1. Welcome parents,
You are welcome to sign up for November Conferences in the back of the room.
Check out the classroom and see your child’s desk. Please sit at their desk.
Write your child a little note. There is an index card on each child’s desk.

2. “Back to School Night” September 4, 2018
Mr. Morecz’s 5th Grade
“Back to School Night”
September 4, 2018

3. Now… Sign-ups for your November conference is on the back table.
If you have specific questions regarding your child for 5th grade, please complete an index card found on the front table and I’ll contact you shortly. I will not have adequate time to address your concerns tonight.

4. Overview About Myself Homework Policy & Homework Club
Friday Folder & Friday Finale
Snacks and Birthday Treats- NEW!! Only specific foods allowed
Daily Schedule & Specials
Curriculum Content
Math
Science
Social Studies
ELA (Reading and Language Arts)
Contact Information and News Announcements
Field Trips

5. About Myself Schooling Teaching Experience- 13th year teaching 5th gr.
Undergraduate- Penn State University
Master’s- Holy Family University
Teaching Experience- 13th year teaching 5th gr.

6. Homework Policy
Students are expected to complete homework assignments.
Homework assignments will be recorded daily in their homework book.
Failure to complete homework will impact student quarterly grades.
Parents will be notified if students do not complete homework. I will you.

7. Discipline Policy
Students will be accountable for their behavior in school- We practice Responsive Classroom’s logical consequences.
Students will be responsible for following our school’s behavior matrix.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is essential to instilling a community of learners.
Parents will be notified if disciplinary actions occur. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

8. Daily Schedule & Specials
9:10 - 9:25 Morning Routine
9: :05 Social Studies/Humanities
10: :30 O.W.L (It is designated time to make sure all students get what they need)
10: :30 Recess & Lunch
11: :30 English Language Arts (ELA)
12:30 - 1:15 Special
1:15 - 2:15 Math
2:15- 3:00 English Language Arts (ELA)
3:00- 3:40 Science
* Chorus is held 1 day per week from 3-3:30
3:40- 4:00 Homework Club & Dismissal
Special Schedule
Monday: Art, Tuesday: Gym, Wednesday: Music, Thursday: Library, Friday: Computers
Math Enrichment days not yet determined

9. Overview of Curriculum
Math
Science
Social Studies
ELA (Reading and Language Arts)

10. Envision Math Program Data, graphs & facts review
Whole numbers & decimals: place value, adding, subtracting & multiplying
Dividing whole numbers & decimals: 1- & 2-digit divisors
Geometry
Fractions, mixed numbers, & customary linear measurement
Length, perimeter & area
Measurement – solids
..\Math\BTSN ENVISIONgr3to enVision.pdf– each student will have an individual log in for the online book. See my website for directions.

11. MATHEMATICS Standards for Pennsylvania
O= OPERATIONS and ALGEBRAIC THINKING
Write, interpret and evaluate numerical expressions
Analyze patterns and relationships
B= NUMBER and OPERATIONS IN BASE TEN
Uses place value concepts to show understanding of operations, rounding whole numbers, decimals
Performs operations with multi-digit whole numbers including decimals
F= NUMBER and OPERATIONS - FRACTIONS
Uses equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract
Multiplies and divides fractions
M= MEASUREMENT and DATA
Represents and interprets data
Apply concepts of volume to solve addition and multiplication problems
Solves problems using conversion within a measurement system
G= GEOMETRY
Graphs points on the coordinate plane to solve problems
Classifies two-dimensional figures based on their properties
Math Topic #1- Numeration
Overall Student Score _________/40
O ________/34
B ________/ 6
F ________
M ________
G ________
Please note that not every subcategory will be assessed each topic.

12. Science
Microworlds (STC Inquiry Kit): Using a variety of magnifying devices (including hand lenses, acrylic spheres, water drops, and microscopes), students examine everyday objects and microorganisms.              
Ecosystems (STC Inquiry Kit): Students construct a connected terrarium and aquarium, to observe the relationship between the two environments and the organisms living within them. They discuss pollutants, model ecosystems, and the compromises that must often be reached in ecosystems for survival.                    
Mixtures and Solutions (FOSS Inquiry Kit): Students learn basic concepts of chemistry—mixture, dissolve, solution, concentration, saturation, reaction, evaporation, and crystal. They measure, mix, and compare solids and liquids, and observe and describe the interactions that result from their experiments. 
Chemistry & Matter 
Science Professionals are welcome to help teach concepts. Contact me. Enlightment by those in the Science field can only help promote interest in this exciting and necessary industry.                    

13. Social Studies Geography Native Americans The Age of Exploration
Colonization (New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies)
The Colonies Unite
The Revolutionary War
The Constitution
Materials: 
Harcourt,  United States History, Beginnings- This book is available online. See Social Studies link on my class web page.

14. English Language Arts (Reading)
Journey’s Program. Each child has a log-in and password. Directions will be found my website.
Decoding
Grammar
Comprehension Skills
Reading Strategies

15. Reading/ Language Arts (Writing)
Types of Writing Pieces from Journey’s
Narrative Accounts (Write personal/imaginative narratives, multi-paragraph pieces)
Informational Pieces (Reports, Letters, Essays, Articles, Summaries, Descriptions, Explanations, Analyses, Reflective Essays, Self-Reflections, Formal / Informal research
Persuasive Pieces (Position papers, Debates, Problem / Solution papers, Critiques.
Responses/Reactions to literature (fiction / non-fiction) Students will learn to use information supplied from the text to support their responses. This is referred to as Text-Dependent-Analysis (TDA).

16. Field Trips
Philadelphia Field Trip- chaperones are welcome. This trip is typically during late May or early June, which enriches our study of Historic Philadelphia. All chaperones must have the necessary PA Clearances filed with the district prior to the trip.

17. Contact Information and News Announcements
Friday Finale -newsletter of the week’s curriculum will be found on Mr. Morecz’s website as well as ed to parent distribution listing. Let me know if additional parents/gaurdians need to be added.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
ext. 2293
Use this for immediate/emergency situations
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Teacher Web Site available on Council Rock School District- Check for possible pictures, activities, or information about the class.