1. Curriculum Night 2013 Mrs. Dickson B208 Welcome to your child’s 5th grade classroom!

2. My Philosophy Let me introduce myself!
Unity Poem & Individual Differences
Respect and Responsibility
The “Golden Rule”
Classroom website!

3. Your Child’s Daily Routine
Your child has a color block schedule on back of red HW folder
All subjects taught daily
Healthy snack (anytime) & lunch (11:07)
Specials Schedule (Tech is new to your child this year)!
BOCH/ Lessons/ Flex time

4. 5th Grade Math Unit 1 Fractions (Adding & Subtracting) Unit 2 Decimals
(Multiplying & Dividing)
Unit 4 Multiplication
Unit 5 Division
Unit 6 Operations & Problem Solving
Unit 7 Algebra, Patterns & Coordinates
Unit 8 Measurement & Data
NYS Standards Based Expressions Math Program
COMMON CORE State Standards
NYS MATH ASSESSMENT GIVEN APRIL 30th – May 2nd

5. Math Practice & Technology
IXL - Supplemental web-based Math Problem Solving & Basic Fact Knowledge/ Speed practice
It is recommended that students practice for 45 minutes each week (home & school computers)
Xtramath.com, learnzillion and links on classroom website

6. Components of Literacy
Guided Reading:
Reading Comprehension Skills/ Mentor Texts/ Fluency/ AIMS Web
Differentiated Instruction/ Small Groups
Shared/ Paired Reading:
Core novels/ high interest/ BOOK CLUB
Reading Rewards Program / Reading Logs
Students need a novel to read at school/home at all times
Word Study/ Spelling
Weekly pre-test, Immunity, Safari, 100s CLUB!
NYS ELA Testing April 1st – 3rd

7. Components of Writing
Daily Writing Journal/ Stories of My Life/ Free Write
Writer’s Workshop/ RLA Centers
Peer-tutoring/ Coaching/ Cooperative work
Published Class Books(Students bring home creative writing class made books )
Writing Tasks/ Directed/ Published
Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory, Descriptive, Expository, Comparison, Poetry, Argument Writing

8. 5th Grade Science & Health
Final 5th Grade WSS Science Exam given in JUNE
Science
Mammals/ Living Environment
Rocks & Minerals
Earth, Moon, Sun
Environmental Factors/ Weather
Health
Dealing With Feelings
Body Systems
Foods for Good Nutrition
Learning About Diseases
Human Growth & Development (Note will be sent home regarding DVD)

9. 5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Taught by Ms. Harrington (B209)
Civil War & Reconstruction
Expansion & Change
World War 1
Becoming a World Power
World War 11
The US & the World Today
Online Text Book!

10. Classroom Management Chipping In for a GREAT Year!
Goal of Behavior System
Great Character = GOLD Chips
What if it’s not working?
Discipline Policy/ Code of Conduct
Homework Policy
Grading Policy coming in Friday Folder this week! (Parent Portal)
Parent Volunteers/ Field Trips
Important classroom packet was sent home yesterday!

11. PT Conferences & Parties
December 5th (Thursday) November 6th (Friday)
Please sign-up the table outside the classroom door!
FAQ’s, PTO, Code of Conduct
General Questions?
Inspiring Greatness
 Thank you for coming!!