Fifth+Grade+2010-2011+Learning+Team+Notes

**Fifth Grade Team Members**

 * 1) **Jonathan Bragwell**
 * 2) **Michelle Kelso**
 * 3) **Suzanne Mozley**
 * August 12, 2010**
 * **Discussed the formation of math & reading groups for differentiated instruction**
 * **Planned date for intial assessments in math & reading**
 * **Discussed specifics for science lesson on scientific method- "The Great Diaper Debate"**
 * August 19, 2010**
 * **Discussed implementation of cells & body system in Science**
 * **Discussed the scheduling of the GREAT program with Officer Chad Guest**
 * **Discussed implementation of regions in Social Studies**
 * August 26, 2010**
 * **Discussed implementation of Microworlds AMSTI Science unit**
 * **Discussed implementation of regions in Social Studies**
 * **Discussed upcoming Labor Day activities**


 * September 2, 2010**
 * **Discussed the upcoming 9/11 Video & Discussion with students**
 * **Discussed writing rubrics for upcoming writing lessons in Narrative, Expository, & Descriptive Writing**
 * **Discussed implementation of regions in Social Studies**
 * __PLT Notes__: Classworks**
 * Discussed Universal Screener**
 * How to choose and implement lessons for students**
 * What other assessments need to be given, (Benchmark, Learning Styles, etc..)**
 * September 9, 2010**
 * **Discussed Wet N Wild Festival Field Trip to Wheeler Wildlife Center on October 1, 2010**
 * **Discussed Microscope Test in Microworlds AMSTI Unit**
 * **Discussed implementation of regions in Social Studies**

September 16, 2010 Shared useful content for whole group mini-lessons from Classworks
 * **We realized that there was no need to discuss Reading & Language Arts because the good folks at Scott Foresman have already done everything for us!**
 * **Discussed implementation of construction of Native American dwellings**
 * **Discussed implementation of regions in Social Studies**
 * **Ordered live materials for Microworlds AMSTI Unit**
 * __PLT Notes__: Discussed Learning Styles Assessment of CLASSWORKS**

· Pulled items for Unit 2 Benchmark Review Week.  · Discussed change of schedule for Storytelling on Tuesday, Oct. 26. · Continue with Narrative writing · Discussed Halloween Snack planned for the 29th. **PLT Notes**: Shared Mimio lessons created for use with Unit 3 in Reading
 * September 23, 2010**
 * **Discussed Scott Foresman Unit 1 Benchmark Results in Data Meeting with Tina Towers & Sherry Calvert**
 * September 30, 2010**
 * **NO MEETING**
 * October 7, 2010**
 * **Discussed possible regrouping of groups for Reading & Math differentiated instruction**
 * **Discussed Ellen Thompson's (AMSTI Science Specialist) visit today**
 * **Discussed implementation of upcoming Ecosystems AMSTI Science Unit**
 * **Discussed Red Ribbon Week activities for next week**
 * October 21, 2010**

· Pulled items for Unit 3 Week 1 and Chapter 5 in Science.  · Continue with Narrative writing. · Registered for EDUCATE Alabama · Discussed Fun Friday.
 * October 28, 2010**

· Pulled items for Unit 3 Weeks 2 and 3, Chapter 6 in Science and Chapter 4 in Social Studies. Also pulled handouts for Ecosystems unit. · Continue with Descriptive writing. · Discussed games and activities for AMSTI night. · Need students to bring in 2 liter bottles for AMSTI unit.
 * November 4, 2010**

· Pulled items for Thanksgiving packets. · Continue with Descriptive writing. · Set criteria for Club participation. **PLT Notes**: Discussed Ways to incorporate Mimio with lessons. Using mimioconnect to find lessons Creating attendance chart on mimio
 * November 11, 2010 -** **Veteran's Day**
 * November 18, 2010**

· Pulled items for Unit 3 Week 5 and handouts for Christmas packet. · Discussed Christmas Activities. · Discussed Great American Award · Spelling Bee at 8:15, Dec. 3
 * November 25, 2010 -** **Thanksgiving Holiday**
 * December 2, 2010**

· Pulled items for Unit 3 Benchmark Review · Discussed change of schedule for Storytelling on Thursday, December 16 · Discussed Christmas Activities.
 * December 9, 2010**

· Pulled items for Unit 4 Week 1, Ch. 17 in Science and Ch. 5 in Social Studies. · Discussed 2nd Semester grouping. Use in Reading with question of the week Use with Literature Circles to discuss chapters
 * December 16, 2010**
 * PLT Notes**: Discussed ways to use Kidblog


 * January 6, 2011**

 · Send home Permission Slips for Field Trip to American Village  o 4 chaperones for each  o Due April 1  · Continue with Descriptive writing  · No school on Monday, January 17  · Semester Awards- Friday, January (9:15-10:00)
 * January 13, 2011**

· Pulled items from Unit 4 Week 2 files. (Weslandia) · Continue with Descriptive writing · No school on Monday, January 17 · Pulled items from Exploding Ants · Expository writing · January 28-CLUBS · February 4- Bowling Field Trip · Pulled items from Exploding Ants · Expository writing · January 28-CLUBS · February 4- Bowling Field Trip · Pulled items from The Gymnast · Expository writing · February 22- Bowling Field Trip Rescheduled · February 18- Science Fair Posters Due (Mozley & Kelso requiring) · February 18- Presidential Posters Due (all requiring) · February 10-17- Book Fair (bring change contest) · February 14- Valentine’s Day- Small snack, Box Contest (all) · F ri. February 25- Jump Rope for Heart · Pulled items to copy for Unit 5 (all stories & benchmark items) · Expository writing · AMSTI Kits- Solar Energy- Pull parts that we can do  · February 22- Bowling Field Trip Rescheduled (& 1st softball game of season) · Saturday February 26- Plans for school (Kelso will be in ball tournament) o Symmetry ART · February 18- Science Fair Posters Due (Mozley & Kelso requiring) · February 18- Presidential Posters Due (all requiring) · Fri. February 25- Jump Rope for Heart // · // //Pulled items to copy for Unit 5 (all stories & benchmark items)// // · Expository writing// // · SAT Review- Discussed who is doing what to review.// // · February 22- Bowling Field Trip Rescheduled (& 1st softball game of season)// // · Saturday February 26- Plans for school (Kelso will be in ball tournament)// // o Symmetry ART// // · Fri. February 25- Jump Rope for Heart//
 * January 20, 2011**
 * January 27, 2011**
 * February 3, 2011**
 * February 17, 2011**
 * February 24, 2011**

· Next Week’s Story- Talk with an Astronaut- show space suit & share space camp items · Expository writing · SAT Review- Discussed who is doing what to review. · Next Week- SPRING BREAK · Next Week’s Story(after spring break)- Journey to the Center of the Earth o Try to find movie to watch after testing (Kelso will send approval  · Expository writing   · SAT Review- Last minute reviews   · ARMT Specs for Science- Use power point presentations   o Also, Mozley & Kelso will split Content Standard to make mimio activities   · Pulled some Activities to do after testing or whenever   o Small Eggs to color   o Eggs to run on transparencies to make stained glass art   o Read Dumb Bunnies & make Dumb Bunny   o Art Coloring pages   o Large Egg to Color   o 2 Mystery Pictures (Bunny & Basket)   · Also, prepare to watch Johnny Tremain after testing (Kelso will send approval)
 * March 3, 2011**
 * March 10, 2011**
 * March 24, 2011**

NO MEETING
· Friday, April 8- Kite Day (new date) · Check Field Trip Status · Presidential Awards o Pull files & make list to give Kelso · Friday, April 22- Earth Day (?-What will we be doing) · New AMSTI Kit- Variables o Pull folder from last year to run copies · Pull file of Preamble & Bill of Rights to run/discuss memorization requirements. · Skip Unit 5 Week 5 due to Benchmark Test & End of Year test. o We have to get it in before end of year data meeting o Will this affect scores on test? Mimio Lessons Ready for Benchmark Review of skills and language
 * March 31**
 * April 2, 2011**
 * PLT Notes:**
 * Placed **PLT notes** on Wiki- taken from written notes


 * April 13, 2011**
 * PLT Notes:**
 * Discussed Earth Day activities for Apr. 22.
 * Jonathan shared videos related to internet safety and discussed using them in class.
 * Discussed Cyberbullying and Acceptable Use Policy


 * April 28, 2011**
 * Did not meet. Schools were closed due to power outage.


 * May 6, 2011**
 * Discussed End-of-Year trip to Sparkman Park
 * Planned Science times for Ellen Thompson to teach AMSTI lesson
 * Discussed all end-of-year assessments, including dates to be given
 * May 11, 2011**
 * Completed Pride Survey
 * Discussed Poetry Book to be published
 * Send home reminders tomorrow (order form)
 * Sparkman Park Picnic
 * Tues. May 24- Need to make grocery list
 * Order Pizza on May 23
 * Discussed academic awards to be printed (Kelso has format saved)
 * Discussed next week's plans

=2011-2012 Learning Team Notes = Team Members:
 * 1) Michelle Kelso
 * 2) Jonathan Bragwell
 * 3) Suzanne Mozley


 * August 10, 2011 - ** all members present
 * Met to create Reading and Math groups
 * Planned for first week activities


 * August 19, 2011- ** all members present
 * Reorganized Math and Reading groups
 * Pulled Material for next week.
 * Discussed dates for ‘Wet and Wild’ field trip.
 * Met with the gifted teacher to assist with scheduling.

August 25, 2011

 * Pulled instructional material for next week
 * Discussed concerns to be addressed in Data mtg.
 * Mr. Bragwell reminded us how to enter grade into INOW.
 * Scheduled dates and times for the GREAT program (Officer Guest)

September 1, 2011

 * DATA mtg. - Discussed ARMT and SAT test scores for our fifth grade group from last year and current year.
 * Discussed concerns and placement of students into RTI

September 8, 2011

 * Pulled instructional material for next week
 * Prepared for state research projects
 * Addressed concerns for several students and discussed implementations to help these students.

September 15, 2011

 * Pulled instructional material for next week
 * J. Bragwell explained INOW questions
 * Prepared for Parent's Night on Sept. 22

September 22, 2011

 * Collected Data for Parent's Night and stuffed packets
 * Pulled instructional material for next week
 * Reviewed Wheeler Wildlife Permission forms and discussed field trip details
 * Discussed Blue Ribbon Visit

September 29, 2011

 * =====Short mtg. due to bus evacuation drills=====
 * =====Pulled instructional material for next week=====
 * =====M. Kelso reviewed Blue Ribbon panel's findings and results=====

October 6, 2011

 * Pulled Instructional materials
 * Discussed instructional changes due to short week (Parenting Day-Oct. 10)
 * Discussed student progress and moved students accordingly (ex. Students moving from On-level to low reading)
 * Discussed implementation of ARMT Coach and open-ended response questions to lessons
 * Shared Mimio files for Reading story

October 13, 2011

 * Pulled instructional materials
 * DATA Meeting

October 20, 2011

 * Pulled instructional materials
 * Discussed Red Ribbon week activities, Book Character Day and Halloween snack.

October 27, 2011

 * Discussed changes in schedule to be implemented soon
 * Pulled instructional materials for next week.
 * Called and scheduled American Village Field Trip for April 30.
 * Discussed and shared materials needed for Unit 2 Review/Benchmark test
 * Shared Mimio lessons for Unit 3 in Reading

November 3, 2011

 * =====Short meeting due to meeting with Dr. Penn=====
 * Pulled instructional material
 * Discussed Student Council nominations

December 8, 2011

 * Pulled Unit 3 Benchmark Review Materials
 * Discussed Test and reviewed previous year's scores.
 * Planned for Christmas Parties and Gift Swap

December 15, 2011

 * Data Meeting with Mrs. Calvert and Mrs. Towers
 * Looked at Scott Foresman Data and reviewed DIBELS results
 * Discussed daily implementation of ARMT practice for Math and Reading

December 22, 2011

 * School dismissed early due to weather- unable to meet.

January 5, 2012

 * Met to discuss AR requirements for new AR/STAR program
 * Discussed upcoming field trips.
 * Planned for next week and pulled instructional materials.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">January 12, 2012
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pulled Instructional materials for next week
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Arranged to swap Math time on Feb. 3- Club day
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Went over Ch. 6 in //Understanding Poverty// and decided how to present.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">January 26, 2012 Data Meeting

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reviewed data from Classworks, Dibels and Scott Foresman
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identified Strugglers (Making D's and F's)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Discussed implementation of ARMT+ specs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Discussed time spent on AR

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">February 2, 2012

 * Pulled instructional materials for next week
 * Planned Valentine Day snack
 * Discussed sending home American Village field trip form
 * Began working on Individualized Learning Plans for identified students

February 9

 * Pulled instructional materials for next week
 * Finalized plans for Valentine's Day snack
 * Agreed on time swap for Math on club day.

February 16

 * Discussed upcoming Science fair- 5th grade will require
 * Pulled instructional materials for next week
 * Discussed ARMT practice lessons/ COACH lessons

March 8

 * Pulled Instructional Material for next week
 * Discussed Blue Ribbon Celebration
 * Reviewed how to input goals on computer for AR
 * Discussed regrouping struggling students for 4th 9 weeks.

March 16, 2012

 * Pulled Instructional materials for next week
 * Planned 5th grade cheer for Blue Ribbon Celebration
 * Discussed Presidetial and Academic achievement awards