Fifth Grade Open House

1. Fifth Grade Open House Welcome parents & students!

2. The Fifth Grade Team Mrs. Forrester Mrs. Phillabaum Mrs. Weber Doing our best to help your child reach their best!

3. Open House Agenda • Fifth grade policies and procedures • Curriculum overview • Field trip & parties • Please visit your child’s homeroom • Visit other classrooms and itinerant teachers

4. Policies and Procedures • Please review the handbook and dress code with your child • Assignment planners • Use of binders • Weekly Schedule

5. Homework Policy • 5th Grade Homework Policy • All assignments should be daily recorded in the planner.   • Missed homework assignments will cost the students $1 Spartan Cash. • All homework is graded. • Homework points will be lost by: • turning in incomplete work • turning in illegible work • not turning work in by 9:15 AM the following day for partial credit

6. Zero Credit Policy • For long range assignments, zero credit will be assigned two days past the due date.   • Email notification will be sent home.

7. Classroom Management Plan All teachers will be following the “Hard Work Pays Off in 5th Grade” system this year. The students will earn Spartan cash for doing the right thing this year. They will use that cash to buy into a lot of memorable experiences! Cha-ching!!!

8. Hard Work Pays off in 5th Grade! Earn Money by… Pay us back if... $ As on tests  Missed homework $ Bs on tests  No pencil/eraser $ Going above and beyond  Talking in the hall $ Returning papers on time  No class materials $ Neat desk and cubby  Talking at bus time $ Neat binder  Poor attitude $ Completed planner  Teacher's choice $ Handwriting practice $ Teacher's choice

9. 25 Book Challenge • Read 20 novels • Read 5 non-fiction selections • Fill out a small note card on each book as proof of completion One book per month can also count as the students’ Book-it obligation. No formal book reports.

10. Skyward Parent Portal • Skyward is the system on which we keep records for students, including grades. • The parent portal will allow you, as parents to view current assignments, grades and missing assignments/tests. • Please allow enough time for grades to be added. Most teachers only update Skyward weekly.

11. Math • Math Expressions Core classroom structures include: • Math Talk • Quick Practice • Whole class • Accessible Algorithms • Computational procedures Parents are provided with a log-in to the Think Central website@ www.thinkcentral.com online resources available to enable you to help your child at home • Student Leaders • Building Concept • Real world concept • HelpingCommunity

12. Language Arts • HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT • READING-LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM USING THE LANGUAGE ARTS SERIES: READING STREET • Core classroom structures of our reading language arts program include the following elements:·         • Pre-Reading Activities • Question of the Week • Concept Talk • Anchored Talk • Robust Vocabulary Development • Amazing Words • Oral Vocabulary • Academic Vocabulary • Story Words • Oral Reading Fluency • Listening Comprehension • Reading Comprehension • Guided Reading Groups

13. Language Arts Continued… • Reading Response Logs • Research & Inquiry • Oral Presentation Skills • Listening Skills • Differentiated Instruction • Tiered Instruction • Formative & Summative Assessments Writing: • Kidwriting in K & 1 • Daily Mini Lessons • Quick Write for Fluency • Process Writing • Conventions • Daily Fix Its Family Letters-Our reading-language arts curriculum is rich in supplemental materials and provides a high degree of individualization at the child’s reading level. Instruction is conducted in a combination of both whole and small groups settings. Guided reading materials and literature circles are used to supplement the core curriculum. The Lexia Reading Program software is used to help students master all important elements of reading. Parents will be provided with a login to the Pearson Digital Path, where you will be able to access eStudent books and a variety of supplemental materials. You will be provided with a login and password at the beginning of the school year.

14. Daily Five • Read to self • Read to someone • Work on Writing • Word Work • Listen to Reading • Meet with teacher • Based on: • Reading and writing everyday! • Community • Trust • Choice • Sense of urgency

15. Social Studies • Creative approach used for instruction • Study skills built into instruction • Graded tests, worksheets, quizzes, projects, etc. • Pennsylvania History will be integrated into the curriculum.

16. Science / Health Hands-on Science Kits • Magnets and Motors • Motion and Design • Ecosystems Research Project • Astronomy Health • Guest lecturers • Textbook

17. District and State Assessments • 4-sight Assessments in Math and Reading • PSSA Assessments -Writing, Math, and Reading • District Assessments -Writing, Math, and Reading

18. Washington, D.C.May 2, 2014 • Itinerary • Trip reservation • Fundraising

19. Fundraisers The fundraisers for the DC trip have been turned over to a parent committee. • Spirit Sale • Yankee Candle Sale • 20% back from the Boulevard on three WPE 5th Grade nights • More to come… There will be several fundraisers to help offset the costs of the trip for you and your child.

20. Parties • Harvest • Christmas • Spring

21. Many Thanks to… • Thanks to PTS for all the goodies to get us started this year, but most of all, thanks for all the experiences you help create for our kids! • Thanks to PIE volunteers for your help in keeping West Point running smoothly! • Thanks in advance to you for helping us make this year wonderful for your children!

22. Let’s Have a Great Year!