1. Parents As Partner Night
Mr. Marrinan
Grade 5
Room 20
* Please fill out the papers on your child’s desk! Thank you!

2. Schedule

3. Math Place Value Decimals Multiplication Division Money / Time
Finding the mean (average)
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Ratios
Probability
Algebra
State Test in May

4. Reading Guided reading groups Independent reading Response journals
Class Novels

5. ELA Language mini-lessons, daily practice, and chapter tests
Spelling unit each week - daily homework, tests on Friday
Writer’s Workshop
Vocabulary Work
State Test in April

6. Science Controlled Studies
Human Body: skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, & muscular
Interactions in the environment

7. Social Studies Current Events Map skills
United States, Canada, & Latin America History, Geography, & Government

8. Grading
Formal assessments, rubrics, checklists, running records, Classroom observation, weekly quizzes
Break down of grading
Tests %
Quizzes %
Performance/Participation %
Homework/Classwork %

9. Elementary Report Cards
In order to be consistent with the Performance Levels established by the NYS Education Department and aligned with core standards, the performance levels for students are as follows:
Level 1 – Below Standard Student does not demonstrate an understanding of he content expected at this grade level.
Level 2 – Meets basic Standard Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the content expected at this grade level.
Level 3 – Meets Proficiency Standard Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the content expected at this grade level.
Level 4 – Exceeds proficiency level – Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of he content expected at this grade level.

10. Responsibility
Please do not deliver forgotten lunches, money, homework, or permission slips.
Please allow your child to unpack their own backpacks… BUT it is a good idea to check for important notices.

11. Organization
Please sign planners each night. They will be checked daily.
Fifth graders need to organize their time and get their homework completed!
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday.

12. Important information
Birthdays - treats need to be sent in to the main office by 11:00 a.m.
Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. We try to go out when we can.
Appointments - please try to make them for before or after school. We have a very tight schedule and we do work until 3:30 p.m. everyday!
Visitors - you must sign in before proceeding throughout the school.

13. Important information
Lake Compounce trip
Movie/Recess permission slips
Code of Conduct book
Current Events

14. More Important Information
Weekly graded packets are sent home every Friday. Please review the packet, sign and return the entire packet. I will cut off the bottom and return all items.

15. The Good Stuff! Rewards and Incentives
Popcorn party after earning 50 compliments.
Prize box drawing at the end of the week.
Misc. rewards

16. Consequences Class rules and the Constitution Discipline board
Missing homework – Homework Report
Parent/Teacher communication!

17. Thanks!
I are all looking forward to an awesome school year! The children are off to a great start.
Please fill out all the forms that were on your child’s desk and leave them on the desk!
Please sign up for a November conference before you leave!