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Join us for a comprehensive overview of the 5th grade curriculum and important information for the school year. Don't miss it!
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Welcome to Parent Information Night! • Our meeting will start at 4:30 and end by 4:55. • Thanks for coming!
Welcome to 5th Grade Curriculum Night Nicole Alderman Nathan Monseth Jenny Rydeen Katie Sweeney Kristin Davis
Dates to Remember: • Ms. Rydeen’s B-Day – Apr. 17 • Mr. Monseth’s & Mrs. Sweeney’s B-Day – June 23 • Ms. Alderman’s B- Day- October 5th • Mrs. Davis’s B- Day- December 9th • Watch for important dates in weekly emails from your teachers.
Reading • Making Meaning • Informational/Non-Fiction Text • Whole Class Instruction • Picture Books, Mentor Text • Flexible Grouping, Leveled Readers • Independent Reading/ 40 Book Challenge • Novel Study Groups • Vocabulary & Specific Reading Skills • Standard Based Choice Activities
Word Study Words They’re Weigh Just kidding……. Words Their Way Questions?
Writing/Digital Literacy A.Being A Writer, coincide with Making Meaning B. Mini- lessons, writing time, Publishing work, conferences C. Genres Narrative, Expository/Informative, Persuasive
Math Everyday Mathematics (Study Links, Review, Test Prep, Math Boxes) 1. Unit Pre-tests Flexible Grouping Small Group work Review for tests 2. Unit Post-tests
Math (continued) District Basic Facts Tests- final assessment at the end of the year 1. Addition - 30 problems / 60 seconds 2. Subtraction - 30 problems / 90 seconds 3. Multiplication - 30 problems / 60 seconds 4. Division - 30 problems / 60 seconds Passing is 90% which is 27/30 or better. 5. 5th Grade Algorithms
Science/Health • Foss Units • Hands on Units • Variables All teachers • Landforms Rydeen • Levers and Pulleys Alderman • Environments Monseth • Second Step/7 Habits Sweeney/ Davis
Health • Tobacco and Alcohol • Legal and Illegal Drugs • Planning for Safety • Dealing with Feelings • Growth and Development • Family Life
Social Studies A.Main topics of study 1. Citizenship/ Constitution 2. Explorers / Exploration 3. Colonization / D2 4. Revolution / Colonial Boston 5. Current Events / Scholastic News
Technology • Digital Media • Keyboarding • Chromebooks • Internet Research • Acceptable Use Policy • Publish Work to Web
A. Organization 1. Assignment Notebook 2. Expandafolder3. May include reading, math, writing, WTW, instrument practice, research… B. Responsibility 1. Firm due dates/Fun Friday 2. All homework due Friday morning 2. Send a note, signed by a parent, if it’s a crazy night; communication is KEY! 3. Please talk to teacher about class policy Homework
Scores for the Report Card • 4= consistently ABOVE grade level • 3= consistently AT grade level, meeting grade level expectations • 2= Partially at grade level or with support • 1= Not meeting grade level expectations
Band and Orchestra Wednesdays ALL band and orchestra students need their instrument; they will practice as a large group. Wednesdays Band/Orchestra sectionals What are sectionals? Students miss class for 30 minutes to practice in a small group with only peers playing the same instrument. Students are responsible for finding out what they have missed and making up the work while they were gone.
Snack Policy • fruits • cheese • vegetable • applesauce • No Fruit Snacks or Fruit Roll-ups • Avoid all nuts Thanks for cooperating and following the guidelines!
Birthday Treats District rationale for restricting treats at school includes • Health and Wellness Policy • Loss of instructional time • Expense • Equity • Allergies Other Birthday treat options: • Donate a book to the class from the monthly Scholastic Book order • Donate a game or puzzle to the classroom indoor recess game cupboard • Donate a book to our media center in honor of the birthday child • Each class will celebrate in their own unique way
Testing Dates • MAP’s- Math and Reading • Winter • MCA’s- Math, Reading, Science • Spring
Communication • Email • Phone • Phone pass • Send a note • Assignment Notebook/ Planner • Student cell phones need to remain in backpacks at school • Please communicate in any way that you can