Welcome!

1. Welcome! 5th Grade Back to School Night September 4, 2019

2. Curriculum • Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Writing are all under a new curriculum! • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s “Into Reading”

3. Curriculum- continued • Math- enVision • Social Studies – Pearson • Science- Houghton / Mifflin / Harcourt – Fusion

4. Ms. Gorman • Reading Comprehension • Writing • Vocabulary and Spelling • Grading: • 60% Tests • 10% Homework • 30% Classwork

5. Classroom Procedures • Daily Do-Now and Write homework in agenda (5-10 Minutes) *Review from previous days • Spelling homework assigned Monday, due Thursday *Test Friday unless otherwise specified *All spelling will be checked Thursday • Discuss Class objectives/ Goals for the day • Whole Group Lesson (20 Minutes) • Small Group Assignment (30-40 Minutes) a. Spelling classwork each week b. Reading graphic organizer paired with independent reading *Follows same style as Whole Group lesson c. Teacher check-in several times a week

6. Whole Group vs. Small Group

7. Homework • Monday-Thursday • Spelling will be the same format each week, different words • Monday- Write words 3 times each • Tuesday- Write sentences using vocabulary words. • Wednesday- ABC Order • Thursday- Homework due • Friday- Spelling tests • Grammar will be a review activity using concept of the week • Workbook pages/ occasional worksheets • Grammar tests will be every 2-3 weeks and NOT on a Friday • You can always have your child read for 15-20 minutes or even read a chapter book with them for family book club!

8. Incentives • Class Dojo Contest • ARE YOU CONNECTED TO THE APP? • Communicate with me personally • Positive choices and areas for improvement are tracked • Important reminders for special days • Families can ask me questions 24/7 and I can respond ASAP • Prize Box Tickets • Participation • Kind words and teamwork • Following expected classroom procedures/ transitions

9. Mrs. Carney • Math Requirements for Class: • Agendaneeded every day for recording homework • Math Workbook • Pencils

10. Mrs. Carney • Homework • Monday- Thursday • Calculator needed • Based on lessons taught in class • Focus, attention, and participation will make homework easier!

11. Mrs. Carney • Grading/ Assessment Tests Daily Work Participation Homework

12. Mr. Masterson

13. Back to School Night Letter

14. Teacher Website • Go to: www.sedelco.org/mmasterson • Once you visit my site, save it to your favorites! • You can also go to www.sedelco.org. Select “Harris School” at the top of the page from the drop-down menu, and click on “Staff Webpages.” • Class News/Helpful Information

15. Science & Social Studies Student Expectations • Harris Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) • Classroom Rules • School/District policies outlined in Parent/Student Handbook • Class Dojo • Classroom management tool. • Switching classes – students need to be responsible – adjustment period. • Uniform Policy • Classroom temperature

16. Grading Scale (Determined by the Southeast Delco School District) • A = 90 -100 • B = 80 - 89 • C = 70 - 79 • D = 60 - 69 • F = 0 - 59 • Students are responsible for bringing home tests/quizzes that are returned to them. • “Power School Parent Portal” to keep you informed of your child’s ongoing progress. Please check weekly.*Progress Notices and Report Cards.*

17. Standardized Testing

18. Field Trip • Fort Mifflin located 15 minutes away in Philadelphia near the airport. • May 15, 2020. • Cost $15. • Ties into our study of the American Revolution. • Clearances • Permission slips, money collection, and chaperone requests will happen in April 2020.

19. A BIG THANK YOU! We look forward to working with you and your child this year! Each teacher will be available to address any GENERAL questions related to their subject in their individual classrooms at this time. If you have a specific/private question related to your child’s individual needs that requires personal time and attention, please call/email to set up an appointment.