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Curriculum Night

Mashburn Elementary School Fifth Grade 2011-2012. Curriculum Night. The 5 th Grade Team. Mrs. Lee Mr. Jones Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Mashburn. Online Textbooks.

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Curriculum Night

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  1. Mashburn Elementary School Fifth Grade 2011-2012 Curriculum Night

  2. The 5th Grade Team • Mrs. Lee • Mr. Jones • Mrs. Phillips • Mrs. Johnson • Mrs. Wallace • Mrs. Mashburn

  3. Online Textbooks • Students can access their textbooks for Math, Social Studies, and Science online at: http://www.eduplace.com/eservices/ • Log-in: • Username: Mashburn5 • Password: Mashburn5

  4. Math Forsyth County uses the Houghton Mifflin Series. Students can access their textbooks and materials online! We are also now following the Georgia Department of Education Frameworks. Parent letters are available for each unit to give advice on how to help your child at home

  5. Reading Reading Goal: Read at least 25 books this school year. Reading Log Topics to cover this year: Different genres of literature Reading Fluency Vocabulary

  6. Writing The State Department of Education administers the Georgia Writing Assessment Test to all fifth graders. Students will focus on four types of writing: persuasive, informational, personal narrative, and narrative. Check out the Georgia Department of Education website for more information on the Writing Assessment: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CITestingWA5

  7. Grammar Focus: 8 parts of speech, sentence combining, and correct usage. Please check your child’s binder for notes. All grammar skills will be taught along with the writing program. The website below has some great practice activities. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm#grammar

  8. Science Forsyth County uses Houghton-Mifflin as its science textbook. It is a great book, filled with many hands-on activities and experiments. View your Science textbook online: http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/ga/5/ Great site for home activities related to the fifth grade science standards: http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/experiments.html

  9. Social Studies Textbook, Social Studies: United States History (Houghton Mifflin). Fifth grade social studies starts with Civil War and continues through the beginning of the 21st century. For additional resources, please follow the links provided: http://www.eduplace.com/eservices/

  10. Horizon Students • Horizon students will be served on Thursdays and through collaboration with their homeroom teacher. • Please contact Mrs. Wallace if you have any questions regarding Horizons. • Twallace@forsyth.k12.ga.us

  11. Behavior Plan & Rules Responsibility-The student independently adapts to classroom practices. Participation-The student pursues learning through active involvement. Assignment Completion-The student completes work by the designated time/date and according to directions. Interpersonal Skills-The student interacts with others to create a positive learning environment.

  12. Friday Folder & Progress Sheet Friday Folders are sent home on Friday. Please sign and return the progress sheet and all graded work on Monday. Academic and conduct alerts can be found on your child’s weekly progress sheet. Conduct Grades are assigned as followed: E = Exemplary S = Successful D = Does not meet

  13. Odds and Ends… Transportation Changes No Birthday Treats Bag Tags- Good Attendance Healthy Snack

  14. Contacting Your Child’s Teacher • Mrs. Johnson: • Kijohnson@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750239) • Mr. Jones: • kijones@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750234) • Mrs. Lee: • aclee@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750235)

  15. Contacting Your Child’s Teacher • Mrs. Phillips: • stphillips@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750238) • Mrs. Mashburn: • Lmashburn@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750169) • Mrs. Wallace: • Twallace@forsyth.k12.ga.us • 770-889-1630 (ext. 750168)

  16. Thank you for coming!We look forward to working with you and your child this year!

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