Welcome to 5th Grade! Leewood K-8 Center 2014-2015 Mrs. Abreu Dr. Cohen Mrs. Cosculluela Mrs. Saliers Welcome to 5th Grade!

Agenda/Topics to Discuss Daily Schedule Grade Level Policies Expectations Attendance Discipline Plan Agendas Homelearning Hygiene Special Events Curriculum Subjects

**Except on Wednesdays** Daily Schedule **Except on Wednesdays** 8:35 – 10:05 First Period 10:05 - 11:35 Second Period 11:35 – 12:05 LUNCH 12:05-1:05 Special Area Classes 1:05 – 2:35 Third Period 2:35 – 3:05 P.E.

Grade Level Policies Expectations Attendance Discipline Plan Agendas Homelearning Hygiene

Special Class Events D.A.R.E. States Luncheon Out-of-State Trip End-of-Year Luncheon Promotion Ceremony

Curriculum Subjects Language Arts/Reading Math Social Studies Science Writing

New Florida Standards Emphasize success in college and careers Prepare students with 21st century skills Provide more rigorous content and application of knowledge Place emphasis on critical and analytical thinking Establish clear, consistent guidelines for instruction

Language Arts / Reading Reading is required NIGHTLY! (Please sign students’ reading logs DAILY!) Homework NIGHTLY! Reading Plus and SuccessMaker Quarterly Reading Projects Please check AND sign agendas DAILY!

Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) Language Arts / Reading Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) How to Help Your Child Regular practice-complex text & academic language Reading, writing, listening and speaking grounded in evidence from text Build knowledge through content-rich text Different writing genres Read different types of books and informational text with your child Ask your child to find answers to questions in the text of books, newspaper articles, manuals, etc. Encourage your child to form and defend an opinion by supporting it with facts, details and reasons from text

Mathematics Go Math! (consumable textbooks, also accessible online) Warm-Up/Journal (Opening Class Routine) Homework NIGHTLY! GIZMOs SuccessMaker / TenMarks

Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) How to Help Your Child Deeper understanding of mathematical concepts Builds habits of mind of productive mathematical thinkers Real-world applications Modeling with pictures technology, graphs, manipulatives Incorporate math throughout daily routines and discuss math in real-world contexts Discuss mathematics ideas with your child have them explain these to you using pictures, graphs, etc.

Social Studies Current Events (Bi-weekly) Weekly States Tests! (started 9/2/14) Spelling COUNTS! Capital name, State name Capital letters in correct places! Location, location, location! Focus our study on American History

Science Hands-on experiments, tangible manipulatives Human Growth and Development Standardized Test Prep Physical, Life, Earth & Space Sciences Scientific Method / Science Fair GIZMOs Current version of test only includes multiple choice questions

Writing Continued practice with expository and narrative prompts Monthly writing prompts Writing infused throughout all curricular subjects

Stay Connected! Please sign up for REMIND 101! Our class newsletter is updated bi-weekly on our very own website! http://www.leewoodfifthgrade14-15.weebly.com Sit and review binder WITH your child. Check the portal WITH your child. Discuss grades on portal WITH your child.

Assessment Updates MAFS and LAFS will be assessed with the new Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Spring 2015 administration of elementary school assessments will include: English Language Arts (ELA): grades 3- 5* ELA Writing Component: grades 4 and 5* Mathematics: grades 3- 5* Science: grade 5 (assessed using Sunshine State Standards; paper/pencil) (*5th grade will have Computer Based Testing)

www.fsassessments.org Assessment Updates Become familiar with the new assessments and visit the Florida Standards Assessment online portal at: www.fsassessments.org

Assessment Calendar Please visit the link below for a detailed list of assessment dates organized by grade level: http://www.dadeschools.net/testing_calendar/index.asp

Team work, makes the dream work! Conclusion Summary Wrap-Up Extra Credit! (Grab a ticket for your child!) Classroom Wishes Team work, makes the dream work!

Thank You... for attending Open House! We look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities! for attending Open House!