Welcome to Curriculum Night 2016-2017 5th grade Ms. Siegel Mariposa Elementary

Subject areas Technology Homework Rules & Expectations Topics of Discussion Subject areas Technology Homework Rules & Expectations

Math Resources: Engage New York, Georgia Units, and Investigations Order of Operations Place Value with Decimal Fractions Developing Multiplication and Division Strategies Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Fractions and Fractions Multiplication and Division of Fractions Multiplication and Division of Decimals Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area Classifying and Measuring 2D Geometric Figures Geometry and the Coordinate Plane Algebraic Thinking

English Language Arts (ELA) ELA Resource: Expeditionary Learning 4 Modules with 3 Units in each Module Mid and End of Unit Assessments Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn Stories of Human Rights Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others Biodiversity in Rainforests of the Western Hemisphere Module 3: Considering Perspectives and Supporting Opinions Sports and Athletes’ Impact on Culture Module 4: Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others Natural Disasters in the Western Hemisphere

Biomes Force and Motion Matter and Energy Human Body Earth and Space SCIENCE Biomes Force and Motion Matter and Energy Human Body Earth and Space

SOCIAL STUDIES Geography Terms Early Americans European Explorations Colonization American Revolution Bill of Rights & Constitution Introduce Civil War

Technology Computer Lab Power Points Google Docs Research projects

Mariposa has implemented a school-wide PBIS program What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Intervention System Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills Consistency throughout the school All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

BLAST BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible Safety Matters Together We Achieve BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together! School Store coupons (Blast Coupons) Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons) Principals Lunch Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions. Team Rules / 3R’s Rights All students have the right to an education. No student will take away anybody else’s rights that they deserve. Respect Respect for others is mandatory so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable. Responsibility You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.

Homework and Communication ELA Binder, Math Notebook, and Agenda – needs to be at school everyday Homework Daily – Math and Spelling (Monday – Thursday nights) ELA – homework may be possible dependent on daily lesson Reading (minimum 20 min./4x a week) parent signs on agenda Communication Phone calls and notes/ e-mails Website http://www.kyrene.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 Friday Progress Report – weekly Due and signed every Monday

Other Classroom Business Specials: Monday – Computer Lab Tuesday – PE Wednesday – Library Thursday – Art Friday – Music Lunch-11:40 – 12:20 Water bottle Healthy Snacks Fitness for Life Playworks T-shirts

Challenger Fund What does my donation go towards? What is it? Based on parent feedback, we’ve replaced the APEX run with a direct donation campaign. This allows 100% of your money to stay at Mariposa. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000. What does my donation go towards? The Mariposa PTO uses 100% of fundraiser donations to make our school a better place to learn. How do I donate? Using the donation form you receive tonight, you can donate by cash, check or Paypal on our website. Prizes! Mariposa Lanyards, Harvest Festival prize packs, classroom popsicle parties and Target gift cards for our teachers! Donate August 12th - September 13th

Online Student Directory Only 155 families have signed up so far….There are lots of birthday parties throughout the school year and this is a great way to get contact information for those invitations J   Go to join.myschoolanywhere.com  Enter Code:  mariposa Deadline is this Friday, August 12th!  We are planning on going to print next week!  Thanks!

Contact Information E – mail address: dsiegel@kyrene.org Voice mail: 480-541-3934 Office: 480-541-3800