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Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy
• Every child is capable of learning.
• We seek solutions (not punishments) to enable all students to become the best they can be.
• Parents are the most important people in every child’s life.
Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy
According to a new review of recent research published by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to:
• Earn higher grades, test scores, & enroll in higher programs
• Be promoted, pass their classes & earn credits
• Attend school regularly
• Have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school
• Graduate & go on to post-secondary education
Mr. Burns' & Mrs. Stauffer’sBeliefs and Philosophy
Conclusions:
• When parents talk to their children about school, expect them to do well, help them plan for college, and make sure that out-of-school activities are constructive, their children do better in school.
• When schools engage families in ways that are linked to improve learning, and support parent involvement at home and school, students make greater gains.
• When schools build partnerships with families and those families respond to their concerns, honor their contributions, and share power, they succeed at improving student achievement.
IS Building Rules
• Listen and follow directions first time given.
• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
• Use kind words and voices when speaking.
• Treat people and property with respect.
• Keep a low noise level.
• Walk inside the school building.
Classroom Rules
• Stay on task.
• Respect each other.
• Respect each other’s property.
• If you don’t know who, what, when, where, why, or how, then ask.
• Take care of our classroom.
• BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.
Classroom Rules cont.
• All rules state what we want students to do, rather than what we don’t want them to do.
• If they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing, then we won’t need to worry about what they’re not doing.
Discipline Policies
• Warning (Verbal or Nonverbal)
• Teacher will address it personally with student.
• Loss of privilege(s) Token economy Recess
• Disciplinary referral Dean of Students Principal
• Parent Conference
Homework Policy• Homework is given to review/practice
material discussed in class as well as prepare for upcoming assessments.
• All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated by the teacher.
• Assignments turned in late will lose 10% of their value each school day.
• Homework should not average longer than 50 minutes on a given night.
• If there is ever a problem, please contact us with a phone call, email, or written note.
• Assignment Board & Assignment Book• Daily e-mail (contact: rhburns@seal-
pa.org)
Token Economy System
• YOU GET PAID TO COME TO 5TH GRADE!• SEAL $ are earned based on grades,
participation, and behavior• SEAL $ can be spent at the 5th Grade Store
and at special raffles• SEAL $ can be lost for breaking rules and
late or incomplete work• Payday Application (about every 2 weeks)
Math application and connection Communication piece for parents
Communication
• In the event you should want to contact us, we can be reached the following way.
• School Phone:372-2270• Home Phone: Mr. Burns 473-7253
Mrs. Stauffer 884-2170• If it’s important and it just can’t wait, please don’t
hesitate to call.
• Email us at [email protected] [email protected]
MathTopics
• Numbers & Operations Value of Large #s, Decimals, and Fractions Add & Subtract Large #s, Decimals, &
Fractions Multiply & Divide Large #s and Decimals Rounding & Estimating Number Relationships (factors, multiples,
etc.) Real World Problems
• Measurement Standard & Metric Perimeter & Area Real World Problems
MathTopics
• Geometry Naming 2 & 3-dimensional objects Lines, line segments, rays, points Transformations
• Algebraic Concepts Recognizing & creating patterns Solving & using equations
• Data Analysis & Probability Reading and making graphs Using Mean, Median, Mode, & Range Using possible outcomes & probabilities
MathHomework
• Take-home practice based on student needs
• Study Island
• Problem of the Day
Tests
• About every two weeks
PSSA
• End of March
Science1st & 2nd Marking Period
Topics
• Landforms and Geologic Processes
• Water Cycle, Weather, & Climate
• Cells, Microscopes, & Immune System
• Ecosystems
• Biomes (project)
• Design
• Homework (about every 3 days)
• Tests (about every two weeks)
Social Studies
3rd & 4th Marking Period
Topics
• U.S. Regions (states & capitals)
• Colonial Times
• Revolutionary War
• Forming a New Nation (The Constitution)
• Growth & Conflict, Westward Expansion
• Civil War (Thematic Unit & 5th Gr. Camp)
• Homework (about every 3 days)
• Tests (about every 2 weeks)
Reading• Daily independent reading time
• Daily fluency practice – Six-Minute Solution
• Anthology stories with extension activities
• Literacy Circles Fiction Nonfiction related to science and social
studies
• Poetry
• Research projects Biomes Wax museum biographies
• Reading contests
Reading
• Book Reviews and book sharing time
• Homework Read 20 minutes each night Study for anthology tests – after each story
• Responsibilities 2 novels and 1 nonfiction book each
month This counts as a homework grade.
AR test on each book (not graded)• Counts words for the Millionaire’s Club• Collects points for the AR challenge
Grammar• Grammar Grabber daily
• Parts of speech Review nouns, verbs, adjectives, and
conjunctions Linking and helping verbs Pronouns Adverbs Prepositions
• Sentence construction Sentence structure Proper application of parts of speech
• Homework Practice sheets Study for tests – at the end of each unit
Writing• Being a Writer – new program
Introduction units• The Writing Community• The Writing Process
Personal Narrative Fiction Expository Nonfiction Persuasive Nonfiction Poetry
• Daily writing time
• Pair Conferences
• Sharing and reflecting with the class
• Homework: to be determined
Spelling• Affix Units
Prefixes Suffixes Greek and Latin root words
• 6 words on Monday with practice homework
• Write a 5th grade sentence for each word, applying grammar rules – Tuesday homework
• Review Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Test Friday 6 points for spelling grade: spell the word 7 points for reading grade: definitions
Commonly Asked Questions
• What does my child need for school? A 2” binder for Mrs. Stauffer’s LA class
• This is the “file cabinet” for the year• All graded materials will be kept here for
each marking period. We houseclean after report cards are signed and returned.
• Birthday Treat? Monthly birthday lunch parties Dates and number of treats needed will be
announced monthly
• Date for camp? May 27 to 30