1. Please sign in and find a seat up front in our meeting area.
Welcome to 503!
Please sign in and find a seat up front in our meeting area.

2. Introductions Parent Introductions Thank you to our class parents:
Lisa Altshuler
Christine Freitas
Sharon Rachlin

3. 5th Grade Year Long Goals
Independence
-Allow students to complete home learning/projects independently
-Making smart decisions when choosing partnerships
-Becoming a self-advocate
-Students us directly
-Going out to lunch in the Spring
Organization/ Time Management
-Bringing materials to and from home
-Using a planner and Home/School Folder regularly to manage materials
-Use a timer to self-monitor home learning
Confidence
-Public speaking opportunities (Morning Meeting Share, Home Learning Share, Constitution Works, Play Writing, Graduation etc.)

4. Morning Meeting/Work
Students must arrive at the auditorium by 8:20. We begin work right away.
Morning Meeting-Greeting, Share, Monitor Goals, Quick Connection, Review Schedule
Morning Math/Grammar

5. Reading Students will be reading 30-45 minutes each day in school.
Emphasis on responding to reading through writing and conversation.
Develop awareness of the reading strategies they use.
We will be reading non fiction throughout the year
Partnership Reading & Book Clubs
Share thinking
Learn conversation skills

6. Social Studies U.S. Government and Growth/Western Hemisphere
Geography
Government
Turning Points in Western Hemisphere (U.S., Canada, and Latin America)
Current Events
Field Trips

7. Writing Word Study: Emphasis on using published texts as mentors
Writer’s Notebook:
Place to collect ideas that may eventually be published
Should reflect what students know about conventions of writing
Emphasis on using published texts as mentors
Units include:
ESSAY: personal, literary, persuasive, photo
Playwriting (Including Wingspan)
Poetry
Word Study:
Wordly Wise Workbook
High Frequency Spelling words
Emphasis on grammar & sentence structure

8. Math
Emphasis on efficient problem solving, writing and talking about mathematical processes.
Units of Study Include:
Multiplication & Division
Fractions & Decimals**
2D & 3D Geometry
Algebra
Data Analysis & Probability
Multiplication tables should be mastered

9. Google Classroom/Drive
Motivates students
Encourages peer collaboration
Students get peer & teacher feedback that is meaningful and timely
Helps students manage long term projects
Great preparation for middle school work

10. Student Portfolios
Include class assignments, assessments, drafts, published work, rubrics, home learning
Sent home about once a month with a cover letter to highlight and explain new work
Self-Reflection
Used to help students set goals & to use as mentors for future assignments. Great way to see progress across the school year.
To support students, parents should celebrate personal growth, work ethic, and goal setting

11. Sample Essay Rubric

12. Homework v. Home Learning
Reading: minutes, jotting, reading responses, logs
Math: worksheets based on class lesson
Writing: assigned entries
Reading: minutes
Math: practicing skills needed (online games, worksheets)
Writing: writing for pleasure or practice

13. What’s the Point? Research + SLT survey
Home Learning is based on goal setting (with teacher support), reflection on goals, pursuing passions, practicing skills.
Some qualities that we want to nurture in our children –
Creativity
Curiosity
Perseverance
Problem Solving
Empathy
Independence
Responsibility
Collaborative
Reflective

15. Other MNS Guidance Counselor, Valerie Radetzky vradetzky@ps290.org
Middle School:
MNS Guidance Counselor, Valerie Radetzky
Check Valerie’s website for updates about middle school
Middle School Information Meeting: Tuesday, September 26th at 6PM
Upcoming Dates:
Picture Day: Tuesday, September 26th OR Wednesday, September 27th
Book Talk: Thursday, September 28th
Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, November 16th (Half-Day)
ELA: Wednesday, April 11 & Thursday, April 12
Math State Tests: Tuesday, May 1 & Wednesday, May 2

16. Questions or Comments? Class website:
Us:
Specials Schedule:
Monday-Computers
Tuesday-Science/Band
Wednesday-Art
Thursday-Science/Chorus
Friday-PE