Welcome! 5th Grade Back to School Night September 4, 2019

Curriculum Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Writing are all under a new curriculum! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s “Into Reading”

Curriculum- continued Math- enVision Social Studies – Pearson Science- Houghton / Mifflin / Harcourt – Fusion

Ms. Gorman Reading Comprehension Writing Vocabulary and Spelling Grading: 60% Tests 10% Homework 30% Classwork

Classroom Procedures Daily Do-Now and Write homework in agenda (5-10 Minutes) *Review from previous days Spelling homework assigned Monday, due Thursday *Test Friday unless otherwise specified *All spelling will be checked Thursday Discuss Class objectives/ Goals for the day Whole Group Lesson (20 Minutes) Small Group Assignment (30-40 Minutes) a. Spelling classwork each week b. Reading graphic organizer paired with independent reading *Follows same style as Whole Group lesson c. Teacher check-in several times a week

Whole Group vs. Small Group Learn new material using whole-group passage Review material using independent- level book Practice new material together Trying skills on their own or with a partner Support each other Student- Teacher Conferences in small group

Homework Monday-Thursday Spelling will be the same format each week, different words Monday- Write words 3 times each Tuesday- Write sentences using vocabulary words. Wednesday- ABC Order Thursday- Homework due Friday- Spelling tests Grammar will be a review activity using concept of the week Workbook pages/ occasional worksheets Grammar tests will be every 2-3 weeks and NOT on a Friday You can always have your child read for 15-20 minutes or even read a chapter book with them for family book club!

Incentives Prize Box Tickets Class Dojo Contest ARE YOU CONNECTED TO THE APP? Communicate with me personally Positive choices and areas for improvement are tracked Important reminders for special days Families can ask me questions 24/7 and I can respond ASAP Prize Box Tickets Participation Kind words and teamwork Following expected classroom procedures/ transitions

Mrs. Carney Math Requirements for Class: Agenda needed every day for recording homework Math Workbook Pencils

Mrs. Carney Homework Based on lessons taught in class Monday- Thursday Calculator needed Based on lessons taught in class Focus, attention, and participation will make homework easier!

Mrs. Carney Grading/ Assessment Tests Daily Work Participation Homework

Mr. Masterson

Back to School Night Letter

Teacher Website Go to: www.sedelco.org/mmasterson Once you visit my site, save it to your favorites! You can also go to www.sedelco.org. Select “Harris School” at the top of the page from the drop-down menu, and click on “Staff Webpages.” Class News/Helpful Information

Science & Social Studies Student Expectations Harris Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Classroom Rules School/District policies outlined in Parent/Student Handbook Class Dojo Classroom management tool. Switching classes – students need to be responsible – adjustment period. Uniform Policy Classroom temperature Science & Social Studies Student Expectations

(Determined by the Southeast Delco School District) Grading Scale (Determined by the Southeast Delco School District) A = 90 -100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59 Students are responsible for bringing home tests/quizzes that are returned to them. “Power School Parent Portal” to keep you informed of your child’s ongoing progress. Please check weekly.*Progress Notices and Report Cards.*

Standardized Testing

Field Trip Fort Mifflin located 15 minutes away in Philadelphia near the airport. May 15, 2020. Cost $15. Ties into our study of the American Revolution. Clearances Permission slips, money collection, and chaperone requests will happen in April 2020.

A BIG THANK YOU! We look forward to working with you and your child this year! Each teacher will be available to address any GENERAL questions related to their subject in their individual classrooms at this time. If you have a specific/private question related to your child’s individual needs that requires personal time and attention, please call/email to set up an appointment.