5 th Grade Curriculum Night

1. 5th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Glass, & Mrs. Hobbs Ms. Johnson

2. Agenda for the Day • Introductions • Procedures • Curriculum • Math • English Language Arts • Science/Social Studies

3. Important School Information WMES website: wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us INOW If you are having problems with INOW please contact the school @ 256-837-1189

4. Contact Information Mrs. Berry pcberry@madisoncity.k12.al.us Mrs. Hobbs khobbs@madisoncity.k12.al.us Mrs. Glass alglass@madisoncity.k12.al.us

5. Homework Expectations Math/Science/Social Studies – as needed • Reading/English Language Arts– choice reading, 20 minutes every night • PAWPAD – • Students write down any assigned homework • Students will have time to write down assignments at the beginning or end of class • Forgot it? – • No going back to class for items forgotten • No late work accepted w/o excused absence

6. Homework Expectations Continued • Make up work – • Student’s Responsibility - UPON RETURNING TO SCHOOL • Teachers will get work together if the absence is more than 3 days • Request work by 8:00 that morning; pick up between 1-2:00 in the front office • A zero will be entered the day of their absence and modified upon completion of assignment with a determined time frame • This can vary depending on how long the student was out of class.

7. 5th Grade Field Trip Tennessee Aquarium – October 12th. More information will be sent home within the next 2 weeks Camp McDowell – March 6-8 More information will be sent out at a later date

8. Procedures • Always come to class prepared with materials. (homework, AR books, notebooks, binder, pencils) • Always be respectful of the classroom environment (equipment, teacher, peers) • Always do your best!

9. WM School Wide Rules • Rules: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW • Respect • Responsibility • Honesty • Self-control

10. 5th Grade Discipline System • We are implementing a school wide discipline system called Class Dojo. • This is a behavior management system. • Students will begin each week with 5 points and points will be deducted when they do not follow a school rule. • Everyone starts the beginning of a new week with a clean slate; points are cumulative throughout the week.

11. Curriculum – English Language Arts • 5th Grade Textbook – Wonders • Wonders is a comprehensive reading program • We will teach mini-lessons for all core skills • Students will use a Literature Anthology for application of skills. https://my.mheducation.com/login

12. Writing Across all Curriculum Areas Science Social Studies Math

13. 5th Grade Math • Math Textbook • enVision • Web-based - online examples and tutorials, including online quizzes/tests for student practice as an option. • Focus: Collaboration, critical thinking and word problems • Homework will usually consist of workbook pages or individual projects on an as needed basis https://www.pearsonschool.com/env_wheel/index.cfm

14. Advanced Math Curriculum Night Wednesday, August 29 5:30 At Central Office Boardroom Ms. Johnson kejohnson@madisoncity.k12.al.us

15. 5th Grade Science/Social Studies • History • United States History • Science • STEMscopes • Homework • Assigned

16. Thank you!