1. Fifth Grade Curriculum 2018-2019
Vicky Maher
Trista Morrell
Nick Sontag
Emily Van Duerm

3. Our Schedule

4. Class Policies Positive Behavior Support
PAW PRIDE: Let’s be kind, accepting, positive, goal achievers
Positive Reinforcement
Common behavior expectations in all classes
Absences
If a student comes in after the 8:30 bell, they are required to get a tardy slip
Pre-arranged absence form
Homework Expectations
Daily math homework (online and/or paper)
Daily reading (20 minutes minimum)
Completing unfinished classroom practice as needed
Homework is assigned with purpose
Due to the fact that we are sharing students between all 4 classes, respect, attitude and organization will be held to the highest standards consistently in all classrooms. As behaviors arise, we will first handle with a teacher:student conference. We will then notify parents and needed.

5. Communication
Weekly Friday Folders are used for students to take completed work home.
A weekly ed grade-level newsletter will be sent to all parents every Friday providing updates on classroom activities and future events.
The student planner is used for organization of assignments. Please check your child’s planner to remain aware of assignments.
is the preferred method of communication. If you would like a meeting, please schedule one.
We love volunteers! Help out in class, share about your job, field trip your job!?!?
Model positive self talk about all content (MATH, growing changing, etc)

6. Literacy Block
Our reading and writing units complement one another to enhance students daily experience.
Students are expected to create learning portfolios to display their knowledge, growth and interaction with an authentic audience.
Using a workshop model, students will experience reciprocal teaching, conferring with peers and teacher, Socratic seminars, digital portfolios, reading for purpose and joy, writing across genres and word study.

7. Math Math Workshop Math Expressions - Resource Areas of Study:
An engaging & explorative environment where students challenge their skills through mini-lessons, hands-on activities, technology, and project-based learning
Math Expressions - Resource
Differentiated instruction & practice with engaging student investigations
Please look for family letters coming home with details and tips for each unit of study
Areas of Study:
Fractions with like and unlike denominators
Computation using whole numbers and decimals
Algebraic Expressions, Orders of Operations
Area & Volume
Graphing & Geometry
Use of Measurements- Standard and Metric Conversions
Data expression & interpretation
Problem Solving Strategies

8. Social Studies
Guiding Concepts: Change over time, Human & Geographic Interaction
Changing Face of North America & the Emergence of a New World Society
The American Revolution
The United States Constitution
Personal Economics & Financial Literacy (Young Ameritowne—December 6!)

9. Science Mixtures: Parts and Wholes Weather Earth Processes
Earth’s resources
Human Body Systems
Growing and Changing
Science perfectly aligns with the PBL model . Students will investigate each of the science concepts, often by engaging in an ongoing project that will showcase their learning-which will mostly occur during the school day.

10. Technology 1:1 initiative Behavior Contract/Caring for your tech
Digital Portfolios
Google Classroom/Google Education Suite
Personal Math Trainer/Think Central
Technology enhances, not replaces, traditional learning

11. We’re excited to learn with your children
We’re excited to learn with your children. We look forward to a great year!
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