1. Lilly and Flaherty 5th Grade
Curriculum Night

2. About Mrs. Lilly Atlanta is my home town
Holy Innocents for High School
Vanderbilt University
Double major in Elementary Education and Psychology
15th year at New Prospect
Enjoy sports, NASCAR, Tennis and Tennessee/Vanderbilt Football
I have a daughter, her name is Reagan and she is 2 ½ year olds

3. About Mrs. Flaherty Moved to Atlanta from Ohio
Wright State University for undergrad school
Grand Canyon University for grad school
10th year of teaching-4th at NPES
Enjoys watching and playing sports- Buckeyes and Bills
I have a 6 month old daughter named Mckinley

4. About Mr. Williams Grew up in Forsyth County
Elementary Education Degree; Certifications in Special Education, ESOL, and Gifted Endorsed
4th year teaching; 2nd at NPES
I love to eat
Married for 13 years and 3 kids (11 yrs old, 4 yrs old, and 3 yrs old)

5. Reading Lucy Calkins Units of Study
Incorporate reading into all areas of learning
Master reading strategies to use with all styles of books (character development, theme, etc)

6. Reading (cont’d.)
Cold Read Tests will be given every other week – Two reading passages with questions correlated to what we have been going over in class
Novel Studies- Students will be placed on groups throughout the year to read novels based on their reading level/ interest

7. Reading Room

8. Writing Lucy Calkins Units of Study Encourage writing in all areas
Narrative, opinion, and informational
Constructed responses

9. Writing Room

10. 5th Grade expectations Become more organized Learn Study Skills
Home work is to review content discussed in class; please let us know if you have any questions about assignments
If they “don’t have any homework” they should be reading every night, reviewing concepts or watching videos on Brainpop about the units they are studying—check out the weebly website for resources
Responsibility
Respect for all

11. Binders
Each subject area, agendas, blue folders, notes, important information, etc.
Assignments are written 2 weeks in advance
Homework written in every Monday
Study materials for tests
Reading logs

12. Procedures Oops slips Tally System Agendas (sign every night)
Tickets/ Treatbox
PBIS
PAWS tickets
House points (Earth, Wind, Fire, and Air)

13. Technology 1:1 devices Signed Technology agreement Google Classrooms
NO personal devices (cell phones must be off and in bookbag)

14. Grading Scale Tests- 40% Quizzes – 30% Classwork – 20%
Participation- 5%
Homework Average- 5%
IF a student fails a test, they are able to retake the test for up to 80% grade on the retake
All Tests and quizzes are sent home in the Blue Folder please check it and SIGN AND RETURN THE PAPERS.

15. Schedule Morning time 7:10- :45
Period 1: 7:50 – 9:00 (BIRTHDAY TREATS)
RECESS: 9:00 – 9:25
Period 2: 9:30 – 10:40
Period 3: 10:40 – 11:45
LUNCH 11:50 – 12:20
SPECIALS 12:25 – 1:10
Period 4: 1:10 – 2:15
Study Hall/ Dismissal 2:15 -2:25

16. Communication http://newprospect5thgrade.weebly.com/
address:
Please be aware that ing during the school day will not guarantee we will see it before dismissal.
Agendas
Please check their blue folders for additional information

17. To do in class tonight… Sign-up for: Conferences
Write on the index card any questions you have or information you would like me to be aware of…and place it in the mailbox in the back of the room!
Complete the “Ticket out the door” note for your student