Fifth Grade

Class Rules for 5th Grade Consequences

1.  Listen and follow directions (oral and written).

2.  Talk only with permission.

3.  Respect the rights of others (with no fussing, teasing, or cussing).

4.  Be prepared for class (with all materials and assignments ready).

5.  Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.

6.  Be courteous at all times.

(If students choose to break a rule, the following consequences will be imposed.)

1.  Warning (X will be placed on Planner)

2.  Silent lunch (XX will be placed on Planner)

3.  In-class isolation (XXX)

*Severe disruptions will result in immediate visit to office (XXXXXX)
   
Successful Seven Scientific Method

1.  Read carefully any titles, subheadings, or introductory paragraphs and underline important details.

*2.  Read carefully only the questions, (not the answer choices) underlining important details.

3.  Read the selection CAREFULLY and underline only important details.

4.  Go back in the selection and scan for information that supports the correct answer. (PROVE IT!)

5.  Write the question number beside the answer in the selection and circle it.

*6. Read the questions and put a "dot" beside the possibilities and an "X" over answers that are definitely incorrect.

*7. Always look back over your answers to make sure you picked the best one.

* These strategies can be used with Math E.O.G. questions also.

1. Purpose: What do you want to learn?

2. Research: Find out as much about your topic as you can.

3. Hypothesis: Predict the answer to the problem.

4. Experiment: Design a test to confirm or disprove your hypothesis.

5. Analysis: Record what happened during the experiment.

6. Conclusion: Was your hypothesis correct?

 

 

Who are our Fifth Grade Teachers?

 

Nicole Albright, (email), was born in Cleveland County and graduated from Crest High School in 1995.  In 1999, she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  She completed her student teaching at Boiling Springs Elementary.  That same year, she married Trey Albright, and started her first year teaching at Boiling Springs in fifth grade.  Her second year of teaching, she moved to the newly opened Springmore Elementary.  In August of 2003, she received her Master's Degree in Education from Gardner-Webb University.  "Fifth grade is the only grade I have ever taught, and I love it!"  Her first child, Will, was born January 14, 2004.  "I love children so much that I'm excited to finally have one of my own!"

 

Michelle Hamilton, (Email), was born in Hiawassee, Georgia and moved to Boiling Springs, NC at a very young age.  She attended Cleveland County Schools and graduated from Crest Senior High School.  She graduated from Gardner-Webb University and received her National Board Certification in 2000.  She was selected as the 2002-2003 Teacher of the Year for Springmore.  She taught at James Love Elementary School for 9 years before moving to Springmore Elementary in 2001.  Her teaching experience includes teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.  "5th grade is definitely my favorite!"

 

Ashley Hooks, (Email), was born in Cleveland County and graduated from Crest High School in 1999.  She went to UNC Chapel Hill for two years and then transferred to UNC Charlotte.  IN the fall of 2003, she completed her student teaching at Springmore Elementary in 5th grade and graduated from UNCC in December.  She and her husband, Blake, have been married for four years and look forward to having children someday.

 

Shelly Jones, (Email), was born in Hickory, NC and graduated from St. Stevens High School.  Then she graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College and started teaching kindergarten.  She has taught many grades including first, third, and fifth.  "However, fifth grade is the best grade I've ever taught."  She was named the Agape Award winner in 2003/2004 as well as the Teacher of the Year for 2004/2005.  She is married to Kevin Jones, Director of Athletic Training at Gardner-Webb University, and has two children, Taylor and Ryan.

 

Natalie Rogers, (Email), was born and raised in Shelby, NC.  She is 24 years old and still lives at home.  She has one brother, three cats, and some fish.  She attended James Love Elementary, Shelby Middle School, and Shelby High School.  "I am a TRUE Shelby Lion Fan!"  After high school, she attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC for four and a half years.  She graduated with honors, and received a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a disciplinary focus area in Psychology.  She is not married, yet, but plans to some day.  This is her second year of teaching, after a semester in the AIG program in an interim position.

 

Our Fifth Grade Assistants Are:

Janet Workman Email and Lynn Whitaker Email

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