Welcome, Parents of Rising 5 th Grade Leaders Mrs. Holmes Mrs. Parr

KEYS to Success  Organization & Study Habits Daily use of agenda book and homework folder. Parents are expected to sign the agenda book DAILY Homework is checked DAILY Maintaining two 5 th grade binders.  Following Directions and Leading by Example 5 th Grade t-Shirt  Self-advocacy Students are encouraged to initiate open communication with teachers and are held responsible for seeking out help when necessary (problem-solving skills) – we are preparing your children to be independent so that they are prepared for the rigors of middle school

5 th Grade Curriculum 5 th Grade Reading/Language Arts  Heavy emphasis on the reading/writing connection  Writing essays and routine writings based on reading (DAILY) – Essays follow IBC format (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)  Reading and writing independently for sustained amounts of time – at least 30 minutes at a time  Reading different genres of text – literature and expository  Oral language presentations and speaking about reading content  Reading standards are spread across all content areas to include Science, Social Studies, Health, and Mathematics  Quarterly Book Reports-extending reading beyond the classroom 5 th Grade Math  Mastery of multiplication facts 1-12 are integral to success.  Homework is assigned Monday through Friday per PGCPS guidelines

A BUSY Year Ahead!  Hands-on learning!  A multitude of cooking activities  Science experiments and observations  Special Class Events/Activities  Multicultural Holiday Luncheon  Maniac Magee Day  Field Trips  Owen’s Science Center  Overnight CAMPING Trip  Maryland Science Center  Maryland Hall Theater  University of Maryland College tour  Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial  Smithsonian Museum of American History  5 th Grade Social (May)  Recognition Ceremony (June)

This Summer…Before Entering 5 th Grade You can help prepare your child for success by: requiring daily reading and discussions encouraging the reading of unfamiliar genres journaling with your student- write about reading or your summer experiences. Help your child get into the habit of proofreading their mechanics – this will help in 5 th grade monitoring their everyday organization to prepare them for next year’s expectations memorizing multiplication facts 1-12 taking day trips, which will expand historical background knowledge- 5 th Grade Social Studies focus is American History

We Look Forward to Partnering with You Next Year!