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Welcome to Mrs. Pritchard’s 5 th Grade

Welcome to Mrs. Pritchard’s 5 th Grade. Parents: Please fill out the contact information sheet located on the front table (if you haven’t done so before today) Please have a seat at your child’s desk

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Welcome to Mrs. Pritchard’s 5 th Grade

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  1. Welcometo Mrs. Pritchard’s 5th Grade • Parents: • Please fill out the contact information sheet located on the front table (if you haven’t done so before today) • Please have a seat at your child’s desk • Please put your child’s name on the note card. Place it in the bin on the front table to be entered into a drawing to win $25.00 bonus auction dollars for your child!

  2. Purpose of Curriculum Night Inform parents of: • the curriculum covered this year, so parents can assist students at home. • my expectations, so parents can help students be successful this year. • the district’s expectations, so 5th grade parents and teacher can work together to help prepare students for middle school.

  3. 5th Grade Curriculum • Reading • Math • U.S. History • Writing • Science • Vocabulary / Grammar

  4. Reading • Good Habits, Great Readers • Comprehension Strategies • Guided Reading • Shared Reading • Independent Reading • AR expectations=3 books per month • Non-fiction & fiction

  5. Math • enVisionMATH Common Core • Math-4-Today • Problem solving • Math fact tests • Weekly math homework • EducationCity.com

  6. Social Studies • American history from the early explorers to the Civil War • Geography • Map Skills • Government

  7. Writing is Based on COS(content, organization and style) • Good Habits Great Writers • Ideas and Content • Word Choice • Sentence Fluency • Organization • Voice • Conventions

  8. Writing for Different Purposes Reports Stories Poetry Persuasive Narrative Descriptive Expository

  9. Science • Ecosystems • Human Body • Motion and Design • Library/Science • Science Fair • Museum of Flight

  10. Class Room Behavior Expectations 4 P’s: • Punctual: Arrives to class on time and gets to work • Polite: Treats everyone with respect • Prepared: Has all materials and is ready to work • Productive: Completes classwork, stays on task, and follows directions

  11. Homework Policy • Weekly homework packet with the following assignments: • Reading: 30 minutes a night + Reading Log • Math: One worksheet per night • Science assignment Reward = $ on paycheck and Honor Roll free time on Fridays Consequence = 10 sentences, no Honor Roll free choice time

  12. Monthly Reading Goal • 3 books per month at your child’s reading level • 30 minutes of reading homework each night • Each student must read, test, and pass (80% or better) a minimum of 3 A.R. books each month. • Non-A.R. book? Must submit a 1-page written (or 2-page typed) book report • Must make goal to make Honor Roll the last week of the month!

  13. Weekly Paychecks • 4 P’s • Homework • Sent home on Fridays • Due back Monday with parent and student signature for $ deposit.

  14. Classroom Rewards *Bonus $$ given for: • Homework and class work turned in on time • Working cooperatively (Table Points) • Following directions, diligence, good behavior … being a friend

  15. Monthly Auction • I log auction points earned • Convert to play money • Students bid on various items • Students conduct the auction • DONATIONS WELCOME 

  16. State Testing 5th Grade • MSP in early Spring • Science • Math • Reading • OSPI website www.k12.wa.us

  17. Home – School Connection • Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns. • apritchard@everettsd.org • 425-385-7863 • http://everettsd.schoolwires.net//Domain/417 • Please check your child’s : • Planner: H.W. assignments • Expandable folder: H.W. papers and school notices

  18. Thanks for Coming! I appreciate your support and look forward to a great 5th grade year!

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