Welcome To 5th Grade! While you wait: Please sign up for a Fall Conference (Rectangular Table) Fill in the bus transportation information (Rectangular Table) Take home folders and complete and return the necessary papers. (child’s desk)

Mrs. Sherri D’Agostino A little about me… Reside in Leesburg with my husband, Mark, and two daughters, Kylie (9) and Paige (16) and MO. Grew up outside of Dallas, moved to Cincinnati, OH and then to Fairfax, VA. Attended Appalachian State University BS in Elementary Education in K-6/Minor in Psychology Began teaching in 2000 Taught K - 5th (exception of 4th) Began teaching in Fairfax County for 8 years, Atlanta, GA for 2 years, and Loudoun County for 5 years.

Philosophy Positive Classroom Environment Differentiated Instruction Flexible Grouping High Expectations For ALL Project-Based Learning Fostering Independence

RULES (P.B.I.S.) Class Rules School Rules Playground Rules Cafeteria Rules Bus Rules

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Fifth Grade Extras Working Snack (10:00 AM) Sneakers for P.E. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) D.A.R.E. Program Family Life Education (F.L.E.) Field Trips Parties

Food in School Please remember that in order to create a healthier and safer environment for all students, Loudoun County Public Schools guidelines prohibit sharing or trading food in the school. While we appreciate that birthdays and other special occasions are often celebrated with food, but please support the LCPS  guidelines by finding other ways to recognize these special days or saving your celebration for after school. Your child should only eat what you pack at home or the school cafeteria sells.

Homework Policy Homework is independent practice of what is taught in class. Missing Homework Log/ H.O.T. Card Independent Reading (Prepare for Book Talks) Math Word Study

6-Traits and the Writing Process Oral Presentations and Book Talks Fifth Grade Curriculum English Guided Reading Groups Literature Circles Word Study and Grammar 6-Traits and the Writing Process Oral Presentations and Book Talks

Mathematics Problem solving Hands-On Equations Science Integration Fifth Grade Curriculum Mathematics Problem solving Hands-On Equations Science Integration Vocabulary Enrichment Individualized Instruction Interactive Notebook/Writing in Math

Science Investigations/Labs Geology, Fossils, Cells, Light, and Sound Fifth Grade Curriculum Science Investigations/Labs Geology, Fossils, Cells, Light, and Sound Inquiry-Based Instruction Interactive Notebook

Social Studies 5 Themes of Geography Latitude and Longitude/Map Skills Fifth Grade Curriculum Social Studies 5 Themes of Geography Latitude and Longitude/Map Skills Regions of the United States States and Capitals National Geographic Geography Bee Social Studies Alive!

Technology Aleks, Achieve 3000, Discovery Ed, and Dreambox Fifth Grade Curriculum Technology Aleks, Achieve 3000, Discovery Ed, and Dreambox Word Processing Publishing Presentations and Podcasts

Grading Policies & Procedures Students will receive assignments throughout the week. Be sure to check your child’s Thursday Folder and the Parent Portal. Students will be receiving effort grades in all subject areas, including homework! Grading Key: A = Outstanding B = Very Good C = Satisfactory D = Needs Improvement F = Not Performing Progress Indicators: 4 = Exceeds Standard 3 = Meets Standard 2 = Progressing Toward Standard 1 = Below Standard O = Outstanding S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement

Communication Monthly Newsletters: 5th Grade Happenings Webpage Google Classroom Email Telephone Notes in the agenda E-Alerts

Forms/Notices From School The BLUE “Boomerang” Folder has pockets labeled for your convenience: “Return to School” and “Keep at Home.”

Higher-Level Reasoning Assessment Practices How might the…? } Higher-Level Reasoning and Problem-Solving } Basic Comprehension and Recall Where was… ?

2: Progressing Toward the Standard 1: Below the Standard Learning Progression Aiming for the Learning Target! FORMATIVE 4: Exceeds the Standard SUMMATIVE 3: Meets the Standard 2: Progressing Toward the Standard 1: Below the Standard

First Quarter Conferences

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