Mrs. Sugrue & Ms. Mengedoth 2019-2020 Welcome to 5th! Mrs. Sugrue & Ms. Mengedoth 2019-2020

Objectives Meet the teacher (1-2 minutes) Discuss a typical day (2 minutes) Executive Functioning…(2-3 minutes) Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies (8-9 minutes) Behavior Expectations (3-5 minutes) Grading and Assessments (3 minutes) Classroom Details (3-minutes)

Typical Day in 5th Grade Morning Work/Talking Circles Specials 212: Morning Work/Talking Circles Specials Reading/Writing Math Science (Tues/TR) Social Studies (M/W) 204: Science (M/W) Social Studies (T/TR)

Executive Functioning Helping students refine and strengthen their organizational skills. Emphasizing that everything has a place. Multi-Color Schedule Use of Calendar and Agenda Objectives and time allotment posted Binder and Desk Checks (Wednesdays, Fridays and at random)

Each student will….. Work at instructional levels and encouraged, when appropriate, to go above and beyond. Learn through exploration, investigation and discussion Share and reflect on what they discovered along the way

New to 5th Graders Binders Lockers/Locks Chromebooks Dismissed on their own

Ways 5th graders can get involved… Beta Club Coonley Chronicle Newspaper Band Sports - teams in fall, winter and spring Peer Buddies

Language Arts Curriculum Highlights Fiction and Non-fiction Texts Novel studies Junior Great Books Wordly Wise Guided Reading Groups (leveled text)

Writing Writing Workshop Memoirs, Expository Essays, Poetry, Informational Writing, Persuasive Essays Students direct instruction Based on student need – mini-lessons are developed to address those needs.

Math The Number System: Factors/Multiples, Integers, FRACTIONS Ratios & Proportional Reasoning: Ratios, Rates, Percents Geometry: Two-Dimensional Measurement (Area & Perimeter) & Three-Dimensional Figures Expressions & Equations: Graphs and Linear Relationships Statistics & Probability Strategies for solving word problems

Math Materials Connected Mathematics Textbook Classwork problems are called Investigations and Problems Homework problems are called ACE questions Math Notebook Composition notebook dedicated to note-taking Excellent resource for reviewing at home Math Spiral Notebook Used for classwork and homework Should be brought home when homework is assigned.

Science Patterns of Earth and Sky - Students learn that stars are all around us in space, develop an understanding of scale and distance in the universe, and discover how the spin and orbit of our planet causes us to observe daily and yearly patterns of stars. Students apply their understanding of why we see different stars at different times to explain what is shown on the artifact, and what might be on the missing piece. Modeling Matter - Students will understand that there is a connection between the observable properties of materials and the properties of the molecules of which those materials are composed. Students will also be able to explain a variety of things that can happen when two substances are mixed, at both the observable scale and the nanoscale. The Earth System - Students investigate how interactions between the parts of the Earth system affect the movement and distribution of water (systems and system models), and they apply their understanding to design solutions for a water shortage. Students also obtain information from first hand investigations, models, and text to figure out how new substances can form through chemical reactions, even though no matter is created or destroyed (energy and matter). Ecosystem Restoration - Students use models to investigate why a reforested area of a Costa Rican rain forest is not thriving.

Science Materials Investigation Notebooks Used to record observations and learning Will stay in the classroom Reference Books Supplemental resource books included to provide information Chromebooks Used to model new learning through simulations and research

Social Science Curriculum Highlights Geography Ancient Civilizations Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization Ancient India Egypt and the Middle East Ancient China Projectrs

Social Science Materials History Alive Textbook Social Studies Notebook TCI – Curriculum Website More to come on this

Behavior Expectations As a 5th grade student, we expect that each child comes to class with a respectful attitude. As a 5th grade student, we expect that each child comes prepared to class. As a 5th grade student, we expect that students turn around behavior when redirected. Homework done by the child, projects done by the child, Behavior system

Grading Grading scale 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D 59% below F Half of the total points in the Aspen = Missing Assignment. Please ask your son/daughter about this assignment and check through materials.

Homework Expectations Homework will be utilized in class. It is important that the students complete their homework and turn it in on time. Late homework- 5% deducted each day it is late. Absences – Students will have time to make up their work. This will be arranged between teacher and student.

Assessments REACH Assessment (October and May) MAP Assessment (May) STAR Reading Assessment Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)- March

Field Trips Children’s’ Film Festival - Fall Oriental Institute Museum - Winter Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Winter Robert Crown Health Center (at Coonley) – Spring Mosaic Institute **In order to attend a Field Trip as a chaperone, you must register with CPS.  Go to the Coonley website (Get Involved link) and complete the registration process. **ePay is an option this year for both field trips and school fees.

Communication *E-mail -I will do my best to respond within 24 hours of receiving the email. etohara@cps.edu jmmengedoth@cps.edu *Phone (773) 534-5140 * Notes *Conferences (by appointment only)

Classroom Website http://mengerue.weebly.com/ Homework Upcoming Events/Announcements

Birthday and Classroom Celebrations Birthday- Strongly encourage non-food items, if students would like to share something. Classroom Celebrations-Healthy Food (apples, oranges, grapes, kettle corn)

Volunteers Coonley Website- Coonley.org – Click on Get Involved to be a Level 2 volunteer Ways to get involved: Field Trip Chaperones Special projects

Field Trips Oriental Institute Museum - TBD Children’s Film Festival - TBD Art Institute – TBD Robert Crown Health Center – April Atwood Outdoor Education Center- May Volunteer Packet Requirements – If you are interested please see Maribel for a volunteer packet.

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