Welcome to Open House and Curriculum Night 5 th Grade

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Intro ■ There are 4 – 5 th grade classrooms this year with a total of 101 students. ■ Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Finn, & Mr. Peterson ■ Highlights of 5 th grade ■ DARE ■ Fall Field Trip ■ Fort Snelling ■ WIN time (What I Need) ■ Rotations of classes ■ Cross Country Skiing ■ iPad My Way Initiative

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Technology ■ Check the 5 th grade page on the Sunset Hill website for: ■ new “Canvas” platform (no Moodle anymore!) ■ Classroom Photos ■ Earbuds or earphones required daily

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Math How Will My Child Learn Math This Year? The curriculum focuses on developing in students a deep understanding of math concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve new and complex problems. Learning activities tap into the intelligence and strengths all student have by presenting mathematically powerful material alive with language, pictures, and movement. Students in a Bridges classroom talk about math, describe observations, explain methods, and ask questions. They are encouraged to find multiple ways to solve problems and show different ways of thinking. This is a vital way to help students build more flexible and efficient ways to solve increasingly complex problems. Hands-on activities engage them in exploring, developing, testing, discussing, and applying mathematical concepts. - See more at:

Math How Can Families Help? Visit the Support for Families page on the Math Learning Center website, where you will find: ●Unit overviews that explain what your child will be learning ●Tips for helping your child with homework ●Links to more information about each grade level of Bridges ●Links to additional resources, including books and free online games Math Learning Center - See more at:

CALCULATOR! ■ Many students prefer to have a calculator to use along with their iPad. ■ PLEASE HELP YOUR STUDENT BE PREPARED FOR THE START OF THE YEAR! ☺ Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side

Spelling ■ Weekly spelling words with vocabulary building activities ■ Emphasis on Greek & Latin roots ■ Weekly spelling tests

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Writing ■ There are extensive opportunities for students to write in Social Studies/Language Arts, as well as other subject areas. ■ Lucy Calkins and Write from the Beginning – Thinking Maps ■ We will assess on three types of writing: ■ Personal Narrative ■ Informative ■ Persuasive/Argument

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Accelerated Reader-AR ■ All 5 th Grade students will be participating in the AR program this year. ■ AR consists of reading books and taking short comprehension tests on the computer. ■ Each month we will conference individually with students to update their AR Goal. ■ We would like students reading at their “ just right ” book level and to achieve 80% or higher on tests. ■ Your child can test on books read aloud by a parent or teacher to help them attain their goals.

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side ■ Typically 10 AR points per month – 100/year ■ 20 minutes of reading each night There will be an ice cream sundae party in early June for students who achieve their individual reading goal! Goals

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Social Studies ■ Integrating Language Arts skills into Social Studies ■ Pearson – My World: Building our Country ■ Pre European contact, original inhabitants of the Americas ■ 1500 – 1800 North American History ■ CNN Student News for current events

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Science ■ Areas of study include Variables Landforms Microworlds Lever/Pulleys ■ FOSS Kits ■ Pearson Interactive Science text

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Health ■ New district wide curriculum- Health & Wellness (McGraw-Hill) ■ 2nd Step anti-bullying curriculum ■ This district wide curriculum will introduce a comprehensive health, substance abuse and violence prevention program.

Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Homework ● Daily: ● Reading 20 minutes per night ● Math – Bridges Home Connections ● Occasionally: ● Language Arts ● Social Studies ● Spelling ● Science ● Unfinished classwork

Important Items ■ Did you register for Family Access (required for scheduling conferences)? ■ Computer Lab is open – please stop by and update your information. Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side

Other Important Items ■ Summer Reading Projects – bring 1 st day! ☺ ■ Fall Conferences October 10th, 13th, & 18th 4:00-8:00 Update

Activities TNN Movie Makers Art Club 5th Grade Play Lego League Choir Geography Bee Math Masters Safety Patrol Bus Patrol Student Council All District Choir Other activities may become available throughout the year

NEW FAMILIES Trojan Pride on the Sunny Side Please attend the new family orientation at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.

Have a great night. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.