Welcome, 5th Graders!Miss DiPinto

About Miss DiPinto

• This is my fifth year teaching math!

• Moved from Pennsylvania in July

• 1 sister and 1 brother (my brother Nick is 11 years old! Not much older than all of you!!)

• 1 nephew (Jordan is 4 years old)

• 2 pets (1 dog Sammy and 1 cat Moe) I Love Animals!

• My birthday is January 13th (Sometimes my birthday is on Friday the 13th)

• Some of my hobbies are: running, snowboarding, bowling, fishing, volleyball and lounging on the beach!

• I love learning new things and of course teaching mathematics to students like you!

Supplies for 5th Graders

• #2 Pencils (PLEASE NO MECHANICAL or LIQUID PENCILS)

• Erasers (Eraser caps are great!)

• 2 Pens (PLEASE NO BLACK INK)

• 2 highlighters

• Colored Pencils or Crayons

• Glue Stick

• Pencil Case

• Four 1” Binders for H.A.B/HW Folder, and pencil case, Math, Literacy, and Science/Social Studies

• Loose-leaf paper (3-hold punched for each of the three subject binders)

• 4 packages of 5 dividers with plastic tabs for subject binders

• 3 Marble Composition Books for Language Arts/Literacy/Writing

• 4 Pocket Folders for Science, Social Studies, Writing and Spanish

• 2 Single Subject Spiral Notebooks for Math and Music Class

• 1-Flash Drive for Computer Class (OPTIONAL)

• *Please keep in mind that paper, pencils, erasers, pens, glue sticks and highlighters will need to be replenished throughout the year.

Code of Conduct3 Simple Rules

1) Be Respectful• Be a good listener

• Stay seated

• Use respectful language (no put downs)

• Respect yourself and others

2) Be Responsible• Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings

• Follow directions the first time given

• Be organized and prepared

• Bring all required books and materials to class

• Complete all homework (should be neat, organized and work shown)

• Turn all assignments in on time

3) Try Your Best• Have a spirit of enthusiasm

• Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn

• Put forth your best effort

Incentives and ConsequencesIncentives

It is important that you respect and follow the classroom rules and procedures on a daily basis. There will be appropriate rewards, as well as consequences for not following the classroom rules and procedures.

•School Wide Hornet Hundred Program

•Reward Ticket to be put in a basket for prize drawing

•Homework Pass

•Other incentives will be incorporated throughout the year

Incentives and ConsequencesConsequences for Inappropriate Behaviors

•Warning- Hey, we all make mistakes!

•Think About It- We will sit and discuss the choices made during class, and how they are not aligned with our Code of Conduct.

•Write About It- If your actions warrant it, you will write explaining your choices. This will need to be signed by a parent.

•Talk About It- For severe situations, students will be sent directly to the office to speak with Mrs. Evans

ExpectationsBe Prepared

• Have all essential materials in class

• Pencil case with PLENTY of sharpened pencils• Pencils should be sharpened each night at home so you are

prepared to work as soon as class begins

• If an EMERGENCY, pencils should be sharpened when entering or before exiting the classroom. Only ONE at a time at the sharpener!

• Binder with 5 tabs

• Notebook

• H.A.B

• D.E.A.R Book

ExpectationsHomework

A) Importance• Homework is an essential part of learning, and should be completed

every night.

• It should be well organized, neat and completed in PENCIL!

ExpectationsHomework

A) Importance

B) Homework Policy• Each marking period you will start out with 100% for one of your homework grades.

• Each assignment not completed, not FULLY completed or work not shown (if necessary), will be considered missed and you will forfeit 5 points. This can really help or hurt!

• If I do not see your homework by the end of the day it is considered missed.

• If you miss a homework assignment, I will stamp your H.A.B and it will need to be signed by a parent that night.

• If you are in school but not in class (band, leaving school early etc.) you are responsible for finding what your homework is and completing your homework.

• If you are absent because of sickness, etc. you will have the same amount of days that you were absent to complete the homework.

• Homework should not be started in school or it will be considered missed! (This is your warning)

Expectations

Absences

•If you are absent, it is you responsibility to find out what materials you missed.

•Upon returning back to class, please check the absent folders in the front of the classroom. You may check the folders at the beginning or end of class. No disruptions during instruction please!

ProceduresEntering Classroom

• Line up quietly outside of the classroom.

• Go straight to your seat and take our your H.A.B and your homework.

• If you missed your homework the night before, I will check that your H.A.B is signed and that you completed the homework.

• Copy down your homework for the day.

• Complete the DO NOW for the day.

• D.E.A.R

Procedures

Leaving Classroom

• Double check your homework is written.

• If you were absent, make sure you check the absent folders in the front of the room.

• Pack up and sit quietly (make sure you have everything you need)

• I will dismiss student(s) to the door when I see you are ready, packed and sitting quietly.

• There will be many days that you will complete an Exit Card. It shows me what you have learned that day. You will put the ticket in your classroom folder on your way out, so please have it handy!

• The class does not leave the room unless you are in a QUIET, single file line.

Procedures

Bathroom

• If it is an absolute emergency the bathroom may only be used at the beginning or end of class.

• Only one boy and one girl allowed to the bathroom at a time.

• You are not allowed to leave during instructional time.

5th Grade Class Subjects and Specials• Math

• Science

• ELA

• Writing

• Social Studies

• Art

• Computers

• Music

• Library

• Physical Education

What will you learn in math this year???

• Everything involving decimals and fractions

• Long Multiplication

• Long Division

• Place Value of whole numbers and decimals

• Area and Volume of 2-D and 3-D figures

• Measurement (Customary and Metric)

Class Goals

• Learn new math skills, concepts, strategies

• Discover new interests

• Make new friends

• Have fun and support each other

Miss DiPinto’s Goals

• To provide a safe and positive learning environment.

• To help you learn math concepts to the best of your ability!

• To help you develop a LOVE for math, or at least like math.. even if it is just a little bit.. I know you can do it!

• To be there for you if you have any questions, concerns or just want to tell me a story (not during class please! )

Communication • Questions??• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to

ask me in class! It is better to be safe than sorry!

• Phone a friend in class or any other student who has me for math!

• Class web site: http://www.eastgreenwich.k12.nj.us/Page/1506

Questions?

Let’s Have aGreat Year!