th Grade Open House September 2, 2014 Ms. Partridge

MondayTuesday Challenge Day WednesdayThursdayFriday 7:45 – 8:00Morning Work and Spiral Review 8:00 – 8:55Writing/ELA 8:55-9:40MusicArtMusicSpanishPE 9:40-10:35Social Studies 10:35-11:35Math 11:35 – 12:05 LUNCH 12:05 – 12:35 Recess 12:40 – 1:30Reading/ELA PEReading/ELA 1:30 – 2:20Science (1:30-2) Terrific Tuesday SpanishScience 2:20 – 2:30Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Stay connected…… This will be on a weekly basis (homework, tests, projects) and if things come up I will post as well as

How I will teach READING: STAR amd Easy CBM (reading comp and fluency) as data Reading Strategies through the use of articles Small Groups Vocabulary Focus Mini Lessons Read Alouds Book Clubs

How I will teach MATH? With Mrs. Robinson Mini Lessons Math Centers Exit Tickets Small Groups Working Lunches Learning through Exploring Practice, Practice, Practice

How will I teach Science: Vocabulary Focus Experiments Hands on activities Writing Activities I will need your help to make the activities hands on. I may be asking for donated items in the future….thanks in advance

How will we teach SS? Did you know? Role Playing Primary Sources Music, Drama, Art Read Aloud (this will carry over into Reading) Writing Activities

ELA/Writing We will integrate ELA and Writing together using: Six traits writing Mini Lessons Grammar The Writing Process Narrative Expository Opinion (persuasive)

5 th Grade Challenge Day Our focus will be on Math Students will be placed in groups based on ability in math. Students will rotate within the classroom Students will have the opportunity to move up or down throughout the school year based on individual student need Any homework your child is assigned on Monday will be due on Wednesday

Behavior Management/Terrific Tuesdays The entire fifth grade team will incorporate a Terrific Tuesday, where the students will be able to earn extra recess time. Those students who have not earned this time will be provided an opportunity to make up class work and homework.

Late Work Policy Late work will not be accepted after 5 school days. The highest grade for a late assignment is a 80. Work not turned in after 5 school days will not be accepted and will count as a zero. ALL work is expected to be completed on time.

Field Trips 5th grade has the opportunity to go on several exciting field trips that follow our curriculum. This money goes towards the cost of entry to each place as well as two buses for each trip. Below is the schedule of field trips and an estimate of the cost for each trip (prices are subject to change once planned). Sept 26.- Oakland Cemetery October 17, 8, TBA- Atlanta History Center, Cyclorama, Kennesaw Mountain November – Ellis Island Simulation (Here at school) December– Inman Middle School January – Bio Bus (wait list) February TBA - Aviation Museum February TBA- Bremen Museum March TBA- And Then They Came For Me (play here at school)- PTA March TBA- Civil Rights Museum May TBA- CNN Center May TBA – Stone Mt./5th Grade T-Shirt - $35 We are also looking for a play that we can attend as a group…TBA *Permission slips and money are due by the deadline that is provided on the field trip form. Students will not be allowed to call home to get permission to attend, if the form is not turned in by the deadline. Thanks for making our job easier by helping your child be responsible for turning in things on time. ** Please try to pay online…thanks in advance

5th Grade Weighted Percentages (NEW) Classwork: 25% Homework: 5% Quizzes: 15% Projects: 20% Tests: 35%

Homeroom Needs Colored or white cardstock Plastic shoe bins (these are great for the centers we will create) Educational Games Plug-in air fresheners Expo markers cleaner Printer Ink (HP 61XL) Ziploc bags (sandwich and gallon)

Conference Sign UP: Please write your child’s name and 2 options for a day and time that you would like to meet.