1. Welcome to 5th Grade

2. Goals Reading – Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text. – Quote accurately from a text when explaining what it says. – Summarize a text – Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story (how characters interact). – Determine the meaning of words and phrases (figurative language). – Explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure. – Describe how a narrator’s or speakers point of view influences how events are described. – Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to text. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre. Writing Focus: Writer’s workshop, reading interactive notebooks, close reading, narrative, and opinion/argument writing.

3. Goals Math – Operations and Algebraic Thinking – Number and Operations in Base Ten – Numbers and Operations – Fractions – Measurement and Data – Geometry

4. BEAUBIEN SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GUIDELINES PURPOSE & HYPOTHESIS (10 POINTS) DUE: October 6th *Describe why you will be doing the experiment and what your prediction is. *Your project should be approved before you continue working on it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE REPORT & BOARD DUE: Tuesday, Nov. 3rd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT COVER (10 POINTS) *The cover should include the title of your report and a picture related to your topic. TITLE PAGE (5 POINTS) *Include (1) the title of your report, (2) your name, (3) the date, (4) your homeroom, (5) your grade. ABSTRACT (10 POINTS) *Must be at least two paragraphs in length and include a clear description of: (1) How did you do the experiment? (2) What did you learn from doing the experiment? SCIENTIFIC METHOD (30 POINTS) *Must include a detailed description of your experiment & include all of the following information: (1) Purpose, (2) Hypothesis, (3) Materials, (4) Procedure, (5) Results, (6) Conclusions *A minimum of 5 trials should be done! DATA, CHARTS AND/OR GRAPHS (15 POINTS) *Your results must be displayed in a visual form. All labels, titles, numbers, and additional information need to be properly identified. REVIEW OF LITERATURE (20 POINTS) *Optional-extra credit for grades 3 & 4 *A minimum of one page research that summarizes information you learned about your topic is required. *A complete bibliography sheet must also be included to describe where you researched your information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISUAL DISPLAY BOARD (50 POINTS) *Neatly display all of the steps of the scientific method. This should be colorful, typed and include a visual display of your results (ex. Graph). HINT- photographs of you doing your experiment and/or pictures of your project look great. Be creative! ORAL PRESENTATION (25 POINTS) *You will briefly summarize your experiment in front of your classmates and teacher. *Be prepared to answer questions about your experiment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Every student must complete an individual written report especially if you are working with a partner.* Two reminders-NO mold or bacteria growing experiments will be allowed. All measurements should be done using the metric system (for ex. Centimeters, Milliliters, Grams).

5. Classroom Rules Do your best Be ready to learn Eyes forward and listen Raise your hand Be respectful Say please and thank you Share and take turns Follow directions Try new things Keep hands to yourself Believe in yourself Work hard and have fun!

6. Absences/Tardies Five unexcused absences or tardies will result in a students detention. – Absences are only excused with a written note from a parent/guardian. – Students must be in the classroom by the second bell, 7:50a.m. or they will be marked tardy. – 5 tardies will result in a detention.

7. Homework Reinforces the skills and materials learned during classes Prepares students for upcoming lessons – Please check your child’s planner daily or our teacher webpage. Late Homework Late work policy – Students will have one day to turn in their late classwork/homework with a parent/guardian note. Late work will become one letter grade lower and if not turned in by the following day will result in a zero.

8. Grading Scale 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 74 C 73 – 66 D Below 65 F All Work Will Be Checked!! Not All Work Will Be Graded!!!!

9. Science Fair Due Date: November 3, 2015 The School Science Fair is Friday, December 4 th. Volunteers are needed. Science boards are sold in room 003 for $5.00

10. Miscellaneous Birthdays Due to allergies, we are not allowed to bring ANY type of food in for birthdays. – Birthday Treats can include : pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. Recess Have your child dress accordingly for all weather conditions. Forms Please send any missing forms you might still have!!! MAP Testing PTO Please join!!! ($15 for the year) Instructional fee ($50.00) 1 st Quarter Progress reports will be sent home October 9 th. Please sign and return it as soon as possible. Students have one full week to return it or check under accepts responsibility will be earned. Wednesday, November 18th is Report Card Pick-Up day!!! Please make sure your child has purchased the book “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

11. Contact Information cewalsh1@cps.edu, scrice@cps.edu, kmmeeters@cps.edu Beaubien – 773-534-3500 Extension numbers Ms. Walsh – 83485 Mrs. Olson – 83475 Mrs. Meeters - 83493

12. Thank You For Your Support!! The fifth grade team