Welcome! My name is Mrs. Lori Kearsing This is my 30 th year teaching in the Granville Central School District. Nineteen of my years were in 6 th grade, and this is my 9th year in 5 th grade. I have also taught 3 rd grade and Remedial Reading in the high school. I attended SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Oneonta, and Castleton. My degrees are in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English and Reading. Teaching is incredibly rewarding. I feel it is part of my life, not just a job. I am looking forward to working together with all of you to make the journey through fifth grade exciting for your children.

What will your child learn in fifth grade? Math -Advanced addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division -Fractions -Decimals -Geometry -Algebra -Problem solving – Multiple step -Common Core Math Modules

Science The Solar System Matter & Energy Ecosystems Life processes Social Studies Map Skills U.S. history from Native Americans to the 20 th century

ELA Narrative elements Figurative language The Writing Process Editing Author’s craft Different forms of writing Summarizing Inferential thinking Common Core ELA Modules

When are the state tests? ELA April 5 th – 7th Day 1 – Multiple Choice and Short Response Day 2 – Multiple Choice and Short Response Day 3 – Reading and Extended Response Math April 13-15th Day 1 – Multiple Choice Day 2 – Multiple Choice Day 3 – Problem Solving with Extended Response

Homework and Assignments Homework will be given daily. Work not completed on time will be done during homework club (if agreed to by parent) and may be assigned over a weekend. Homework will be checked in, and all assignments will be averaged at the end of the quarter for 15% of total grade. Test and quiz grades of less than 65 will be marked for parents to sign and return to school.

Grading Policy Tests: 50% of the total grade Quizzes: 35% of the total grade Homework: 15% of the total grade

Mr. Boyd 5 th Grade Band policies All Instruments -One concert this year: Tuesday, May p.m. in the H.S. auditorium -Rehearsals start after Christmas break and lessons have started already. -Students join the 5 th grade band when they have completed the minimum requirement from their book -Lessons are once a week, and lesson times will rotate throughout the school day so students do not miss the same class in consecutive weeks. -Students will not be taken out of ELA or Math for lessons -The instrument will be selected by Mr. Boyd. It may not be their first choice but it will be one of their three choices. Requirements to participate in the concert Wind Instruments -Students will need to be on or already completed exercise 16 in their book Percussionists - Students will need to be on or already completed exercise 25 in their book

5 th Grade Computer Technology Netiquette/Digital Etiquette Using Online Learning Platforms for Online Discussion (Schoology) Information Privacy Cyber-bullying Strategic Internet Searching Evaluating Online Resources Plagiarism and Respecting the Work of Others Ad Awareness (Admongo) Creating Advanced Slideshows (PowerPoint)

Other Items and Reminders Please remember to sign up for parent conferences before you leave. Conferences will be held on November 24 th and 25 th.

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We are looking forward to a rewarding year!