5C/5D Assignments
- Instructors
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- 2018-2019
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Dear Parents of 5C/5D,
I am extremely excited to begin a new year at Academy of Math and Science. This is my second year of teaching 5th grade at AMS and am very eager to meet all the new faces for this year. I grew up in Los Angeles, California and lived in Palm Springs, CA for 10 years before moving to Phoenix, AZ last year. I have an Associate Degree in General Science from Santa Monica College and I’ve earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University in 2008. I had previously worked as a Social Worker for the County of Riverside, working in the Department of Public Social Services. I have three incredibly energetic, fun, loving children at home. Two boys (7 and 5 years old) and one girl (2 years old). We are a very sporty and outdoorsy family who love to set sights on new adventures. I love to hike, swim, and am a huge baseball fan. I’ve coached my kids’ little league teams and will be coaching the girls Softball team at AMS.
PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy in teaching is to keep the children disciplined in their studies. Discipline does not mean to punish, but instead, using such opportunities to teach. I cater to the needs of the class but will push them try beyond their potential. I set classroom and individual goals to high but achievable levels and believe every student is capable. If students need to be remediated for a topic or subject, I set time aside for them every day to encourage and to help them. I also work with those who have surpassed the curriculum standards as they tend to be ignored in large classroom settings. As I continue to assess abilities and skills, it will be determined if a student needs to be challenged further. Daily homework is a requirement for 5th grade and is expected to be ready to turn in within the first 15 minutes of class. Students are expected to spend 2 hours per night (approximately 30 minutes each core subject) doing homework. If one subject is heavy, I will scale back on others so that they are not spending more than 2 hours. Tests are given weekly on Fridays. Quizzes will be randomly given in the week to check for understanding.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is extremely important for students to be successful. Other than emergencies or illnesses, students are expected to be in school on time every day. Studies have shown that students who miss several days throughout the school year, perform below standards. If your child is absent, they are still required to complete all assignments and will be given an extra day to do so. If they are absent on a day homework is due, it will need to be turned in the day they come back. If you know you will be missing class, please notify me ahead of time so that I can send home the assignments prior. I know with holidays and breaks, students tend to miss days due to starting their vacation early. I am advising against this since instruction will still take place and assignments will be given over the breaks.
COMMUNICATION
I do require that all parents sign up for ClassDojo, the school’s electronic communication system. I communicate everyday to parents and ask that it be checked daily. It’s an App that can be downloaded to any device through the App Store or you can log into the class on www.ClassDojo.com. You will be given a code on the first day of school which will add you to the class. If you are unable to log in, please communicate this to me and we may use email or phone as an alternative mode for communicating. I will post messages for everyone to see, but we can also communicate privately in Dojo. If you speak a language other than English, the app will translate for both of us to communicate easily. Homework will be posted daily as well as upcoming events, projects, and tests. I will occasionally send out requests or just let you know how the class is doing in general. I am available by appointment throughout the school year and will post my available hours on ClassDojo. If my available hours do not work with your schedule, I can schedule a phone call instead. Frequent parent-teacher communication is important for the success of the child.
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT:
AMS uses an accountability card to track behavior issues as well as for those who do not turn in homework in grades 5-8. They receive signatures for each violation. Lunch Detention is a method used to correct these issues but after 3 Lunch Detentions, a child will be required to join our Saturday Detention Group. After 3 Saturday Detentions, Students may receive an in-school suspension. From there and out of school suspension. There are white, yellow, and red accountability cards. Everyone starts with a white card (A clean slate) and allows for 5 signatures before moving to the next level. If behavior is not corrected, they will move to a yellow card that only allows three signatures, and then a red card which allows only one signature before getting suspended.
GRADING SCALE:
90%-100%: A
80%-89%: B
70%-79%: C
60%-69%: D
0%- 59%: F
I look forward to getting to know all of your amazing kids this year.
Sincerely,
Ms. Shari Syas
5th Grade Teacher
623-547-5587 (Front Office) [email protected]
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SCIENCE: 5C has a reading assignment for homework. The "warm and cold blooded animals" and "Invertebrates and vertebrates". 5D ran out of time due to benchmark and specials in the afternoon, so that will be their assignment this weekend. It is short and they may be done before the weekend begins.
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-Graph Worksheet- Example 2 and 3
-2nd Packet- Finding Multiples and Factors (Last sheet of packet, both side)
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1. Prime numbers worksheet #9 (look at bottom of page for number)
2. Identifying Multiples #1
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2. MATH: Time Packet- All Pages
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1. Science: Read " The sensitive plant" and the "Venus Fly trap" and complete the whole packet. Questions may show on your test tomorrow.
Plant your seeds if you haven't already.
Math: none
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Math: Study for make up test tomorrow
Science: First three steps of Scientific Method (notes from class).
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MATH:
5C- From each packet*Rounding* Page 6 and 10, *Fractions* Page 1, 3, 4, *Time* First page.
5D- *Rounding* page 4 and 5, *Fractions* page 3 and 4, *Time* first page*
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2. MATH: 5C Study (test was moved to tomorrow)
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2. MATH: 5C only- Word Problem Packet
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2. MATH: Lesson 40: Written Practice (All odds) Even for extra credit
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2. MATH: Lesson 39: Written Practice (Do even numbers only) You may do the odd numbers for extra credit.
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1. SCIENCE: "Types of Interactions"-
Page 17-19: Define the BOLD WORDS
Page 19: Section Review #2-3
2. MATH: Lesson 36 Written Practice 1-30
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Page 14-16: BOLD WORDS (There are 3)
Page 19- Section Review (Bottom of Page)- Answer #1
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2. MATH: Written Practice 34 #1-30
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-Analogies/Fill in the blank
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1. SCIENCE: Page 10-17 of "Habitats and Environments"- Define Bold Words and Habitat Word Search
2. MATH: Written Practice 32- #1-30
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2. MATH: Written Practice 31 #1-30
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1000-1500 Words. Instructions were sent home today, but also attached to next post. I will be available to answer questions M-F next week. Please help your child by reading their rough draft and do not wait until the night before to try to do this.
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2. MATH: The Geometry Worksheet (Front and Back). Make sure you child brought home their protractor as it is needed for one side. Losing it is not an excuse as they have been required to have one since Day 1. Please replace it, if lost.
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1. SCIENCE: 2 page summary of what you have learned about the solar system. Use your notes from the videos, chapter 21 and worksheets. Please do not copy word for word and talk to me as if you are telling a story.
2. MATH: Complete the multi-digit multiplication worksheet.
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DWARF PLANETS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evIsmxM5c7o
A YEAR IN SPACE DOCUMENTARY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eqKquZj7-M
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2. MATH: Written Practice 19 #1-30
3. ELA: Assigned Pages in ELA packet and (D&E) Define #13-15
4. SOCIAL STUDIES: Say "HELLO, GOODBYE, a
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1. SCIENCE: Chapter 21.1 & 21.2, BOLD WORDS ONLY
2. MATH: Written Practice 18 #1-30
3. ELA: Assigned Pages and (D&E) define #10-12
4. SOCIAL STUDIES: Write #1-10 in German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Use your notes to assist you.
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2. MATH: Comparing Integers, Number Line Sequence, and Subtracting on Number Lines Worksheets. All 3 sheets should not take more that about 15-20 minutes
3. ELA: GROUP D &E - Define #7-9 on your word list. Make sure you write the word-part of speech-definition. Group A just needs review their words and how to use them in a sentence.
4. SOCIAL STUDIES: None (Do not bother with the maps tonight as I want you to focus more on Science and Math)
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SCIENCE: last page of the packet (Seasons)
MATH: Subtraction worksheet
ELA: Group (A, D, and E) assigned pages in packet. Group (D&E) define 4-6 on word list
SOCIAL STUDIES: Review Europe Map
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SCIENCE: Complete the Sun worksheet in the science packet
MATH: Complete the last page of the Subtraction Packet
ELA: (Group A, D, and E) Complete the assigned page in the ELA packet
(GROUP D and E) Define #1-3 from word list, you must structure your paper as was shown on the board
**skip first line and number each word... Word-Part of Speech-Definition**
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Math: Subtraction packet, 2nd sheet (front/back)
ELA: None
Social Studies: Numbered map of Europe ( Only the countries that I assigned)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80eMTnnLjhs
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1. SCIENCE: Chapter 20.1- 5-7 sentences summary and define the bold words.
VIDEO OF THE SUN (From class)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HoTK_Gqi2Q
2. MATH: Lesson 16- Written Practice #1-30
3. ELA: From the packet, define #1-8 on page 39 and do Page #41-42
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Arizona Packet- Page 52 (USE ARIZONA BOOK