Back to Back to School School NightNightMiss KobzeffMiss Kobzeff

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About Miss KobzeffAbout Miss Kobzeff I grew up in Diamond Bar and attended Castle I grew up in Diamond Bar and attended Castle

Rock Elementary, Chaparral Middle School, and Rock Elementary, Chaparral Middle School, and graduated from Diamond Bar High School.graduated from Diamond Bar High School.

I attended California State University, Fullerton I attended California State University, Fullerton where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Child where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology.Development with a minor in Psychology.

At CSUF, I also earned my California Teaching At CSUF, I also earned my California Teaching Credential.Credential.

Finally I earned my Master’s Degree in Finally I earned my Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction.Curriculum and Instruction.

This is my 17This is my 17thth year teaching at Evergreen. year teaching at Evergreen. 14 years teaching 414 years teaching 4thth grade grade Third year teaching 5Third year teaching 5thth grade grade

Some Goals for Fifth Some Goals for Fifth GradeGrade

Fifth Grade Students:Fifth Grade Students: Should have mastery of the fifth grade Should have mastery of the fifth grade

curriculumcurriculum Should be more independent and take Should be more independent and take

more responsibility for their own more responsibility for their own educationeducation

Should be challenged and encouraged to Should be challenged and encouraged to reach their full potentialreach their full potential

Should be well-prepared for middle schoolShould be well-prepared for middle school Should be well-roundedShould be well-rounded Should have fun!!!Should have fun!!!

GradesGrades Grades are weighted.Grades are weighted.

Tests and Projects are 50% of final Tests and Projects are 50% of final grade.grade.

Quizzes are 30% of final grade.Quizzes are 30% of final grade. Homework and Class work are 20% of Homework and Class work are 20% of

final grade.final grade.A 93-100%A- 90-92%B+ 87-89%B 83-86%

B- 80-82%C+ 77-79%C 73-76%C- 70-72%

D+ 67-69% *D 63-66% *D- 60-62% *U 59% or below *

*Most tests that are below a 70% will be corrected by the student, signed by parent, and turned in the next day to earn a 70%.

Progress ReportsProgress Reports

Progress reports will be sent home Progress reports will be sent home approximately every 6 weeks on approximately every 6 weeks on Friday. Friday.

I send two copies, one is to be I send two copies, one is to be signed and returned to school on signed and returned to school on Monday, and the other is yours to Monday, and the other is yours to keep. keep.

Monthly Monthly CalendarsCalendars

Homework Policy Homework Policy All homework that is assigned is review from the day’s All homework that is assigned is review from the day’s

lesson and started in class. lesson and started in class. Work not completed in class becomes homework. Work not completed in class becomes homework. Even if work is completed in class, students should Even if work is completed in class, students should

bring it home to review with their parents. bring it home to review with their parents. If it is listed on the Homework Tracker, it is homework.If it is listed on the Homework Tracker, it is homework. Late work is not acceptable. Late work is not acceptable. Students who turn in their work by the end of the day Students who turn in their work by the end of the day

will receive 75% of what is earned.will receive 75% of what is earned. Students who do not complete their work or leave it at Students who do not complete their work or leave it at

home will receive a 0 on the assigned assignments. home will receive a 0 on the assigned assignments. On larger projects, students will receive 10% off for On larger projects, students will receive 10% off for

every day that it is late. One day late, the highest grade every day that it is late. One day late, the highest grade is is

90%.90%.

Homework Policy Homework Policy Students should not have over 1 hour of Students should not have over 1 hour of

homework per night. homework per night. If students have more than one hour, If students have more than one hour,

discuss with them the importance of discuss with them the importance of using their class time wisely in order to using their class time wisely in order to finish more work in class.finish more work in class.

Typically four assignments a night, plus Typically four assignments a night, plus studying for upcoming tests.studying for upcoming tests.

Reading at least 20 minutes something of the Reading at least 20 minutes something of the student’s choicestudent’s choice

Math follow up from the day’s lessonMath follow up from the day’s lesson Other subject area assignment (grammar, Other subject area assignment (grammar,

reading, writing, or spelling; practice and reading, writing, or spelling; practice and planning for an upcoming oral presentation)planning for an upcoming oral presentation)

Typical Homework Schedule Monday

Math Reading Log Spelling Worksheet Social Studies Science (Due Wednesday) Study

Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary

Tuesday Math Reading Log Reading Comprehension

Worksheet Spelling Worksheet Social Studies Science (Due Wednesday) Study

Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary

Wednesday Math Reading Log Geography Science (Due Thursday) Study

Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary Thursday

Math Reading Log Grammar Social Studies Science (Due Monday) Study

Spelling/Dictation/Vocabulary Friday

Go over work handed back. Figure out what you did wrong! Celebrate your 100%!

Class ScheduleClass Schedule 7:55-8:10-Morning Recess & Drop Off 8:10-8:30-School Starts, Attendance, Flag Salute, & AR

Silent Reading 8:30-8:40-Spelling/Vocabulary 8:40-9:40-Math 9:40-9:55-Recess 9:55-10:45-Grammar/Writing 10:45-11:30-Literature/Social Studies 11:30-12:08-Lunch (F 11:20-12:10) 12:08-1:10-Science Rotation (M W TH)/Social Studies 1:10-1:25-Recess 1:25-2:15-Social Studies 2:15-2:25-Clean Up & Homework Tracker 2:25-Dismissal

Class ScheduleClass ScheduleBand/Vocal Music M 10:40-11:20

District PE T 1:25-2:25Robotics T 12:10-1:10, F 1:25-2:25

Star Deputy W 10:00-10:45Health/Fitness Th 1:40-2:25

Library Th 10-10:30Computer Lab F 12:10-1:10

FIBO Art CodingTBA

Schedule may change throughout the year!

Class RulesClass Rules

1.  Behave1.  Behave*-Respect other people's space, *-Respect other people's space, feelings, and property.feelings, and property.*-Follow all directions, always.*-Follow all directions, always.*-Be on task at all times.*-Be on task at all times.

2.  Complete all assignments on time2.  Complete all assignments on time

Rewards Rewards

*Credits*Credits

*Marbles in *Marbles in the Jar the Jar

*Table Points *Table Points

*Line points *Line points

*Extra *Extra privilegesprivileges

Consequences

*Credit Deductions*Note, Email or Phone Call home*Loss of Privileges*Visit to the office*Detention at recess

Behavior ChartBehavior Chart

1 Marker – Warning!1 Marker – Warning! 2 Markers – Time out at recess.2 Markers – Time out at recess. 3 Markers – Note home! Time out at 3 Markers – Note home! Time out at

recess.recess. 4 Markers – Note home, time out at 4 Markers – Note home, time out at

recess, and a visit with the Principal.recess, and a visit with the Principal.

* All serious offenses will go directly to * All serious offenses will go directly to the office*the office*

Math (Computation/Problem Math (Computation/Problem Solving)Solving) Basic Skill InstructionBasic Skill Instruction

Note TakingNote Taking Instruction in Problem Solving StrategiesInstruction in Problem Solving Strategies My Skills Tutor.comMy Skills Tutor.com

Extra Practice for students provided by districtExtra Practice for students provided by district Pre-tests for SkillsPre-tests for Skills

Extension Activities Extension Activities Students who demonstrate that they understand the unit on the pretest will Students who demonstrate that they understand the unit on the pretest will

have the choice to do a challenge page or complete the days assignment.have the choice to do a challenge page or complete the days assignment.

AssessmentAssessment A test will be given for each chapter. Tests are not multiple A test will be given for each chapter. Tests are not multiple

choice. Students will not be allowed to use notes on their choice. Students will not be allowed to use notes on their tests.tests.

Math (Computation/Problem Math (Computation/Problem Solving)Solving) Some of the topics the Some of the topics the

students will cover are: students will cover are: Place Value through Place Value through BillionsBillions

and and ThousandthsThousandths Multi-digit Addition and Multi-digit Addition and

Subtraction through Subtraction through ThousandthsThousandths

Factoring- Factoring- Prime Factorization Prime Factorization and Exponentsand Exponents

Prime and Composite Prime and Composite NumbersNumbers

Fractions- Add, Subtract, Fractions- Add, Subtract, Multiply, and DivideMultiply, and Divide

Adding and Subtracting Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike Fractions with unlike DenominatorsDenominators

Multi-digit Multiplication with Multi-digit Multiplication with decimalsdecimals

Division -Division -Multi-digits Multi-digits divided by 2 digits and divided by 2 digits and decimalsdecimals

Geometry-Geometry-Area of Area of Parallelograms and Parallelograms and Triangles, VolumeTriangles, Volume

AlgebraAlgebra Graphing (variables and Graphing (variables and

lines)lines) Interpreting GraphsInterpreting Graphs Measurement Conversions Measurement Conversions

(Metric and Customary)(Metric and Customary)

Reading (Reading Fluency/ Reading (Reading Fluency/ Comprehension)Comprehension)

Reading Comprehension Instruction and Reading Comprehension Instruction and AssessmentAssessment LiteratureLiterature Non-FictionNon-Fiction PoetryPoetry

Vocabulary DevelopmentVocabulary Development Tests every other weekTests every other week

Nightly Independent ReadingNightly Independent Reading Oral Fluency (reading aloud)Oral Fluency (reading aloud) Major Topics Major Topics

Story Elements, Inferring, Sequencing, Cause and Story Elements, Inferring, Sequencing, Cause and Effect, Point of View, Summarizing, Compare and Effect, Point of View, Summarizing, Compare and Contrast, and Word Analysis (including suffix, prefix, Contrast, and Word Analysis (including suffix, prefix, and root words).and root words).

Accelerated ReaderAccelerated Reader Students will also use Accelerated Reader as part of Students will also use Accelerated Reader as part of

our reading program. our reading program. Students will be tested four times a year AR to find Students will be tested four times a year AR to find

their reading levels. their reading levels. These reading levels help children successfully read These reading levels help children successfully read

and comprehend on their own. and comprehend on their own. They select books that are within their levels.  They select books that are within their levels.  After reading an AR book, the students take a reading After reading an AR book, the students take a reading

quiz and sometimes a vocabulary quiz for that book.  quiz and sometimes a vocabulary quiz for that book.  Students are required to read AR books and pass the Students are required to read AR books and pass the

quizzes with an 85% or higher in order to meet their quizzes with an 85% or higher in order to meet their trimester goals.trimester goals.

Writing (Writing Strategies & Writing (Writing Strategies & Applications)Applications)

Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Reports-State Report and Famous Reports-State Report and Famous

American ReportAmerican Report Note Taking in different Subject AreasNote Taking in different Subject Areas OutliningOutlining EssaysEssays

NarrativesNarratives Expository WritingExpository Writing Opinion EssaysOpinion Essays Response to LiteratureResponse to Literature Paraphrasing/SummarizingParaphrasing/Summarizing

Grammar (Writing Grammar (Writing Conventions)Conventions) NounsNouns

Common/ProperCommon/Proper Singular/PluralSingular/Plural PossessivePossessive

VerbsVerbs Action/Linking/Main Action/Linking/Main

/Helping/Helping TenseTense

AdjectivesAdjectives Articles/ComparingArticles/Comparing

AdverbsAdverbs ComparingComparing

Pronouns Pronouns Subject/Object/Reflexive/Subject/Object/Reflexive/

PossessivePossessive

Sentence TypesSentence Types Declarative/Declarative/

Interrogative/Interrogative/Exclamatory/ImperativeExclamatory/Imperative

Subject and PredicateSubject and Predicate ConjunctionsConjunctions

NegativesNegatives PrepositionsPrepositions PunctuationPunctuation TitlesTitles AbbreviationsAbbreviations Capitalization Capitalization

Speaking (Speaking Speaking (Speaking Application)Application)

Monthly assignments on various Monthly assignments on various topics using outlines.topics using outlines.

Major FocusMajor Focus VolumeVolume Time LimitTime Limit Eye ContactEye Contact ExpressionExpression TopicTopic

SpellingSpelling Sitton Spelling (High Sitton Spelling (High

Frequency Words/ Frequency Words/ No Excuse Words/ No Excuse Words/ Priority Words) Priority Words) 5 words a week5 words a week Weekly Cloze Weekly Cloze

AssessmentAssessment Dictation tests every Dictation tests every

other weekother week

Social Studies (History/Social Social Studies (History/Social Science)Science)

United States History and GeographyUnited States History and Geography States and CapitalsStates and Capitals State ReportState Report Famous American ReportFamous American Report AssessmentAssessment

ProjectsProjects WritingWriting

TestsTests All tests that are below a 70% will be corrected by All tests that are below a 70% will be corrected by

the student, signed by a parent, and turned in the the student, signed by a parent, and turned in the next day to earn a 70%.next day to earn a 70%.

Social Studies (History/Social Social Studies (History/Social Science)Science)TopicsTopics

U.S. Early PeopleU.S. Early People American IndiansAmerican Indians ExplorersExplorers First ColoniesFirst Colonies New England New England

ColoniesColonies

Middle ColoniesMiddle Colonies Southern ColoniesSouthern Colonies Revolutionary WarRevolutionary War The ConstitutionThe Constitution The American The American

RepublicRepublic

Science RotationScience Rotation Physical Science with Mrs. OtsuPhysical Science with Mrs. Otsu

Building Blocks of MatterBuilding Blocks of Matter Changes in MatterChanges in Matter Health/NutritionHealth/Nutrition

Earth Science with Dr. PattersonEarth Science with Dr. Patterson Water on EarthWater on Earth WeatherWeather The Solar SystemThe Solar System Health/NutritionHealth/Nutrition

Life Science with Miss KobzeffLife Science with Miss Kobzeff Basic Structures of OrganismsBasic Structures of Organisms Human Body SystemsHuman Body Systems 44thth Grade Science Review Grade Science Review

TechnologyTechnology

With Miss Kobzeff With Miss Kobzeff Using computersUsing computers Basic Word Processing (typing, Basic Word Processing (typing,

indenting, centering, printing, inserting indenting, centering, printing, inserting graph art)graph art)

Searching the World Wide WebSearching the World Wide Web Robotics/ Project Lead the WayRobotics/ Project Lead the Way

Lego MindstormsLego Mindstorms Build and program robotsBuild and program robots

PEPE District PE District PE

TeachersTeachers Tuesdays 1:25-2:25Tuesdays 1:25-2:25

Health/Fitness Th 1:40-2:25

Music/BandMusic/Band Mondays 10:40-11:20Mondays 10:40-11:20 Students choose to Students choose to

either study vocal either study vocal music or bandmusic or band

55thth Grade Show in Grade Show in MayMay

STAR DeputySTAR Deputy Wednesdays (once a Wednesdays (once a

month)month) Dealing with peer Dealing with peer

pressurepressure Drugs and Alcohol Drugs and Alcohol

EducationEducation

Library with Library with Mrs. DeaMrs. Dea

Once a weekOnce a week Thursday 10-10:30Thursday 10-10:30

Class Parties/Field TripsClass Parties/Field Trips

Parties:Parties: Two are snack parties (Halloween, Valentines)Two are snack parties (Halloween, Valentines) Two are lunch (pizza) parties (Winter, last day)Two are lunch (pizza) parties (Winter, last day)

Field Trips:Field Trips: Revolutionary WarRevolutionary War Oval OfficeOval Office Middle schoolMiddle school 55thth grade picnic grade picnic

Expect donations totaling about $40 totalExpect donations totaling about $40 total

Other InformationOther Information

Report all absences to office either by phone Report all absences to office either by phone or with a note.or with a note.

Please do not send your child to school sick.Please do not send your child to school sick. Tardy students must check into the office Tardy students must check into the office

before going to class.before going to class. All students must come to school with lunch All students must come to school with lunch

money or sack lunch.money or sack lunch. You must request absent work in the morning. You must request absent work in the morning.

It can be picked up in the office after school. It can be picked up in the office after school. Please make sure when sending a class wide Please make sure when sending a class wide

snack that the treat does not have snack that the treat does not have NUTSNUTS..

Other InformationOther Information Please follow the pick up and drop off Please follow the pick up and drop off

procedures.procedures. ““Say Good-bye at the Gate”Say Good-bye at the Gate”

If you need to come on campus, you If you need to come on campus, you MUSTMUST enter enter through the office and sign in for a visitor pass.through the office and sign in for a visitor pass.

When picking up students, please stay in When picking up students, please stay in courtyard. Do not wait by classrooms.courtyard. Do not wait by classrooms.

Students who are picked up by the bridge Students who are picked up by the bridge either must walk to parents car/house or either must walk to parents car/house or wait inside the school until parents park wait inside the school until parents park along the curb.along the curb.

There is no playing after school.There is no playing after school.

Sign UpsSign Ups

Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent-Teacher Conferences Class PartiesClass Parties Room ParentsRoom Parents Room HelpersRoom Helpers At Home HelpersAt Home Helpers

Before you leave…Before you leave…

Please write a short note to your Please write a short note to your child on the back of their postcard child on the back of their postcard giving them encouragement for this giving them encouragement for this year. Leave it on their desk.year. Leave it on their desk.

Thank you for coming!