welcome to parent night! miss rounds 5 th grade north elementary september 11, 2014
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Welcome to Parent Night!
Miss Rounds5th Grade
North Elementary September 11,
2014
5th Grade Expectations
o Always give your BEST effort
o Read EVERY day and become life-long
readers.
o Follow through to complete assignments
on time.
o Become INDEPENDENT workers and
thinkers.
o Develop organizational skills in
preparation for Middle School.
o Work cooperatively to strengthen social
skills.
Class Schedule
• 9:00-10:00: Guided Math
• 10:00-11:00: Encore
• 11:00-12:30: Read Aloud/Snack/Shared
Reading/Daily 5
• 12:30-1:20: Lunch/Recess
• 1:20-2:50: Writing/History/Science
• 2:50-3:30: Acceleration Block
Math
• Everyday Math– Unit 1: Number Theory– Unit 2: Estimation and Computation– Unit 3: Geometry Explorations– Unit 4: Division– Unit 5: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents– Unit 6: Using Data, Adding/Subtracting Fractions– Unit 7: Exponents and Negative Numbers– Unit 8: Fractions– Unit 9: Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity– Unit 10: Algebra Concepts and Skills– Unit 11: Volume– Unit 12: Probability, Ratios, and Rates
Language Arts• Literacy Scope and Sequence is
based on ILS (formerly CCSS)• Increase Reading of Informational
Text• Text Complexity• Academic Vocabulary• Text-Based Answers• Increase Writing from Sources• Literacy Instruction in all Content
Areas
History and Science
• History :– Native Americans– The New World– Explorers– Slavery– Williamsburg– American Revolution
• FOSS Science:– Variables– Levers and Pulleys– Mixtures and Solutions
Acceleration Block
• Focus is literacy scope and sequence• Students are sorted into small groups
determined by level of performance 5 days a week
• Provides re-teaching, review/practice, or enrichment by a grade level teacher or specialist
• Students have the potential to move between groups throughout the year based on changing needs
Testing
• MAP Testing (Fall, Winter, Spring)– Measures academic progress– Helps to drive instruction
• OLSAT Test (September 26)– Otis Lennon School Ability Test
• PARCC (Spring)– In place of ISAT testing
Character Counts“Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true
education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Designed to teach basic values through the six pillars of character:
Establish a Daily Routine
• Check your child’s backpack and assignment book nightly.
• Set aside a special reading time.
• Have a designated place at home for backpack and schoolwork. Establish regular habits for homework completion.
• Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast and get enough sleep.
Homework Expectations
• Record assignments daily in assignment notebook.
• Turn in completed homework on time.
• Take responsibility for learning.
• Missed assignment reminders sent home.
• Lose points towards grade for late work.
Monthly Reading Calendar
• Please make sure to monitor your child’s daily
independent reading.
• Parents or student can fill out the calendar,
marking nightly minutes read in each box on the
calendar.
• Parents can initial each day, or sign the calendar
before your child hands it in to be checked.
• Calendars due the first day of the next month.
Behavior Expectations
• Be Respectful
• Be a Good Role Model
• Put Forth Best Effort
• Be Responsible
Odds and Ends…
• Grading Scale/Report Cards•Raz Kids/Everyday Math/Xtra Math Logins•Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences and Party Helpers
•Reminders from the office•Safety Patrol•Kindergarten Buddies•Class Meetings
Contact Information
• [email protected] – (best way to contact me
throughout the day)
• Classroom Website:–http://home.d47.org/nor/lmround
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Questions???