Welcome to Open House!

1. Welcome to Open House! Mrs. Jaques / Mrs. Ford Mrs. Smith 5th Grade Silver Lake Elementary School

2. Tonight’s Agenda • Introduction • Inclusion • Our Daily Schedule • Curriculum • Homework • Behavior • Delaware Student Testing Program • Reporting Student Progress

3. Inclusion • Your child is in an inclusion classroom. • Inclusion is a mix of “typical" students as well as students with special education needs. • All students have the same curriculum but it is differentiated. • There are 2 teachers and a Para to ensure that students are receiving the differentiation that they need. • Both teachers have experience and training for students with special needs. • Both teachers take equal responsibility for the class as a whole. • The students do not know who is identified with an IEP and who is not.

4. Our Daily Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: • 9:00 - 9:35 – RtI I • 9:30 - 9:45 – Morning Work • 9:45 -10:30 - Related Arts – 5A • 10:30 - 10:45 - Math/ELA Skills Review • 10:45 - 11:15 – RtI II • 11:15 - 11:45 – Meeting / Read Aloud • 11:45 - 12:40 - ELA/Writing/Data • 12:40 - 1:10 - Science/Social Studies • 1:10 - 1:40 - Lunch • 1:40 - 2:35 - Math • 2:35 - 2:45 - SSR/Agendas/Pack • 2:45 - 3:15 - Recess • 3:17 – Dismissal • Wednesday – We have Talent Development from 9-10

5. Language Arts The Four Blocks Literacy Model • PEARSON/Scott Foresman • Comprehension Strategies • Literature books (class set) • Spelling Skills • Decoding Strategies • 6 + 1 Traits • DSTP rubric vs. 6+1 Traits rubric • Writing for a Variety of Purposes • Fluency • Student Selected Reading • AR

6. Math • Emphasis on problem-based investigations and conceptual learning while building practical application skills • Units of Study: • Number Sense (computation) • Patterns • Data Collection • Probability • Geometry • Fractions, Decimals, and Percents • Basic facts mastered is the key to success in fifth grade Math

7. Math con’t Problem Solving • Learning and applying problem solving strategies • Expectations • Underline the facts needed to solve the problem • Show the work in a manner that demonstrates understanding of the problem • Write a correct answer in a complete sentence restating the question

8. Science • Ecosystems • Mixtures and Solutions • Motion and Design • Healthy Living/Digestive System • Reflection and Refraction * new to 5th grade this year

9. Social Studies • Economics • Market Economy/Supply and Demand • Financial Institutions • International Trade links countries around the world • Geography • Mapping skills • State locations • Regions Civics • Citizens role in a democracy • Bill of Rights • Branches of Government • State vs. Federal Government • History • 1850’s to present

10. Homework • Homework – weekly assignment sheet • IXL math • Achieve 3000 (Reading) optional • Physical Activity • Vocabulary review & practice • Family Time and discussion According to the Appoquinimink District Homework policy, the length of homework for a fifth grader should be between one to three assignments taking approximately 50 minutes depending on the child. This is actual time on work, not including off task behavior or breaks.)

11. Achieve 3000 • Computer based Literacy Comprehension Program with a non-fiction focus • Weekly class activities • The five Steps everyone must do each time: • E-mail • Read passage (take notes while reading) • Complete multiple choice questions • Open ended written response • Poll • Games and other activities are for use when the required activities are complete! • Parents have a code to check in on student progress!

12. IXL Math • Computer based math program that allows students to practice and review skills • IXL will be used during homework and center time • Students will complete the assigned number of minutes in the topic and grade level assigned by the teacher. • Students may access IXL for topics of choice once required minutes are completed for the week.

13. Behavior • District Code of Conduct • 7 Habits of Happy Students • (Leader in Me) • School Climate Team • Thermometer • Cube bucket

14. Delaware Comprehensive Assessment of Students • 3 Times a year Fall, Winter, & Spring • Math • Reading Spring - Science • In addition to the fifth grade report cards, the DCAS scores will determine if a child is promoted, retained, or must attend summer school.

15. Reporting Student Progress • Agendas • Report cards (3 times a year) • Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in November and March to discuss progress • Weekly Progress Reports (Friday Folders) • Provides information on classroom citizenship • Academic difficulties will be noted as needed • Every six weeks, an academic update will be provided • You can also check the SLE website for our newsletter and assignments. This will be starting by the end of September. • www.sleschool.org

16. The Related Arts TeamMr. Trzcinski– Phys. Ed.Ms. Layton – Music & Band Mrs. Lihart– Technology Ms. Voutsakis – Art Mrs. Klein – Media Center Ms. Eucalano – Beginnner Band Mrs. Chang – Japanese & Chinese Ms. Cintora - French & Spanish Strings to be announced! • Related Arts are an important part of your child’s well-rounded education! • If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact the specific related arts teacher by e-mail, send a note or make a phone call

17. Thank you for coming! Please remember to sign the sign-in sheet, sign-up for conferences, and sign-up to be a parent volunteer! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: rachel.jaques@appo.k12.de.us tara.ford@appo.k12.de.us