1. Curriculum Night
CTA-Liberty
5th grade

2. 2 Academic Blocks Block 1-A.M. : 8:10-11:30 (specials during block 1)
Block 2-P.M. : 12:10-2:40
Math, Science, Social Studies
Ms. Miller & Miss Racco
Language Arts
Mrs. Hight & Mrs. Logston
Questions should be addressed with your child’s specific subject area teacher.

3. Reading (ELA) Accelerated Reader Individual point goals per quarter
Adjusted as needed
Students must read 30 minutes daily at home
From an AR book
Parents and students are to check AR Home Connect to monitor progress with AR.
AR ~ Changes
AR goal is personalized to the child
AR goal not met will not affect students grades or behavior
In lieu of AR grade 2 book reports will be assigned per quarter

4. Reading (ELA) Literature Studies that may be used (district approved)
Hatchet
My Brother Sam is Dead
Where the Red Fern Grows
Elijah of Buxton
Freak the Mighty
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Common Core Required)
Journeys Textbook/Spalding
Weekly short stories with comprehension/vocabulary tests
Practicing and assessing comprehension tests

5. Reading/Book Reports Each quarter 2 book reports will be assigned
Grades will be based on:
Books read for the reports at students’ current AR level
Genre assigned by the teacher for each report
Type of report the student chooses “No report type is to be repeated”
The book reports will be considered long time assignments and will be assigned approximately 3 weeks apart

6. Phonograms (ELA)
Phonogram practice will done weekly to promote long-term memorization
Weekly
15-25 phonograms orally
20 phonogram quiz weekly
Monthly
We will assess all 70 phonograms

7. Oral Presentations (ELA)
Quarterly Poetry Recitations
2 per quarter
Focus on eye contact, volume, memorization, and fluency
All major reports have an oral presentation component as well

8. Writing (ELA class) How-To and Narratives Historical Reports
Expository and Persuasive
Compare and Contrast
All year long: narrative, informative, informative-narrative, business letters, friendly letters, journal writing, and persuasive essays will be assigned
Students will be taught and assessed using the “Six Traits of Writing” and “Write from the Beginning”
Thinking Maps

9. Spelling (ELA Class)
Spelling words are taken from the Extended Ayres word list. We are starting in section “T”
We input 30 words per week. Please check their spelling notebooks each night.
We test a week behind every Thursday.
Spelling activities will be assigned on Monday and are due on Friday.
Spalding Cursive Handwriting is expected in ALL subject areas.

10. Grammar (ELA Class) Main sources in teaching grammar:
The Writing Road to Reading-Spalding
Easy Grammar
Other Sources
All grammar is reinforced during writing lessons.

11. Math
Glencoe Math (Course 1 6th grade standards) & Common Core Concepts focus on 5th grade standards
-Mathematical Practices
-Ratios and Proportional Relationships
-The Number System
-Expressions and Equations
-Geometry
-Statistics and Probability
Cumulative practice and assessment approx. after 5 lessons
Math Facts: 100 problems (+, -, x, / ) in 2 ½ minutes –assessed monthly (appear in Infinite Campus, but not factored in overall Math grade)
5th grade standards supplemented daily through warm-ups and other activities.
*Students must show work on ALL problems to receive credit*

12. Science The Scientific Method Science Fair – 2nd & 3rd quarters
Matter, Atoms, & Molecules
Forces and Motion
Earth and Space Science
Human Body Systems
Skeletal and Nervous Systems
Human Growth and Development

13. Social Studies Geography/Regions Presidents
American History (Westward Exploration-Civil War)
All year
Major reports correspond with writing

14. Classroom Business Tuesday Binder
To be signed and reviewed each Tuesday and returned each Wednesday
Students will have homework on Tuesday relating to the binder.
Behavior/Homework Chart (Friday section of agendas)
NH = No/incomplete homework
T = Talking
OT = Off task
OB = Other behavior infractions
TU = Tuesday folder not signed/returned
P= Parent signature (missing)
3 marks – student will spend lunch recess completing a behavior log that needs to be signed and returned the next day

15. Homework
Student’s responsibility to check over their work for accuracy - Parents check for completion and accuracy
Work MUST be shown on math homework.
Homework is NOT given ahead of time
Missed homework and assignments can be picked up upon returning
Per CTA policy, students have one day per day’s absence to complete and turn in work

16. Technology
Check class websites to stay updated on what’s going on –
Checking Infinite Campus to keep track of child’s grades – Register for Infinite Campus:
Teacher messenger: all from is a non-reply address. To reply, please contact the teacher utilizing the teacher’s school address.

17. Technology (cont.) BYOT – bring your own technology: Kindles Nooks
iPads / tablets
NO iPods or cell phones
To be used for AR reading & any specific teacher directed activities ONLY
Must complete and return CUSD Handbook form
Abuse & lose 

18. Robotics Club
Applications at the back of the room (please read over thoroughly and return promptly)
Students will be required to submit written responses on application. Parets also submit permission form.
Parental understanding of the program and involvement in your child’s team is extremely important.
Applications are due next Tuesday, Aug. 8th
Meetings held on Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 in Miss Racco’s room, (32)

19. Questions?
Please contact your child’s block 1 or block 2 teacher if you have any questions. Thank you.
Mrs. Logston –
Ms. Miller –
Mrs. Hight–
Miss Racco –

20. RUNNING CLUB
Running Club information to come shortly.