WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT! Mrs. Campbell

Before we start…  Notecards  Use one for questions that you have for me.  Use the other to write your child a note of encouragement for the year (leave it in their desk).

PBIS at Maple Grove Expectations  Respect  Responsibility  Safe  Caring Locations  Classroom  Hallway  Lunchroom  Playground  Bus  Assembly

PBIS in our classroom  Punch Cards  Individual  Classroom  Rewards  Classroom list

The Leader in Me  What is The Leader in Me?  Leadership skills for life  7 Habits of Happy Kids Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand Then Be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw

Leader in Me in the Classroom  Leadership Notebooks  Personal Mission Statements  Class Mission Statements  Leadership Positions

Organization  Planners  Report of the day  Homework  Things to bring home  Things to bring to school  I will sign students out each day  Parent signatures are NOT required

Reading  Workshop Model  Mini lessons  Independent, partner, or small group work  Sharing  Café  Strategy Instruction  Goal Setting  Support at Home  Read!

Writing  Workshop Model  Writing Process  Types of Writing  Narrative  Persuasive  Explanatory  Response  Essay Format  Writer’s Notebook  Place to put ideas, thoughts, words  Grammar skills integrated into writing lessons

Words Their Way  Word Study  Sorts based on spelling patterns  Assessment to determine each child’s stage  Greek and Latin Roots  At home practice  Tests will be every other week

Math  Workshop Model  Homework  Use Student Reference Book (SRB)  Homework is practice  Basic fact practice All operations  Topics  Decimals  Fractions  Geometry  Graphs/Data Analysis  Multi-digit operations  Algebra  Area/Volume/Capacity

Online Math Resources  Everyday Math Online   Khan Academy 

Science 1. Variables 2. Energy and Matter 3. Mixtures and Solutions 4. Environments and Ecosystems  Lots of Hands On  Notebooks  Scientific Process

Social Studies  Environmental impact and protection  Kuehn Conservation Field Trip – September 28 th !  JA Biztown – Spring  Economics  Real World Skills  Need SOME volunteers  Integrated throughout writing and reading  Global connections  Environmental Laws  Government  Travel Fair  World Geography

Homework  Reading calendars  100 minutes per week  Parent signatures required (weekly)  Spelling Practice/Word Study  Math – Study Links/Khan Academy  minutes per night  Writing (occasional)  Timelines will be posted on blog for all projects

Due Dates  Homework is due the following day unless otherwise stated  Reading calendars must be signed weekly and are turned in the last school day of each month  Check blog and planners for project timelines

Celebrations  Birthdays  Summer birthdays are celebrated on ½ birthday  Birthday Menu on the blog  Class Parties  Mission/Activity Based  Fall Harvest 11/1 (2:30-3:15)  Winter 12/19 (2:30-3:15)  Valentine 2/13 (2:30-3:15)  Please me if you would like to be our room parent!

Online Curriculum Reference District Information - under “Students and Parents” Common Core 

Communication   blogs.waukee.k12.ia.us/scampbell  Available by phone – 8-8:35a.m. and 3:40-4p.m. *other times available when set up in advance  Newsletter coming soon!