Ms. Jackson

Ms. Jackson 5th Grade

My name is Brenda Jackson, and I am beyond excited to be your child's 5th grade teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This will be my 20th year teaching, having previously taught 2nd, 4th, and 7th.

In my spare time, I love being active! I am an avid runner, having completed many races from distances ranging from 3 miles to 100 miles! I have recently begun to explore the world of triathlon and hope to do my first full Ironman within the next several years. I also enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and paddleboarding. Camping and going to the beach are two of my favorite outdoor activities. On rest days, or when the weather is bad, I enjoy relaxing at home with my dog Piper, watching tv, or reading a book.  I also have 3 nieces and nephews that I love spending time with.

I look forward to working with you all this year!

Zion National Park

Zion National Park (July 2022)

Hiking to Mount Baden Powell

Triathlon

Hiking Mount Baden Powell (Winter 2022)

Piper

Piper camping in Mount Baldy

Daily Schedule

8:15-8:40 Agendas/Warm Up

PE: Tuesday and Thursday (8:20-9:10)

8:40-8:50 Word Work

8:50-9:20 Grammar

9:20-9:40 Writing

9:40-10:48 ELA (reading and vocabulary)

10:48-10:59 Recess

10:59-11:10 Read Aloud

11:10-11:20 Math Fluency

11:20-12:35 Math

12:35-1:15 Lunch

1:15-1:50 Universal Access

1:50-2:35 Science/Social Studies

2:35-2:40 Clean Up/Dismissal

Library: Every Tuesday (10:00-10:30)

Band: TBD

Chorus: TBD

Student Council: TBD

Homework

Homework will be assigned nightly Monday-Thursday in most subject areas. Please review Aeries and Wednesday folders for grades and complete/graded assignments. If a student is absent, it is THEIR responsibility to complete the missing assignments. One extra day is given for every day absent.

Below is the link to the daily agenda fill-in that the students complete every morning upon arrival.

Daily Agenda Fill In

Suggested Supply List

  • backpack 

  • pencil box or pencil pouch - big enough to hold your supplies and small enough to fit in your desk

  • earbuds or headphones

  • 2 folders with double pockets (NO 3-Ring Binders)

  • 2 single subject notebooks (NO composition books)

  • pencils (mechanical are allowed as long as they are not a distraction)

  • erasers

  • 1-2 dry erase markers (preferably black or blue)

  • highlighter

  • crayons 12-24 count

  • glue sticks

  • colored pencils or markers (8-10 count)

  •  scissors

Classroom Routines and Procedures

Amazon Wish List

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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