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Welcome!

2017-2018 School Year

Doyle ElementaryMrs. Denton

Fifth Grade

We are looking for volunteers. If you interested in being the homeroom parent, please sign-up on the paper on your child’s desk. Thank you!

What Dollars for Doyle Supports

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Homework Books

Recess Equipment

Young Authors/ Speakers

Aids Presentation

Nova Presentation:Cyber Safety

Music Programs(busses to Wesley Retirement

Community)

Reading Olympics(busses to competition)

Technology(Smart boards, laptops,

document cameras)

Soaring Eagle Assemblies

Art Goes to School

Art Mobile

Field Trip Support

Library Support Books/Magazines

Reminders Emergency Plan Online Giant Card

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About Me

Archdiocese of Philadelphia 5th Grade Teacher

Central Bucks School District 5th Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher

6th Grade Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher

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About Me

Education West Chester University

West Chester, PA Bachelor of Science in

Elementary Education

St. Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA Master Degree in Instructional

Technology

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About Me

Raised in Warminster along with my three brothers

Married to my wonderful husband, Jason

I am the proud mom of two children– Delaney, 14 years old, and Riley, 13 years old

I enjoy surprise visits at school from my husband and children

Eagles fan

Important Dates

Save the Dates-

Picture Day - 10/10

Celebrate Education Week – 10/09 – 10/13

Peace Valley Trip – 10/12

Avenue of the Arts – 12/20

PSSA Testing – Reading and Writing: April 9-13

Math: April 16-20

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Website

Schoolwire

Updated throughout the year

5th Grade Site

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Reading

LEAD 21 Comprehension Toolkit Storyworks Trade Books Blend of fiction and non-fiction

materials Book Conferences Inquiry Project

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Language Arts Emphasis on writing process

Being a Writer series to support students as a resource

Five Criteria

Focus

Content

Organization

Conventions

Style

Blend of Grammar and Writing

Portfolio Collection

Integration with all subject areas

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Spelling

Connects spelling to:

vocabulary development, reading, and writing

Units will correlate with word structure lessons in reading

Unit assessed on Fridays

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Mathematics Everyday Math and Go Math!-

Communication

Multiple paths to a correct answer

Problem solving

Higher level thinking

xtramath.org

Go Math!

• Essential Questions and Big Ideas with depth of understanding as the goal

• Interactive lessons • Differentiated instructional resources

to ensure success for all students

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Mathematics Report Card Grades: Scores of Meeting or

Exceeding the standard for all descriptors in Marking Period 4. Score of Exceedingthe standard for more than 1 descriptor in Marking Period 4.

4th grade EOY test – 90% or higher

4th grade task B – 80% or higher

Teacher recommendation

4th grade PSSA score - the PSSA score changes each year to reflect a score that is approximately the top 25% of the 4th grade class.

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Science

Curriculum www.sciencecompanion.com

Inquiry-based program that provides hands-on investigations

Units include: Weather, Nature’s Recyclers, and Energy

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Social Studies

Social Studies Alive

Units include: Geography, Native Americans, Explorers, Revolutionary War, Constitution, and Westward Expansion

Current Events – Story Works and Brainpop

Research activities

Technology

I-pads Computer lab, Laptop cart,

Smartboard Focus on:

Office 365

Word processing – Microsoft Word

Presentation skills – PowerPoint, Microsoft Sway

Research skills – Library, Internet

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Trimesters The language used in the Success

Standards and the Academic areas was edited to make it more clear.

Letter grades will be utilized in grades 4 –6 for all content areas (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing).

Teachers will continue to evaluate each standard with the following indicators: Exceeding the standard (+), Meeting the standard (M), Approaching the standard (/), and Limited Progress toward the standard (-).

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Trimesters

Trimesters divide the instructional year into three grading periods of approximately sixty school days per marking period.

Two conferences will still be held each year. They will occur in December and March, at the end of the first and second trimesters.

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Classroom Schedules

School hours: 8:35-3:15

Arrival

Seated by 8:35

Morning work

Silent during announcements

Dismissal

Prepare at 3:05

Quiet during dismissal

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Classroom Schedules Daily Schedule

Reading

Specials

Math

Working Snack

Writing

Lunch/Recess

Writing

Social Studies/Science

Reading

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Classroom Schedules

Specials Art Monday 9:30-10:10

Library Tuesday 9:30-10:10

Music Wednesday 9:30-10:10

Quest Thursday 9:30-10:10

Gym Friday 9:30-10:10

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Homework

Why I assign homework?

When will homework be assigned?

Student’s homework responsibilities

Teacher’s homework responsibilities

Parent’s homework responsibilities

If students do not complete homework:

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Organizational System

Use of notebooks

Use of folders for each subject

Homework Planner

Expectations

Following the “Doyle 5” – Respect Responsibility Cooperation Citizenship Academics

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Positive Incentives Marble jar reward system Compliment Cards Wing tips Treasure chest

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Consequences Clipboard Loss of recess Parent communication Conduct Notice Behavior Notice

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Classroom Policies

Notes

Absent- Attendance Line

Dismissal

Homework

Absentee homework

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Parent Conferences

Conference schedule Sign-Up Genius

Expectations for parent conferences

I can be reached by: E-mail:kdenton@cbsd.org

Phone: 267-893-4300 ext. 1293

I will return messages as soon as possible

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Chaperones

Please remember if you would like to chaperone a trip this year, clearances will be necessary

Clearance Information

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Summary

Looking forward to a great year!

Questions