Mrs. Rhoades'
5th Grade Class
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
Terry.Rhoades@aps.edu A year we'll never forget! (505) 890-7375 x42725
Greetings Parents, Families & Friends.
Welcome to 5th Grade! I'm looking forward to another fantastic year here at the Ranch.
5th Grade can be a bit daunting to kids when they first come in, because there is a lot to learn, but they quickly find out they can do it. This year, in particular, we definitely have challenges ahead of us, but as a team, we can get this done. I believe communication is going to be key. I appreciate your help and support, and I look forward to getting to know you and your child.
CLASSTAG
This year we will be using Classtag as our main source of communication. Through Classtag, we can email each other privately, but it also allows me to make class-wide announcements . I will also use Classtag to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please make sure that you connect with me through Classtag within the first week of school.
*Please make sure your contact information is correct/updated in Synergy
READING
This year we will be using Benchmarks as our core reading curriculum. We will also be using ReadWorks and Epic Books to enhance our learning. Our main focus in 5th grade will be:
*Main Idea/Key Details
*Compare/Contrast
*Sequence of Events
*Informational/Narrative Texts
*Research
You can find our units of study in the drop down menu in the upper right corner of this site. Just click on "Home."
MATH
Origo will be our core math curriculum.
Our main focus in 5th grade is:
*Using order of operations
*Multiplication of multi-digits using the standard algorithm
*Adding/Subtracting/ Multiplying/Dividing Common and Decimal Fractions
*Long division
*Volume, Measurement, Shapes
Schedule of Events:
- 8/12 Chromebooks/materials available for pick up 8-10 am
- 8/13 Chromebooks/materials available for pick up 3-5 pm
- 8/12-8/14 Pick up Chromebooks/materials and begin home visits
- 8/14-8/18 Virtual Home visits
- 8/19-8/21 Work out technology issues/ students join Google Classroom
- 8/24 We meet on Google Classroom at 8:30 and begin going over schedule, routines, materials, ask/answer questions. In-class expectations.
AT HOME LEARNING
Some tips for success!
1. Set a schedule/routine for each day and stick to it.
2. Go to bed and get a good night sleep like you would for in-school learning.
3. Set up a learning space that is free of distractions and where you can write and work efficiently.
4. Keep your materials organized so that you know where everything is and you're ready to learn.
5. Each night, make sure your Chromebook is charged so that it's ready to go the next day.
6. Show up to class on time and participate in discussions and activities.
7. Do your work.
8. Ask questions when you don't understand something.
OUR SCHEDULE
My office hours are 7:30-8:20 M-F. We can schedule a time to meet if you need to.
MONDAY
8:30-9:45 SPECIALS (PE, Library, Music)
*I will post independent assignments for students on Mondays in our Google Classroom
12:30-2:00 SMALL GROUPS/ INTERVENTIONS/ ONE ON ONE CONFERENCING (This is a flex time. Not all students will be meeting with me at this time)
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY:
8:30-9:45 SYNCHRONOUS/ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
During this time we will be meeting Face to Face online, learning and practicing literacy and math concepts.
9:45- 10:45 STUDENTS ARE OFF LINE COMPLETING WORK/PRACTICING
10:45-11:30 SYNCHRONOUS/ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
During this time we will be meeting Face to Face online, learning Science/Social Studies.
11:30-12:30 LUNCH/RECESS BREAK
12:30-2:00 SMALL GROUPS/ INTERVENTIONS/ ONE ON ONE CONFERENCING (This is a flex time. Not all students will be meeting with me at this time)
FRIDAY:
8:30-9:45 SYNCHRONOUS/ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
During this time we will be meeting Face to Face online, learning and practicing literacy and math concepts.
12:30-2:00 SMALL GROUPS/ INTERVENTIONS/ONE ON ONE CONFERENCING (This is a flex time. Not all students will be meeting with me at this time.)