Curriculum Night 2018-19 We Stick Together… 5th Grade

Welcome to Curriculum Night 5th Grade Teachers: Karin Gisi kgisi@lcisd.org Vanessa Flores vflores@lcisd.org Tonia Nelson tonia.nelson@lcisd.org Courtney Ngwolo courtney.ngwolo@lcisd.org

Fifth Grade Schedule 5th 7:30-7:35 7:35-8:50 8:50-9:30 9:30-10:10 10:10-10:15 10:15-11:25 11:30-12:20 12:20-12:50 12:50-1:10 1:15-2:00 2:05-2:40 K. Gisi Announce. Math 1 Science Wrtg/Lng Switch Math Specials Lunch Recess Science 2 Tutorials B3 5 75 40 Group 2 70 50 30 20 45   Flores B1 Nelson Rdg / Sm Gp Social Studies B2 70 Ngwolo B4

Nine Week Behavior Expectations Infraction chart by grade level: Conduct grades will include infractions received for no homework. Office referrals will be counted as 9 infractions. Therefore, a student will receive no better than an “N” in conduct in nine weeks where behavior has resulted in an office referral. Grade Level Expectations Kindergarten S = 0-8 color changes/infractions N = 9+ color changes/infractions All other grades 1st-5th N = 9-12 color changes/infractions U = 13+ color changes/infractions

Guided Reading/Literacy Circles As part of our Balanced Literacy curriculum, teachers will differentiate reading instruction through Guided Reading. Teachers will use assessment data to plan and adjust small group Guided Reading lessons. Groups will be flexible and will focus on specific strategies and skills needed by students. Students will rotate between literacy-based activities, independent reading, and meeting with the teacher as part of our Reader’s Workshop approach.

Reader’s Workshop Reader’s Workshop is a balanced literacy model. It begins with a whole group lesson, then moves to guided reading and literacy circles, and ends with students sharing what they have been reading.

Writer’s Workshop Daily Writer’s Workshop Schedule Shared/Modeled Writing Teacher thinks aloud while modeling writing. Conferring/Independent Writing Student led. Conferring with teacher and writing independently Sharing Reflect on process/ students share writing

5th Grade Word Study We will be using Words Their Way WTW offers a teacher-directed, child- centered plan for word study WTW involves “doing” things with words- examining, manipulating, comparing & categorizing Students receive 25 word study list of on Monday each week Students will receive 1 grade for word study each 9 weeks based on a test of review words

Guided Math Implementation of guided math consists of: Whole group instruction: 1-2 days a week, primarily to introduce a new concept or topic Small group instruction: 3-4 days a week so that teachers can effectively monitor student understanding and tailor instruction to meet needs of all students Math workstations: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle Fact Fluency: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle

CUBES Problem Solving Method What is CUBES? In mathematics, students continually use problem-solving, language and communication, and reasoning (justification and proof) to make connections within and outside mathematics. CUBES is a method in which students can evaluate a problem, draw a model, solve, and then justify their thinking. This is in line with the new math TEKS and the use of bar models, strip diagrams and number lines.

CUBES at Frost Elementary At Frost, teachers will implement CUBES with fidelity. Students will have time for guided and independent practice in the classroom. For assessments, students will only be required to practice and master the sections of CUBES that have been taught previously by the classroom teacher.

The Great Math Fact Fluency Challenge Each class will take a timed fast fact quiz on Friday Teachers will determine the percentage of students with an 80% or above on the quiz Math teachers for each grade level will determine which class has the greatest percentage of passing The class with the highest passing rate will have possession of the trophy until the next week’s test. The goal is automaticity of math facts!

LCISD Grading Policy All graded work must be completed at school. Any work that is to be graded will not be sent home for completion. Students will not be given make-up work ahead of time when parents remove their children for trips during school days. Late Work Policy – classwork will be accepted late within the current grading period with these guidelines in place: One (1) day late = 0 points off Two (2) days late = 10 points off Three (3) days late = highest grade possible is a 70 Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by campus policy.

Grading – All Subjects 8 Daily Grades at 70% 2 Major Grades at 30%

Reassessment (Major Grades) The teacher shall provide one reasonable opportunity to reassess failure to master the TEKS/Curriculum on each major grade. The teacher will provide an alternate assignment for reassessment of major grades. The highest possible grade that can be earned and recorded on the reassessment is a 70. There will be no reassessment based on lack of effort. The teacher will make a note in the electronic grade book of the date and grade of the reassessment. Original grades will be recorded in the notes section.

STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) by Grade Level: Subject: 3rd Grade Reading Math 4th Grade Writing 5th Grade Science

STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) Questions designed with a higher cognitive complexity level to match the TEKS Emphasis on critical thinking and reading across different genres Assessing process skills with content skills in mathematics and science Open-ended (griddable) questions on mathematics STAAR is timed – 4 hours

STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) Testing Dates (2018-2019): April 9th 5th Math April 10th 5th Reading May 13th 5th Math Retest May 14th 5th Reading Retest May 15th 5th Science Summer Testing for Third Administration STAAR is a timed test. Students will be allowed 4 hours to complete each test.

5th Grade SSI Requirements for Reading Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Reading test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction. Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.

5th Grade SSI Requirements for Math Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Math test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction. Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.

Homework Math – Monday-Thursday Dream Box & Fact Fluency Skill Review (Spring Semester) Language Study Spelling Words Science Reading – Monday-Thursday Reading 20 Minutes Reading Response Journal

Skyward Family Access Allows parents to track student grades and progress Go to www.lcisd.org and click on the Family Access button at the top of the page. Sign in with your username and password. Update all email addresses associated with your account.

Parent Conference Dates Teachers will meet with parents to review student progress for the first nine weeks. Conferences - November 1st and 2nd. The first nine weeks report card will be distributed at the conference.

Newsletters All grade levels will post a copy of the newsletter on the Frost Elementary website and will do so each Tuesday evening during the year. In addition, an email blast will be sent out to grade level parents with the newsletter attached. Newsletters will include special events, birthdays, learning objectives, assessment dates and any other information deemed necessary by the grade level team. Newsletters will include dates for district assessments & major grades. Access to the newsletters is at: http://www.lcisd.org/campuses/frost/about/newsletters

Transportation Changes If your child requires a transportation change, please send a note to the classroom teacher. Do not email the teacher regarding these changes. You may also call the front office but no changes will be made after 2:00 p.m.

Attendance Policy Excused absences include Holy Days, death in the immediate family, medical appointments & personal illness If absent send a signed note on the day the child returns to school. Medical verification from a doctor may be required Parent of students with excessive absences will attend an Attendance Review Meeting 3 or more early check outs during the school year will disqualify students from attendance awards

Birthday Guidelines In accordance with district policy, we discourage food being brought in by parents/grandparents for the following reasons: protect instructional time; student food allergies (peanut, gluten, eggs); student medical conditions (diabetes); liability assumed by person bringing in food Foods brought in must be store purchased Flowers, balloons, pencils, invitations and any other treats in honor or recognition of a child’s birthday cannot be delivered or distributed at school.

Lunch Drop-off Once the school day begins, parents will want to follow these guidelines to drop off lunches: Check in at the front office and receive a visitor’s name badge. Proceed to the cafeteria with the lunch. Place the lunch in the appropriately labeled bin near the cafeteria kitchen. Students and/or teachers will check the bin at the beginning of the lunch period for their class.

Tardy Policy Students are counted as tardy if they are not in the classroom by 7:30 a.m. Students with excessive tardiness will be referred to the attendance committee for consideration of ISS and a home visit by the social worker. 3 or more tardies in a 9 week grading period will disqualify students from attendance awards.

Uniform Dress Code Red, white, light blue or navy blue collared shirts & 2018-19 Spirit shirts are allowed. Tops may not have any visible logos. Viewable undershirts should be one of the uniform shirt colors. Spirit shirts purchased before 2018-19 are not valid for the current school year. This includes Field Day shirts, 2015-18 Spirit Shirts, 2015-18 Club Frost Shirts, etc. are not in dress code. Sweaters and jackets must be solid red, navy, black, khaki or white. Khaki, navy, black, blue denim slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers are permitted. School shirts and sweatshirts are allowed. Leggings and tights should be red, black, blue, white or khaki. No backless shoes, flip flops, overalls, hats, caps, scarves, skate shoes, sweat pants, or rolling backpacks are allowed.

Safety - Standard Response Protocol A campus crisis team is in place at all campuses in the district. The Frost team consists of administrators, office staff and facilitators/specialists. SRP Training was completed with the staff on 8/16/18 Lockout Lockdown Evacuate Shelter Hold Evacuation Drills - Monthly All Other Drills – Once per Semester Parents will be notified of all Drills

Kids & Cops Program Dealing with Peer Pressure Consequences of Drug Use Making Good Decisions Stress Management Resisting Gangs Dealing with Bullies Staying Drug Free Deputy Diane Fullinwider, FBCSO 8 Week Program during Social Studies

End of Year Awards Principal’s Award – must have an A in all subject areas (medal awarded) A/B Honor Roll – must have an A or B in all subjects all year (medal awarded) Perfect Attendance – (present every day and fewer than 3 tardies) Citizenship – All S’s in conduct (medal awarded) Science Expo Participant – Trophy

Signature Events & Field Trip Kids & Cops – September 6th Veteran’s Program – November 12th Biz Town Field Trip – May 22nd End of Year Celebration - TBA