Welcome to Mrs. Sisca and Mrs. Salamone’s 5th Grade Class

Daily Schedule 9:00-9:20 HOMEROOM 9:20-9:40 MATH 9:40-10:20 SPECIAL 10:20-11:00 DIP 11:00-11:40 MATH 11:40–12:20 ELA 12:20-1:20 RECESS/LUNCH 1:20-2:20 ELA 2:20 -3:20 SCIENCE/SS

Specials Schedule MONDAY ART TUESDAY GYM WEDNESDAY MUSIC THURSDAY GYM FRIDAY GYM & LIBRARY

Classroom Rules Teacher Expectations The Three “B”s

Math EM4 Everyday Mathematics 4 & Common Core State Standards Required Fluencies in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (Fluent in the Standards means “fast and accurate.” ) Grade 4- Add/subtract within 1,000,000 Grade 5- Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm

Math -Operations and Algebraic Thinking -Number and Operations in Base Ten -Number and Operations—Fractions -Measurement and Data -Geometry COMMON CORE MATH is VERY LANGUAGE-BASED!! Children must be able to explain their mathematical thinking, as well as solve the problems.

Math Overview Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Write and interpret numerical expressions. • Analyze patterns and relationships. Number and Operations in Base Ten • Understand the place value system. • Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations—Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.

Math Overview Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.

Reading Reading – Comprehension Toolkit, Spotlight on Literary Elements, Interactive Read-Alouds, Junior Great Books Writing about reading will be focused on their thinking as readers, not a re-tell of what they have read Students should be reading a minimum of 5 days every week, for 20 minutes/day PARENTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING!!- Reading Log

Reading continued... Whole Class Reading, Guided Reading (small group instruction) & Independent Reading Literature Circles & Book Clubs **Nonfiction text : STORYWORKS & other nonfiction materials

Writing 1) Personal Narratives / Memoirs 2) Non-Fiction / Research 3) Persuasive Writing Lucy Caulkins Units of Study

Writing continued… As we work on each unit of study in writing, we focus on: IDEAS ORGANIZATION VOICE WORD CHOICE SENTENCE FLUENCY CONVENTIONS (GRAMMAR)

Social Studies/ELA Integrated Curriculum The Western Hemisphere- The United States, Canada, and Central America Geography A New World Rising Government Economics Culture

Science 21: Science for the 21st Century INTERACTIONS IN THE NATURAL WORLD Chemical Matter (Focus on Controlled Studies) 2) Microworld (Cells Lead Into…) The Human Body (Respiratory/Circulatory & Muscular/Skeleton Systems and Genetics) 4) The Environment (Energy Transfer)

READING COMPREHENSION & VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE ARE STRONGLY CORRELATED WORDLY WISE 3000- 20 LESSONS 5 ACTIVITIES per LESSON 1 LESSON EVERY 1.5 to 2 WEEKS VOCABULARY TESTS

SPELLING Children learn spelling through their independent reading books… Spelling in Context Spelling and Writing Spelling Quizzes

HOMEWORK Homework is extremely important Daily assignments- Math & Reading Short & long term assignments Students write their homework down in assignment planner every morning- TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY Please check child’s planner

HOMEWORK -IF YOUR CHILD IS UNABLE TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK, PLEASE SEND US A NOTE… -ONE EXTRA NIGHT TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT PENALTY

Field Trips & Birthdays! Hilltop/Hanover Farm (October 5th) Pool Trip (June) Birthday Parties- Please send an email or a note in advance, so we can plan accordingly

How can you reach us? The best, and quickest way to get in touch with us is through email- psisca@somersschools.org fsalamone@somersschools.org You can also send a note in with your child in the morning

Classroom Website Important dates (School pictures, state tests, etc.) Quizzes, tests and long term projects Any other classroom news Classroom website is available via the school website www.somersschools.org

Don’t forget... Please sign up for a conference time. There are 3 sign up sheets on the back table. There is also paper to write yourself a reminder. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Good Night! Thanks so much for coming tonight! Please feel free to leave a note for your child at their desk. They will love reading them in the morning 