Math Log

Each week students will be asked to complete 40 minutes of a Math Log.  This is time for students to practice their skills at the level they need to in order to be successful.  At this point in school, not knowing your multiplication facts will begin to hinder their success in math.

The time practicing facts, skills, or concepts can be done in any way you deem appropriate at home: flashcards, oral discussion, iPad apps, computer games, etc.  I will be providing materials to help if needed in class, these range from practice pages, extension problems, math games, and computer games.

Currently, here are two websites that I found that are decent (much better than some "math games" with very little math practice):

http://www.math-play.com/5th-grade-math-games.html

http://www.mathabc.com/math-5th-grade

Parent Survey

For all those who didn't get a change to come in for our Meet and Greet today, here's the survey I had set up to get to know you and your family a bit more.

Survey

Schedule - Daily and Specials

A typical day, of course with exceptions from time to time, will flow as follows:

9:05 - School Begins
          Morning work: grammar instruction, daily math practice, and           science reading comprehension

9:35 - Math Workshop

10:35 - Specials

11:15 - Snack
            Weekly Song
            Reading Workshop

12:35 - Lunch

1:15 - Read Aloud

1:35 - Science or Social Studies Content

2:35 - Writing Workshop
           Word Work

3:50 - Assignment Notebooks
          End of Day Wrap Up

Welcome Letter

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!  I am so excited to be back and to get to know all of these new kiddos and families.  Fifth grade is going to be an amazing year full of learning, growth, partnerships, new experiences, and fun.  We have some great learning experiences to look forward to, which include Young Ameritowne, a dissection, pushing ourselves in our writing abilities, growing as mathematicians, and a fun-filled day at Outdoor Ed.


A little about myself: This will be my 13th year teaching, and my fifth here at Gold Rush Elementary.  I am originally from a small town outside of Santa Barbara and try to get home to visit family at least once a year.  I have two great children who will both be attending Gold Rush this year: Gavin (2nd grade) and Rylah (kindergarten).  I love living in this great state because of all there is to do.  I’m often found hiking, going to concerts, camping, finding fun restaurants, snowboarding, and just being outside in general.


Please enjoy these last few days of summer and get ready for a great year!  I look forward to meeting you and forming great relationships.

Feel free to email me at any time for any reason: adalcerri@dcsdk12.org



Your teacher,
Ashley Dalcerri