mr. morecz’s 5 th grade “back to school night” september 12, 2012
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Mr. Morecz’s 5th Grade
“Back to School Night”September 12, 2012
Overview
About Myself Homework Policy & Homework Club Discipline Policy- Our “Respect” Matrix Daily Schedule & Specials Curriculum Content
Math Science Social Studies RELA (Reading and Language Arts)
Contact information and News Announcements Report Card Field Trips
About Myself
Schooling Undergraduate- Penn State University
(GO LIONS!) Master’s- Holy Family University
Teaching Experience- 8 years experience with 7 being 5th grade.
Homework Policy Students are expected to complete
homework assignments. Homework assignments will be recorded
daily in their homework book. Failure to complete homework will impact
student assessment. See my website for specifics.
Parents will be notified if students do not complete homework on a consistent basis.
Discipline Policy Students will be accountable for their
behavior in school- We practice Responsive Classroom’s logical consequences.
Students will be responsible for following our school’s behavior plan.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is essential to instilling a community of learners.
Parents will be notified if disciplinary actions occur. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.
Daily Schedule & Specials 8:50- 9:20 Morning Routine 9:20- 10:10 Morning Meeting / RELA 10:10- 11:00 Special 11:00- 11:50 Snack & Math 11:50- 12:30 Language Arts 12:30- 1:30 Recess & Lunch 1:30- 2:20 Social Studies/ Humanities 2:20- 3:10 Science 3:10- 3:30 Wrap-up
* Chorus is held on Thursdays from 3:00- 3:30 3:30- 4:00 Homework Club & Dismissal
Special Schedule Monday: Gym, Tuesday: Computers, Wednesday: Library,
Thursday: Art, Friday: Music
Overview of Curriculum Math Science Social Studies RELA (Reading and Language Arts)
Envision Math Program Data, graphs & facts review Whole numbers & decimals: place value,
adding, subtracting & multiplying Dividing whole numbers & decimals: 1- & 2-digit
divisors Geometry Fractions, mixed numbers, & customary linear
measurement Length, perimeter & area Measurement – solids Ratio, percent & probability ..\Math\BTSN ENVISIONgr3to5 2010 enVision.pdf
– each student has an individual log in for the online book. See my website for directions.
Science Microworlds (STC Inquiry Kit): Using a variety of
magnifying devices (including hand lenses, acrylic spheres, water drops, and microscopes), students examine everyday objects and microorganisms.
Ecosystems (STC Inquiry Kit): Students construct a connected terrarium and aquarium, to observe the relationship between the two environments and the organisms living within them. They discuss pollutants, model ecosystems, and the compromises that must often be reached in ecosystems for survival.
Mixtures and Solutions (FOSS Inquiry Kit): Students learn basic concepts of chemistry—mixture, dissolve, solution, concentration, saturation, reaction, evaporation, and crystal. They measure, mix, and compare solids and liquids, and observe and describe the interactions that result from their experiments.
Chemistry Life Skills
Social Studies Geography The study of exploration and colonization in fifth grade are
guided by,• How does geography of a region influence the culture of its
inhabitants? • How do rules protect individual rights as well as meet the
needs of society?• How and why to do people move?• How do we use the past to build the future?• What are the responsibilities of a good citizen?• What are the lessons that can be learned form current events?
• Current Events- world, national, state, and local news shared by students.
• Materials: Harcourt, United States History, Beginnings- This book is available
online. See Social Studies link on my class web page.
Reading/ Language Arts
The standards for English and Language Arts are reading, composing, listening, speaking and viewing, and researching.
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Word Study, Speaking & Listening
District Initiative for Journey’s Program. Each child has a log-in and password. Directions are on my website.
Reading/ Language Arts (cont.) Making Meaning Reading Program
Comprehension Strategies (Retelling, Making Connections, Visualizing, Wonder Questions, Inferencing, Determining Important Ideas, Understanding Text Structure, Summarizing, and Synthesis)
Social Skills (listening to one another, explaining one’s thinking, asking clarifying questions, confirming that one understands another person’s thinking, ect.)
Reading/ Language Arts Types of Writing Pieces:
Narrative Accounts (Write personal/imaginative narratives, poems, plays, and multi-paragraph pieces)
Narrative Procedures (How To’s, Directions or Instructions) Informational Pieces (Reports, Letters, Essays, Articles,
Summaries, Descriptions, Explanations, Analyses, Reflective Essays, Self-Reflections,Formal / Informal research
Persuasive Pieces (Position papers, Evaluations, Editorials, Debates, Problem / Solution papers, Critiques
Responses/Reactions to literature (fiction / non-fiction) Friendly letters- I am working on pen pals. More info to
come. Book Projects
Reading/ Language Arts
The five domains to produce writing of high quality: Focus Content Organization Style Conventions
Contact Information and News Announcements Friday Finale -newsletter of the week’s curriculum will be
found on Mr. Morecz’s website.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School215-944-2400 ext. 2293Use this for immediate/emergency situations
Email address- [email protected]
Teacher Web Site available on Council Rock School District- www.crsd.org. Check for upcoming classroom events and information.
5th Grade Report Card
Field Trips
Philadelphia Field Trip- chaperones are welcome. This trip is either in late May or early June, which enriches our study of Historic Philadelphia.
Old City & Society Hill