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Welcome to Parent Information Night!

Join us for a comprehensive overview of the 5th grade curriculum and important information for the school year. Don't miss it!

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Welcome to Parent Information Night!

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  1. Welcome to Parent Information Night! • Our meeting will start at 4:30 and end by 4:55. • Thanks for coming!

  2. Welcome to 5th Grade Curriculum Night Nicole Alderman Nathan Monseth Jenny Rydeen Katie Sweeney Kristin Davis

  3. Dates to Remember: • Ms. Rydeen’s B-Day – Apr. 17 • Mr. Monseth’s & Mrs. Sweeney’s B-Day – June 23 • Ms. Alderman’s B- Day- October 5th • Mrs. Davis’s B- Day- December 9th • Watch for important dates in weekly emails from your teachers.

  4. Reading • Making Meaning • Informational/Non-Fiction Text • Whole Class Instruction • Picture Books, Mentor Text • Flexible Grouping, Leveled Readers • Independent Reading/ 40 Book Challenge • Novel Study Groups • Vocabulary & Specific Reading Skills • Standard Based Choice Activities

  5. Word Study Words They’re Weigh Just kidding……. Words Their Way Questions?

  6. Writing/Digital Literacy A.Being A Writer, coincide with Making Meaning B. Mini- lessons, writing time, Publishing work, conferences C. Genres Narrative, Expository/Informative, Persuasive

  7. Math Everyday Mathematics (Study Links, Review, Test Prep, Math Boxes) 1. Unit Pre-tests Flexible Grouping Small Group work Review for tests 2. Unit Post-tests

  8. Math (continued) District Basic Facts Tests- final assessment at the end of the year 1. Addition - 30 problems / 60 seconds 2. Subtraction - 30 problems / 90 seconds 3. Multiplication - 30 problems / 60 seconds 4. Division - 30 problems / 60 seconds Passing is 90% which is 27/30 or better. 5. 5th Grade Algorithms

  9. Science/Health • Foss Units • Hands on Units • Variables All teachers • Landforms Rydeen • Levers and Pulleys Alderman • Environments Monseth • Second Step/7 Habits Sweeney/ Davis

  10. Health • Tobacco and Alcohol • Legal and Illegal Drugs • Planning for Safety • Dealing with Feelings • Growth and Development • Family Life

  11. Social Studies A.Main topics of study 1. Citizenship/ Constitution 2. Explorers / Exploration 3. Colonization / D2 4. Revolution / Colonial Boston 5. Current Events / Scholastic News

  12. Technology • Digital Media • Keyboarding • Chromebooks • Internet Research • Acceptable Use Policy • Publish Work to Web

  13. A. Organization 1. Assignment Notebook 2. Expandafolder3. May include reading, math, writing, WTW, instrument practice, research… B. Responsibility 1. Firm due dates/Fun Friday 2. All homework due Friday morning 2. Send a note, signed by a parent, if it’s a crazy night; communication is KEY! 3. Please talk to teacher about class policy Homework

  14. Scores for the Report Card • 4= consistently ABOVE grade level • 3= consistently AT grade level, meeting grade level expectations • 2= Partially at grade level or with support • 1= Not meeting grade level expectations

  15. Band and Orchestra Wednesdays ALL band and orchestra students need their instrument; they will practice as a large group. Wednesdays Band/Orchestra sectionals What are sectionals? Students miss class for 30 minutes to practice in a small group with only peers playing the same instrument. Students are responsible for finding out what they have missed and making up the work while they were gone.

  16. Snack Policy • fruits • cheese • vegetable • applesauce • No Fruit Snacks or Fruit Roll-ups • Avoid all nuts Thanks for cooperating and following the guidelines!

  17. Birthday Treats District rationale for restricting treats at school includes • Health and Wellness Policy • Loss of instructional time • Expense • Equity • Allergies Other Birthday treat options: • Donate a book to the class from the monthly Scholastic Book order • Donate a game or puzzle to the classroom indoor recess game cupboard • Donate a book to our media center in honor of the birthday child • Each class will celebrate in their own unique way

  18. Testing Dates • MAP’s- Math and Reading • Winter • MCA’s- Math, Reading, Science • Spring

  19. Communication • Email • Phone • Phone pass • Send a note • Assignment Notebook/ Planner • Student cell phones need to remain in backpacks at school • Please communicate in any way that you can

  20. Questions

  21. Thanks for coming!

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