Welcome to 5th Grade Reading

Welcome to 5th Grade! I am excited to be one of your student's 5th Grade teacher this year. This will be my 8th year teaching at Wilkesboro Elementary with most of my experience being in 5th Grade!! I love to read and teach reading!

I grew up in Wilkesboro, and I graduated from Wilkes Central High School and went on to continue my education at Appalachian State University!

At home, I live with my husband Dylan. We have two dogs, Lucy and Ashe! I love to spend time with my family, especially my nephew, Beckett and my niece, Flora.

Outside of teaching, my favorite thing to do is travel and try new restaurants. I would definitely describe us as "foodies". I addition, I love hiking, walking, reading, mountain biking, kayaking the New River, going to Appalachian football games, and hanging out with friends.

This will look differently than it may have looked in the past for your student. This year, we are preparing your student for middle school by switching classes for reading, math, and science. Your student will start with their homeroom teacher and switch classes for the other content area. See the below for your child's schedule:

Mrs. Sloop's Homeroom Encore Rotation

Day 1: PE

Day 2: Art

Day 3: PE

Day 4: Music

Day 5: PE

Day 6: Media

Mrs. Sloop's Homeroom Recess Rotation

Day 1: Spider

Day 2: Mega toy

Day 3: Track

Day 4: Spider

Day 5: Mega toy

Day 6: Track

August 22: Open House 12pm-7pm (by appointment only)

August 23: Open House 8am-1pm (by appointment only)

August 26: First Day of School!

September 2: No School, Labor Day

September 25: JAWCC trip

September 26: PTO Family Literacy Night

September 27: No School, Required Workday

-All homework is to be kept in the "green communication folder". Please bring to school each day.

-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights:

Reading Homework

• Read 20-30 minutes

• Complete Reading Log and parent signature

Homework Tips

• Pick a structured time to complete homework
• Stay calm and positive
• Set a timer
• The ultimate goal is to build "reading stamina". If you need to work up to reading 30 minutes, then that is OK. You can break up reading time into 2 or 3 "10 minute sessions" with breaks in between.

Wit & Wisdom® is our English curriculum. It builds knowledge of key topics in history, science, and literature through the study of excellent texts. By reading and responding to stories and nonfiction texts, we will build knowledge of the following topics:

Module 1: Cultures in Conflict

Module 2: Word Play

Module 3: A War Between Us

Module 4: Breaking Barriers

In Module 1, we will ask what it means to belong to a culture. How do the beliefs associated with a culture guide the actions of its people? And what happens when different cultures come into conflict?

Module 1 Texts:

Novel ▪ Thunder Rolling in the Mountains, Scott O’Dell and Elizabeth Hall

Speech ▪ “Lincoln Hall Speech,” Washington, D.C., January 14, 1879, Chief Joseph

Nez Perce Stories ▪ “Coyote and the Monster Story” Parts 1, 2, and 3, told by J. R. Spencer and

“How Beaver Stole Fire from the Pines”

Link to Family Tip Sheet : https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/3454910/Family%20Tip%20Sheets%20-%20WW/Grade%205.pdf

Most Important

-4 Boxes of #2 Yellow/Wood Pencils with Erasers, Ticonderoga

-1 Box of Facial Tissues

-1 Colored Pencils, Box(es)

-4 Composition Notebook Wide Ruled (not spiral bound)

-2 Dry Erase Markers packs

-1 Earbuds pair; OR headphones

-2 Package(s) of Index Cards, 3" x 5"

-1 Pencil Bag/Pouch

-1 Pocket Folders, with Prongs/Brads (2-pocket)

-1 Reusable Water Bottle (Refillable)

-1 Scissors (piair)

-2 Sharpie® Highlighters, Assorted Colors Packs

Optional Donations

-1 Bag of Individually Wrapped Candy (Optional)

-1 Treasure Box Items (Optional)

-1 Package(s) of Sticky Notes (Optional)

-1 Paper Towels - Roll(s) (Optional)

-1 Hand Sanitizer, Bottle(s) (Optional)

-1 Box of Ziploc® brand Storage Bags (Optional)
(All sizes welcome - sandwich, quart, gallon, 2 gallon)

-1 Canister(s) of Disinfecting Wipes (Optional)

September 25, 2024: JAWCC (Outer Space Adventures show)

October 1, 2024: Soil & Water Conservation Center (required assignment to follow)

October 18, 2024: Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center

https://www.allisonwoodsolc.com/

March 4, 2025: JAWCC (Backtrack Vocals show)

April 25, 2025: Merlefest (Chaperones welcome)

Date TBD: CWMS

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VRYBC8PT34QE?ref_=wl_share

Teachers Pay Teachers Fund:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Risa-Sloop-30787?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundShare

I believe open and honest communication is extremely important to the educational success of any student. I will post most frequently on Class Dojo, usually about the day-to-day activities of our class and very important events. I will also keep our Smore Newsletter updated as often as needed. This will include a monthly overview of lessons, our class calendar, as well as school-wide special events. I will also offer opportunities to schedule either in-person or phone conferences periodically throughout the school year.

My preferred communication hours are Monday-Friday, from 7:25am-4:00pm. Any messages received outside of those hours will be answered as soon as possible the next school day. The best way to contact me is through Class Dojo or email!

Email: sloopri@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Website: wes.wilkescountyschools.org
Location: 1248 School Street, Wilkesboro, NC, USA