Grade 5 Highlights Curriculum

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Grade 5 Highlights Curriculum

Presentation August 23, 2012August 23, 2012

WELCOME!WELCOME!

It is both a pleasure and an honor to have your child in fifth grade

this school year! We look forward to working with you

and your child.

It is both a pleasure and an honor to have your child in fifth grade

this school year! We look forward to working with you

and your child.

5th Grade Teachers5th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Citraro – Religion & Science Miss O’Neill – Reading, English, Spelling Mrs. Horne – Social Studies Mrs. McGinness - Mathematics

Mrs. Citraro – Religion & Science Miss O’Neill – Reading, English, Spelling Mrs. Horne – Social Studies Mrs. McGinness - Mathematics

How to contact usHow to contact us

snail mail - letters sent to school email messages left with office needs requiring immediate attention, please notify the office

snail mail - letters sent to school email messages left with office needs requiring immediate attention, please notify the office

Classroom Standard Classroom Standard

Respect God, ourselves, others, and the environment

by Praying First, Working

Hard, and Being Nice

Respect God, ourselves, others, and the environment

by Praying First, Working

Hard, and Being Nice

Homework PolicyHomework Policy5th grade homework policy is designed to be purposeful

and integral to the student’s learning, both aiding and reinforcing learning.

Should be done independently, with limited assistance from parents and classmates

It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to show all graded papers to his/her parents, and keep them informed of grades and progress.

Integrity and honesty are of the upmost importance and any student who has given evidence of copying work from another student, an earlier test or someone else’s writing (plagiarism) will result in a failing grade.

5th grade homework policy is designed to be purposeful and integral to the student’s learning, both aiding and

reinforcing learning. Should be done independently, with limited assistance

from parents and classmates It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to show all

graded papers to his/her parents, and keep them informed of grades and progress.

Integrity and honesty are of the upmost importance and any student who has given evidence of copying work from another student, an earlier test or someone else’s writing (plagiarism) will result in a failing grade.

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Missing AssignmentsMissing Assignments

It is the STUDENTS responsibility for all missing/absent work

Missing homework WILL result in deducted points when received one day late

If not completed the second day, student will receive a (0) on that assignment, but still be required to complete the assignment in the Opportunity Room during lunch recess.

(3) zeros on missing assignments will result in a lunch

detention with the teacher. If a student has excessive missing assignments, a

parent conference will be scheduled.

It is the STUDENTS responsibility for all missing/absent work

Missing homework WILL result in deducted points when received one day late

If not completed the second day, student will receive a (0) on that assignment, but still be required to complete the assignment in the Opportunity Room during lunch recess.

(3) zeros on missing assignments will result in a lunch

detention with the teacher. If a student has excessive missing assignments, a

parent conference will be scheduled.

Homework SuggestionsHomework Suggestions Student should be writing all assignments in the

assignment notebook daily Check Power School once up and running Set a daily time and schedule for completing

homework- create good study habits!! Place homework in Expandable Folder immediately to

be sure it makes it to school in the morning Students may NOT call home if an assignment is

forgotten A student should be responsible for his/her own work &

should ask for help when he/she has given his/her best effort and still needs some assistance!

Student should be writing all assignments in the assignment notebook daily

Check Power School once up and running Set a daily time and schedule for completing

homework- create good study habits!! Place homework in Expandable Folder immediately to

be sure it makes it to school in the morning Students may NOT call home if an assignment is

forgotten A student should be responsible for his/her own work &

should ask for help when he/she has given his/her best effort and still needs some assistance!

Power SchoolPower School will be a communication line between school,

parent, teacher, and student

informs parents of child’s progress and upcoming events throughout the year

includes nightly homework and long term projects

PLEASE CHECK ON REGULAR BASIS ONCE UP AND RUNNING

will be a communication line between school, parent, teacher, and student

informs parents of child’s progress and upcoming events throughout the year

includes nightly homework and long term projects

PLEASE CHECK ON REGULAR BASIS ONCE UP AND RUNNING

Classroom VolunteersClassroom Volunteers

Virtus-trained, fingerprinted called throughout the year as

needs arise if interested, please let us know if

you didn’t on Orientation Day by email

Virtus-trained, fingerprinted called throughout the year as

needs arise if interested, please let us know if

you didn’t on Orientation Day by email

SchedulesSchedules

specials are first period 8:00-8:40 (M-T-Th-F) and 9:20-9:50 (W)

Snack will be in the morning

full band and library during study hall

recess/lunch 11:30-12:10 (M-T-Th-F) and 12:00-12:30 (W)

specials are first period 8:00-8:40 (M-T-Th-F) and 9:20-9:50 (W)

Snack will be in the morning

full band and library during study hall

recess/lunch 11:30-12:10 (M-T-Th-F) and 12:00-12:30 (W)

Weekly CommunicationWeekly Communication the black/white folder you received on orientation

Day will become your child’s Friday Folder

PLEASE CHECK EACH FRIDAY Important notices may also be sent home

throughout the week and kept in “Take Home” tab in their Expandable

changes in transportation and absences please put in writing

“Going Green” -- check Power School in future for updates

the black/white folder you received on orientation Day will become your child’s Friday Folder

PLEASE CHECK EACH FRIDAY Important notices may also be sent home

throughout the week and kept in “Take Home” tab in their Expandable

changes in transportation and absences please put in writing

“Going Green” -- check Power School in future for updates

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SnacksSnacks

Please send in single serving snacks

Please send only snacks and birthday treats that are nut and nut product free

Please send in single serving snacks

Please send only snacks and birthday treats that are nut and nut product free

Birthday CelebrationsBirthday Celebrations

He/she may celebrate on the actual day or on a scheduled day

Celebrate with a dress down day Please refer to the School Handbook for

appropriate dress down attire. He/she may share a SIMPLE treat with his/her

class (example; cookie, donut, cupcake, pretzel) Please do not send in gum, suckers, or any item

requiring refrigeration/freezing, slicing, or utensils.

Treats are given out during Study Hall. PLEASE NO PIZZA OR POP

He/she may celebrate on the actual day or on a scheduled day

Celebrate with a dress down day Please refer to the School Handbook for

appropriate dress down attire. He/she may share a SIMPLE treat with his/her

class (example; cookie, donut, cupcake, pretzel) Please do not send in gum, suckers, or any item

requiring refrigeration/freezing, slicing, or utensils.

Treats are given out during Study Hall. PLEASE NO PIZZA OR POP

Curriculum MapsCurriculum Maps

outlines designed by teachers to cover the subject areas they teach

utilizing state standards, a visualize representation of broad topics being studied

show a projected framework modifications in instruction may occur

due to student needs/performance and schedule adjustments

outlines designed by teachers to cover the subject areas they teach

utilizing state standards, a visualize representation of broad topics being studied

show a projected framework modifications in instruction may occur

due to student needs/performance and schedule adjustments

Reading/EnglishReading/English

Students will have an 80 minute daily literacy block (60 minutes on Wednesday)

This will encompass both reading and English New reading program stresses independent

reading Students will spend 30 minutes in class reading

independently Will also be expected to read at least 30 minutes

at home daily once the program routines have been established

Students will be required to carry their independent book with them at all times while in school

Students will have an 80 minute daily literacy block (60 minutes on Wednesday)

This will encompass both reading and English New reading program stresses independent

reading Students will spend 30 minutes in class reading

independently Will also be expected to read at least 30 minutes

at home daily once the program routines have been established

Students will be required to carry their independent book with them at all times while in school

More Information to Follow

More Information to Follow

The Grizzly 800 Step Reading Challenge 15 minutes of independent reading = 1 step On September 13 at 7:00PM, there will be a

mandatory parent meeting to kick off this new focus on literacy

This workshop will be presented by the American Reading Company and will be held in the MPR

This workshop will go more in depth and provide you with much more information about our new reading program

The Grizzly 800 Step Reading Challenge 15 minutes of independent reading = 1 step On September 13 at 7:00PM, there will be a

mandatory parent meeting to kick off this new focus on literacy

This workshop will be presented by the American Reading Company and will be held in the MPR

This workshop will go more in depth and provide you with much more information about our new reading program

MathematicsMathematics Curriculum Focal Points

All operations with whole numbers All operations with fractions and decimals Word problems Geometry –measure angles, perimeter & area of

polygons Composition book - notes & example

problems Simple Solutions Monday-Thursday with

quiz on Friday Tests announced a week in advance,

study guides given as homework Flexible grouping - work on a specific skill

Curriculum Focal Points All operations with whole numbers All operations with fractions and decimals Word problems Geometry –measure angles, perimeter & area of

polygons Composition book - notes & example

problems Simple Solutions Monday-Thursday with

quiz on Friday Tests announced a week in advance,

study guides given as homework Flexible grouping - work on a specific skill

ReligionReligion Strand I-Message

-Scripture-The Seven Sacraments

Strand II-Worship-Eucharistic Celebration (The Mass) -Prayer-Sacramentals(objects=signs of our faith)-Liturgical Year (Church Seasons & Ordinary Time

Strand III-Community -The Worshipping Community-Mary & the Saints: Saints Project/Technology

Strand IV-Service-Vocations/Stewardship

Programs: Rachel’s Challenge/Call to Protect/Operation Keepsake

Strand I-Message-Scripture-The Seven Sacraments

Strand II-Worship-Eucharistic Celebration (The Mass) -Prayer-Sacramentals(objects=signs of our faith)-Liturgical Year (Church Seasons & Ordinary Time

Strand III-Community -The Worshipping Community-Mary & the Saints: Saints Project/Technology

Strand IV-Service-Vocations/Stewardship

Programs: Rachel’s Challenge/Call to Protect/Operation Keepsake

ScienceScience

Scientific Inquiry: Process Skills, Lab Safety & Tools Diversity and Interdependence of Life Ecosystems/ Biomes - Food chains and web behaviors -Adapting to survive, changes that occur within ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences -Earth/Planets characteristics & relation to other objects in space

The Universe - Sun & relation to other stars (size, temperature)

Scientific Inquiry: Process Skills, Lab Safety & Tools Diversity and Interdependence of Life Ecosystems/ Biomes - Food chains and web behaviors -Adapting to survive, changes that occur within ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences -Earth/Planets characteristics & relation to other objects in space

The Universe - Sun & relation to other stars (size, temperature)

ScienceScience

Physical Science Nature of Energy: -How energy flows -Sound -Light Science/Technology -Human respect and interaction with the environment -Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources - Pollution/energy conservation/recycling

Physical Science Nature of Energy: -How energy flows -Sound -Light Science/Technology -Human respect and interaction with the environment -Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources - Pollution/energy conservation/recycling

HealthHealth

Drug Awareness

Program Call to Protect Program Operation Keepsake Body Systems Disease Prevention Safety

Drug Awareness

Program Call to Protect Program Operation Keepsake Body Systems Disease Prevention Safety

Drug AwarenessDrug Awareness

program for fifth grade students and their parentspositive methods of handling stresspeer pressure and self-esteemmore details forthcoming…

program for fifth grade students and their parentspositive methods of handling stresspeer pressure and self-esteemmore details forthcoming…

Operation KeepsakeOperation Keepsake supplement to the religion and health

program understanding of changes that occur

during puberty knowledge of human reproduction and

fetal development respect for self and others importance of good character communication between students and

parents about adolescence and puberty takes place in the spring -- permission

slip

supplement to the religion and health program

understanding of changes that occur during puberty

knowledge of human reproduction and fetal development

respect for self and others importance of good character communication between students and

parents about adolescence and puberty takes place in the spring -- permission

slip

Assessments for Religion, Science, Health

Assessments for Religion, Science, Health

Learning through interaction, discussion and creativity!

Grades determined from homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, rubric based projects individual, partner, and group work

Learning through interaction, discussion and creativity!

Grades determined from homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, rubric based projects individual, partner, and group work

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Social StudiesSocial Studies

1. How did our country become what it is today?2. What happened in our past that shaped our future?3. How have INTERACTIONS between cultures shaped

not just our county, but others as well? Interactions between different cultures, i.e, Native

American groups, Latin American groups. European Colonization Using maps to identify location of countries, states, and

geographical features Economic decisions and their impact on countries Roles of the United States Government

1. How did our country become what it is today?2. What happened in our past that shaped our future?3. How have INTERACTIONS between cultures shaped

not just our county, but others as well? Interactions between different cultures, i.e, Native

American groups, Latin American groups. European Colonization Using maps to identify location of countries, states, and

geographical features Economic decisions and their impact on countries Roles of the United States Government

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Learning through interaction, discussion and creativity!

individual, partner, and group work Rubric Based projects map work formative and summative assessmentsTIMELINES!!Begin talking with your children about when/how

your ancestors came to this country. Students will be creating their own individual timelines, as well as a classroom timeline! More information to follow!

Learning through interaction, discussion and creativity!

individual, partner, and group work Rubric Based projects map work formative and summative assessmentsTIMELINES!!Begin talking with your children about when/how

your ancestors came to this country. Students will be creating their own individual timelines, as well as a classroom timeline! More information to follow!

5th grade Essentials5th grade Essentials

the Expandable Folder is an important life line -- it contains homework, note sheets, extra filler paper brought to and from school daily

Assignment Notebook -- filled in with daily and long term assignments

We are ready to learn, share our faith together, create memories, and have fun by: PRAYING FIRST, WORKING HARD, AND BEING NICE!

the Expandable Folder is an important life line -- it contains homework, note sheets, extra filler paper brought to and from school daily

Assignment Notebook -- filled in with daily and long term assignments

We are ready to learn, share our faith together, create memories, and have fun by: PRAYING FIRST, WORKING HARD, AND BEING NICE!