Welcome to 5 th Grade Curriculum Night July 2015

Your 5 th Grade Teachers… Mrs. Barcon- ELA: Reading Mrs. Cardew- ELA: Social Studies & Science Mrs. Erndt- ELA: Writing Mrs. Grothaus- ELA: Grammar Each 5 th grade teacher will be teaching a section of math. Please address any curriculum related questions and concerns to the subject teacher.

Reading Common Core based curriculum Literature studies using chapter books Informational Text with an emphasis on the Social Studies and Science Curriculum

Language Writing process and the 6 +1 traits of good writing Modes of writing: functional, literary response, persuasive, expressive, expository and research Writing and grammar mini-lessons

Math Common Core based curriculum :  As part of new district curriculum and goals, students will be continually progress monitored Arizona’s Common Core Standards include:  Operations and Algebraic Thinking  Number & Operations in: Base Ten Fractions  Measurement & Data  Geometry  Mathematical Practices Students will receive math homework most nights that will reinforce skills taught in class. MATH FACTS!!!!

Science Inquiry, Process Skills, & Science Fair Projects Physical Science: Matter (e.g., molecules & atoms), Motion & Forces (e.g., gravity & friction) Life Science: Structure & Functions of Living Systems (skeletal, muscular, & nervous systems) Earth & Space Science: Earth’s Processes & Systems (e.g., lunar cycle, rotation & revolution), Earth in the Solar System (e.g., planets, motion of sun & stars, space exploration)

Social Studies Geography Economics U.S. history from Exploration & Colonization to the Civil War. World History Government

Student Supply List Required: 1 Safe folder/Take home folder (Any Style) 4 Subject Folders (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) Composition Notebooks (2 per student) Pencil Sharpener 3 Pencils (minimum) Erasers/Pencil Tops Whiteboard Marker & Eraser Glue Sticks (2) Crayons Markers Pencil Pouch Clorox Wipes Kleenex

Communication Communication: is our preferred method, however, we welcome notes and phone calls. Communication generally occurs outside of instructional time. Please allow 24 hours for a response. Friday Communications: sent with important information. In case of an emergency, please call the front office directly. Responsibility Pillar: No Rescue Rule

Parent Portal- Tax Credit This year ALL extracurricular activity fees paid will be considered a tax credit contribution that you will be able to utilize on your taxes. The Arizona State tax credit, allows an Arizona taxpayer to contribute $200 per Arizona state individual tax return or $400 per joint tax return if the taxpayer contributes to extracurricular activities or character education programs in a public school. All payments will be made using our Parent Portal System. You will see s regarding the procedure to make a payment.

Progress Reports & Report Cards As a district we are now going paperless! All progress reports and report cards will be available online. It is imperative that you check your student’s grades often. If you need assistance signing up for the Parent Portal, please see Stacy in front office.

School Safety Locked Gates Security Cameras Visitor Sign-in Monthly Fire Drills & Lockdowns Daily visit from a District Security Officer

Please pull all the way forward in the parent pick up lane. If you have a kinder child, do not stop in front of the kinder playground. A safety patrol member will happily assist your child in getting to the playground. Please refrain from using your cell phone while in the parent pick up lane. Children need to exit the car on the side closest to the curb. If your child needs assistance, please park in the parking lot and walk him or her to the building. Please do not get out of your car in the parent pick up lane. When picking up your child after school, please utilize your sign that you received from the front office. The sign should have child’s/children’s last name and grade displaying in the window while in the parent pick up lane. Pick up goes quicker and smoother when these signs are displayed. Only cross at the designated cross-walk where the crossing guard on duty will assist you. Thank you so much for your help in keeping our Heroes safe and for making drop off and pick up a pleasant experience! Parent Pick up Lane Please help keep our Hull Heroes safe by following these rules in parent pick up lane.

Art Masterpiece This program is a national art enrichment program that is taught at Hull Elementary on an entirely volunteer basis. – Volunteer Art Guides do not have to have a background in art, and most do not. The lessons cover a wide range of artists and art styles in order to promote art literacy. Hull has a dedicated art classroom to teach these lessons! – Check out the Art Classroom Today – Room #28

Art Masterpiece Please volunteer for your child’s classroom!  We encourage more than one volunteer per class. The students LOVE the art classes and always have a fun time. Lessons are prepared and training is provided on how to teach the lessons. Sign up today with your teacher!  Contact Kristen Boyd at for more

Art Masterpiece: Fifth Grade Lessons Lesson 1: Leonardo Da Vinci Renaissance, portrait proportions Students create a portrait using facial proportions. Lesson 2: Robert Indiana Pop Art, sculpture Students created a word sculpture that is personal and unique to them using their initials. Lesson 3: Al Held Op-art, kinetic Art, Geometric Students create their own Op-art styl 3- D artwork using their own arm and hand. Lesson 4: Claes Oldenburg Pop Art Students create a soft sculpture that is larger than life. Lesson 5: Chagall Abstract Drawing Students create an abstract drawing with some evidence of visual unity. Lesson 6: Edgar Degas Movement rhythmic flow Students create a 3-D figures and considered how different poses express different types of movement.

Before You Leave… Please complete the following in your child’s homeroom in any order before leaving tonight:  See donation and volunteer opportunities, we welcome any and all assistance  Teachers will meet the students on the basketball court on Monday. Please have your child look for their homeroom teacher’s sign.  Please stop by the cafeteria to update your lunch accounts!

Thank you for coming tonight! Your support and participation makes a world of difference!