Welcome to 5 th Grade Parent Night 7:00 – 7:30pm November 8, 2011 Library

A Sample Daily Schedule 7:15-7:45 Morning Work 7:45-9:45 ELA/Guided Reading Groups 9:45-10:00 Break 10:00-11:00 Math Groups 11:20-11:55…5 th grade staggered Lunch 11:55-12:10 Read Aloud/Restroom 12:10-1:00 Enhancements 1:00- 2:00 Science/Social Studies 2:00-2:15 Go over homework/pack up/ dismissal…

ELA and Guided Reading How are your guided reading groups determined? Are these groups fluid and flexible? What are the other students doing while guided reading groups are taking place? How often does my child have a vocabulary test? Common Core Standards

Science Fair All 5 th Graders are required to do a project Projects are due January 5, 2012 Science Fair Packets and Boards Project must be on a board to be entered into the science fair The packet contains due dates/calendar for specific parts of the project Working alone or in pairs Projects will be discussed in class but will be completed/done at home

Science EOG tested in 5 th and 8 th Length of test – 80 items – 2 ½ hours How do I help my child prepare? L to J Foldables used for note taking What happens if my child doesn’t pass the science EOG?

Homework Policy Where can I find an explanation of the homework policy? Should my child be studying every night and what? Study Island/Study Jams/ Resources on teacher’s website Do I need to sign the graded paper folder each Monday night? How often should my child have homework?

Field Trip Opportunities Ropes Course ….already have been! Zoo – April 4, 2012 Cost Approximately $20 Will be back at school around 7pm Covers Predator/prey relationships, interactions of animals to their environment, biome differences

Parent Assist What is parent assist? Username/password Features of site Online Absence Form Attendance – Tardies/Early Dismissals Make-Up Days for absences that total 10 or more