Grade 5 Parent Information Night Mrs. Darcy Gehen ELA and Social Studies Phone: 926-1740 Ext. 4162 Mrs. Heidi Gleason Math and Science Phone: 926-1740.

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NightNightMrs. Darcy Gehen ELA and Social StudiesPhone: 926-1740 Ext. 4162

Mrs. Heidi Gleason Math and SciencePhone: 926-1740 Ext. 4164

Homework• Every week night and occasional weekends• Approximately 40 minutes• Review and Practice• Read every night for 30 minutes • Complete a Study Link for Math each night.• Unfinished Math Boxes assigned in school

will need to be completed for homework.• Check homework at:

www.frontier.wnyric.orgClick on “Big Tree School” and then click on “Mrs.

Gehen and/or Mrs. Gleason.”         

Agendas

Your child has been provided with an agenda that will be used on a daily basis for the following:   

• Recording homework assignments• Parent/Teacher communication• Bathroom sign-out         • Please sign your child's agenda each night

to ensure that it is being used effectively.

GradingHomework • Must be completed neatly and accurately on a

regular basis.• Review and reinforcement of skills and

concepts • Inform the teacher of your child's difficulty with

homework or time management so that monitoring and adjustment can take place to make homework a worthwhile experience.        

Report Card Grades  (More information coming soon.)4   Progress exceeds grade level and/or expectations         3   Progress is satisfactory at grade level and/or expectations   2  Shows some progress but there is a need for improvement         1   Progress is consistently below grade level and/or expectations

Weekly Specials

GLEASON

Monday Art  Tuesday Phys. Ed.  Wednesday Music

Thursday Phys. Ed.

 Friday Library

GEHEN

Monday Phys. Ed.  Tuesday Phys. Ed.  Wednesday Art

Thursday Library

 Friday Music

The Curriculum• Based on the NYS Standards and

Core Curriculum• Differentiated to meet all students’

needs• Writing Intensive• Driven by skill development• Emphasizes Problem-Solving and

Logical Thinking• Prepares students for higher

education• Actively engages students in

learning• Focuses on developing

understandings of key concepts to ensure transfer of knowledge

English Language Arts• Award winning literature utilized to

support interdisciplinary themes• Guided Reading materials provided

at appropriate instructional level • Accelerated Reader (AR)• Monthly Independent Reading• Paragraph editing• Integrated Vocabulary• Units of Study Writing Program• Preparation for the 5th Grade NYS

ELA test given April 26-28

Vocabulary

• Content based vocabulary will be presented each week.

• Word Bank will be completed in class.• At least 2 days notice will be given prior to

a Word Bank test.• Students should prepare for vocabulary

tests studying Word Bank words.• Having a strong knowledge of Word Bank

words will help prepare students for state assessments

Social Studies• Comparative study of the United

States, Canada, and Latin American nations.

• Focus on geography, history, culture, and economy by utilizing a variety of sources:

TheWestern Hemisphere, the United States and Its Neighbors, and NYS Elementary Soc. St. Coach.

• Writing Intensive• Strategies for Success:

-Content area reading strategies

-Test taking skills-Memory Strategies

• Preparation for NYS Social Studies test given on November 16 and 17

Mathematics• Spiraled Curriculum• Math Boxes• Daily Math Message• Mental Math and Reflexes• Memorization of Multiplication

Facts• Family Letters for each unit• Study Links • Student Reference Book• NYS Coach book for Grade 5

State Assessment Prep• NYS Assessment May 5-7

Science• Standards based exploration

of the Scientific Method• Inquiry and problem solving• Hands-on Exploration and

Experimentation• Journal Keeping• Systems Analysis• Mealworms• Electromagnetism• Ecosystems and Ecology• Integration of Technology

Health

• Correlated to National Health Standards and NYS Health Education Standards

• Skills include:CommunicationPlanning and goal settingDecision makingStress managementRefusal skillsAssessing informationHealthful behaviorsMaintenance of body systems

Memory Strategies and Study Skills• Life Skills – WNY United• Growing up VIDEO

Opportunities for Involvement

• Band• Chorus• Orchestra• Safety Patrol• Banana Splits• Reading

Buddies• Intramurals• Art Club• Friendship Club

Your Child’s School Success Depends

on:• Positive Parent/Teacher

communication• Organization• Effective Study Habits• Positive Attitude• Application of Habits of

Mind• Compassion, Comfort, and

Confidence• Support in and out of

school