Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller Welcome to 5th Grade Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller

Homework Most nights Reinforcement Student Planner Build INDEPENDENCE Forgotten assignments

Reading Balanced Literacy Mini-lessons Guided Reading Independent Practice Reader’s Workshop

Reading Clarence Curriculum or Lucy Calkin’s Pilot Common Core Aligned Integrating a State module Curriculum

Reading Read at least 25 books independently Develop evidence based written responses Independent Reading

Lucy Calkin’s Units of Study Writing Workshop Narrative Craft The Lens of History: Research Reports Research Based Argument Essay Shaping Text: From Essay and Narrative to Memoir Lucy Calkin’s Units of Study

State Assessments ELA April 5,6,7 th Math April 13,14,15 th Dates

Mathematics Fact Practice Sprints Homework Problem Solving Seek additional Help! Problem Solving Use our websites! Math Fitness

Whole Numbers & Decimals Mathematics Number Sense Place Value Whole Numbers & Decimals Multiplication & Division Fractions Measurement & Geometry Units of Study

Tangible Math books as well as “eText” Mathematics Tangible Math books as well as “eText” Similar to 4th grade text Interactive resources Pearson

Science Questioning, hypothesizing and exploring Nonfiction reading and hands-on activities

Health—respiratory system Science Rocks & Minerals Light and Angles World in Motion Health—respiratory system Units of Study

Social Studies Western Hemisphere Ancient Civilizations Geography, History, and Government

Social Studies Emphasis on Nonfiction Electronic Resources Integrated Curriculum Basics

Report Cards New Format Aligns with NY Standards

Fitness Block Mr. Chase & Mr. Silverstein Integrated Classes Indoor / Outdoor Wear Sneakers 30 minutes Once a Week

History and Nature Walk at Art Park State Park Field Trip Compliments our science curriculum Date TBD History and Nature Walk at Art Park State Park

Human Growth & Development Health Education Self Esteem Puberty Hormones Maturity Acceptance Human Growth & Development

Camp Weona May 12th Extended Day Trip Favorite rotations Lots of Parental Involvement

Activity Nights Raises money for YMCA Strong Kids Last year = $710 Fall & Spring Dates TBD

Project Linus

Clarence Town Park – June 17th 5th Grade Picnic Clarence Town Park – June 17th

Clarence Middle School –June 20 th Promotion Clarence Middle School –June 20 th

Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller Thank You! Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller