1. WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE!

2. Fifth Grade Teachers TEAM A TEAM B TEAM C Mrs. Melby Mrs. Jenkins
Mr. Becker
Mrs. Smith
Ms. DeAngelis
Mrs. Pinciak
Mrs. Pitsoulakis
Mrs. Campos
Ms. Ritter
Mrs. Vega
Mrs. Michalski
Mrs. Muehlnickel

3. School Wide Expectations

4. Assessment
Terra Nova will be replaced with the new assessment, FASTBRIDGE
FASTBRIDGE will be administered 3x per year. Our first assessment window is in September
Our criteria for Advanced/Honors classes will change
The curriculum department will be establishing new criteria for Advanced/Honors classes once the new assessment data is reviewed
Please contact Janet McClarence, Director of Curriculum & Instruction or Sharon Nepote with questions

5. H.A.L.L.S. Head straight Arms at side Lips closed Legs walking
Stay to right

6. Chelsea Intermediate Behavior Incentives
Teachers may reward students with Tiger Tickets by giving any student demonstrating expected behavior in any school zone a Tiger Ticket.
Each student will have a chart where they will glue their tickets.
When their chart is full, they will receive a Tiger Stripe from their classroom teacher.
Stripes will be brought down to the office and entered into a monthly raffle.

7. Unexpected Behaviors
Unexpected Behaviors are behaviors we would be surprised to see at Chelsea Intermediate.
Unexpected behaviors are things that may disrupt our learning environment.
Unexpected Behaviors are things kids do or say that others think are hurtful, disrespectful, or not friendly to others.

8. Possible Consequences
Warnings
Loss of Recess Time
Sit at the Better Choice Table during Lunch
Lunch & Recess Detentions
Loss of Privileges (assemblies, etc.)

9. Eureka Math
Why Eureka?
Greater focus on fewer topics which allows a deeper understanding
Links topics across grades; each year is an extension of the standards
Rigorous; a deep authentic understanding of mathematical concepts
Rigor
Fluency
Concept Development
Application

10. Eureka Math Lesson Components Place Value, Decimal Fraction
Topics Covered in 5th grade
Place Value, Decimal Fraction
Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers & Decimals
Addition/Subtraction of Fractions
Multiplication/Division of Fractions & Decimal Fractions
Addition/Multiplication of Volume & Area
Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Lesson Components
Fluency Practice
Word Problem Practice
Development of Concept
Student Working with Skill in Problem Set
Student Debrief
Exit Ticket

11. Eureka Math Repetition of skills Struggle is good!
Problem Sets will be completed in class
Homework will reflect day’s lesson and be strategically chosen by individual teacher
Daily homework mirrors Problem Set
There are MANY paths to the right answer and more than one way to solve a problem

12. Social Studies Early Native Americans Explorers/Exploration
The English Colonies
The American Revolution

13. ELA Unit Design – What Parents Should Know
1 Unit Per Quarter – Themes: Adaptation, Journeys, Courage and Children’s Rights
Purposefully designed to “start with the end in mind”
Standards aligned, including a variety of assessments used to inform instruction and assess mastery
Implemented consistently across all 12 teachers at the grade level

14. Writer’s Workshop
All students at Chelsea will participate in Writer’s Workshop. The types of writing include narrative, informational, persuasive and memoir. This will focus on explicit instruction in writing daily. Our goal is to develop a love of writing in all of our students.

15. SCIENCE Quarter 1 Matter * Structures and properties
Chemical and Physical Reactions
Quarter 2
-Earth and Space Interaction
*Forces/Motion
*Universe and Stars
Quarter 3
- Environment and Earth’s Resources
*water cycle
*conservation
*How people affect environment *
Quarter 4
-Soil, Water, Air
*Ecosystems
*Growth and development of organisms

16. 5th Grade 1:1 Technology Update
Click here for video!

17. Where can I see what my kids will be learning?
District office tab
Curriculum tab
ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents

18. give. grant. grow.
MISSION: Raising funds throughout the year to fulfill teacher written grants for the classroom. Over $2 million granted to date.
GRANTED TO: Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory Creek
FUNDRAISERS: Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, Coin Drive, Frankfort Fall Fest BETA Tent
RECENT GRANTS:
SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea
Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs
Electronic Signage at Chelsea
Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie
Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE Equipment
Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek
For more information and volunteering opportunities visit our website at