1. Welcome to 5th Grade
Curriculum Night
July 2017

2. Your 5th Grade Teachers…
Mrs. Barcon
Mrs. Cardew
Mrs. Erndt
Mrs. Grothaus
5th Grade Team

3. ELA: Reading Common Core based curriculum Literature studies using
chapter books
Informational Text with an emphasis on the Social Studies and Science Curriculum.
Independent reading and journals
Reading Program at Hull

4. ELA: Writing & Grammar
Writing process and the 6 +1 traits of good writing
Modes of writing:
functional
literary response
persuasive
expressive
expository and research
Writing and grammar mini-lessons

5. Mathematics Arizona’s Common Core Standards include:
Operations and Algebraic
Thinking
Number & Operations in:
Base Ten
Fractions
Measurement & Data
Geometry
Mathematical Practices
Students will receive math homework nightly that will reinforce skills taught in class.
MATH FACTS!!!!

6. Inquiry, Process Skills, & STEM projects
Physical Science: Matter (e.g., molecules & atoms), Motion & Forces (e.g., gravity & friction)
Life Science: Structure & Functions of Living Systems (skeletal, muscular, & nervous systems)
Earth & Space Science: Earth’s Processes & Systems (e.g., lunar cycle, rotation & revolution), Earth in the Solar System (e.g., planets, motion of sun & stars, space exploration)

7. Geography
Economics
U.S. history from Exploration & Colonization to the Civil War
World History
Government

8. Communication
is our preferred method. Communication generally occurs outside of instructional time. Please make sure your is updated in Infinite Campus. The office can assist you with any changes
Friday Communications: sent with important information about our classroom and school. Please let us know right away if you are not receiving our Friday Update .
Responsibility Pillar: No Rescue Rule
***In case of an emergency, please call the front office directly.

9. Parent Pick up Lane Please help keep our Hull Heroes safe by following these rules in parent pick up lane.
Please pull all the way forward in the parent pick up lane.
If you have a kinder child, do not stop in front of the kinder playground. A safety patrol member will happily assist your child in getting to the playground.
Please refrain from using your cell phone while in the parent pick up lane.
Children need to exit the car on the side closest to the curb.
Only cross at the designated cross- walk where the crossing guard on duty will assist you.
If your child needs assistance, please park in the parking lot and walk him or her to the building. Please do not get out of your car in the parent pick up lane.
When picking up your child after school, please utilize your sign that you received from the front office. The sign should have child’s/children’s last name and grade displaying in the window while in the parent pick up lane. Pick up goes quicker and smoother when these signs are displayed

10. Art Masterpiece
An art enrichment program that is based on an entirely volunteer basis.
Volunteer Art Guides do not have to have a background in art or even be creative.
Lessons are prepared and training is provided on how to teach the lessons.
Volunteers teach 6 lessons spread throughout the school year. Each lesson is 1 hour long.
Hull has a dedicated art classroom to teach these lessons!
Check out the Art room today – Room #28
The students LOVE the art classes and always have a fun time.
Sign up today with your teacher!

11. Before You Leave…
Please complete the following in your child’s homeroom in any order before leaving tonight:
See donation and volunteer opportunities on the board, we welcome any and all assistance.
Be sure to take your welcome letter and student information papers home. PLEASE RETURN ALL INFORMATION FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Teachers will meet the students on the basketball court on Monday. Please have your child look for their homeroom teacher’s sign.
The price of lunch this year is: Check out My School Bucks to manage lunch accounts
Breakfast $1.60
Lunch $2.75

12. Your support and participation makes a world of difference!
Thanks For Coming
Tonight!
Your support and participation makes a world of difference!