2. Please come in and make yourself comfortable. Once you read your child’s letter, please take a moment to write a response. Your child will enjoy starting the day tomorrow with a message from you!

3. What’s on the desk…  Letter from your child  Paper for you to write back to your child Folder containing the following:  5 th grade Information Sheet  Contact Information Sheet (please fill out this evening and leave on your child’s desk)  Homeroom Parent Information Sheet.  Allergy Information Letter  * I will put a copy of this presentation on my School Wires.

4. Personal Information BA in Education: Graceland University, Masters of Elementary Education: Wilkes University Teaching Experience  South Portland School District  Central Bucks School District  Kutz- Gayman- Barclay- (5 years)  Warwick (9 years)  Gayman Elementary (16 years)

5. Communication and Reminders  Thursday Folders  Assignment Books  Conferences  E-mail: hardito@cbsd.org  Website: Access through www.cbsd.orgwww.cbsd.org  Phone (267) 893-4384  Food allergies: peanuts and tree nuts  Transportation changes (call office)  Requesting homework (call office or e-mail me before 12:30)

6.  I need a note for:  Absences  Transportation Changes  No Birthday Treats! We will celebrate with acknowledgement… Classroom Policies

7.  School Wires Site  50 minutes a night  Homework Policy  Homework misses will be notated with a missing assignment sheet which should be signed by a parent.  The student will complete the missed assignment at home.  After three misses, I will send home an email so we can take a proactive approach. Homework

8. Our Daily Schedule 8:35 - 8:50 Morning Meeting 8:50 - 9:55 Language Arts 9:55 - 11:15 Math 11:15 -12:12 Recess/ Lunch 12:15 -1:45 Reading 1:45 - 2:25 Specials 2:25 - 3:10 Science/Social Studies

9. Specials  MondayArt  TuesdayLibrary  WednesdayMusic  ThursdayComputer lab  FridayPhysical Education

10. Reading  The Lead 21 Series  Comprehension Toolkit  Fiction and Non-Fiction  Literature Circles/Shared Reading  Book Conferencing  Guided Reading/Small Groups  In Class Reading Log  Independent Reading of Self-Selected Books 100 minutes of “at home” reading each week- Parents sign calendar each week.

11.  Being a Writer  Mini-lessons using mentor texts  Writing every day  Writer’s Community  Emphasis on Writing Process  Blend of Grammar and Writing Language Arts

12. Spelling  Systematic and explicit instruction helps students learn and apply words in meaningful context  Spelling words are presented in complete sentences and used in context to underscore meaning  Correct spelling is emphasized in all areas of writing  Weekly tests include the grammar skill taught that week.

13. Social Studies  SS Alive www.learntci.com  Online access for text and practice  Units of Study:  Geography/Native American Regions  The Road to Revolution and Independence  Constitution & The Bill of Rights  Westward Expansion  Current Events

14. Science Areas of Study:  Scientific Method  Nature’s Recyclers  Weather  Energy

15. Technology  Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Type to Learn (keyboarding)  Basic overview of the Internet  Search engines  Research strategies  Various other programs introduced throughout the year

16. CBSD Effectively Communicating Student Progress

17. Resources Parent Handbook

18. Cover Sheet Conference Report Progress Report

19. Marking Periods 1 & 3: Conference Report Marking Periods 1&3

20. Marking Periods 2 & 4: Progress Report Marking Periods 1&3

21. Parent Portal http://www.cbsd.org/cbeleme ntaryreportcard

22.  Everyday Math  Spiraling of ideas  Problem-solving  Higher-level thinking  Communication  Math Boxes are key! Math

23. Math Program Continued  Fifth Grade Curriculum includes:  Geometry  Estimation & Computation  Division  Fractions, Decimals, and Percents  Addition & Subtraction of Fractions

24. Math Program- Continued  Exponents and Negative Numbers  Ratios  Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity  Algebra Concepts  Probability and Rates

25. Math Program- Continued Math materials Study Link booklet Math Journal Math binder (template, calculator, SRB) www.everydaymathonline.com Math assessment Study guide signed at beginning of each unit Quizzes, tests, homework

26. Math Websites  www.xtramath.org www.xtramath.org  www.everydaymathonline.com www.everydaymathonline.com

27. Thank you for attending Back-to-School Night