Jessica Sims
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies
Variation of Traits video: https://www.generationgenius.com/?share=18F06
Structure of Living Things video: https://www.generationgenius.com/?share=F0C81
Week of: January 13th-17th, 2025
Monday:Skill: adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
Tuesday: Skill: subtracting fractions with unlike denominators; homework
Wednesday: Skill: adding mixed numbers; quiz - adding and subtracting fractions
Thursday: Skill: subtracting mixed numbers; homework
Friday: Skill: review adding and subtracting mixed numbers; daily math spiral review quiz
Helpful Links:
Monday: Week 11 Newspaper "Clash of the Empires" discussion
Tuesday: Week 11 Newspaper Quiz
Wednesday:
Thursday: Week 12 Newspaper discussion
Friday: Week 12 Newspaper discussion and quiz
Links to Study:
Week 11 & 12 Test Review (just the questions)
Week 11 & 12 Test Review (game)
Southeast states location review
Monday:
Tuesday: Ch. 3, L. 2 "How do adaptations help plants?" discussion & quiz
Wednesday:
Thursday: Ch. 3, L. 3 "How do adaptations help animals?" discussion & quiz
Friday:
Links to Study:
Mrs. Sim's Wish List
*White Copy Paper
*Color Copy Paper
*Cardstock (any color)
*Black Expo markers
*Clorox wipes
*Kleenex
*Paper Towels
*Building Materials for STEM projects (any type magnet blocks, legos, bristle shape 3D blocks - some are linked in my Classroom Amazon Wish List that is linked at the end of this list)
*Gift Cards (Amazon, Target, Walmart) *This really helps to provide materials for science projects*
*Money Donation to my DPES class account (send in cash or check-made out to DPES indicating that it is for class account)
*card games (Old Maid, Uno, Phase 10)
Behavior Management
What happens if the rules are broken?
Whether it be a school rule or a class rule, the following consequences my be issued. This plan will be followed by Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Sims.
Class Dojo points can be earned for the following reasons:
R.I.S.E. - Being respectful to others, showing integrity, exhibiting self-control, giving 100% effort in all activities
Class Dojo points can be lost for the following reasons:
not prepared for class, disrespect to teacher or student, talking, teasing/bullying, inappropriate language, hallway infraction, off task (playing, off task disruption), cheating/lying, not following directions, incomplete assignments (homework or classwork), inappropriate restroom behavior, property damage
Class Schedule
7:45-8:10 Homeroom/Character Education/Restroom
8:10-9:20 1st Block Math
9:25-10:05 P.E.
10:10-10:25 Snack
10:25-10:45 1st Block Math
10:45-11:35 1st Block Science/Social Studies
11:40-11:50 Transition to 2nd Block
11:45-12:18 2nd Block Math
**lunch 12:20-12:43**
**brain break 12:45-12:55
12:55-2:00 2nd Block Math
2:00-2:50 2nd Block Science/Social Studies
2:50-3:10 Dismissal
Music - every other week -
Tuesday 12:50-1:35
Education
The University of Alabama
May 2012
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education
The University of West Alabama
October 2024
Master's of Science Degree in Elementary Education
Experience
*Pleasant Grove Elementary:
5th Grade Math - August 2012-May 2014
5th Grade Math & Social Studies - August 2014-May 2015
*Daniel Pratt Elementary:
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies - August 2015-present