1. (5B)Mr. Jim Smoyer/Mrs. Larissa Kucyk
WELCOME
INGOMAR ELEMENTARY
FIFTH GRADE
(5A)Mrs. Lisa Dietz
(5B)Mr. Jim Smoyer/Mrs. Larissa Kucyk
(5C) Mr. Dustin Mounts

2. Welcome to Camp Kon-O-Kwee!
YMCA CAMP KON-O-KWEE / SPENCER 126 Nagel Road Fombell, PA Toll-Free: (877-YMCA- KOK) Phone:

3. Camp Kon-O-Kwee
All medications to be given at Camp KOK are to be brought in to school by Friday, September 21st in a labeled plastic bag. They should be in the original containers.
Parents, please fill out the permission form for medication that came home in the yellow packet on the first day of school.
Tylenol can be given at Camp if your child already has permission at IES with the nurse.
All other over the counter medication can only be given if parents bring in a physician order and send in the over the counter medicine in a labeled plastic bag. (allergy meds, ibuprofen, etc.)
We are not able to remove medication from the health office for Camp unless parents do not have any other doses at home. If school meds are sent, parents need to bring them back into health office after Camp KOK when we return.
THANK YOU!

4. Monday, September 24th – Camp Schedule

5. Tuesday, September 25th – Camp Schedule

6. Reminder – Please make arrangements to pick up your child at Ingomar at 11:30 on Wednesday, September 26th.

7. RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT ORGANIZATION INDEPENDENCE POSITIVE ATTITUDE
5th GRADE EXPECTATIONS
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPECT
ORGANIZATION
INDEPENDENCE
POSITIVE ATTITUDE

8. Tyler Online Gradebook
Information about the NA Student Data Portal for All Parents:
The NA Student Data Portal is a web-based grade book and reporting system that provides access to student records . Personal user names and passwords are required to log in to the system. See the NA website to set up and manage an account for your child.

9. CODE OF CONDUCT
REWARDS
Paws: After Accumulating 20, a student can redeem them for incentives/prizes
Praise
Free time
Small rewards
Recognition from the office / Dr. Michalowski
Possible Consequences White slips Missing parts of recess Contact parents

10. IES Kindness Committee Rules
We will not bully others
We will help students who are bullied
3. We will include students who are left out
4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home

11. FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
SCIENCE
Scott Foresman (Pearson)
Unit A – Life Science
Classifying Organisms
Cells to Systems
Interactions in Ecosystems
Changes in Ecosystems
**We apply these concepts and skills at Camp KOK during our Water Quality testing and Minimum Impact lessons.**
Unit B – Earth Science
Weather Patterns
Protecting Earth’s Resources
Unit C – Physical Science
Matter and Its Properties
Changes in Matter
Forces in Motion
Changing Forms of Energy
SOCIAL STUDIES

12. FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
CA (Communication Arts) is now called ELA (English Language Arts) which includes Reading, English, Spelling, and Writing
The Storytown series - Harcourt School Publishers
Theme 1: Finding a Way
 Theme 2: Common Goals
 Theme 3: Go with the Flow
 Theme 4: Dare to be Great
 Theme 5: Making a Difference
 Theme 6: Feats of Daring

13. ELA: English Language Arts
The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a spiraled review of key skills.
Sample skills that are developed through these resources include:
Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)
Robust Vocabulary
High Frequency Words
Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies)
Fluency, Accuracy, and Reading Rate
Grammar and Writing
Use of Dictionary and Reference Sources

14. ELA: English Language Arts
Daily Oral Language
Grammar and Conventions
WRITING
Informational
Narrative
Opinion/Persuasive
SPELLING
Tests are on Fridays
Weekly spelling unit homework

15. Mathematics Curriculum
GO MATH!
Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology.
Problem solving will be emphasized in all units.
All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed.
Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books.
There are supportive online resources in GO MATH!

16. GO MATH! Online Resources
For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser.
From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.”
Then select “Online Textbook Resources.”
Select “Elementary Level Resources.”

17. ROCKET MATH And REFLEX MATH

18. North Allegheny Testing Schedule
Curriculum based testing :
Math quizzes and chapter tests.
Reading tests
Weekly Spelling unit tests
Core subjects: Science, Social Studies & English
Chapter tests
District and State mandated testing :
ITBS January 7-11
(Iowa Test of Basic Skills)
PSSA ELA (TBD which days)
April and 23-26
PSSA Math
April 29 and 30
PSSA Make Up Testing
April 29 – May 3

19. iPad Information

20. Please check your email for:
Information on our insurance coverage
Please go to to accept or decline insurance coverage for your child’s device. Insurance sign-up deadline is September 28.
Information about FOCUS 2020 can be found at:

21. Have Additional Questions?
Visit the North Allegheny School District FOCUS 2020 website
Preparing all students for success in a changing world.

28. iPad Expectations -iPad charged everyday -Not calling home for iPads
-Please let your teacher know if you do not have Wi-Fi at home
- “Apples Up”

29. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
MTSS is evidence-based and addresses
academics & behavior
in a systematic, cyclical problem-solving process.
PA-MTSS is intended to help all students meet with continuous academic and behavioral success.
PDE 2017
5 Year Implementation Process
Year 3 of Implementation

30. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
Standards-aligned and responsive
Based on high quality core instruction
Universal screening
Progress monitoring
Data-based decision-making
Tiered services and supports
Family engagement
SLD (specific learning disability) determination
*The data can be used when an evaluation may occur
Professional learning & collaboration
Last year we administered a universal screener and focused on differentiating our core instruction. We will continue to focus on using the data to make better data based decisions in regards to our instruction. Students who may be struggling will also be receive targeted research based interventions and receive progress monitoring. Parent reports will be sent or shared at conferences as was done last year.

31. Tier 1-3 5%
10%
Tier 1 is our foundational, core instruction. Tiers 2 and 3 are added to provide every student with what he or she needs.
85%

32. North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2018-2019 School Year
Focus of Year 3:
- Continue to use AIMSweb Plus as our universal screener.
Continue to differentiate our core reading instruction
In grades K-5,continue a differentiated/flexible reading period 4 days a week (What I Need Period “WIN Period”)
During this 45 minute (grades 2-5) or 30 minute (K-1) period can receive enrichment, reinforcement and remediation on ELA skills. Groups will be flexible and based upon multiple forms of data. During this time the reading specialists, interventionists, GOAL and other related support teachers will be working with the homeroom teachers to support students in giving them whatever they need to demonstrate mastery and growth.

33. Universal Screener Facts
Given three times per year.
Sept. Dec. and May
Administer on grade level
Administer to all students
Math
Grades 2-5
Assessed on the computer 35 min
Reading
Grades K-5
K-1 – 1:1 with teacher
Approx. -15 min
2-5 – 1:1 and computer
Approx. – 35 min

35. MARK YOUR CALENDARS

36. Registration includes:
Finisher Medal
Race Shirt
Race Bag
$3 for your school’s PE program
5K Timed Race: $25 / 1 Mile Family Fun Run $15
Register online: northallegheny.org/Foundation
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN North Allegheny Distinguished Alumni Awards
Northallegheny.org/alumni

37. Band and Orchestra Elective Classes – not required
Students who are not at rehearsal will be…
Participating in extension/remediation activities
Working on special projects/activities
It will not be study-hall like periods
Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instruments and music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week.
Band and Orchestra full group practices. Mondays 2:30-3:15
Chorus full group practice Wednesdays 11:30-12:15

38. Band and Orchestra Lessons
Schedules have been distributed by Mr. Leasure (band) and Mr. Schaltenbrand (orchestra)
Students are to attend their lesson every week
They are to bring their instrument and music to lessons
Students may leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins
Band and orchestra students are required to make-up any work missed while attending their lesson

39. Thank You for coming! We look forward to a great year!
The Fifth Grade Team
Don’t forget to sign up for conferences
outside your child’s homeroom.