1. Welcome to 5th grade! 5th grade team Lisa Bass – ELA/Social Studies
LaCrista Gilcrease – Math/Science
Chelsea Hubacek – Science/Social Studies
Jaclyn Pitcock – ELA/Social Studies
Sean Potts – Math/Social Studies

2. Math Overview Mrs. Gilcrease & Mr. Potts Key Concepts
Decimal Place Value
Addition and Subtraction of decimals and fractions
Estimation
Multiplication and Division of decimals and fractions
Prime and Composite Numbers
Equivalent Fractions, Mixed Numbers. and Improper Fractions
Probability
Measurement - conversions
Geometry - shapes (sets and subsets)
PEMDAS – order of operations
Financial Literacy
Daily schedule and list of online games on my website.

3. Science Overview Mrs. Gilcrease & Mrs. Hubacek Key Concepts:
Chemistry: Properties of Matter, Magnetism, State of Matter, Density, Solubility, Conductivity
Force and Motion: Types of forces on objects: Gravity, Friction, Push/Pull
Energy: Investigate various forms of energy such has mechanical, light, sound, and electrical
Weather/Climate and Water Cycle: Compare and contrast weather and climate and learn the steps of the water cycle.
Earth Science: Rock cycle, formation of fossils, creation of fossil fuels, landforms, rotations of earth & moon.
Life Science: Ecosystems, Organisms, and adaptations
Space: Moon phases, order of the planets, and tides
History of Science: Famous scientists and important discoveries
Major Assignments, Review sheet answer keys, and projects will be posted to our faculty websites.

4. Social Studies Overview
Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Hubacek, Miss Pitcock, Mr. Potts
This school year we will learn about U.S. History. We study the history of the United States and focus on our history, geography, explorers, government and culture. These are the specific topics:
Basic Geography
Native Americans and Explorers
Colonies
Slavery
Tensions Between Colonies and Britain
Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary War
The Constitution and Bill of Rights
Civil War

5. Reading/Writing Overview
Ms. Bass & Miss Pitcock
Key Concepts
Book Clubs
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Myths, and Drama - Genre Studies
Research and Inquiry (self selected topic)
Research Debatable Topic
Narrative Writing
Research Writing
Creative Writing

6. Skyward Skyward is also known as Family and Student Access.
Can check your child’s grades as often as you would like.
Students can access school work files at home.

7. Behavior Expectations
1. Be prepared.
2. Be respectful.
3. Be an active participant in learning.
4. Be responsible.
5. Agenda Signatures
1 sig: Restricted Recess
2 sig: Silent Lunch
3 sig: Working lunch
Each week signatures start off clean

8. Contact Information 1.
2. Messages for your child - Pony Express
3. Volunteer process

9. How to help your child be successful in 5th grade!
1. Set up an atmosphere that fosters success.
2. Allow them to learn from their mistakes.
3. Teach them to self-advocate for their grades. (absent make-up work, and corrections).
4. Talk to them often. Keep those lines of communication open.
5. Check grades and agenda signatures regularly.
6. Know that we are your partners in this journey.
7. Check the calendar regularly for tests and homework on faculty websites.