Room Nine5 th grade PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT WELCOME

Room Nine-5 th grade PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT WELCOME!

Who am I? Gabriel Cabrera Husband, Father of 2 B. A. , M. A. Ed. from Azusa Pacific University Credential in Elementary and single-subject History GATE Certification from CSU Fullerton 10 th year in the district (Roosevelt 3 rd, Del Mar History, Washington 4 th/5 th) Lead teacher this year

My Teaching Philosophy All Students have access to core curriculum High expectations for work and behavior Each student is different and has different needs The classroom should reflect the real world Value on experience as much as evaluation Education develops a student academically, ethically, relationally, and personally Educating a child is a partnership

Schedule 8: 30 – 9: 00 Morning Work, Read-Aloud 9: 00 -9: 45 Reading Instruction, Independent Reading, Language Arts Skills 9: 45 -10: 20 Writer’s Workshop 10: 40 -11: 00 Language Arts Flexibility Time 11: 00 -12: 15 Math 1: 00 -3: 00 Science, Social Studies, Art Mon/Fri. - P. E. @9: 30 (50 min. ) Thursday- Music Computer Lab (45 min) Wednesday

New Grading 4 Mastered the Standards 3 Meets the Standards 2 Nearly meets Standards 1 Not meeting Standards NA: Not 90% - 100% 74% - 89% 50% - 73% 0% - 49% Assessed in the Trimester

Effort Levels O- Outstanding § § Student is highly motivated, a positive role model, and demonstrates leadership qualities. S- Satisfactory § § Student is generally focused on the work and rarely requires intervention to correct behaviors. N- Not Consistent § § Student often requires teacher prompting and support to remain focused or to correct behaviors. U- Unsatisfactory § § Student is unwilling to participate in the learning process or seldom completes or attempts to complete work assigned

Assessment Chapter/Topic Tests Projects (group/individual) AR and SRI reading assessments on the computer Benchmark tests (district wide) Observation Self- Evaluation

Homework Students will typically have 30 -45 minutes on weeknights. It is mostly review homework. In addition, all 5 th graders are required to read 30 minutes daily. Students will also have some long-term projects that stretch out over a couple of weeks. Homework not completed at home or left at home will be completed at school during recess and recorded. Students may earn a “homework pass” and will be given one for their birthday. Please sign agenda after checking homework

Rewards/Incentives Individual- “Cabrera Bucks” to purchase items or privileges Group- points to get Cabrera Bucks Whole class- Extra activities Donations accepted for “Cabrera Market”

Consequences Talks with Mr. Cabrera Loss of privileges/ Removal from activity Citations Red Slips Note sent home/Call home/ Talk to parents

Cabrera, Inc. Groups are identified with a department Every student has a job within the department Students have responsibilities in the classroom according to their job and in turn receives a salary. Changes every trimester

Parent conferences November 2 -6 “Sign-Up Genius” online No school for students for November 6 only Minimum Day for the rest of the week. Other than conferences, communicate with me through phone, email, or appointment I prefer not to have “How is he/she doing” talks during school events (festivals, BBQs), but I understand if it is a timely concern

5 th Grade experience Language Arts- Grammar, sentence structure, word analysis, Narrative, Informational, Persuasive writing Math- New Adoption – My Math by Mc. Graw-Hill Multiplication and division (multiple digits and with fractions and decimals), algebra, simplifying and factoring fractions, geometry

5 th Grade Experience Social Studies States and capitals, Early American History, geography Science Physical science- matter, changes in matter Life science- Body systems, structure of organisms Earth science- Water, weather, solar system Outdoor Science School!! October 28 -30 2014 in Malibu, CA Payment due in September $225 total for this awesome experience

Chromebooks We have access to a class set of Google Chromebooks (HP) to use during the school day. Much of the work we do can be accessed through Google Drive on any computer. Teaching digital citizenship and the consequences of inappropriate online behavior.

Do you have an expertise? I’m looking for ways to connect our content to the real world. I can possibly use you for: Judging Contests Teaching lessons “Career Day” presentation Other Genius Hour

Genius Hour 1 hour a week to pursue Many Standards will be an interest 4 C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking Students will propose an topic and product to research and create by the end of the trimester hit using highly motivating opportunity http: //www. corestandar ds. org/

Field Trips Possibilities… Huntington Library docent series Riley’s Farm Volunteers should have TB test and forms signed through the office Need a room parent for planning special events (2 this year)

ETC. Water Bottles Students can keep water (only) by their desk Bring extra water for PE Birthdays New district policy does not allow for ANY food to be brought for birthdays Book Orders Online orders- CODE: J 6 TG 2 Instruments, Lunch left at home- No calls Pick up (especially Wed. ) have a plan with your child

Wish List Goes toward supplies and curriculum enrichment needs that the district does not supply. Tax deductible Other donations accepted (always can use kleenex, wipes) Ask me if I want your give-aways

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Contact Information Email: cabrera_g@sgusd. k 12. ca. us Phone/voicemail: 626 -282 -3926 ext. 3009

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