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Welcome, Students!
Meadowview Elementary 5th grade Teacher
Mr. Banks
Classroom ScheduleThis is what a typical day in our classroom looks like.
Timing Activity
8:20 - 8:45 School starts, Attendance
8:45 - 9:30 Reading, Writing
9:30 - 10:15 Spelling and Grammar
10:15 - 11:00 Music
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch and Recess
12:00 - 12:45 Math
12:45 - 1:30 Social Studies
1:30 - 2:00 Computer lab
2:00 - 2:30 Science
2:30 - 3:05 Study Hall (W), Library Check-out (Th.)
3:10 School is Dismissed
Learn About Our Class• The teacher
• Class goals and community
• Subjects
• Homework and field trips
• Schedule/Tardiness
• Supplies
• Getting help
• Questions? Raise your hand, please.
Get to Know Me
My experience
• I’ve been teaching for 10 years.
• I taught 4th grade and 5th grade.
• Here’s a funny classroom story
• Last year I told the students If you pay attention and do as I do you will succeed!
• I cut my hair bald and the next week two boys came to class with bald heads .
My background
• I grew up in Dolton, IL.
• I attended Franklin Elementary, Thornridge High School, and Alcorn State University.
My Family• I have A Mother and Father
• One sister
• Multiple Cousins Uncles and Aunts
Hobbies/Interests
• Dj /mixing
• Reading
• Photography
• Working on cars
Class Goals
• Learn new skills
• Discover new interests
• Make new friends
• Have fun and support each other
Classroom Community
• Our classroom rules help us get along with each other:
• Be respectful and responsible.
• Be organized and follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
Class Subjects
• Reading and Writing
• Math
• Science and Technology
• Social Studies
• Music and Art
Reading
• Read 180 and System 44
• Goosebumps
• Old yeller
• To kill a mockingbird
Writing• A one page paper on the books Old yeller and To kill a mockingbird.
• Writing strategies Quiz every week.
• A daily written paragraph on current events.
Math
• Decimal's and fractions.
• Rounding
• Multiplication and Division
Science and Technology
• The study of the Earths surface.
• The Earths gems
• Solar Energy
Social Studies
• The United States Presidents
• The U.S Government
• How to create a Bill
• The United States Constitution
Music and Art
• Classical and Jazz Music
• Great European Artist
Homework
• 45 minutes of homework every night.
• Due on Friday morning
• Need extra time? Go to homework club during recess.
Field Trips
• We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year!
• Attend two plays at the Children’s Theater (Reading units)
• Take water samples from river at Maple Grove park (Science unit)
• Tour a bakery (Social Studies unit)
Tardiness
• School starts at 8:15 A.M.
• Running late? Check in at the school office before coming to class.
• If you are tardy four times, the school will contact your parents.
Supplies
Bring these items each day
• Number 2 pencil
• Paper
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Folders
Don’t bring these items
• Electronic devices
• Cell Phones
• Tablets
Resources
• Library
• Computer Lab
• Teacher’s Aide
• Parent Volunteers
Questions?
Let’s Have aGreat Year!
