1. WELCOME HOSACK ELEMENTARY FIFTH GRADE (5A)Mrs. Katie Farrell
(5B)Mr. Anthony Kremmel
(5C) Mr. Aaron Kokladas
Anthony

2. Your children are a true gift.
Thank you!
Your children are a true gift.
Anthony

3. Meet Katie Farrell 2004 NA Graduate 7th year teaching
3 Propel Northside
2 Penn Hills
5th McKnight
1st Hosack :)
Lives in Pleasant Hills with husband, Brian.
Katie

4. Meet Anthony Kremmel Fourth year teaching 5th grade at NA
Taught 6th grade at Carson for one year
Taught 4th grade at North Hills
Penn State Graduate
Presently finishing Graduate Degree from Gannon University
North Allegheny Graduate
Live in NA with my wife Kelly and 8 month old son, Luca
Anthony

5. Meet Aaron Kokladas
Aaron

6. RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT ORGANIZATION INDEPENDENCE POSITIVE ATTITUDE
5th GRADE EXPECTATIONS
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPECT
ORGANIZATION
INDEPENDENCE
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Start with Katie...remind about middle school

7. Improve peer relations Improve school climate Give children skills
Goals
Prevent problems
Reduce problems
Improve peer relations
Improve school climate
Give children skills
Classroom
Consistency
Monthly Class meetings
Rules
We will not bully others
We will help students who are bullied
3. We will include students who are left out
4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home
Katie

8. 5th Grade Classroom Rules
I will contribute to class and school in a respectful and positive manner.
I will be prepared for class, and each of my responsibilities every day.
I will treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
I can solve a problem in any way provided that it doesn’t cause a problem for anyone else.
Aaron

9. Positive Reinforcement
REWARDS
Paws: After Accumulating 20, a student can redeem them for incentives/prizes
Praise
Small rewards
Recognition from the office / Dr. Mathieson
Aaron

10. Behavior Reports Level 1 & 2 infractions in Code of Conduct
Expectations/Incentive: Each class will implement a weekly three strike system.
three strikes = behavior report to be signed by parent & returned
More severe infractions may lead to immediate behavior report.
1 behavior report = No PAW movie
Level 3 & 4 infractions (or repeated Level 2)
The teacher will fill out a student discipline report & the student will be sent down to the office.
Parents will be notified.
3 behavior reports in a 9 week period = discipline form
Anthony

11. HOMEWORK POLICY Planner (assignments posted online as well)
Homework for completion
100% effort with all work shown
Missing/Late Homework
Depending on amount of assignments in each subject, there will be a cumulative homework grade each nine weeks
When a student fails to complete an assignment, point (s) will be deducted from the homework grade
Assignment must be completed for the next day, or recess will be lost
Anthony

12. Graded Assignments Grading Policy - Students will lose one letter
grade for each day late
Anthony

13. FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
Science
Scott Foresman (Pearson)
Unit A – Life Science
Classifying organisms, Cells to Systems, Human Body Systems, Plants, Interactions in Ecosystems, and Changes in Ecosystems
Unit B – Earth Science
Water on Earth, Weather Patterns,
Earth’s Changing Surface, and Protecting Earth’s Resources
Unit C – Physical Science
Matter and Its Properties, Changes in Matter, Forces in Motion, Changing Forms of Energy, and Electricity
Graded Items
Tests/Quizzes
Journals
Homework
Chapter packets
Experiments
Aaron

14. Social Studies
Access to online textbook and access to all study guides on my website.
Graded items
Tests (zipgrade)
projects
group work
worksheets
quizzes
collaboration
Katie

15. Social Studies
Most homework will be projects & studying for upcoming tests/quizzes
Students will need their Ipad for 90% of the time.
~ Nearpod Lessons
~Quizzlet Live! for vocabulary
~Student created projects using “Jigsaw” strategy
~research
Katie

16. Social Studies
Katie

17. Student Achievement Daily ELA/Math Practice Study Island Activities
Reading Comprehension Skill Reinforcement
Written/Verbal Communication
Math Extensions/Open-ended questions
Differentiated Leveled Readers
Supplement Social Studies and Science curriculum
Anthony

18. Study Island
A product that helps students in kindergarten through 12th grade master state-specific, grade-level academic standards in a fun and engaging manner.
Combines rigorous content that is customized to state standards in reading and math with interactive features & games that engage students & reinforce & reward learning achievement.
Anthony

19. FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
ELA (English Language Arts) which includes Reading, English, Spelling, and Writing
The Storytown series - Harcourt School Publishers
Theme 1: Finding a Way
 Theme 2: Common Goals
 Theme 3: Go with the Flow
 Theme 4: Dare to be Great
 Theme 5: Making a Difference
 Theme 6: Feats of Daring
Aaron

20. ELA: English Language Arts
The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a spiraled review of key skills.
Sample skills that are developed through these resources include:
Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)
Robust Vocabulary
Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies)
Fluency, Accuracy, and Reading Rate
Grammar and Writing
Use of Reference Sources
Leveled Texts
Anthony

21. Read, Read, Read!
“Middle School students need to read over a million words of text outside of school assignments to learn enough vocabulary words to STAY a grade appropriate reader.”
Bill Honig
*Your child will have plenty of opportunities to read this year!
Anthony

22. URC Ultimate Reading Challenge
Reading for pleasure VS reading to learn
New reading log & new “challenge” every 9 weeks.
Part of reading grade (20 points) each 9 weeks.
Book report included but graded separately.
Katie

23. ELA: English Language Arts
Daily Oral Language
Grammar and Conventions
WRITING
Informational
Narrative
Persuasive
Text Dependent Analysis
SPELLING
Tests are on Fridays
Weekly spelling unit homework
Katie

24. ELA Graded Items Homework Quizzes/Tests Projects Class Activities
Book Reports
Anthony

25. Newer Mathematics Curriculum
We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8.
Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology.
Problem solving will be emphasized in all units.
All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed.
GO MATH! will be our new textbook series.
Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books.
There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement.
Aaron

26. Math Content Ch. 7: Multiply Fractions
Ch. 8: Divide Fractions
Ch. 9: Algebra, Patterns, and Graphing
Ch. 10: Convert Units of Measure
Ch. 11: Geometry and Volume
Getting Ready for Grade Six
Ch. 1: Place Value, Multiplication, and Expressions
Ch. 2: Divide Whole Numbers
Ch. 3: Add and Subtract Decimals
Ch. 4: Multiply Decimals
Ch. 5: Divide Decimals
Ch. 6: Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Aaron

27. ROCKET MATH Helps students master basic facts.
Daily practice at school and at home.
Students will move through the program at their own pace.
Parent participation is an important part of your child’s success with Rocket Math.
Aaron

28. Math Placement Criteria (6th)
IOWA Computation score
IOWA Problem Solving score
IOWA Concepts
End of Grade Level Book Test
PSSA score (from 4th grade)
Student Attributes
Aaron

29. Online Textbooks
Katie

30. For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser.
1.From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.”
2.Then select “Online Textbook Resources.”
3.Select “Elementary Level Resources.”
Anthony

31. Absence Procedures Work will be kept in an absent folder
Work will be sent home according to your indicated choice on the homework buddy form
Work can be picked up upon return, but your student will be further behind
Make-up = number of days absent
See me at anytime for assistance
Anthony

32. Snack Fruit or vegetable only Eaten after math at 10:20
Lunch is at 12:50
Anthony

33. Special Events K-O-K Beach Party Kennywood/ Idlewild Field Trip
5th Grade Picnic
100th Day
Mancala
Book Buddies
An Afternoon of Thanks and Giving
Anthony

34. Health and Wellness at NA
You may send in a non-edible treat with your child to celebrate a birthday if you wish.
Anthony

35. Tyler Online Gradebook
Information about the NA Student Data Portal for All Parents:
The NA Student Data Portal is a web- based grade book and reporting system that provides access to student records . Personal user names and passwords are required to log in to the system.
Katie

36. North Allegheny Testing Schedule
Curriculum based testing :
Math quizzes and chapter tests.
Reading Theme Skills tests
Weekly Spelling unit tests
Science and Social Studies chapter tests and quizzes
District and State mandated testing :
ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)
January 8-12
PSSA ELA
April 9-13
PSSA Math
April 16-20
Aaron

37. Band, Orchestra, and Chorus
Elective Classes – not required
Student s who are not at rehearsal will be…
Participating in extension/remediation activities
Working on special projects/activities
It will not be study-hall like periods
Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instruments and music every week.
Band and Orchestra full group practices Thursday
Chorus students need to bring their music every week.
Chorus full group practices on Wednesdays
Katie

38. Band and Orchestra Lessons
Schedules have been distributed by Mr. Klicker and Mrs. Watton. Students are to attend their lesson every week
They are to bring their instrument and music to lessons
Students may leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins
Band and orchestra students are required to make- up any work missed while attending their lesson
Anthony

39. Outdoor Education Program
CAMP K-O-K
Located just west of Zelienople in Fombell, PA
HES Dates: Mon., Sep. 25th – Wed., Sept. 27th
Activities include: Canoeing, Archery, Outdoor Cooking, Rock Climbing, Geocaching, Team Building, Zip line, Water Quality Testing at the Creek, Trail of Courage, and Art project
Instructors: HES and KOK STAFF
Anthony

40. Welcome to Camp Kon-O-Kwee!
YMCA CAMP
KON-O-KWEE SPENCER
126 Nagel Road Fombell, PA 16123
Toll-Free:
(877-YMCA- KoK)
Phone:
Aaron

41. KOK

42. Team Work

43. Canoeing

44. ARCHERY

45. Trail of Courage

46. WATER ECOLOGY

47. CAMP COOKING

48. ART PROJECT

49. Health Office at K-O-K
Nurse is on site the entire time we are at camp.
All meds must have written documentation/prescription from the Licensed Health Care Provider.
Parent permission form must be completed for these meds. This form is in the packet or available on the North Allegheny Health Services web site. Cannot administer medicine without parent and physician signatures.
Send only amount needed for camp.
Combine all medications and permission forms in Ziploc bag with child’s name on bag.
All medication must be in the original container.

50. Health Office at K-O-K
When possible, please have all meds in to the health office at least two school days before leaving for camp. This will allow time to organize and call you if there are any questions.
Will not take medicine with another child’s name on it.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will be available for the students provided you indicated on the medical emergency form that we can administer it.
We do not take student meds from school unless you contact the nurse beforehand.
Any OTC medications (ex. Multivitamin and Melatonin) require physician orders.
Medication needs to be submitted to the health office by Sept. 21
Aaron

51. Any questions, call HES Health Office at: 412-635-5122
Aaron

52. MTSS Implementation

53. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
MTSS is evidence-based and addresses
academics & behavior
in a systematic, cyclical problem-solving process.
MTSS is intended to help all students meet with continuous academic and behavioral success.
5 Year Implementation Process
Year 1 of Implementation

54. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
Standards-aligned and responsive
Based on high quality core instruction
Universal screening
Progress monitoring
Data-based decision-making
Tiered services and supports
Family engagement
SLD (specific learning disability) determination
Professional learning & collaboration

55.
Tier 1 Focus

56. North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2017-2018 School Year
Focus of Year 1:
Administration of Universal Screener and differentiation of instruction to meet all students learning needs.
A universal screener is a brief assessment that is administered 3 times a year. The data from the assessments allows teachers to better differentiate their instruction to meet all learners needs and monitor students growth.
Universal Screener Tool –

57. Universal Screener Facts
Given three times per year.
Sept. Dec. and May
Administer on grade level
Administer to all students
Math
Grades 2-5
Assessed on the computer 35 min
Reading
Grades K-5
K-1 – 1:1 with staff member
Approx. -15 min
2-5 – 1:1 and computer
Approx. – 35 min

58. aimswebPlus Aimsweb Plus Focus Literacy (K-5) and Numeracy (2-5)
Administration
Fall(September)
Winter (December)
Spring (May)

59. School Parent Communication
Your best source for information for anything school related is the Hosack website.
Anthony

60. Communication
A paper note must be sent in with your child for all transportation requests/changes.
It is your child’s responsibility to turn this in
We may not be able to check until after dismissal.
Katie

61. Aaron
4th and 5th Grade
iPad Information

62. iPad Distribution Nights will be held at NASH
Grade 5 - September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Grade 4 - September 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Check your for:
Information on our insurance coverage
Please accept or decline insurance coverage prior to the Distribution Night.
iPad User Agreement
Bring the signed copy of the User Agreement to the Distribution Night.
Information can be found here:
If parents can not attend, make up dates will be held at the individual schools. Information on these make-up dates will be in the school’s main office.

63. More than one child receiving a device?
Attend the Distribution night (suggested that you attend the program for your oldest child).
Bring all signed User Agreements (one per child).
Be sure to accept or decline insurance coverage for each device that will be received.
Parents will take home the device of their oldest child.
The devices for younger children will be delivered to your child’s school the morning after their grade level Distribution Night.
There will be a table at each Rollout Night for parent to drop off their forms.

64. Student Boot-Up Camps Grade 5 - September 15th
These sessions will be led by your child’s teacher and the school’s Technology Integrator.
Students will learn:
iPad Expectations for classroom and home use
Process for requesting technical assistance at school
Digital Citizenship (responsible use)

65. Have Additional Questions?
Visit the North Allegheny School District FOCUS 2020 website
Preparing all students for success in a changing world.

66. iPad Rollout
Sept. 6:30 (NASH)
Aaron

67. Volunteer Policy
Please visit the North Allegheny webpage under “About the District.” You need to have the proper clearances for volunteer opportunities.
Anthony

68. Growth Mindset
Change your words- Change your mindset!
Katie

69. Thank You for coming! We look forward to a great year!
The Fifth Grade Team
All
Don’t forget to sign up for conferences
in the main lobby!