Welcome to Miss Joseph's 5th grade classroom!
Welcome to Miss Joseph's Classroom
Room 201
Sunnyside Elementary
Teacher: Miss Joseph
Email: jjoseph@berkeley87.org
Voicemail: 708-449-3463
Welcome Everyone
Welcome!!! I would like to welcome the 2011-2012 fifth graders to Ms. Joseph’s class. I am very excited for the upcoming school year. This year will be an exciting year for your child, as I prepare your student for middle school next year. I have great expectations and hope to instill skills that will lead to a successful student life at Sunnyside Elementary School.
CLASS INFORMATION
May Class News
Happy May 201!!! We are doing well on our weekly selection test. I am happy to announce that our class averages in Reading are reaching into the 96% range. Excellent Job 201!!! We are hoping to reach our 100% goal before the year is over. So please keep encouraging your child to read and practice the skills they are learning in class. I have included the important dates and things to remember below for February. Please make sure you take a look below. We are also going to be working on our other subject areas to make sure we are prepared for middle school at the end of the year. . Also, let me know if you have any questions or concerns about your child. I will be happy to help out.
Things to Remember:
- If you are interested in ISAT practice materials, please let me know. I have put together packets for the class.
- Please make sure to take a look at your child's Monday folders. Students must sign and return these folders by Tuesday.
- Please remember that the fourth quarter begins on 4/5/2012. Please continue to encourage your child in their daily studies.
- After School club has begun :)
- Thank you for coming out to Camp Duncan Night! Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional materials.
- April is a celebration of National Poetry Month. Also, in April we will celebrate Earth Day.
- We are so excited about Math Madness on the 25th.
- Beginning Band Concert on Thursday (April 27th) at Northlake. See you there!
- Math Olympiad has begun! Go Nat!
- The events below begin in May, they are listed in blue:
- May 14th- 5th graders will visit Robert Crowne Center. Field trips will be sent home April 23rd, 2012.
- On May 23rd-5th graders will visit MacArthur Middle School during the day. Please join us for the parent meeting at 6:30p.m.
- Camp Duncan is on May 24-25th. On the 25th, the students will have a 1 p.m. dismissal.
- May 28th- No school- Memorial Day
- May 29th- Field day - Non-Uniform Day.
Important Messages:
This week students will be starting a reading program . This program is called accelerated reader also known as AR. Students will check out books from the library that are on their reading level. They will read these books and after they have completed the book, they will take a short quiz. These quizzes will not count towards their grades, but their classroom and individual goals. I think this is a great program that promotes more reading for students. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program.
Skill for the week in Reading: Skills: Students will be back to taking a selection test this week. We are so excited to keep practicing our skills. This week's story is St. Matthews Island and the skill is using drawing conclusions. We are going to use drawing conclusions to help us better understand our story. We are hoping to get at least a 90% average! We can do it!!! Currently, we are at 94%, but not everyone has completed the test.
Last week's class average for Reading Street: All students haven't taken their selection test. The students that have taken the test are doing a great job. Our story for this week is Sweet Music in Harlem. Our last story of the year! Awesome Job 201!, you have been doing a great job. We ended the year great with our last story. We got a 96% average on our story. Excellent job!
Weekly Calendar 
| Monday 5/14/2012 | Tuesday 5/15/2012 | Wednesday 5/16 /2012 | Thursday 5/17/2012 | Friday 5/18/2012 |
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Welcome back! Monday folders will be sent home today :)
Students will be visiting Robert Crowne today for our field trip.
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Happy Weekend! Be safe! Enjoy! |
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NIGHTLY HOMEWORK 
| Monday 05/14/2012 | Tuesday 5/15/2012 | Wednesday 5/16/2012 | Thursday 5/17/2012 | Friday 5/18/2012 |
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Monday Folders will be sent home today! Finish Chapter 12 Study guide Lesson 3. Students should get started on their spelling menu as well. Students will also be finishing their Science study packet lesson 3. Head start alert!!!-Students may get started on the study guide if they would like
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Math worksheet on integers we learned understanding integers and adding today.
Spelling Unit Menu
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Students will continue to work on their spelling menu.
Math- Students have a written expression sheet which deals with using variables. They also have a worksheet on subtracting integers. If a student teaches their parent how to do one problem and the parent initials it, the student will receive one point extra credit. |
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***Homework is updated daily***
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BERKELEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 87 GRADING SCALE
A = 100% - 92%
B = 91% - 83%
C = 82% - 74%
D = 73% - 65%
F = Below 64%
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HOMEWORK POLICY
To view the Berkeley School District 87 Homework Policy, click Homework program
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FAVORITE LINKS 
The flagship Internet portal for the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Scholastic offers content and products for children, parents and teachers.
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Provides the best free and printable math worksheets for elementary grades. Math worksheets, flashcards, time, money, word problems, and games.
A link to our district reading program. The site offers parents and students to access test data and additional practice related to our Reading Streets curriculum.
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CLASSROOM RULES
- Follow directions when given.
- Stay on task; work quietly.
- Keep hands, feet, and objects away from others.
- Come prepared for class.
- Respect yourself, others, and everyone's property.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 
•Please make sure your child is in proper uniform attire.
•Please read, sign, and return all forms and letters sent home.
Tips to make sure your child is Successful in 5th grade:
• Parents should check assignment notebook daily
• Minimize absences from school
• Make your child has a healthy breakfast
• Encourage reading
• Practice Math facts (Multiplication and Division)
• Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
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Field Trips 
Field trip time is here!! Our next field trip will be to the Camp Duncan. This field trip is on May 24 and 25. Students have received the schedule and the packing list. Please let me know if you need either one.
Date: May 24th and 25th, 2012
Departing Time: 8:30a.m.
Returning Time: 2:00p.m. ( May 25th)
