1. Welcome to Back to School Night

2. What happens in Harrison’s
Fifth Grade?

3. The Fifth Grade Team Ms. Debbie Craig Mrs. Lauren Herrera
Mrs. Susan Latino
Mrs. Kristin Szelingowski
Mrs. Janine DeMarsico
Mrs. Mollyann Piegari
Mrs. Melissa Giannopoulos
Mrs. Wendy Kohn
Ms. Maureen Oswald
Mr. Jim Diegnan
Mrs. Deb Leslie
Ms. Reena Bahadur
Daily Team Meetings
Collaborative Planning

4. English/Language Arts
Balanced Literacy:
Reading Units
Character Study
Thematic Text Sets
Social Issues
High Interest Nonfiction
Fantasy
Writing Units
Memoir
Informative: Feature Articles
Essay: Comparative and Research Based Opinion
Words Their Way
Grammar
Vocabulary

5. English/Language Arts
Components of ELA
Read-Aloud
Independent Reading/Writing
Guided Reading Instruction
Core Novels
Book Clubs
Partner Writing and Editing
Conferencing

6. Science Scientific Method Structure and Properties of Matter
States of Matter
Physical/Chemical Changes
Earth Systems
Plate Tectonics
Geological Time Scale
Space and Space Technology
History and Future of Space Exploration
The Universe and Our Solar System
Ecosystems
Biological Communities
Interactions/Relationships
Human Impacts

7. Science Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning Assessment Experimental Labs
Unit Quizzes and Tests
Homework
Projects

8. Social Studies The Age of Exploration The Age of Colonization
The American Revolution
The Constitution
Westward Expansion

9. Social Studies Unit Tests Quizzes Projects Oral Presentations
Google Slides
Brochures, Posters, etc.

10. Math Units of Study Calendar Math Number Sense Multiplication Division
Fractions
Decimals
Data Analysis
Calendar Math
Patterns
Fractions, decimals, percents
Measurement
Geometry

11. Math Quizzes Post-Tests Flex Grouping Projects/Activities
Partner Games
Chess
Extension Activities

12. Critical Thinking Essential Questions Evidence Based Thinking
Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration?
Evidence Based Thinking
Across Content Areas

13. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Homework Agenda
Homework is copied daily.
A copy of the six day schedule is in the back.
Weekly spelling words are written in “Words of the Week” section.
All assignments can also be found on teacher pages.

14. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Harrison Folder
Transports homework and important notices to and from school.
Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework.

15. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Study Habits
Study guides are given for tests and quizzes approximately one week before test date.
Prepare a little each night, well in advance.
Use agenda as a tool for creating a study schedule.
Well-lit, quiet study area,

16. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Policy for Absences
It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc.
Check teacher websites for homework assignments
Homework requests cannot be filled until 3:00 pm.
If your child is absent, please remember to notify the office.

17. Helpful Hints/Reminders
5th Grade Handbook
Available on teachers’ web pages
Policies and Procedures
Birthdays
Contact Information
Teacher Availability
Individual Classroom Incentives

18. Extra Help? Please Contact Us to Schedule a Time: Math Help:
before school:
7:45-8:05 a.m.
after school:
2:40-3:15 p.m.
Math Help:
Tuesdays prior to assesments (see study guides for dates)

19. Wrap-Up
This ends the teacher presentation. You are invited to go upstairs to visit your child’s classroom.

20. We're Off To A Great Year!!!