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VirtualBack To School Night5th GradeSeptember 1st, 2020
Team WelcomeKatie Colekmcole@fcps.eduMary Frances Gust-HarrMary Frances Gust-HarrSusan DiBagnosldibagno@fcps.eduMichelle Lehmanmllehman@fcps.eduKaren Kucikklkucik@fcps.edu
Team Welcome MessageMita Benegalabenegal@fcps.eduLara ErtelSarah McHughsbmchugh@fcps.eduKari Kainknkain@fcps.eduEasren HaniSarah Hamiltonsjhamilton@fcps.edu
Virtual Learning VocabularySynchronous Live, face-to-face instruction
Virtual Learning VocabularyAsynchronous On-demand, independent workIndependent work may look like: ST MathImagine LearningReading a book or assigned reading materialCompleting an assigned task/projectClearview is calling this independent work on our schedules
Virtual Learning VocabularySmall-Group Instruction Time Monday-Friday when selectedstudents will meet with staff for live, intensive, small-groupinstruction to target various needs (versus large-group, whole-classinstruction).This could consist of, and meet the needs of: EnrichmentRemediationSpecialized special education instructionSpecialized English-language instructionAdvanced Academics Program instructionSocial-emotional needs instruction
Virtual Learning VocabularyFamily Choice Time Family directed/monitored movementbreaks, outdoors activities, instrument practice, snack time,quiet time, screen-free time, etc.
e oflpSam Gradeha 5t eduleSchMONDAYTUESDAY FRIDAYSchedule
Attendance PoliciesAttendance on Mondays will betaken by 12:00 p.m.At Clearview, on Mondays, we will take attendance during the morningmeeting, and/or during small-group learning sessions. Those students will bemarked ‘present’ or ‘absent’ for attendance. If a child is marked ‘absent’parents will receive a call from FCPS’s eNotify system - just confirm your childhas been working independently (asynchronously), and they will be marked‘present.’
Attendance PoliciesAttendance will be taken daily by 3:35p.m. per the FCPS attendance policy.At Clearview, Tuesday-Friday, we will take attendance during the morningmeeting, during synchronous instruction, specials, and small-groupinstruction. Similar to the procedure on Monday stated above, FCPS’s eNotifysystem will contact parents to confirm ‘present’ or ‘absent’ if a student isinitially marked ‘absent.’
Student Expectations Arrive on time
Student Expectations Monitor your microphone andcamera carefully
Student Expectations Participate responsibly and becourteous
Student Expectations Be attentive
Student Expectations Be patient
Student Expectations Carefully follow teacher promptsand directions
Student Expectations Raise hands virtually
Student Expectations Be good digital citizens
Student Expectations Follow Clearview’s Respect SOS(Self, Others, Surroundings)
GOOGLE MEET EXPECTATIONSBE ON TIMEWake upLog InBE IN A QUIET PLACEFind a quiet spotBE PREPAREDMic andComputer CameraReadychargedMUTE YOURSELFPARTICIPATIONBe dressedSit in a chairLook at the cameraMute yourselfRaise your handTalk/ShareCHAT RESPONSIBLYCOMMUNICATIONBE RESPECTFULAsk questionsin the chat boxSpeak clearlyLook up/eye contactR-E-S-P-E-C-TBe kindPRESENTATION
Parents Helping at Home Dedicate a space where your child can do their work. Set routines, stick to schedules, establish rules about the school day. Eat a healthy breakfast. Bedtime/rest - 8 hours of sleep each night. When you can, monitor your child when they are on the computer.
Parents Helping at Home Read/look at books with your child. Outdoor activity - encourage exercise and play outside during breaks,after school, and on weekends. Try to limit additional screen time after school. Talk to your child and ask questions about school each day!
Curriculum Overview5th Grade Year at a Glance6th Grade Year at a Glance - AAP MATHNew virtual programs this year - Imagine Learning/Reading and ST MathLevel 3 AAP pull-out services with Mrs. Baroody- small group instruction
Curriculum - Language Arts Reading workshop (Whole group instruction, small groups, Reflection)Reading ResponsesVocabulary work - Caesar’s English for AAP classesSocial Studies & Science curriculum integratedImagine Reading, Pioneer Valley Books (independent work)Units Include: Characters, Critical Literacy, Narrative NF, Nonfiction, Fantasy,Poetry, Research, Book Clubs
Curriculum - Language Arts Writer’s workshop Collecting, Choosing, Planning/Developing, Drafting, Revising,Editing, PublishingUnits Include: Memoir, Persuasive Essay, Narrative Nonfiction,Fantasy Short Stories, Poetry, Research, Independent Writing ProjectsAll students will have access to anonline reading and writing notebook thisyear!
Curriculum - Math Number Talks to strengthen general math sense Math Workshop Whole Group Focus Lesson Small Groups ReflectionNew virtual programs this year -ST Math(ST spatial and temporal,relating to space and time)ST Math motto: To ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solvethe world’s most challenging problems.
Curriculum - Science5th GradeLandformsOceansLight and SoundScience in the Field
Curriculum - Social StudiesAncient Cultures Fertile Crescent China Rome or GreeceGlobal Awareness Technology Project, research project(tentatively)
Assessment& Progress ReportsA parent information session on Assessment and Progress Reportswill be held on:Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm (English), 7:30pm (Spanish)Meeting links will be emailed to families beforehand.Share FCPS link with parents for more information regarding grading,assessments, and progress reports:Elementary School Grading and Reporting
Remind App
Providing Consentfor Technology UseOn Clearview’s homepage, we need all parents toopt-in their children to our county-approvedtechnology platforms, apps, and resources.Parents must sign/initial the form that they approveand give consent/permission for their children touse our FCPS- and Clearview-approved technologyfor the 2020-2021 school year. Each child in afamily must have a seperate form completed.2020-2021To provide your parental consent for each student inyour family, please follow this sources
ClosingWe look forward to the start of the school year with your children!“CAN DO!”- The Clearview Elementary motto this year!Clearview ES homepage
5th Grade Year at a Glance 6th Grade Year at a Glance - AAP MATH New virtual programs this year - Imagine Learning/Reading and ST Math . Social Studies & Science curriculum integrated Imagine Reading, Pioneer Valley Books (independent work) Units Include: Characters, Critical Literacy, Narrative NF, Nonfiction, Fantasy, .
