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Welcome to Back to School Night

Get an insight into Harrison's Fifth Grade Team and their collaborative teaching methods focusing on ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math. Study habits, policy for absences, and nutrition guidelines are also highlighted, along with ways to schedule extra help sessions. Explore the detailed curriculum and learn about homework agenda, study habits, and assessment strategies. Stay connected with teachers through the school website and individual classroom incentives. Join us in making this academic year a great success!

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Welcome to Back to School Night

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night

  2. What happens in Harrison’s Fifth Grade?

  3. The Fifth Grade Team • Ms. Debbie Craig • Mrs. Lauren Herrera • Mrs. Kristin Szelingowski • Mrs. Janine DeMarsico • Mrs. Mollyann Piegari • Ms. Maureen Oswald • Mrs. Kelley Miller • Mrs. Carrie Otte • Mr. Chris Mattia • Daily Team Meetings • Collaborative Planning

  4. English/Language Arts • Balanced Literacy: • Reading Units • Character Study • Social Issues • Thematic Text Sets • High Interest Nonfiction • Fantasy • Writing Units • Personal Narrative • Informative: Feature Articles • Essay: Comparative and Research Based Opinion • Fantasy • Words Their Way • Grammar • Vocabulary

  5. English/Language Arts Components of ELA • Read-Aloud • Independent Reading/Writing • Guided Reading Instruction • Core Novels • Book Clubs • Partner Writing and Editing • Conferencing

  6. Science • Scientific Method • Structure and Properties of Matter • States of Matter • Physical/Chemical Changes • Ecosystems • Biological Communities • Interactions/Relationships • Human Impacts • Earth Systems • Plate Tectonics • Geological Time Scale • Space and Space Technology • History and Future of Space Exploration • The Universe and Our Solar System

  7. Science • Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning • Assessments • Experimental Labs • Unit Check-Ups • Performance Based Assessments • CER’s • Projects

  8. Social Studies • PPECS/ What is History? • The Age of Exploration • The Age of Colonization • The American Revolution • The Constitution • Westward Expansion

  9. Social Studies • Unit Tests • Quizzes • Projects • Oral Presentations • Google Slides • Brochures, Posters, etc.

  10. Math • Units of Study • Number Sense • Multiplication • Division • Fractions • Decimals • Data Analysis • Calendar Math • Patterns • Fractions, decimals, percents • Measurement • Geometry

  11. Math • Quizzes • Post-Tests • Calendar Math Checkups • Flex Grouping • Guided Math • Small Group Targeted Instruction • Partner Games • Chess • Additional Practice and Extension Activities

  12. Critical Thinking • Essential Questions • Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? • Evidence Based Thinking • Across Content Areas

  13. Helpful Hints/Reminders Homework Agenda • Homework is copied daily in each class. • A copy of the six day schedule is in the back. • Weekly spelling words are written in “Words of the Week” section. • All assignments can also be found on teacher pages. • All important notices, tests to be signed, and homework sheets are located in Harrison Folder.

  14. Helpful Hints/Reminders Study Habits • Study guides are given for tests and quizzes approximately one week before test date. • Prepare a little each night, well in advance. • Use agenda as a tool for creating a study schedule. • Well-lit, quiet study area,

  15. Helpful Hints/Reminders Policy for Absences • It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. • Homework requests cannot be filled until 3:00 pm. • If your child is absent, please remember to notify the office.

  16. Helpful Hints/Reminders • 5th Grade Handbook • Available on teachers’ web pages • Policies and Procedures • Birthdays • Contact Information • Teacher Availability • Individual Classroom Incentives

  17. Nutrition Policy Nutrition Policy - No sugar as first ingredient No more than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving No more than 8 grams of total fat per serving For Class Parties: • Please be sure that treats fit the nutrition policy and contain no nuts, and produced in nut-free facilities. • When sending in treats for birthdays, please include napkins and necessary utensils.

  18. Extra Help? • Please Contact Us to Schedule a Time: • before school: 7:45-8:05 a.m. • after school: 2:40-3:15 p.m. • Math Help: Tuesdays prior to assessments (see study guides for dates) 2:40-3:15 p.m.

  19. Wrap-Up • This ends the teacher presentation. You are invited to go upstairs to visit your child’s classroom.

  20. We're Off To A Great Year!!!

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