1. Welcome!
5th Grade
Back to School Night
September 4, 2019

2. Curriculum
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Writing are all under a new curriculum!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s “Into Reading”

3. Curriculum- continued
Math- enVision
Social Studies – Pearson
Science- Houghton / Mifflin / Harcourt – Fusion

4. Ms. Gorman Reading Comprehension Writing Vocabulary and Spelling
Grading:
60% Tests
10% Homework
30% Classwork

5. Classroom Procedures
Daily Do-Now and Write homework in agenda (5-10 Minutes)
*Review from previous days
Spelling homework assigned Monday, due Thursday
*Test Friday unless otherwise specified
*All spelling will be checked Thursday
Discuss Class objectives/ Goals for the day
Whole Group Lesson (20 Minutes)
Small Group Assignment (30-40 Minutes)
a. Spelling classwork each week
b. Reading graphic organizer paired with independent reading
*Follows same style as Whole Group lesson
c. Teacher check-in several times a week

6. Whole Group vs. Small Group
Learn new material using whole-group passage
Review material using independent- level book
Practice new material together
Trying skills on their own or with a partner
Support each other
Student- Teacher Conferences in small group

7. Homework Monday-Thursday
Spelling will be the same format each week, different words
Monday- Write words 3 times each
Tuesday- Write sentences using vocabulary words.
Wednesday- ABC Order
Thursday- Homework due
Friday- Spelling tests
Grammar will be a review activity using concept of the week
Workbook pages/ occasional worksheets
Grammar tests will be every 2-3 weeks and NOT on a Friday
You can always have your child read for minutes or even read a chapter book with them for family book club!

8. Incentives Prize Box Tickets Class Dojo Contest
ARE YOU CONNECTED TO THE APP?
Communicate with me personally
Positive choices and areas for improvement are tracked
Important reminders for special days
Families can ask me questions 24/7 and I can respond ASAP
Prize Box Tickets
Participation
Kind words and teamwork
Following expected classroom procedures/ transitions

9. Mrs. Carney Math Requirements for Class:
Agenda needed every day for recording homework
Math Workbook
Pencils

10. Mrs. Carney Homework Based on lessons taught in class Monday- Thursday
Calculator needed
Based on lessons taught in class
Focus, attention, and participation will make homework easier!

11. Mrs. Carney Grading/ Assessment Tests Daily Work Participation
Homework

12. Mr. Masterson

13. Back to School Night Letter

14. Teacher Website Go to: www.sedelco.org/mmasterson
Once you visit my site, save it to your favorites!
You can also go to Select “Harris School” at the top of the page from the drop-down menu, and click on “Staff Webpages.”
Class News/Helpful Information

15. Science & Social Studies Student Expectations
Harris Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)
Classroom Rules
School/District policies outlined in Parent/Student Handbook
Class Dojo
Classroom management tool.
Switching classes – students need to be responsible – adjustment period.
Uniform Policy
Classroom temperature
Science & Social Studies Student Expectations

16. (Determined by the Southeast Delco School District)
Grading Scale
(Determined by the Southeast Delco School District)
A =
B =
C =
D =
F =
Students are responsible for bringing home tests/quizzes that are returned to them.
“Power School Parent Portal” to keep you informed of your child’s ongoing progress. Please check weekly.*Progress Notices and Report Cards.*

17. Standardized Testing

18. Field Trip
Fort Mifflin located 15 minutes away in Philadelphia near the airport.
May 15, 2020.
Cost $15.
Ties into our study of the American Revolution.
Clearances
Permission slips, money collection, and chaperone requests will happen in April 2020.

19. A BIG THANK YOU!
We look forward to working with you and your child this year!
Each teacher will be available to address any GENERAL questions related to their subject in their individual classrooms at this time. If you have a specific/private question related to your child’s individual needs that requires personal time and attention, please call/ to set up an appointment.