1. Welcome to Room 125! Mrs. Wilkinson Fifth Grade Conewago Elementary

2. Reading Reading Street © 2008 by Scott Foresman Comprehensive literacy Balanced Reading Program: – Daily 5 – Read to Self, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Word Work, Listen to Reading – Guided Reading Groups- This grouping is flexible, and may change throughout the year. Text is chosen at an appropriate level for each group. – fluency, phonics, vocabulary, writing, comprehension, grammar Reading skills/strategies weekly quizzes Written response to reading Reading at Home Your child will be responsible for reading five nights per week and recording it on a weekly log. For the first marking period they will need to read 15 minutes each night.

3. Spelling Weekly list follows a phonemic pattern or phonics rule 12 words each week + 2 word part studies Writing Narrative, Opinion, Informational, Research Writing pieces will be aligned to Pennsylvania Core Standards

4. Math enVision Common Core © 2012 Xtramath – for fact practice First in Math – for fact practice Flexible grouping by chapter Math workshop – small group instruction

5. Math Concepts Number & Operations in Base 10 Topic 1: Place Value Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Decimals Topic 3: Multiplying Whole Numbers Topic 4: Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors Topic 5: Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors Topic 6: Multiplying Decimals Topic 7: Dividing Decimals Operations & Algebraic Thinking Topic 8: Numerical Expressions, Patterns, and Relationships Number & Operations - Fractions Topic 9: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Topic 10: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Topic 11: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Measurement & Data Topic 12: Volume of Solids Topic 13: Units of Measure Topic 14: Data Geometry Topic 15: Classifying Plane Figures Topic 16: Coordinate Geometry

6. Science & Social Studies Mr. Montgomery and I will share the teaching of science and social studies. Science - FOSS – Scientific Methods – Variables – Landforms Social Studies - Studying the United States – Map Skills – Geography – Exploration/Colonization of America – Government – Revolution

7. Specials Schedule Day 1 Phys. Ed. with Mrs. Krulock Band with Mrs. O’Donnell Day 2 Art with Mrs. VanZandt Day 3 Chorus with Mrs. O’Donnell Day 4 Music with Mrs. O’Donnell Day 5 Computer with Mrs. Uhl Day 6 Library with Mrs. Long Orchestra with Mrs. Gonzalez

8. IMPORTANT! Field Trip – Washington, D.C. – November 5 th (Thursday) – Chaperones will be needed! YOU MUST HAVE CLEARANCES – ask Mrs. Miller in the office for more information Camp Hebron – Week of May 9 th - 13 th – Details to be sent home during the year. PSSA Testing & Make-ups – Testing window for State is April 11 th – 29 th – Please do not schedule any vacations or appointments during this time.

9. Please Remember… Musical Instrument Lessons (Band & Orchestra) – Students are responsible for making up work they miss (usually at recess) – Lessons for Band (Day 1); Lessons for Orchestra (Day 6) Birthday Treats - Contact me prior to sending in snack - Please be aware of allergies. - Please do not send in birthday invitations to be passed out.

10. Student Responsibilities Homework books, getting mail, handing in homework Students will transition into taking class notes on their own Students are expected to get class work finished in time permitted Student Organization – Organization is crucial for 5 th grade – Desks will be orderly and clean at all times (Weekly checks) Signing-Out – Sign out sheet is for restroom, nurse or office. – Class breaks for restroom after special – Please send in a small water bottle for hot days

11. How You Can Help Your Child Read to your child OR with your child Write a note to your child – put it in their homework book or lunchbox Help your child get a public library card Pre-test your child before scheduled tests (Review study guides, too!) Make sure your child eats breakfast Give your child a special place at home to do homework Help study math facts Use resources on-line for practice and review

12. How You Can Help Me Classroom donations - list on my website Chaperones for field trip Volunteers – Help with social events or classroom clerical work or in the classroom with Language Arts and Math – Look for details to come home in September or October Communicate on a regular basis Please send any money/checks in an envelope with student name – thanks!

13. Important Dates September Wednesday, Sept. 9 Picture Day Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 9AM-3PMPTO Country Fair Friday, Sept. 25 @7PMMassed Band Night October Wednesday, Oct. 145 th Grade Camp Hebron Visit November Thursday, Nov. 5D.C. Trip Tuesday, Nov. 10Picture Retakes Friday, Nov. 20Conewago All School Thanksgiving Feast December Saturday, Dec. 5Conewago PTO Santa Shop Wednesday, Dec. 9 @ 7:00PMHoliday Concert

14. Important Dates February Saturday, Feb. 20Spaghetti Dinner Theatre March Thursday, March 17 @7PM LD Music Fest Concert May May 9-13CAMP HEBRON Wednesday, May 18 @ 7PMSpring Concert Thursday, May 26 @ 6:30 PMTalent Show June Thursday, June 2Field Day Monday, June 6Field Day Rain Date Wednesday, June 8 @ 7PM5 th Grade Promotion Friday, June 10Last Day of School

15. Contacting Me Call me at the school at 367-7233 Email me at ewilkinson@ldsd.orgewilkinson@ldsd.org Send in a note with your child Please visit my website @ http://www.ldsd.org//Domain/382 http://www.ldsd.org//Domain/382 Thank you for coming. We are going to have a great year!