Jessica Sims
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies

Week of: September 2nd-5th, 2025

Monday:No School
Tuesday: Skill: Multiplying by powers of 10
Wednesday: Skill: Review Multiplying by 1 digit numbers and start multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers
Thursday: Skill: Multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers
Friday: Skill: Multiplying by 2-digit numbers
Helpful Links:

Monday: No School
Tuesday: Week 3 newspaper discussion "Native Americans" - will take quiz using newspaper and think/review questions once we finish the discussion
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Links to Study:
Southeast states practice game

Monday: No School
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Testing Matter's Properties Activity
Thursday:
Friday: Ch. 1, L. 1 Identify Properties of Materials discussion - once we finish the discussion, students will take the quiz using their book
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:
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
10:20-10:45 1st Block Math
10:45-11:35 1st Block Science/Social Studies
11:40-11:45 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 10:50-11:35
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