kids motivated.
C. Report Cards- November 16thD.Conferences-
-December 7-10th-Parent, teacher, and child participation-Goal of this conference style is to make students
responsible for their learning-Forty-five minute time slots. Plan
accordingly!
You will sign up for a conference online. *Please be sure I have a
current email address before you leave tonight!
C. Report Cards- November 16thD.Conferences-
-December 7-10th-Parent, teacher, and child participation-Goal of this conference style is to make students
responsible for their learning-Forty-five minute time slots. Plan
accordingly!
You will sign up for a conference online. *Please be sure I have a
current email address before you leave tonight!
D. Make-up work
-If absent for one day, your child can complete make- up work when he/she returns to school.
-Long term absences call Guidance office to request work
- Ms. Beck, 5th grade counselor
-Call Attendance Office to reportabsences
D. Make-up work
-If absent for one day, your child can complete make- up work when he/she returns to school.
-Long term absences call Guidance office to request work
- Ms. Beck, 5th grade counselor
-Call Attendance Office to reportabsences
E. Lockers
-Locks will be sold starting next week
- $5 and must be purchased from school
-Please practice combination at home with your child
(right, left, right)
-Lockers will be assigned the last week of September
E. Lockers
-Locks will be sold starting next week
- $5 and must be purchased from school
-Please practice combination at home with your child
(right, left, right)
-Lockers will be assigned the last week of September
F. Laptops
- Must be charged every night at home and brought to school every day in the school issued bag
- Used as a learning tool by your WDMS student, not a toy
F. Laptops
- Must be charged every night at home and brought to school every day in the school issued bag
- Used as a learning tool by your WDMS student, not a toy
Birthdays!We celebrate birthdays in 5th grade, however we are going to try something different...Rather than food, let’s try:-A solid colored t shirt for classmates to sign-Poster board for messages to your child-A favorite book to be signed by classmates
Birthdays!We celebrate birthdays in 5th grade, however we are going to try something different...Rather than food, let’s try:-A solid colored t shirt for classmates to sign-Poster board for messages to your child-A favorite book to be signed by classmates
This is a transitional year for your child. A strong emphasis will be placed on responsibility, organization, cooperation, and independence.
TOGETHER, we will be your child’s biggest supporters as they venture on this middle school journey!
This is a transitional year for your child. A strong emphasis will be placed on responsibility, organization, cooperation, and independence.
TOGETHER, we will be your child’s biggest supporters as they venture on this middle school journey!
Please Keep in Mind…
Please Keep in Mind…
Phone: 848-1200 phone ext. 3026
Email: [email protected]
This information is available on the class Weebly (website).
www.romeowdms.weebly.com
Phone: 848-1200 phone ext. 3026
Email: [email protected]
This information is available on the class Weebly (website).
www.romeowdms.weebly.com
Contact me…**Please feel free to contact me by phone, email, or letter if you have any questions or concerns.
Contact me…**Please feel free to contact me by phone, email, or letter if you have any questions or concerns.
Our ClassOur Class
Before you leave tonight:
1.Write a Motivating Message to your child2. See the Help Wanted sign up3.Be sure I have your email address4.Visit your child’s math teacher5.Complete the Parent Night Quiz 6.Stop by the cafeteria7. Take ALL papers home from your child’s desk
