Grade 5 Highlights Curriculum Presentation August 28, 2014.

Grade 5 Highlights Curriculum

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Grade 5 Highlights Curriculum

Presentation August 28, 2014August 28, 2014

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 – Language Arts

(Reading, English)

Mrs. McGinness - Mathematics & Social

Studies

Mrs. Citraro – Religion & Science Miss O’Neill – Language Arts

(Reading, English)

Mrs. McGinness - Mathematics & Social

Studies

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

If a student fails to complete an assignment, they will not receive credit for that assignment. Late homework turned in up to three days late will result

in deducted points at a teacher’s discretion. Students will be given the opportunity to

complete missing work during their recess/lunch upon student request as well as during study hall.

If a student has excessive missing assignments, a parent conference will be scheduled.

It is the STUDENTS responsibility for all missing/absent work

If a student fails to complete an assignment, they will not receive credit for that assignment. Late homework turned in up to three days late will result

in deducted points at a teacher’s discretion. Students will be given the opportunity to

complete missing work during their recess/lunch upon student request as well as during study hall.

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 regularly 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 regularly 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!

Assessment InformationAssessment Information Assessments occur on a regular basis

in classes. Often they will occur at the very end of

the quarter which can affect grades. Please be aware we are utilizing every

teaching moment in the classroom. Tests are announced about 1 week in

advance on Teacher Web and in class. Keep up to date with Powerschool and

Teacher Web.

Assessments occur on a regular basis in classes.

Often they will occur at the very end of the quarter which can affect grades.

Please be aware we are utilizing every teaching moment in the classroom.

Tests are announced about 1 week in advance on Teacher Web and in class.

Keep up to date with Powerschool and Teacher Web.

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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

PLEASE CHECK ON A REGULAR BASIS

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

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

PLEASE CHECK ON A REGULAR BASIS

Each teacher has their own teacher web page. Go to www.teacherweb.com to find your child’s homeroom teacher.

Each teacher’s page contains links to your child’s other teachers’ pages.

Homework is posted on a daily basis on each teacher’s page.

Check often for other important information

Each teacher has their own teacher web page. Go to www.teacherweb.com to find your child’s homeroom teacher.

Each teacher’s page contains links to your child’s other teachers’ pages.

Homework is posted on a daily basis on each teacher’s page.

Check often for other important information

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Teacher Web

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 12:12-12:52 (M-T-Th-F) and 12:30-1:00 (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 12:12-12:52 (M-T-Th-F) and 12:30-1:00 (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

Please put changes in transportation and absences in writing

“Going Green” -- check Power School and Teacherweb 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

Please put changes in transportation and absences in writing

“Going Green” -- check Power School and Teacherweb for updates

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SnacksSnacks

Per our New Food Allergies Policy: Classroom snacks and birthday/holiday treats must only be pre-packaged, nut-free labeled foods.

Students may also bring in non-food

items such as book marks, bubbles, key chains, stickers, pencils, etc. for a birthday/holiday treat.

Per our New Food Allergies Policy: Classroom snacks and birthday/holiday treats must only be pre-packaged, nut-free labeled foods.

Students may also bring in non-food

items such as book marks, bubbles, key chains, stickers, pencils, etc. for a birthday/holiday treat.

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 following the Food Allergies Policy Treats are given out during Study Hall.

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 following the Food Allergies Policy Treats are given out during Study Hall.

Curriculum HighlightsCurriculum Highlights

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Social StudiesSocial Studies

Regions and People of the Western Hemisphere Early Indian Civilizations and the interactions between

different cultures, i.e, Native American groups, Latin American groups.

European exploration and colonization and the effects to understand the western hemisphere today.

Using maps to identify location of countries, states, and geographical features

Political, environmental, social, and economic factors and their impact on countries

Roles and systems of government Civic participation and skills

Regions and People of the Western Hemisphere Early Indian Civilizations and the interactions between

different cultures, i.e, Native American groups, Latin American groups.

European exploration and colonization and the effects to understand the western hemisphere today.

Using maps to identify location of countries, states, and geographical features

Political, environmental, social, and economic factors and their impact on countries

Roles and systems of government Civic participation and skills

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!

MathematicsMathematics

Go MathFocal Points

Place value All operations with fractions and decimals Expressions and Patterns Graphing Converting units of measure Geometry –volume, two and three dimensional

figures Student Edition

Notes and practice written in the book Builds from context-based situations to abstract

problems Online version to access at any time

Standards Practice Book- homework book

Go MathFocal Points

Place value All operations with fractions and decimals Expressions and Patterns Graphing Converting units of measure Geometry –volume, two and three dimensional

figures Student Edition

Notes and practice written in the book Builds from context-based situations to abstract

problems Online version to access at any time

Standards Practice Book- homework book

Mathematics Cont.Mathematics Cont.

Math Journals Rubric based projects Technology activities such as

iTools, real world videos, animated math models, Soar to Success Math

Tests announced a week in advance, study guides given as classwork

Math Journals Rubric based projects Technology activities such as

iTools, real world videos, animated math models, Soar to Success Math

Tests announced a week in advance, study guides given as classwork

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Reading/EnglishReading/English

Our literacy block is based on the Common Core standards, which focus on both fiction and non-fiction reading and writing.

These standards also place a stronger focus on higher level thinking skills.

A link to the Common Core Standards and my curriculum map that is aligned to these standards can be found on my Teacher Web page.

Our literacy block is based on the Common Core standards, which focus on both fiction and non-fiction reading and writing.

These standards also place a stronger focus on higher level thinking skills.

A link to the Common Core Standards and my curriculum map that is aligned to these standards can be found on my Teacher Web page.

Reading/EnglishReading/English

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

This will encompass both reading and English. Reading program stresses independent

reading Students will spend 30 minutes in class reading

independently. Students will also be expected to read at least 30

minutes at home daily and an hour on the weekend.

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. Reading program stresses independent

reading Students will spend 30 minutes in class reading

independently. Students will also be expected to read at least 30

minutes at home daily and an hour on the weekend.

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

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Reading/English

Procedures are similar to last year. Students will be required to fill out reading logs

daily for all steps that are completed both in and outside of school.

15 minutes of independent reading = 1 step The reading log will be similar to the summer

log. Students will also be required to identify the genre of the books they read.

It is very important for students to read a variety of genres in order to gain experience applying the skills learned in class to different texts. Gaining experience in different genres will also help students in their writing.

Procedures are similar to last year. Students will be required to fill out reading logs

daily for all steps that are completed both in and outside of school.

15 minutes of independent reading = 1 step The reading log will be similar to the summer

log. Students will also be required to identify the genre of the books they read.

It is very important for students to read a variety of genres in order to gain experience applying the skills learned in class to different texts. Gaining experience in different genres will also help students in their writing.

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Reading/EnglishReading/English

Highlights of Writing The Common Core standards focus on three

types of writing: Informational Narrative Opinion

Students will gain experience writing a variety of texts this year that fall under these three categories.

Students will also be writing in response to their reading.

Highlights of Writing The Common Core standards focus on three

types of writing: Informational Narrative Opinion

Students will gain experience writing a variety of texts this year that fall under these three categories.

Students will also be writing in response to their reading.

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Common Sense Mediawww.commonsensemedia.orgThis is a great website to get information about the books your children are readingShares information such as suggested age and topics that the book addresses

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ReligionReligionWe Worship

I. Message-Scripture-The Seven Sacraments

II-Worship-Eucharistic Celebration (The Mass) -Prayer-Liturgical Year (Church Seasons & Ordinary Time

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

IV-Service-Vocations/Stewardship “We are called to serve”

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

We Worship

I. Message-Scripture-The Seven Sacraments

II-Worship-Eucharistic Celebration (The Mass) -Prayer-Liturgical Year (Church Seasons & Ordinary Time

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

IV-Service-Vocations/Stewardship “We are called to serve”

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

ScienceScience

Ohio Standards*Scientific Inquiry and Application:

-Use Scientific process skills and lab safety techniques through investigations*Earth and Space Sciences - Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System (the Sun and planets and their characteristics) - Sun and its relation to other stars in the universe

*Physical Science - Light, Sound, and Motion

Ohio Standards*Scientific Inquiry and Application:

-Use Scientific process skills and lab safety techniques through investigations*Earth and Space Sciences - Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System (the Sun and planets and their characteristics) - Sun and its relation to other stars in the universe

*Physical Science - Light, Sound, and Motion

ScienceScience*Life Science

-Interactions within Ecosystems -Organisms perform a variety of roles in an

ecosystem (food chains and webs)-How they require energy to perform life processes

-Major ecosystems of the world: land & water biomes (Biome project)

*Experimentation and technology integrated throughout all topics*Common Core reading, writing, and math standards integrated within all Science and Health

*Life Science-Interactions within Ecosystems -Organisms perform a variety of roles in an

ecosystem (food chains and webs)-How they require energy to perform life processes

-Major ecosystems of the world: land & water biomes (Biome project)

*Experimentation and technology integrated throughout all topics*Common Core reading, writing, and math standards integrated within all Science and Health

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 parentsAwareness of all types of drugs and their affect on the bodyPeer pressure and self-esteem Positive methods of handling stress

Program for fifth grade students and their parentsAwareness of all types of drugs and their affect on the bodyPeer pressure and self-esteem Positive methods of handling stress

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, & participation individual, partner, and group work

*Common Core reading, writing, and math standards integrated within all Science, Health, and Religion

Learning through interaction, discussion and creativity!

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

*Common Core reading, writing, and math standards integrated within all Science, Health, and Religion

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5th grade Essentials5th grade Essentials

The Expandable Folder is an important life line -- it contains homework, note sheets, extra filler paper and is 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 and is 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!