Welcome to 5 th grade!

1. Welcome to 5th grade! 5th grade team h • Lisa Bass – ELA/Social Studies • LaCrista Gilcrease – Math/Science • Chelsea Hubacek – Science/Social Studies • Jaclyn Pitcock – ELA/Social Studies • Sean Potts – Math/Social Studies

2. Math Overview Mrs. Gilcrease & Mr. Potts Key Concepts Decimal Place Value Addition and Subtraction of decimals and fractions Estimation Multiplication and Division of decimals and fractions Prime and Composite Numbers Equivalent Fractions, Mixed Numbers. and Improper Fractions Probability Measurement - conversions Geometry - shapes (sets and subsets) PEMDAS – order of operations Financial Literacy Daily schedule and list of online games on my website.

3. Science Overview Mrs. Gilcrease & Mrs. Hubacek Key Concepts: Chemistry: Properties of Matter, Magnetism, State of Matter, Density, Solubility, Conductivity Force and Motion: Types of forces on objects: Gravity, Friction, Push/Pull Energy: Investigate various forms of energy such has mechanical, light, sound, and electrical Weather/Climate and Water Cycle: Compare and contrast weather and climate and learn the steps of the water cycle. Earth Science: Rock cycle, formation of fossils, creation of fossil fuels, landforms, rotations of earth & moon. Life Science: Ecosystems, Organisms, and adaptations Space: Moon phases, order of the planets, and tides History of Science: Famous scientists and important discoveries Major Assignments, Review sheet answer keys, and projects will be posted to our faculty websites.

4. Social Studies Overview Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Hubacek, Miss Pitcock, Mr. Potts This school year we will learn about U.S. History. We study the history of the United States and focus on our history, geography, explorers, government and culture. These are the specific topics: Basic Geography Native Americans and Explorers Colonies Slavery Tensions Between Colonies and Britain Declaration of Independence Revolutionary War The Constitution and Bill of Rights Civil War

5. Reading/Writing Overview Ms. Bass & Miss Pitcock Key Concepts Book Clubs Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Myths, and Drama - Genre Studies Research and Inquiry (self selected topic) Research Debatable Topic Narrative Writing Research Writing Creative Writing

6. Skyward • Skyward is also known as Family and Student Access. • Can check your child’s grades as often as you would like. • Students can access school work files at home.

7. Behavior Expectations • 1. Be prepared. • 2. Be respectful. • 3. Be an active participant in learning. • 4. Be responsible. • 5. Agenda Signatures • 1 sig: Restricted Recess • 2 sig: Silent Lunch • 3 sig: Working lunch • Each week signatures start off clean

8. Contact Information • 1. E-mail • Lisa.bass@allenisd.org • Lacrista.Gilcrease@allenisd.org • Chelsea.Hubacek@allenisd.org • Barbara.pitcock@allenisd.org • Sean.potts@allenisd.org • 2. Messages for your child - Pony Express • 3. Volunteer process

9. How to help your child be successful in 5th grade! • 1. Set up an atmosphere that fosters success. • 2. Allow them to learnfrom their mistakes. • 3. Teach them to self-advocate for theirgrades. (absent make-up work, and corrections). • 4. Talk to them often. Keep those lines of communication open. • 5. Check grades and agenda signaturesregularly. • 6. Know that we are your partners in this journey. • 7. Check the calendar regularly for tests and homework on faculty websites.