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Welcome to Mr. Manuszak’s Fifth Grade

Welcome to Mr. Manuszak’s Fifth Grade. We’re finally fifth graders!. Demographics. 11 boys 11 girls Total: 22 fabulous students!. Daily Schedule. 8:05 – 8:30 Arrive, unpack, morning work 8:30 – 9:20 Social Studies/Science 9:20 – 10:10 Specials 10:10 – 11:50 Language Arts Reading

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Welcome to Mr. Manuszak’s Fifth Grade

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  1. Welcome toMr. Manuszak’sFifth Grade We’re finally fifth graders!

  2. Demographics • 11 boys • 11 girls • Total: 22 fabulous students!

  3. Daily Schedule • 8:05 – 8:30 Arrive, unpack, morning work • 8:30 – 9:20 Social Studies/Science • 9:20 – 10:10 Specials • 10:10 – 11:50 Language Arts • Reading • Theme material • 11:50 – 12:40 Recess/Lunch • 12:40 – 1:15 Language Arts • Writing • Spelling • 1:15 – 2:30 Math

  4. Specials • Monday – Computers • Tuesday – Media • Non media day library passes (12 punches) • Wednesday – P.E. • Thursday – Music • Friday – Art

  5. Transportation • Car pool – Meet in LGI room • ESE – Meet in gym/cafeteria • Bus riders – Walk to buses behind school

  6. Transportation • Change in transportation procedure • Only if the request deviates from regular routine • http://www.ccs.k12.in.us/news/lists/10/posts/2255. • Access through CWE website or myCCS • Transportation link is on the left side of the webpage

  7. Grades • Grades are now available online! • No paper report cards sent home • They can now be printed directly off the website • Access Webgrades at myCCS • Webgrades link is on the right side of the website

  8. School Wide Behavior Plan • Cardinal Rules • Cardinal Reward Tickets • Can be saved for prizes – 4 levels • Drawings every other Friday

  9. Responsibilities • Classroom jobs • Assignment notebook – Students responsible for writing assignments down from side board • Work is also posted online at my website • Class rewards – star chart & weekly goal setting • 5th grade charts: • Work habits – give your best efforts • Behavior – be a good citizen • Goal: become prepared for middle school

  10. Homework • Motto: Work hard in class, minimize take home work • Students given ample opportunity to start homework in class, where immediate assistance can be available • Students encouraged to take HW home to check • Homework is posted on the side board and online

  11. Curriculum • Balanced Literacy – Reading, Writing, Spelling • Math • Social Studies – 1st semester • Science – 2nd semester • Handwriting

  12. Balanced Literacy • Carmel adopted a program from Literacy by Design (Rigby Reads). • Balanced literacy includes whole group shared reading, small differentiated group readings, creative writing lessons, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary development • On the report card there will be 3 separate grades for Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Spelling

  13. Writing Composition • Rigby Writing • Our writing is integrated into the L.A. block. Students complete theme based writing assignments, which usually last 2 weeks. • Student interview portfolios • Writer’s Notebooks – weekly writing prompts • Young Author books

  14. Spelling , Word Study, and Vocabulary • 20 words each week for Spelling • Words come home on Monday, test will be each Friday • Weekly spelling activities and review games • During the week we will work with specific vocabulary words related to the Rigby Theme. Vocabulary words are from the Sourcebook. We keep a list with definitions and responses in our Theme Journal. • It will include part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, usage in sentences, etc.

  15. Math • Usage of manipulative materials • Math Journal and S.L. – contains work we do in class or at home • SRB – reference book for explanation! • Math Facts – Know facts up to 12s. • O.C. Math

  16. Social Studies • United States History • Social Studies Alive! (textbook & interactive student notebook) • Economics – JA Biztown • Social Studies is a tested area for 5th grade ISTEP • Most Social Studies is taught in first semester

  17. JA BizTown! Students will learn basics of economics unit by learning social studies standards with a hands-on experience. They will learn concepts of supply & demand, wants & needs, and integrate math skills by keeping a checkbook. Some will be elected to public office, others will create items to sell to the public, and still others will own businesses trying to turn a profit!

  18. JA Biztown! Students will interview for jobs. They will experience an election process and elect their own mayor and judge.

  19. And they will come home… Tired after a long day at the office!

  20. Science • Hands-on inquiry approach plus supported non-fiction literature • Areas of fifth grade study are: Our Solar System, Matter, Human Systems Design Project • New program adopted this year • Training for 5th grade teachers is in September! • I’m sure it will be wonderful!

  21. Fifth Grade is a Partnership between… • Teachers and students at school to build an understanding • Students and parents at home to enhance learning • AND…..

  22. A Partnership with Teachers and Parents • Email, phones, good old-fashioned notes! • Weekly updates! • (317) 733-6430 ext. 2022 • nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us

  23. And the result is: • A quality educational program which meets the individual needs of its students in a safe and nurturing environment! • A smooth transition to middle school! • A great, memorable school year! • Fun!

  24. Final Information • If you have not received emails, please give me a current email where you can be reached • JA BizTown volunteer opportunities: • Interview Day: Monday, October 31st • 10:30 am – 11:50 am • BizTown Trip: Friday, November 18th • All school day • Recycling Club leader? • Thank you!

  25. 5th Grade Math • 25 students • 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm • CCS Math program: Everyday Mathematics • Texts: Student Reference Book, Math Journal, Study Links • Materials: Math manipulatives, games, Geometry templates

  26. Everyday Mathematics • Facts About Everyday Mathematics: • Research-based, field-tested and proven by results • Teaches basic skills and conceptual thinking • Uses a hands-on approach • Sets higher expectations

  27. Let’s Take A Look! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqkpsbjSeQ&feature=player_embedded. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOcnnaXTS_c&feature=player_embedded.

  28. How We Work in Class • Teacher led examples • Independent work • Group work • Math games • Sharing strategies on overhead • Daily review • Practice of multiplication/division facts (O.C.)

  29. Grades • Math Boxes assigned for homework • Passed out in class (questions, examples) • Check or complete work at home • Turn in the next day • Chapter assessments • Mid-chapter quizzes to check understanding

  30. Contact Information • (317) 733-6430 ext. 2022 • nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us • http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/nmanusza.

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