This document provides an overview of Mrs. Zamarripa-Hicks's fifth grade class schedule, curriculum, and policies. The daily schedule outlines times for subjects like math, social studies, and reading. Key aspects of the curriculum are International Baccalaureate units of inquiry, focus on STAAR testing in core subjects, and use of technology in the classroom. The document also reviews lunch/recess procedures and opportunities for parent involvement.
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1. Welcome to Mrs. Zamarripa-Hicks’s Class
Fifth Grade 2012-2013
Mark Twain Elementary
2. Who is Mrs. Z-Hicks?
• Taught 14 years
• Taught IB for 12 of 14 years
• Taught Early Childhood 8 of 14 years
• Reading Instructional Coordinator
• IB Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Certified ESL/Bilingual Teacher
• Taught at Mark Twain for 6 years
• Mother of Two Boys (High School and Elementary)
• Passionate about Learning and Teaching!
3. Daily Schedule
• 7:50-8:15 Morning Work
• 8:20-9:05 Ancillary
• 9:05-10:35 Math
• 10:35-11:35 Social Studies
• 11:35-12:35 Science
• 12:40-1:10 Lunch
• 1:10-1:40 Recess
• 1:40-2:00 Language Arts
• 2:00-2:45 Reading- Whole Group and Literature Circles
• 2:45-3:00 Independent Reading & Reflections
• 3:00-3:15 Study Hall
• 3:15-3:30 Dismissal
4. IB Units of Inquiry
• How the world Works- Physical Science
• How we Express Ourselves- Media
• How We Organize Ourselves- Government
• Sharing the Planet-Earth and Life Science
• Where We Are in Time and Place- Migration
• Who We Are- Exhibition
5. Math- Tested on Friday
Whole Group Concept, Guided Practice, Independent Practice
Homogenous Workstations
Envision- Pearson Success Online
• TEKS aligned
• Multiple Choice Responses
• Structured
Everyday Math-
• Hands On Activities/Games
• Open-Ended
• Critical Thinking
• Challenging
Problem Solving- STAAR
6. Social Studies- Tested on Wednesday
Textbook & Videos
• Reading Strategies
• Notetaking- Sentence, Webs, Cornell-Method, Outline
• Logical Sequence
Independent Investigation Method
7 Steps to Research- implemented K-5th
2 Units of Inquiry
• Government, Migration
Current Events
• 5 Students Each Week beginning 2nd week in September
7. Science- Tested on Tuesday
Textbook- Reading Strategies
• Notetaking
2 Units of Inquiry
• How the World Works-Physical Science
• Sharing the Planet- Earth and Life
STAAR
• Vocabulary- Vocabee
• Experiments
• Grade Level Rotations
8. Lunch & Recess
• Lunch Boxes
• Cafeteria Accounts: www.marktwainibworldschool.org
• Birthdays
• Eating with child and 1 other friend
• Reward System
• Eating in classroom
• Team Sports- Everyone Plays
• Discipline Policy
• Homework
9. Language Arts- Tested on Monday
Curriculum
• Spelling & Vocabulary from our Basal- Reading Street
• Grammar Exercises- English Workbook or Daily Language
Review
Writing-
• Research Papers
• Reflection Journals
Media Unit of Inquiry
10. Reading- Tested on Thursday
• Reading Log- Comprehension Skill/Comprehension Strategy
based on Pearson Success- every Student has Log in
• Consists of independent reading- Student Choice/Reflection
• Reading- LDC
• Chapter Books, Leveled Books, Books of All Genres
• Reading in Groups- Lexile Level- Fluency- Comprehension
Level
• Conferring with Teacher- Monitor Progress
• STAAR Reading Test
• Stanford Reading
• Reading selections are aligned with our Units of Inquiry
11. Dismissal
• Safety Patrol/Study Hall
• Tutoring- Extra Help
• Write HW in Agendas; check homework on Blog
• Check Backpacks
• No one Returns Policy…so make sure you have everything
• Car Riders & Walkers – Cafeteria
• Extended Day- 5th Grade Hallway
• YMCA to Front Rotunda
12. Technology in Classroom
Class Website- www.fifthgrademtzhicks.weebly.com
• Parent Blog- Weekly Communication
• Homework Blog- twiducate for HW Questions
• Shutterfly Website for Pictures on Class Website
• Fifth Grade Website-www.fifthgrademt.weebly.com
• Mark Twain Website-www.marktwainibworldschool.org
13. Last but not least….
Parents in Classroom
Middle School Mania
Conferences:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. – 8:20- 8:50
Sign Up Genius
Room Parents
• Fabia Hill
• Christina Kouzounis
• Other Volunteers and Volunteer Opportunities
Questions??
Thank you for Attending!
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