Welcome to 5 th Grade

Essential Agreements 1. Always speak the truth 2. Respect yourself and others 3. Know your space and act accordingly 4. Be yourself and come with a positive attitude 5. Have fun! 6. Come prepared for learning.

Discipline/Consequences E – 1-2 cuts/week S – 2-3 cuts P – 4-6 cuts U – 7+ cuts (this will be an office referral) Automatic – P in conduct and note home for being dishonest or cheating – U in conduct and office referral for threatening another person’s safety (written, verbal, action) or theft

Attendance/Tardies First Bell – 7:35amTardy Bell – 7:45am – Students not IN CLASS at 7:45 are marked tardy – Attendance is taken at 9:30am daily. Students not IN CLASS at this time are marked absent for the day. – Please or send a note for absences as soon as possible. No note will equate to an unexcused absence.

Curriculum Highlights Literacy Math Science Social Studies International Baccalaureate (IB) Homework

Literacy Reader’s Workshop – Leveled novels and partnership conversations based on Lucy Caulkins’ work – Use of a literacy notebook to document thinking – Mini-lessons, individual and small group conferencing Writer’s Workshop – Creative and technical writing through writing projects – Technique studies through 6+1 traits of writing – Mini-lessons, individual and small group conferencing

Math Everyday Math is our core math curriculum. Through EDM, you will see: – pre-assessment of each unit – Small group instruction – Differentiated extensions In addition: – AIMS problem solving – Critical thinking and visual problems

Science Earth – FOSS Landforms & Topographic Maps – IB: Exploration - landforms, maps, geology, geography – IB: Alternative Energies – Earth’s resources – AIMS Physical – FOSS Mixtures and Solutions – FOSS Solar Energy – IB: Alternative Energies – Energy Life – FOSS Environments – IB: Ecosystems Process – Labs: embedded throughout – IB: Data

Social Studies American History is the focus for the social studies content in 5 th grade. We will highlight the following through in-depth inquiry studies: – Exploration – Government and Economics – Colonization of the New World – Civil Unrest and Armed Conflict

IB Connection Where We Are in Time and Place (Exploration) Sharing the Planet (Alternative Energy) How We Organize Ourselves (Data) How We Express Ourselves (Exhibition) How the World Works (Ecosystems) Who We Are (Civil Unrest)

Homework Reading Log each week – documented in the literacy notebook (150 minutes) Writer’s Handbook assignments as needed to connect with writing projects EDM studylinks, vocabulary, skills link practice Students not completing homework are not prepared for class and will receive a conduct cut. They will also complete the assignment in study hall during recess. Homework should be written in the agenda everyday. Please help your child remember to check the agenda each night.

Grades All parents have access to grades through GradeSpeed. To access grades go to and click on “PARENTS” “PSC LOGIN” at the top of the page it will give them information on how to create a new account and log in step-by-step guide in both English and Spanish that can be downloaded that shows how to do this.

Important Dates NNAT – October 26th 5 th Grade Camp - November 9-11th Exhibition - March 8 th – 3:30 – 5:30 PM Field Trips - Energy Hall and Civil War Science Museum Graduation -TBA

Resources Everyday Math online First In Math ROE website/Library Weebly site Goodman Guide Blog

Questions?