1. Welcome to Haley Elementary’s 5 th Grade Curriculum Night Haley Elementary 2013-2014

2. Tricia Wood Taught 5 th and 6 th Grade over the last 11 years at Chandler Schools. BA in Elementary Education from ASU MA in Curriculum and Instruction from NAU. Outside of school…

3. Laurel Conard I have been teaching in the Chandler Schools for many years. Most of years have been in the 6 th grade, but I moved to the 5 th grade last year. I will be teaching a section of math and science to all of the 5 th grade students this year.

4. Brad Guggisberg Has taught in 2 nd grade, ADAPTS, and 4 th at Haley Elementary. Is dual certified in elementary ed and special ed, with a dual BA degree both. I’m a lifetime learner!

5. Kelsey Payne This is my 4 th year at Haley and my 4 th year teaching 5 th grade. BA in Elementary Education from ASU. I love teaching and working with kids, everyday is something new and exciting!

6. Reading Read and comprehend complex literary texts independently and proficiently. Anchor Standards –Key Ideas and Details Compare and contrast, summarize, quote accurately –Craft and Structure of text Vocabulary : determine the meaning of words –Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Theme across multiple texts Elements of literature ~Types of Literature: Harcourt Trophies Textbook, Literature Studies, Literature Circles, Close Reading Passages

7. Writing The Writing Process Text Types and Purposes: –Opinion Pieces (arguments) –Expressive Writing –Narrative Writing (real and imagined) –Functional Writing –Informative/Explanatory Text (research reports) 6 Traits - (Conventions of Standard English and Knowledge of Language)

8. Social Studies Reading and comprehending informational text Skills: Reading closely, citing specific textual evidence, determine central ideas, summarize key details, analyze events. Topics: U.S. Regions Native Americans Explorers American Revolution Civil War U.S. Government Economics –BizTown

9. Science Inquiry Process- Students will use scientific processes to question, plan and conduct investigations in the following strands of science. Physical Science-Motion and Force- Examine and understand the effects of force and motion in relationship to simple machines. Understand the physical and chemical properties of matter.

10. Science (continued) Life Science- Identify and understand the functions and parts of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory and digestive systems. Earth and Space Science – Understand the processes acting on the Earth and Earth’s relationship to the solar system and objects in the solar system.

11. Science (continued) History and Nature of Science- Science is a human endeavor – identify individual, cultural and technological contributions to scientific knowledge. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives- Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards and the environment.

12. Spelling Sitton Spelling –Writing Based –Weekly Activities to use Spelling in Writing correctly Harcourt Spelling Phonological Patterns and Skills

13. Math Number Sense: Estimation Numerical Operations: Computation Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals Algebraic Representations Geometry Coordinate Graphing Logical Reasoning

14. Tentative Field Trips Halle Heart Center (~$500) BizTown (~ $2,300) Challenger Space Center (~$2,300) Pioneer Village (~$1000)

15. APEX FUN RUN 2013 Theme: POWER Up! Haley’s ONLY Fundraiser!  Last Year’s Success: Haley profited just over $34,000 Multiple field trips for each grade level $15,000 towards Common Core Curriculum Materials Community Builders (Sock Hop, Spring Carnival, Spirit Awards etc.) K-3 individual team request totaling $1,500 New Reader’s Theater Sets (4 th -6 th grade) $1,000 Kick-Off Oct. 22nd FUN RUN OCT. 31 st

16. Questions???? Daily Schedule Homework Policy Band and Orchestra Agenda Supply List THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TONIGHT! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO AN AMAZING YEAR! Mrs. Conard, Mrs. Payne, Mr. Guggisberg, Mrs. Wood