Jessica Sims

5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies

email: jessica.sims@acboe.net

Beginning of the School Year: 

Open House Powerpoint

Policies and Procedures

Staff

Week of: September 2nd-5th, 2025

math

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:


soc st.

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

Southeast states practice

sci

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)

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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

10:20-10:45 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

Personal Bio

My husband, Tyler, and I have 2 girls. Kathryn is in 3rd grade. Rebecca is in 1st grade. I love reading and spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy going to the river and the beach. My favorites include Chick-Fil-A, tacos (especially Moe's), Dr. Pepper, Reese's, and Target.