1. 5 th Grade Centerville Elementary Don’t forget to join the PTA! Doing so supports our school! Centerville

2. 5 th Grade Teachers · Sarah Calderone · Portable 2 · MaryRose Fegley · Room 412 · Holly Fulghum · Portable 6 · Jessica Gouker · Portable 5 · Rebecca Hageman · Portable 4 · Laurie Parker · Portable 3 · Kelly Sipe · Portable 1

3. Homework · Homework will be given Monday through Thursday nights. · Homework written in agenda daily. · Should be quality work, neatly completed and in Cursive. · Students will go to Responsibility Club if homework is incomplete. · Nightly homework · Reading · Word Study · Review of daily material · Projects as assigned

4. Class Content We will cover all the subjects and topics that are listed in state and county 5 th grade curricula. www.mdk12.org www.fcpsteach.org

5. Language Arts Reading Block · Reading Instruction · General Reading Processes · Reading a Social Studies text · Reading a Science trade book · Functional Documents · Drama · Poetry · Novel Elements · Story Elements · Word Study · Word patterns and vocabulary · Fluency · Writing based on reading responses · (BCR)

6. Language Arts Writing Block · Writer’s Workshop Types of Writing: · Persuasive · Expository · Narrative · Descriptive · 6 Traits of Writing · Ideas · Organization · Conventions · Voice · Word Choice · Sentence Fluency Cursive handwriting expected by the 5 th grade year.

7. Math Block · Math Facts Mastery · We will build on what they already know. · Students are currently being assessed and taught 5 th grade math curriculum; when a student shows mastery, they will be introduced to 6 th grade indicators. · Emphasis on Problem Solving · Math Communication (BCR’s).

8. Social Studies · Social Studies topics · Native Americans · Explorers · Colonial America · American Revolution · Government · Slavery ** Some quarter report cards may have either a S.S. or Science grade.

9. Science · Science topics · Rocks, Soil, and Erosion · Electricity · Magnetism · Communities · Microscopes · Students will take Science MSA in the Spring

10. Field Trips · One trip to the Earth Space Science Lab in Frederick. · Geology More information will come home later in the year. Please have permission slips back as soon as possible; field trips subject to change

11. Possible Rewards  Star Tickets  Positive note  Phone call home  Marbles for class marble jar  Extra recess  Compliments  Whole class event  5 th Grade Privilege  Patrols/tutors  Extra library book  TV Crew  Specials helpers Penalties If a student CHOOSES to break a rule, they will move their clip to: 1. Verbal Warning  Discussion/Reminder of expectations 2. Problem Solving Form with teacher  Completion of reflection sheet  Discussion with teacher 3. Responsibility Club  Loss of 1/2 recess  Completion of reflection sheet  [Please Sign & Return] 4. Home Communication  Phone Call/E-mail/Parent Contact 5. Referral to Office Star Behavior

12. Bullying CES wants to remind the parents that there is a no tolerance rule of bullying. Students have the right to feel safe and secure in a positive learning environment.

13. Social Concerns Boyfriends and Girlfriends are NOT permitted in school. Rumors and gossip can become a major distraction during instructional day and will be handled with the problem solving approach. Students should come to school dressed for recess weather. Independence is nurtured in 5 th grade.

14. What’s next? · You now will have an opportunity to meet your child’s second teacher. · We would like to remind you that tonight is an overview and we look forward to fall conferences in November. · Questions specific to your child can be written on a note card and left with your child’s teacher.

15. What’s next? · At this time please go to the assigned room. · Miss Calderone go to Portable 2 · Miss Fulghum go to Portable 6 · Miss Gouker go to Portable 5 · Mrs. Hageman go to Portable 4 · Mrs. Parker go to Portable 3 · Mrs. Sipe go to Portable 1 · Mrs. Fegley go to Room 412

16. Let’s Have a Great Year!