1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night!
Mr. Maduzia Grade 5

2. A Day in the Life of a 5th Grader…
8:35- 8:45 Morning Meeting
8:45- 10:05 Math
10:05- 11:45 Reading
11:45 – 12:25 Special
12:30 – 1:30 Recess/Lunch
1:30 – 2:25 Writing
2:25 – 3:10 Science / Social Studies

3. Special Schedule! Art Wednesday Music 11:45 - 12:25 Tuesday
11:45 – 12:25
Quest
Monday
11: :25
Library
Thursday
11: :25
Physical Education
Friday
11:45-12:25

5. Class Rewards System Classroom Money System Individual Student Dollars
Class Money Totals
Monthly Class Auction
Class rewards every $10,000 class money earned
Tied in to the Monthly Reading Log
Goal determined at the beginning of month

7. Homework An average of 50 minutes per night
No assignment books – Posted on website daily
- 20 MINUTES OF READING EVERY NIGHT
- Reading Log due at the end of the month
- Typically Math HW every night
- Test and quiz preparation
Thursday Folder signed by Monday
Missed assignments will be documented and “missed homework” slip will be sent home for parent signature
Missed assignment costs student $20 class money – teacher will give $10 back if completed the next day
Four missed assignments in a marking period results in missed auction

8. Monthly Reading Calendars
5th Grade Reading
Monthly Reading Calendars

9. 5th Grade Curriculum - Subject Curriculum Math Everyday Mathematics or
Accelerated 5th grade math class (pilot program – MATH IN FOCUS)
Social Studies
(half of the trimester)
Geography, Native Americans and Exploration, Revolutionary War, U.S Constitution, Westward Expansion
Science (other half of the trimester)
Weather Nature’s Recyclers Energy
Reading
Comprehension Toolkit, LEAD21, and shared text (novel studies)
Language Arts
Narrative, Opinion, Informational, Research, Poetry -

10. Grades Various items in all subjects will be sent home regularly
Tests, quizzes, projects, classwork
Major assessments will be sent home to Sign and Return
This is the best way of knowing how your child is progressing

12. Reminders! Thursday Folders Absent notes Box Tops for Education 
Classroom website
Kindles/iPads/Nooks for reading are great too!

13. Communication
There are 3 main ways you can contact me if you have a question, comment, or concern about your child or the classroom:
Phone
* Ext. 1188
*Before school 7:30 – 8:00
*After school 3:30 -4:30
*If no answer, please feel free to leave a message on my voic
Written Note
*Send in with your child in the morning
*Checked a few times a day at school
Teacher School Wires Website
*CBSD website
*HOMEWORK

14. Mr. Maduzia’s Math Class

15. Math Program Fifth Grade “Accelerated” Program:
Pilot program – MATH IN FOCUS (Singapore math)
Pass out Parent Letter
Class works at a faster pace
Dive Deeper into difficult content
Expectations are included in parent letter - pass out NOW to sign and return

16. Math in Focus
Math in Focus is an authentic Singapore Math® curriculum—with problem solving as the center of math learning and concepts taught with a concrete–pictorial–abstract learning progression through real-world, hands-on experiences. Math in Focus®: Singapore Math® by Marshall Cavendish® is the U.S. version of My Pals are Here! Maths, the most highly rated textbook series in Singapore today. The program employs the same curriculum syllabus and pedagogy as the Singapore program, but includes additional resources, differentiated instruction, and technology for U.S. classrooms.
Singapore math places an emphasis on the following
an emphasis on computational skills along with more conceptual and strategic thinking.
Math in Focus in your classroom
Supports the goals of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
cover fewer topics in-depth and are carefully sequenced grade by grade.
Is research-based and focuses on classroom learning, discussion, and practice
cover concepts in one grade and in later grades at a more advanced level.
Balances conceptual understanding, visual learning, and problem solving
ensure that students master prior content, not repeat it.
encourage representing problems mathematically, using reasoning, and communicating mathematical content.
Math in Focus® and Marshall Cavendish® are registered trademarks of Times Publishing Limited. Singapore Math® is a trademark owned by Singapore Math Inc. and Marshall Cavendish Education Pts. Ltd.
More information on Math in Focus can be found at the following link to their website, click here.
Additional information on Math in Focus related to research and efficacy can be found at the following link, click here.

17. Math in Focus – “in a nutshell”
Materials
The Program
Text book
Workbook
3-ring binder
Spiral Notebook
“Extra practice” packet handout
“Enrichment” packet handout
14 chapters
Chapter Tests – I may refer to as “quiz”?
Cumulative tests every 4 chapters or so – I may refer to as “test” or “cumulative test”?
No study guides
All information needed to prepare for assessments is at your fingertips

18. Here’s to a GREAT year!
Thanks for Coming!