1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2016-2017
5th grade
Ms. Siegel
Mariposa Elementary

2. Subject areas Technology Homework Rules & Expectations
Topics of Discussion
Subject areas
Technology
Homework
Rules & Expectations

3. Math Resources: Engage New York, Georgia Units, and Investigations
Order of Operations
Place Value with Decimal Fractions
Developing Multiplication and Division Strategies
Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Fractions and Fractions
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Multiplication and Division of Decimals
Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
Classifying and Measuring 2D Geometric Figures
Geometry and the Coordinate Plane
Algebraic Thinking

4. English Language Arts (ELA)
ELA Resource: Expeditionary Learning
4 Modules with 3 Units in each Module
Mid and End of Unit Assessments
Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn
Stories of Human Rights
Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others
Biodiversity in Rainforests of the Western Hemisphere
Module 3: Considering Perspectives and Supporting Opinions
Sports and Athletes’ Impact on Culture
Module 4: Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others
Natural Disasters in the Western Hemisphere

5. Biomes Force and Motion Matter and Energy Human Body Earth and Space
SCIENCE
Biomes Force and Motion Matter and Energy Human Body Earth and Space

6. SOCIAL STUDIES
Geography Terms Early Americans European Explorations Colonization American Revolution Bill of Rights & Constitution Introduce Civil War

7. Technology
Computer Lab
Power Points
Google Docs
Research projects

8. Mariposa has implemented a school-wide PBIS program
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Intervention System
Focuses on positive rewards for good behavior
Creates a plan for “teaching” appropriate student behaviors
Creates a plan to address undesirable student behaviors through teacher and administrative interventions
Lesson plans build on Mariposa LifeSkills
Consistency throughout the school
All staff expectations are the same, using the same language and the same series of rewards and consequences

9. BLAST BLAST Be Respectful Lead with Integrity Act Responsible
Safety Matters
Together We Achieve
BLAST takes all the great programs and incentives Mariposa already has in place and ties them together!
School Store coupons (Blast Coupons)
Miss Manner certificates (Blast Coupons)
Principals Lunch
Lifeskills (all Lifeskills are imbedded within BLAST)

10. You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.
Team Rules / 3R’s
Rights
All students have the right to an education. No student will take away anybody else’s rights that they deserve.
Respect
Respect for others is mandatory so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable.
Responsibility
You will take responsibility for yourself and your actions.

11. Homework and Communication
ELA Binder, Math Notebook, and Agenda – needs to be at school everyday
Homework
Daily – Math and Spelling (Monday – Thursday nights)
ELA – homework may be possible dependent on daily lesson
Reading (minimum 20 min./4x a week) parent signs on agenda
Communication
Phone calls and notes/ s
Website
Friday Progress Report – weekly
Due and signed every Monday

12. Other Classroom Business
Specials: Monday – Computer Lab Tuesday – PE Wednesday – Library Thursday – Art Friday – Music
Lunch-11:40 – 12:20 Water bottle Healthy Snacks
Fitness for Life
Playworks
T-shirts

13. Challenger Fund What does my donation go towards? What is it?
Based on parent feedback, we’ve replaced the APEX run with a direct donation campaign. This allows 100% of your money to stay at Mariposa. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000.
What does my donation go towards?
The Mariposa PTO uses 100% of fundraiser donations to make our school a better place to learn.
How do I donate?
Using the donation form you receive tonight, you can donate by cash, check or Paypal on our website.
Prizes!
Mariposa Lanyards, Harvest Festival prize packs, classroom popsicle parties and Target gift cards for our teachers!
Donate August 12th - September 13th

14. Online Student Directory
Only 155 families have signed up so far….There are lots of birthday parties throughout the school year and this is a great way to get contact information for those invitations J
Go to join.myschoolanywhere.com 
Enter Code:  mariposa
Deadline is this Friday, August 12th!  We are planning on going to print next week!  Thanks!

15. Contact Information
E – mail address:
Voice mail:
Office: