1. Welcome to 5 th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Marcie Moran Mrs. Stephanie Stephenson Sawnee Elementary Website Our Mission Statement: Sawnee Elementary School prepares children to be life-long learners, self-motivators, and responsible citizens functioning in a global society. 2011-20122011-2012 Grade Plus

2. Math Pacing Guide Number of the Week Study Island IXL Homework www.eduplace.com Angel Mrs. Moran's Website

3. Language Arts  Mrs. Stephenson's Webpage Mrs. Stephenson's Webpage **Co-taught w/ Mrs. Delaney **Reading Series Website… PearsonSuccessNetPearsonSuccessNet **Accelerated Reader & STAR testing  Accelerated Reader link can be located on my website **Grading-Summative Assessments & Formative assessments which include selection tests, class assignments & projects

4. Science – Mrs. Moran ext. 071292 GPS Standards – Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Habits of Mind. Health will also be covered within the science classroom. Assessment – Students will be graded based on daily assignments, labs, tests, and classroom projects.

5. Social Studies Fifth Graders will continue studying the history of the United States beginning with the Civil War & culminating with the present. Concepts in Geography, Economics & Government will be embedded in our study of American History. Grading- Assessments will come from daily work, tests, quizzes, group work, & in class projects.

6. Homeroom Writing As part of the GPS standards, children must demonstrate proficiency in three genres of writing: *Narrative *Persuasive *Expository or informational Students will take the GA 5 th Grade State Writing Assessment on March 7 th.

7. Reasons for conduct marks… Lunchroom Behavior Unprepared Off Task/out of seat Not Following Directions Disrespectful Disruptive Behavior/Excessive Talking Consequences  1 mark = warning  2 marks = 1 day silent lunch  3 marks = 3 days of silent lunch  4 marks = Begin behavior plan /conference with parent  5 marks = lose 9 week bash  6 marks = conference with student, parents, teacher, and administrator Conduct Cards