Jessica Sims
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies
Contact:
send a message on Parent Square or
email: jessica.sims@acboe.net
Beginning of School Year Information:
Week of: October 5th-9th
Monday:Skill: adding and subtracting decimals practice
Tuesday: Skill: adding and subtracting decimals practice
Wednesday: adding and subtracting decimals study guide
Thursday: Adding and Subtracting Decimals Test
Friday: Weekly Homework due
**if your child will be absent today due to early dismissal, they need to turn in the homework page on Thursday
**work must be included with homework to get full credit - questions can be solved in the box on the front if there is enough space, on the back of the paper, or on a separate sheet of paper (can staple before turning it in)
Helpful Links:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Lesson 6 "Causes and Consequences of World War I" discussion
Thursday: Lesson 6 "Causes and Consequences of World War I" discussion
Friday:
Monday:
Tuesday: Chapter 1 Test **Study guide given on Thursday and review link is below - review questions below will be very helpful :)**
**Students will not get to use their book or the study guide on the test**
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
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)
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
10:20-11:00 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
