1. Curriculum Night 2015

2. Reading
We will be working all year to strengthen our fluency, decoding, and comprehension ability.
Guided Reading
Reading Workshop
Daily 3
Common Core Standards

3. Math
Place value, multiplication, expressions, dividing whole numbers, decimals, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions, algebra: patterns and graphing, and converting units of measure will all be introduced.
Math Fact Quarterly Test (all operations)
Common Core Standards

4. Language Arts
We will be using the writing process, traits of writing, and participating in a writer’s workshop.
Grammar Skills
Journal Writing
Paragraph Writing
Essay Writing

5. Social Studies
We will study Early American History and the beginning of democracy.
Native American Civilizations
Famous Explorers
American Revolution
U.S. Constitution
C3 Framework (not adopted)

6. Science/Health
We will study Matter and Interactions, Earth’s Place in the Universe, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity, Energy
Hands on Guided Inquiry (Experiments)
Great Body Shop
HIV Education
Next Generation Science Standards

7. Discipline
Please refer to attached plan. Positive Behavior Management!

8. Homework
Homework is assigned 4-5 per week. It is expected back the next day unless otherwise noted. A pink slip will be given if homework is not returned.
Daily Homework
Read 30 Minutes
Spelling/Vocabulary
Math Facts

9. Report Cards
Report cards will go home quarterly. Students will be assessed in all subject areas. Grading Scale: 90%-100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D 50% - 59% F (Not Passing)

10. Assignment Notebooks
Assignment notebooks will be filled out everyday. No signature or record of reading minutes is required unless requested or necessary.

11. Special Area Schedule
Please refer to attached schedule.

12. Contact Information
Please refer to attached schedule.

13. Birthdays
Birthdays will be celebrated at the end of each month with a student choice of activities. Refer to handout for further details.

14. Students learn best when they are healthy!
Staying Healthy
Students learn best when they are healthy!
Tips:
Plenty of Rest Each Night
Frequent hand washing
Healthy Snack

15. Newsletter
Newsletters will be sent home every two weeks. How can you help at home?

16. Webpage
Visit our class webpage often to view newsletters and to find links to curriculum applications.

17. Questions