Welcome to 5 th Grade Back-To-School Night Thursday

Welcome to 5 th Grade Back-To-School Night Thursday, August 21, 2014 Cranberry Station Elementary School Session 1 5: 30 -6: 20 Session 2 6: 30 -7: 20

5 th Grade Team n Humanities (Reading & Writing (ELA), Social Studies) & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) n n Special Education n n Ms. Janyska Gifted & Talented n n Mrs. Di. Simone Title 1 n n Mrs. Calvert, Ms. Mc. Kenzie & Mrs. Warner Mrs. Brewer Assistant n Ms. Reichert

Humanities – ELA n Reading n Whole Group - Read Aloud w/ Lessons n n Vocabulary, Strategy Instruction, Responses, Modeling Reading Group n Variety of texts and genres (realistic fiction, historical fiction, poetry, biographies, non-fiction reading) n n n Small group instruction, flexible groupings Focused on fluency, comprehension, close reading Independent Work Time n Reading group book, responses, independent reading

Humanities – ELA (Cont’d) n Writing n Purposes for Writing n n Opinion/Argument, Informational, Narrative Writing Workshop n n Focus on writing process Variety of forms – essays, letters, stories, Activ. Inspire, Power. Point, speeches, memoir

Humanities – ELA (Cont’d) n Word Study – Focus on Syllable Types and Greek & Latin Roots n Whole Group n n Nightly homework Syllable instruction to decode multisyllabic words Greek & Latin roots – determine meaning of roots to understand larger words Grammar n Sentence types, Punctuation, Parts of Speech

Humanities – Book Projects n n 1 st - Historical Fiction Oct. - Nov. 2 nd – Newbery Books April – May n n n Detailed information & requirements will be sent home for each project Books must be preapproved by teacher Most of work completed at home, student should be able to complete independently

Social Studies n Colonial America n n Native Americans, settlements, slavery Revolutionary War Events leading to revolution, Patriots, Loyalists, Declaration of Independence n n Government Branches of government, Constitution, Bill of Rights n

5 th Grade Math Quarter Assessments Units Month Days Quarter 3 Unit SA Quarterly SA Quarter 4 Unit SA End of Year Assessment August/September 15 days Whole Number Multiplication and Volume September/October 25 days Whole Number Division November 10 days Multiplying and Dividing Fractions November/December 30 days Place Value and Decimals Decimal Computation January/March 30 days March 10 days Solving Problems with Fractional Quantities Quarter 2 Unit SA Mid-Year Assessment Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Classifying 2 -D Figures Quarter 1 Unit SA Quarterly SA April 12 days Algebraic Thinking and Coordinate Planes April/May 18 days Finalizing Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers May/June 10 days

Unit 1: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions (August/September - 15 Days) n n n Students apply their understanding of fractions and fraction models to represent the addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators as equivalent calculations with like denominators. They develop fluency in calculating sums and differences of fractions, and make reasonable estimates of them. Common Core Standards: 5. NF. 1 and 5. NF. 2

Science n Environmental Unit- “Unless” (organisms, renewable & non-renewable resources, native plants vs. alien plants, recycling etc…) Through activities and resources in this unit, students will examine the dynamic nature of living things, their interactions with the environment, and the results from the interactions that occur over time. Through an Environmental issue investigation, students will be asked to take action to positively impact their school grounds. n Our Changing Earth (rocks & minerals, fossils, weathering & erosion, etc…) Through activities and resources in this unit, the students will examine the geological features of the earth and how they are changed over time. n Earth and Space (phases of the moon, stars, planets, gravity, shadows, sun, etc…) Through activities and resources in this unit, the students will examine the components of the universe and identify the properties that make it possible for the survival of life.

Technology n Variety of uses & purposes: n Research n Web Quests n Using various programs for publishing & presenting n n Microsoft Word, Power. Point, Activ. Inspire Assessments n SRI n History Alive n MSA-science n PARCC

Bring Your Own Device n n n School staff not responsible for the loss, damage, theft, or charging of personally owned devices Student’s responsibility Use to enhance learning as directed by teacher Disciplinary action for violations such as recording videos, accessing unacceptable websites, etc. Students will use the CCPS wireless network

Social Media n n Please monitor your child’s use Problems carry over to school Causes many distractions Facebook, Instagram, Ask. fm, Face Time, texting, etc. frequently results in cyberbullying

Daily Schedule Your child’s day will look like this: n n n n n 8: 45 -9: 15 Arrival/Homeroom 9: 15 -9: 40 Morning Meeting 9: 40 -10: 40 Specials 10: 40 -12: 25 Humanities 12: 25 -12: 55 Lunch 12: 55 -1: 25 Recess 1: 25 -1: 40 Humanities 1: 40 -3: 40 STEM 3: 45 Dismissal Begins * Keeping same students all day allows flexibility with schedule.

Communication n Agendas-funded by PTA n n n n n Please sign/initial each night Monthly Newsletters Data Binders Interims Report Cards Phone Calls Notes Emails Conferences n Please keep in touch! Mrs. Calvert n cecalve@carrollk 12. org Ms. Mc. Kenzie n hlmcken@carrollk 12. org Mrs. Warner n ebwarne@carrollk 12. org

Communicating Student Achievement • Grading “Effective communication enhances teacher-learning process. Issuing interim and report cards are an effective way to communicate a measure of student achievement of objectives, provide feedback and guidance regarding student learning. Interim and report card grades are to be as pure a measure as possible of student achievement in mastering content standards. ” ~CCPS Board Policy • Data Binders • Sent home every other Tuesday • Please review work with child and initial grade chart. • Data binders will also come home with interims & report cards. • If assignment is written in data binder but no grade is given, then this is a missing assignment that your child must complete.

Second Chance Learning n n If your child scores a 69% or below on any graded assignment, he/she can make corrections to the assignment and resubmit the assignment for an improved grade. Students will earn half credit for each correction Student initiated responsibility Resubmit within 2 weeks

Homework n Reading n n n Writing n n Mon. - Thurs. – assignments explained in front of Word Study notebook Social Studies - May need to finish classwork Math n n Occasional grammar practice May need to finish writing piece Word Study n n Reading 20 minutes per night “Rockin’ Reader” Responses – due on Fridays Book Projects – 2 per year May need to finish reading group work Mon. - Thurs Science – May need to finish classwork

Field Trips n River Valley Ranch n Lafarge Quarry (spring) n East Middle School Visit n n Chaperones must have been through volunteer training to attend any trip. Volunteer trainings are available throughout the county.

Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) n n n The 4 R’s (Respect , Responsibility , Ready , Rethink) P. B. I. S is a program that reinforces positive behavior. Coupons, prizes, VIP, etc… Be Respectful Be Responsible n Rethink n Be Ready

Additional Incentives n Perfect Attendance n Homework Hotshots n n Honor Roll n Outstanding Work Habits Classroom Rewards: “ 5 th Grade is On Track” n n Monthly extra recess 1 or no missing homework assignments

Take Home Folders n Please complete and return these forms as soon as possible. Thanks! n n n Transportation Form Emergency Form Bring Your Own Device information sheet

5 th Grade Activities n T- Shirts n Picnic n Farewell Assembly Parent volunteers needed, please!!

Preparing for Middle School n n n Organization n Homework agenda/ policies n Self-directed projects Increased responsibilities Trip to East Middle School

Upcoming Dates & Announcements n n n n Open House – August 22 nd from 2: 45 -3: 45 First Day of School – August 25 th Labor Day – Schools Closed - September 1 st PTA Back to School Picnic – September 5 th PTA Meeting, Volunteer Training – Sept. 10 th Parent Conference Night – Sept. 24 th Rosh Hashanah-Schools Closed – Sept. 25 th Professional Day for Teachers – Schools Closed for Students – Sept. 26 th

Where to find even more information? School Newsletters are posted monthly n Contact staff members via email Address link: http: //www. carrollk 12. org/cse n Attendance n Home Access Center n

Thanks for attending! Questions?