Jessica Sims

5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies

Contact:

send a message on Parent Square or 

email: jessica.sims@acboe.net

Staff

Week of: August 31st - September 4th

math

Monday:Skill: Multiplying Greater Numbers by Powers of 10and Multiply by 1-digit numbers

Tuesday: Skill: Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

Wednesday: Skill: Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

Thursday: Skill: Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

Friday: Skill: Multiply 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

Helpful Links:

Multiplication Facts Practice

soc st.

Monday: 

Tuesday: Industrial Economic Activities discussion

Wednesday: 

Thursday: Industrial Economic Activities - students will take quiz after discussion (will get to use notes and book where we highlighted important details during discussion)

Friday:


Links to Study:

sci

Monday: 

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Ch. 1, L. 1 "Identify Properties of Materials" activity

Thursday: 

Friday: Ch. 1, L. 1 "Identify Properties of Materials" - students will take quiz after discussion (will get to use book where we highlighted important details during discussion)

Links to Study:

Mrs. Sim's Wish List

*Color Copy Paper

*Cardstock (any color)

*Air Wick plug in refills (fresh linen is a favorite)

*Clorox wipes

*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)

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Behavior Management

behavior

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:

Lion POWER: being POLITE to others, staying ORGANIZED with needed daily materials, making WISE choices, giving an ENCOURAGING word, being RESPONSIBLE with your actions/words 

 

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

7:45-8:05 Homeroom/Character Education/Restroom

8:05-9:05 1st Block Math

9:10-10:00 P.E.

10:05-10:15 Snack

10:20-11:00 1st Block Math

11:00-11:30 1st Block Science

11:30-11:35 Transition to 2nd Block

11:45-12:18 2nd Block Math

**lunch 12:20-12:43**

**brain break 12:45-12:55

12:55-1:50 2nd Block Math

1:50-2:20 2nd Block Science

2:20-2:50 2nd Block Social Studies

2:50-3:10 Dismissal

Music - every other week -

Monday 1:45-2:30

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

Personal Bio

My husband, Tyler, and I have 2 girls. Kathryn is in 4th grade. Rebecca is in 2nd grade. I love reading and spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy going to the river and the beach. My favorites include mexican food, Dr. Pepper, Reese's, and Target.