Curriculum Night

Mrs. Doherty Mrs. Erickson Ms. Seavey Mr. Rothfarb Ms. Croteau

Reading Reading Curriculum (LAFS) Journeys, Scholastic, MyOn, RP Non-fiction/Fiction Vocabulary Grammar Writing integrated with Reading Homework Integrate Social Studies and Science Library/Classroom Books Reading Nightly

Curriculum LAFS Multiple readings of text with specific purpose for each reading. Read daily to build knowledge, vocabulary and fluency, including Science & Social Studies. Read longer texts for longer periods of time. Spring 2016 Assessments computerized READING & pencil & paper WRITING test

Writing Performance Writing Tasks directly related to reading assignments with support using evidence cited from the text Conventions (Capital Letters, Punctuation, Grammar) Real life & creative writing Cursive Homework

Social Studies United States History Great content reading Some homework Economics (J.A. Biztown & Class Economy)

The People You Can Count On Ms. PatelMrs. Gramatica Mrs. Carmen Ms. Croteau Mr. Rothfarb

The Go Math Series Correlates to the Common Core Standards Chosen to develop students’ problem solving skills and number sense Covers mathematical concepts in depth Teaches to mastery

The Go Math Series A hands-on approach to learning mathematics Provides for differentiated instruction Enrichment activities/projects to develop a greater depth of understanding of grade level standards Literature and activities to complement daily lessons and provide real world application

Overview Operations and Algebraic Thinking Write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships. Number and Operations in Base Ten Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations—Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.

Standards for Mathematical Practice 1.Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2.Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4.Model with mathematics. 5.Use appropriate tools strategically. 6.Attend to precision. 7.Look for and make use of structure. 8.Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Ms. Croteau Ms. Cutler Mrs. Gramatica Mrs. Hanson

Physical Science now – mid December Forms of Energy Energy Transfer & Transformation Forces & Changes in Motion Properties of Matter Changes in Matter

Earth Science mid December – mid February Earth Systems & Patterns Earth in Space & Time

Life Science mid February – mid April Organization & Development of Living Organisms Diversity & Evolution of Living Organisms Interdependence

Finishing Out the School Year May - June Earth Systems – Weather Preparedness Design Challenge Projects Open Inquiry Projects

Science Notes Homework – Be sure your child completes science homework! VERY IMPORTANT! STEM Fair (Science Fair) – Projects will be due before winter break, but more information will come from your child’s individual science teacher. First time your child will take the Science FCAT FCAT Explorer

General Information:

Fifth Grade is the Best! Things to look forward to: Crystal Springs Preserve- Oct. 6 th & 7 th J.A. BizTown- Nov. 3 rd End of the year Events and Banquet Universal Studios – June 6 th (tentative)

After School Enrichment Book Club Running Club NEHS Odyssey of the Mind Tivitz Math Bowl

General Information We are a Uniform School Keep in mind we are outside nearly every day May bring a bottle of water Planner: Homework should be written in the planner daily. Sign planner nightly. Notify in writing if child will be going home differently Attendance, Tardies, and Signouts Be Prepared Cell phone policy BYOD

Thank You For Coming! We look forward to a great school year.