Curriculum Night 2015-2016 Let the Games Begin… 5 th Grade
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Curriculum Night 2015-2016
Let the Games Begin…
5th Grade
SchedulesGisi Flores Monk
7:45-8:40 Writing/Language
7:45-8:40 Writing/Language
7:45-8:40 Writing/Language
8:40-9:25 Science 8:40-9:25 Science 8:40-9:20 Social Studies
9:25-10:45
Math 9:25-10:40
Math 9:20-10:40
Reading
10:45-12:00
Reading 10:45-11:55
Math 10:45-12:00
Reading
12:25-12:55
Lunch 11:55-12:20
Science 12:00-12:20
Social Studies
12:55-1:20
Recess 12:25-12:55
Lunch 12:25-12:55
Lunch
1:20-2:10 Specials/Conference
12:55-1:20
Recess 12:55-1:20
Recess
2:15-2:40 Social Studies
1:20-2:10 Specials/Conference
1:20-2:10 Specials/Conference
2:15-2:40 Science 2:15-2:40 Social Studies
Nine Week Behavior Expectations Infraction chart by grade level:
Conduct grades will include infractions received for no homework. Office referrals will be counted as 9 infractions. Therefore, a student will receive no better than an “N” in conduct in nine weeks where behavior has resulted in an office referral. Students who choose to participate in clubs must maintain an S in conduct. N’s in conduct will result in a 4 week probationary period. U’s and F’s will mean dismissal from clubs.
Grade Level Expectations
Kindergarten S = 0-8 color changes/infractionsN = 9+ color changes/infractions
All other grades1st-5th
S = 0-8 color changes/infractionsN = 9-12 color changes/infractions U = 13+ color changes/infractions
Guided Reading As part of our Balanced Literacy curriculum, teachers will differentiate reading instruction through Guided Reading.
Teachers will use assessment data to plan and adjust small group Guided Reading lessons. Groups will be flexible and will focus on specific strategies and skills needed by students.
Students will rotate between literacy-based activities, independent reading, and meeting with the teacher as part of our Reader’s Workshop approach.
Guided MathImplementation of guided math consists
of: Whole group instruction: 1-2 days a week,
primarily to introduce a new concept or topic Small group instruction: 3-4 days a week
so that teachers can effectively monitor student understanding and tailor instruction to meet needs of all students
Math workstations: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle
Fact Fluency: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle
CUBES Problem Solving Method
What is CUBES?• In mathematics, students continually use problem-solving, language and communication, and reasoning (justification and proof) to make connections within and outside mathematics. CUBES is a method in which students can evaluate a problem, draw a model, solve, and then justify their thinking. This is in line with the new math TEKS and the use of bar models, strip diagrams and number lines.
CUBES at Frost ElementaryAt Frost, teachers will implement CUBES
with fidelity.Students will have time for guided and
independent practice in the classroom.Grades 2-5 will include one CUBES
problem for homework two days a week (Mon. & Wed.)
For homework and assessments, students will only be required to practice and master the sections of CUBES that have been taught previously by the classroom teacher.
The Great Math Fact Fluency Challenge
Each class will take a timed fast fact quiz on Friday
Teachers will determine the percentage of students with an 80% or above on the quiz
The math facilitator will post 5 winners on a Great Math Fact Fluency bulletin board
Five trophies will be awarded every four weeks to the five classes who have the most Monopoly pieces on the board
The goal is automaticity of math facts!
3rd-5th Grade Spelling 2015-2016
• Students will receive a spelling list on Monday each week.
• Spelling words are printed in the weekly newsletter.
• Spelling tests will occur on Friday each week.• Students will receive one grade for spelling each 9
weeks based on a test of review words each nine weeks.
• 3rd grade - 20 words• 4th grade - 20 words• 5th grade - 25 words
5th Grade SSI Requirements for Reading
Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Reading test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction.
Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.
5th Grade SSI Requirements for Math
Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Math test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction.
Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) by GradeGrade Level:
Subject: Subject: Subject:
3rd Grade Reading Math
4th Grade Reading Math Writing
5th Grade Reading Math Science
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) Questions designed with a higher cognitive
complexity level to match the TEKS Emphasis on critical thinking and reading across
different genres Two essays required in writing Assessing process skills with content skills in
mathematics and science Open-ended (griddable) questions on mathematics
and science STAAR is timed – 4 hours
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness)
Testing Dates (2015-2016):March 29th – 5th Math, 4th Writing (Day 1)March 30st – 5th Reading, 4th Writing (Day
2)May 8th– 3rd/4th Reading, 5th RetestMay 9th – 3rd/4th Math, 5th RetestMay 11th-5th Science
STAAR is a timed test. Students will be allowed 4 hours to complete each test.
LCISD Grading PolicyAll corrections on daily graded work must be
made in school.Any work that is to be graded will not be sent
home for completion.Students will not be given make-up work
ahead of time when parents remove their children for trips during school days.
Late Work Policy – classwork will be accepted late within the current grading period with these guidelines in place:
One (1) day late = 0 points off Two (2) days late = 10 points off Three (3) days late = highest grade possible
is a 70 Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed
by campus policy.
Language Arts Grading 3rd-5th • 8 Daily Grades at 70%• 3 Major Grades at 30%• Two of the major grades will be
written compositions; one is a language assessment
All Other Subjects - Grading• 7 Daily Grades at 70%• 3 Major Grades at 30%
Reassessment (Minor & Major Grades)The teacher shall provide one reasonable
opportunity to reassess failure to master the TEKS/Curriculum in each daily grade.
The highest possible grade that can be earned and recorded on the reassessment is a 70.
There will be no reassessment based on lack of effort.
The teacher will make a note in the electronic grade book of the date and grade of the reassessment. Original grades will be recorded in the notes section.
HomeworkMath – Monday-ThursdayReading – Monday-Thursday
◦Passages due ThursdaySpelling – Monday due Friday
Science –Thursday
Skyward Family Access
Allows parents to track student grades and progress
Go to www.lcisd.org and click on the Family Access button at the top of the page.
Sign in with your username and password.
Update all email addresses associated with your account.
Parent Conference Dates
Teachers will meet with parents to review student progress for the first nine weeks.
Conferences will be held on November 5th and 6th.
The first nine weeks report card will be distributed at the conference.
NewslettersBeginning on Sept. 1st , all grade levels will
post a copy of the newsletter on the Frost Elementary website and will do so each Tuesday evening during the year. In addition, an email blast will be sent out to grade level parents with the newsletter attached.
Newsletters will include special events, birthdays, learning objectives, assessment dates and any other information deemed necessary by the grade level team.
Access to the newsletters is at:http://www.lcisd.org/campuses/frost/about/newsletters
Transportation ChangesIf your child requires a
transportation change, please send a note to the classroom teacher.
Do not email the teacher regarding these changes.
You may also call the front office but no changes will be made after 2:00 p.m.
Birthday GuidelinesIn accordance with district policy, we
discourage food being brought in by parents/grandparents for the following reasons: protect instructional time; student food allergies (peanut, gluten, eggs); student medical conditions (diabetes); liability assumed by person bringing in food
Foods brought in must be store purchasedFlowers, balloons, pencils, invitations and
any other treats in honor or recognition of a child’s birthday cannot be delivered or distributed at school.
Lunch Drop-offOnce the school day begins, parents
will want to follow these guidelines to drop off lunches:o Check in at the front office and
receive a visitor’s name badge.o Proceed to the cafeteria with the lunch.o Place the lunch in the appropriately
labeled bin near the cafeteria kitchen.o Students and/or teachers will check the
bin at the beginning of the lunch period for their class.
Tardy PolicyStudents are counted as tardy if
they are not in the classroom by 7:45 a.m.
Students with excessive tardiness will be referred to the attendance committee for consideration of ISS and a home visit by the social worker.
Three or more tardies in a 9 week period will disqualify students from attendance awards.
Dress CodeRed, white, light blue or navy blue collared
shirts are allowed. Tops may not have any visible logos.
Viewable undershirts should be one of the uniform shirt colors.
Sweaters and jackets must be solid red, navy, black, khaki or white.
Khaki, navy, black, blue denim slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers are permitted.
School shirts and sweatshirts are allowed. Leggings and tights should be red, black, blue,
white or khaki. No backless shoes, flip flops, overalls, hats,
caps, scarves, skate shoes, sweat pants, or rolling backpacks are allowed.
Safety Awareness A campus crisis team is in place at all campuses
in the district. The Frost team consists of administrators, office staff and specialists.
Campus Emergency Procedures Training was completed with the staff on 9/2/15
District staff training is underway ◦ Staff will complete district training requirements
by 9/24/15 Blood Borne Pathogens Child Abuse Emergency Go Kit Training Suicide Prevention
◦ Fire Drills will take place monthly◦ Additional drills are conducted each semester
(Lockdown, Duck and Cover, Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place)
End of Year AwardsPrincipal’s Award – must have an
A in all subject areas (medal awarded)
A/B Honor Roll – must have an A or B in all subjects all year (medal awarded)
Perfect Attendance – (present every day and fewer than 3 tardies)
Science Expo Participant – Trophy
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