Welcome to THES Back to School Night Fifth grade 2015-2016

Our team Vanessa Childs vanessa_childs@hcpss.org Lindsay Grace lindsay_grace@hcpss.org Jonathan Nipper jonathan_nipper@hcpss.org Paula Parsons paula_parsons@hcpss.org Kim Krauss

Schedule 9:15- 9:40 Bell rings/Homeroom 9:40-10:40 Specials 10:45-12:00 Math 12:00-1:30 Reading/Language Arts 1:30-2:30 Recess/Lunch 2:30-2:50 Language Arts 2:50-3:45 Content 3:45 Pack up/dismissal

We use flexible groupings based on students’ needs in both reading and math. In fifth grade, we stress individual responsibility and organization as we try to prepare the students for middle school.

Social Studies American Revolution Building a New Nation A Nation in Conflict We the People Simulated Congressional Hearings

Health Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Safety, First Aid and Injury Prevention Mental Health- Self awareness and positive relationships with others; stress management Puberty Education- Knowledge and understanding related to changes during puberty

Science Patterns and Cycles Earth Matters What Can We Do? MSA Forces in Motion

Homework Vocabulary homework- daily reading of 20 minutes per night and either a quick write or word study assignment Math homework Occasional content assignments, long term assignments, quizzes, and tests

Miscellaneous Correct and returns on social studies quizzes and tests Friday folders Volunteers Simulated Congressional Hearing (SCH) Picnic Promotion Ceremony Art, Technology and Media

More Miscellaneous 5th grade fundraiser- Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Pizzeria Uno’s in Long Gate Plaza Simulated Congressional Hearings- Thursday, May 19, 2016 Social Studies website- www.tutorial.teachtci.com

What is SOAR? S – Safe O – Organized A – Always Respectful R - Responsible

5 Point System & Clubs Students will begin the day with 5 points and every student should strive to stay on 5 or above.  Students will record their daily total in their take-home folder (primary) and agenda books (intermediate). SOAR Celebration Clubs will occur every 2 weeks. Teams will brainstorm ideas for Clubs with students and will offer 3-4 twenty-thirty minute rotations: active activity, quiet activity, arts and crafts, movie, etc. Possible ideas include: read with a flashlight, dance party, bring in a board game, arts & crafts, drawing, etc. To attend the Clubs, students will need 80% of the total possible points for the first quarter. This percentage will go up throughout the year and parents will be informed. If you’re interested in donating supplies or assisting with Clubs, please contact your child’s teacher.

SOAR Tickets Students will continue to earn SOAR tickets. Two students’ names from every grade level will be randomly pulled on Monday mornings for the SOAR School-wide Lottery. Names will be announced on the a.m. announcements. Students who are picked will have their picture taken with Ms. Bowen to be displayed on the SOAR bulletin board. Students will also pick a SOAR reward from a menu of choices.

Classroom SOAR Ticket Rewards When students have earned 10 SOAR tickets, they will be able to trade-in their tickets to their classroom teacher for something from the Coupon Bin or the Prize Bin.

Questions?