Welcome to Back to School Night

What happens in Harrison’s Fifth Grade?

The Fifth Grade Team Ms. Debbie Craig Mrs. Ilze Aivars Mrs. Lauren Herrera Mrs. Kristin Szelingowski Mrs. Janine DeMarsico Mrs. Mollyann Piegari Ms. Maureen Oswald Mrs. Wendy Kohn Ms. Rachel Black Ms. Sara Calabrese Ms. Meagan Montesano Daily Team Meetings Collaborative Planning

English/Language Arts Balanced Literacy: Reading Units Character Study Social Issues Thematic Text Sets High Interest Nonfiction Fantasy Writing Units Personal Narrative Informative: Feature Articles Essay: Comparative and Research Based Opinion Words Their Way Grammar Vocabulary

English/Language Arts Components of ELA Read-Aloud Independent Reading/Writing Guided Reading Instruction Core Novels Book Clubs Partner Writing and Editing Conferencing

Science Scientific Method Structure and Properties of Matter States of Matter Physical/Chemical Changes Earth Systems Plate Tectonics Geological Time Scale Space and Space Technology History and Future of Space Exploration The Universe and Our Solar System Ecosystems Biological Communities Interactions/Relationships Human Impacts

Science Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning Assessment Experimental Labs Unit Check-Ups Performance Based Assessments CER’s Projects

Social Studies The Age of Exploration The Age of Colonization The American Revolution The Constitution Westward Expansion

Social Studies Unit Tests Quizzes Projects Oral Presentations Google Slides Brochures, Posters, etc.

Math Units of Study Calendar Math Number Sense Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Data Analysis Calendar Math Patterns Fractions, decimals, percents Measurement Geometry

Math Quizzes Post-Tests Flex Grouping Projects/Activities Partner Games Chess Extension Activities

Critical Thinking Essential Questions Evidence Based Thinking Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? Evidence Based Thinking Across Content Areas

Helpful Hints/Reminders Homework Agenda Homework is copied daily. A copy of the six day schedule is in the back. Weekly spelling words are written in “Words of the Week” section. All assignments can also be found on teacher pages.

Helpful Hints/Reminders Harrison Folder Transports homework and important notices to and from school. Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework.

Helpful Hints/Reminders Study Habits Study guides are given for tests and quizzes approximately one week before test date. Prepare a little each night, well in advance. Use agenda as a tool for creating a study schedule. Well-lit, quiet study area,

Helpful Hints/Reminders Policy for Absences It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. Check teacher websites for homework assignments Homework requests cannot be filled until 3:00 pm. If your child is absent, please remember to notify the office.

Helpful Hints/Reminders 5th Grade Handbook Available on teachers’ web pages Policies and Procedures Birthdays Contact Information Teacher Availability Individual Classroom Incentives

Extra Help? Please Contact Us to Schedule a Time: Math Help: before school: 7:45-8:05 a.m. after school: 2:40-3:15 p.m. Math Help: Tuesdays prior to assessments (see study guides for dates)

Wrap-Up This ends the teacher presentation. You are invited to go upstairs to visit your child’s classroom.

We're Off To A Great Year!!!