1. Team 5F Mrs. Hillson Mrs. Lindsey Mrs. Puddester- McKenna

2. Goals  To give students the academic tools they need to progress to 6th grade.  To provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.  To have fun while we learn.  To make new friends and discover new interests.

3. English Language Arts  Storytown Anthology: grammar,spelling,literature,and vocabulary  Thinkcentral.com to access student materials on line including book and worksheets if necessary  Homework: Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar  MCAS packet will begin the first week of October.  Reading Logs: Students set a reading goal for the month, receive PAWS tickets as an incentive to read up to or exceed their goal.

4. Social Studies  American History  Focus on extracting information from text.  First project: Explorers in October  Homework: Given on Monday or Tuesday, due Wednesday or Thursday

5. Science  Solar System  Moon Phases – Moon Log Project  Weather  Simple Machines - K’nex unit  Changing Earth  Ecosystems  MCAS Review and Prep  Floating and Sinking  Homework: Given on Monday or Tuesday, due Wednesday or Thursday, non-fiction reading materials using reading a-z

6. Math Go Math series Thinkcentral.com – access to math books and support materials Practice Book is a homework book, students can leave at home, complete HW and bring in or transport book back/forth to school Front page of practice book can be replaced with enrich or reteach Homework: Monday –Thursday double sided (one review page of class lesson, 6 test prep questions). Please sign if student is unable to complete (30 mins. Max)

7. Homework  Homework is posted on the smartboard everyday. Agendas will be stamped every morning when completed  Homework blog: www.homeworkteam5f.blogspot.com www.homeworkteam5f.blogspot.com  All homework is due the following day, unless noted.

8. Agendas  Parent/Guardian must check and sign agendas every night.  Home/School communication tool

9. Absenteeism  Student’s are responsible for all make up work when he/she is absent.  A folder will be assembled for student when he/she is out. It will include class work as well as homework assignments.  Student will have the same amount of time they were out to complete assignments. Example: If student is out for three days, he/she has three days to complete assignment.

10. General Information  Friday Folders  Extra Help Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Hillson Tuesday/Thursday morning 7:30-8:00 Mrs. Puddester-McKenna – Weds. 2:30-3:30  Classroom Website www.team5f.weebly.com you will be able to email us through the link on the web page.www.team5f.weebly.com  A.M. snack

11. Please remember, if you have any concerns or questions you can:  Call at any time to leave a message on our voice mail, we will get back to you as soon as we can. 978-640-7880 Mrs. Hillson ext 7208 Mrs. Lindsey ext. 7210 Mrs. Puddester-McKenna ext 7206

12. Let’s Have a Great Year!