Welcome to 5th Grade!

1. Welcome to 5th Grade! Mrs. Grose Grose.diana@cusd80.com Ms. Hartman hartman.elizabeth@cusd80.com Ms. Matera Matera.lyn@cusd80.com Bienvenidos a 5to Grado!

2. Goals To give your child the academic tools he or she needs to be successful To provide a supportive learning environment To have fun while we learn To make new friends and discover new interests

3. Tonight’s Topics • Weekly Schedule • 5th Grade Curriculum • Homework • Grading Scale • Organization and Study Skills • Behavior and Expectations • Student Health • Fieldtrips

4. Daily Schedule

5. 5th Grade Math Curriculum • Problem Solving and sharing ones thinking • Various methods of solving: area model, Venn Diagrams, numberlines, bar models. • Modeling • Reasonableness of answers – HUGE!!! • Geometry and the Coordinate System • Coordinate graphing, characteristics of 2D shapes • Number Sense • Volume, multiplying with the algorithm • Fractions (18 weeks) HUGE! • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers

6. Language Arts *NEW* Journeys Common Core Scope & Sequence Balance of informational and literary texts Complex texts for close reading and analysis Text-dependent questions Monday-Friday Lesson

7. The Daily Five (Three)(Fostering Literacy Independence) • Read to Self • Read for Fluency • Working on Writing • Word Work • Teacher

8. Language Arts • Writing Multiple Genres • Narrative (Short Story/Descriptive) • Poetry • Expository (informational) • Persuasive • Response to Literature 6 + 1 Traits of Writing • Organization • Voice • Conventions • Ideas • Sentence Fluency • Word Choice • Presentation Roots, Suffixes, Prefixes

9. U.S. History & Geography Main Topics • U.S. Geography • 50 States & Capitals • First Settlers • Exploration • Colonial America • Revolutionary War • Civil War • American Government • Movement Westward • There will be both group and individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.

10. Science Topics • Scientific Method • Matter • Earth and Space (lunar observation) • Forces of Motion • Human Body (skeletal system, muscles, nervous system) • Science Fair • Prepping starts in January • Groups of 2-4 • Not to be done at home, all done at school

11. Special area teachers: • Ms. Marisa Delci– Media Specialist • Ms. Cheryl Burke– Library Assistant • Ms. Susan Mallek– Band • Mrs. Lucile Kellis – Orchestra • Ms. Janny St. Onge – PE • Ms. Shamine Wright - Music

12. Special Education Services • Kim Valdez- Language Arts and Math • Kaitlyn Andreason – Speech • Mrs. Connie Wallace- Reading Specialist • Mrs. Denise Shelton - Reading Specialist • Mrs. Fran Dunn – Reading Specialist • Mrs. Kari Jo Provencher – ELD Specialist

13. Homework • Time • CUSD homework policy is 10/night/grade level. Your child should spend around 50 minutes each night on their home-work. If it seems that they are truly trying and are spending far more than the 50 minutes, please arrange a conference to speak with your child’s teacher. • Typical Night: • Math (1 page, more if class work was NOT completed that day) • Reading (Daily 20 minutes minimum + reading log response) • Reader’s Notebook Page • Occasional writing that was not completed in class • Check Assignment Notebooks Daily for Teacher Comments

14. Homework continued… • Expectations • All homework is to be completed carefully and CHECKED OVER by an adult • Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom. • We are trying to prepare them for the middle school workload. • How YOU can help • Support good organization • Provide a QUIET place to study • Provide patient support and assistance if needed • Help your child take PERSONAL PRESPONSIBILITY

15. 100%-97% A+ 96%-93% A 92%-90% A- 89%-87% B+ 86%-83% B 82%-80% B- 79%-77%C+ 76%-73%C 72%-70%C- 70% and below D 60% and below F Students will have the opportunity to correct assignments & tests with a scores of 72% or lower to improve their grades. THE HIGHEST GRADE THESE FIXED WORKS WILL RECEIVE IS 75% We have the expectation that if your child receives a grade lower than a 72% they show up for tutoring on Tuesday mornings or Thursday after school, if they need the extra support. Assessment Grading Scale

16. Organization Students are responsible for keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized. Students are responsible for keeping their weekly/monthly planners up to date. Students are responsible for relaying important notices sent by the school to the parents i.e., notice of school events, field trips, permission slips, grade reports, meeting notices, etc. Organization

17. Student Behavior Expectations • I will always do my best. • I will complete all assignments on time. • I will not use “put downs” or harass others. • I will treat all students & staff with R-E-S-P-E-C-T! • I will respect other people’s differences and opinions. • I will actively listen when others are speaking.

18. Character Counts • Trustworthiness • Respect • Caring • Responsibly • Fairness • Citizenship • Students received a character card that records their behaviors within the classrooms. Students are allowed to have Fun Friday if their work is completed and they have more positives then infractions.

19. Classroom Parties We are more that happy to celebrate a student’s special day with the class. Celebrations will be held on the child’s birthday during read aloud time (12:15 -12:45) This is the time where you can bring in something to share with the class. Here are a few things to consider if you plan to bring something in... Here are some suggestions: • COOKIES • POPSICLES • ICE CREAM SANDWICHES • DONUTS • Store bought and easy to pass out

20. Parent/Teacher Conferences • We would love to meet with you at anytime to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. A conference before or after school is possible only with a twenty-four hour notice. • Please email or call to make an appointment. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

21. AIMS Reports Please see your child’s homeroom teacher for their scores from last year.

22. One last thing Mechanical pencils please keep at home.

23. Questions and Concerns Thank you coming. We are excited to work with you and your child this upcoming school year.