welcome to 5th grade! bienvenidos a 5to grado! mrs. grose [email protected] mrs. nickerson...
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Welcome to 5th Grade!
Bienvenidos a 5to Grado!
Mrs. Grose
Mrs. Nickerson
Mr. Oshita
Mrs. Shaw
Goals To give your child the academic
tools he/she need to be successful To provide a supportive learning
environment To have fun while we learn To make new friends and discover new interestsHelp your child discover the leader
in them
Tonight’s Topics
Weekly Schedule 5th Grade Curriculum Homework Grading Scale Organization/Study Skills Behavior Expectations Student Health Class Parties Fieldtrips Fundraising
Daily Schedule8:35 – 8:55 Morning Meeting
8:55 – 9:30 Writing
9:30-11:00 Math/Reading
11:05 - 11:45 Lunch
11:45 – 12:30 Read Aloud/Study Hall
12:30 – 1:00 Block
1:00 – 2:30 Math/Reading
2: 30 – 3:10 Social Studies/Science
5th Grade Math Curriculum
Problem Solving and sharing ones thinking– Various methods of solving – Modeling – Reasonableness of answers
Number Sense & Operations– Decimals, Fractions, Percents
Fractions/Ratios– Multiples, Factors, +,-, equivalent, simplifying
Geometry and Measurement – Angles, classifying shapes, area and perimeter of
polygons Algebraic Representation
– Patterning, algebra Data Analysis
– Graphs, central tendencies
The KEY is to ask for help!
Language ArtsIn Language Arts we will be working on: Reading Comprehension gained through literature
novels.– Compare & Contrast– Sequencing– Author’s Purpose– Elements of Literature
Small Group Literature Circles will be used to enhance the reading experience at each students reading level.
We are working on developing good reading strategies:
– Accessing Prior Knowledge Inferring– Asking Questions
Synthesizing – Identifying the important information – Monitoring Comprehension– Creating Mental Images
The Daily Five(Fostering Literacy Independence)
Read to Self Read to Someone Listening to Reading Working on Writing Spelling/Word Work
Language Arts Writing
Multiple Genreso Narrative (Short
Story/Descriptive)o Poetryo Expository (informational)o Persuasiveo Response to Literature
6 + 1 Traits of Writing1. Organization2. Voice3. Conventions4. Ideas5. Sentence Fluency6. Word Choice7. Presentation
Roots, Suffixes, Prefixes
U.S. History & Geography
Main Topics
o U.S. Geographyo 50 States & Capitalso First Settlerso Explorationo Colonial Americao Revolutionary War o Civil Waro American Governmento Movement Westwardo There will be both group and
individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.
Science
Topics
– Scientific Method– Matter– Earth and Space (lunar observation)– Forces of Motion– Human Body (skeletal system,
muscles, nervous system)
Science Fair – Prepping starts in December – Small Groups– Not to be done at home, all done at school
AZ Merit Testing
March 28 - April 8, 2016
CUSD Curriculum + Teacher Pages
CUSD Curriculum Links
Mrs. Grose's Page
Mrs. Nickerson's Page
Mr. Oshita's Page
Mrs. Shaw's Page
Infinite Campus
If you do not have access to infinite campus parent portal, please pick up a yellow page, fill it out and return it to your child’s teacher.
The office will then send you an email to set up your account.
REMIND
Remind is a free, safe, easy-to-use communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students and parents.
Please take home a pink page today. Follow the sign up directions carefully. If you have difficulty signing up please fill out the bottom portion of the page and we will get you signed up.
Special area teachers:
Ms. Marisa Delci– Media Specialist Ms. Kyle Poulson– Library Assistant Ms. Susan Mallek– Band Mrs. Lucile Kellis – Orchestra Mrs. Janny Butler– PE Mrs. Marla Moore- Music
Special Education Services Kim Valdez- Language Arts/Math
Kaitlyn Andreason – Speech
Mrs. Connie Wallace- Reading Specialist
Mrs. Denise Shelton - Reading Specialist
Mrs. Fran Dunn – Reading Specialist
Ms. Elizabeth Hartman – Math Specialist
Mrs. Susan Duquette – ELD Specialist
Homework Time CUSD homework policy is 10/night/grade level. Your child
should spend around 50 minutes each night on their home-work. If it seems that they are truly trying and are spending far more than the 50 minutes, please arrange a conference to speak with your child’s teacher.
Typical Night:– Math (1 page, more if class work was NOT completed
that day)– Reading ( Daily 20 minutes minimum) – Occasional writing that was not completed in class – Spelling Practice (Weekly with exam on Friday).
Homework continued…
Expectations– All homework is to be completed
carefully and CHECKED OVER by an adult– Homework reinforces what is being
taught in the classroom.– We are trying to prepare them for the
middle school workload.
How YOU can help– Support good organization– Provide a QUIET place to study– Provide patient support and assistance if
needed– Help your child take PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Assessment/Grading Scale
100% - 90% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% and below D 59% and below F
Students have the opportunity to correct assignments & tests with a scores of 75% or lower to improve their grades. It is up to them to make the corrections on their time and return it to the teacher.
Organization
Organization– Students are responsible for
keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized.
– Students are responsible for relaying important notices sent by the school to the parents i.e., notice of school events, field trips, permission slips, grade reports, meeting notices, etc.
Student Health
Please do not forget…– Your child’s 11 year old immunizations
Chandler Care Center777 East Galveston Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
480.812.7900Time: Thursday, 3:00-4:45
- Also a great place to get a sports physical.
Leader in Me
1. Be Proactive2. Begin with the End in Mind3. Put First Things First 4. Think Win-Win5. Seek First to Understand,
Then to be Understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the Saw
Classroom PartiesWe are more that happy tocelebrate a student’s special daywith the class.
Here are some suggestions: COOKIES POPSICLES ICE CREAM SANDWICHES DONUTS
We ask that you do not bring items that are homemade. (District Policy)
Field Trips
We would love to have the students experience JA Biztown (April 19), MIM, Science Center, Halle Heart Museum and many more field trip opportunities this year.
ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO FUNDING.
Please help us fund these experiences through tax credit donations
Parent/Teacher Conferences We would love to meet with you at
anytime to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. A conference before or after school is possible only with a twenty-four hour notice.
Please email or call to make an appointment. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
First Official Conferences will be Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27. (You will meet with both your child’s math AND reading teacher.)
Questions and Concerns
Thank you for coming. We are excited to work with you and
your child this upcoming school
year.