1. Welcome to Our Wonderful Class! Parents-Please sign in and pick up your child’s information sheet. Verify that everything is correct and turn it in. Students-Choose a desk and write your name on the Post-it and stick it to your desk. This will be the name that will appear on your desk plates. Parents, find your child’s folder. At your new desk: Parents, feel free to begin filling out any papers outside of the brown folder. Everything in the folder you may take home and read at your leisure. You may return any paper work into the basket on back table or return on Monday. Bus Riders-pick up your bus pass and paperwork on the front counter. Please check out the donation request on the front board. CURRICULUM PRESENTATION WILL BEGIN AT 6:40pm.

2. Riggs Elementary Curriculum Night Guide Mrs. Schertz 5 th Grade 2015-2016

3. “This classroom welcomes all, embraces each, supports everyone, and hopes that you find yourself better for having been here.”

4. Mrs. Schertz Teaching since 1999 Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Arizona State University Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Northern Arizona University (NAU) Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from NAU Family: My husband, Cliff; my daughters, Tabitha (spouse- Justin), Heather and Cathy (spouse-Mike); my son, Thomas; my grandsons, Lex (11), Ryan (7), Corbin (6), Garrett (2), Travis (5 mo.) and Harvey (3 mo.)

5. Daily Schedule 8:35-8:50-Attendance, Agenda, Pledge 8:50-9:15-Language/Grammar 9:15-9:45-5th Grade Block 9:45-10:00-Snack 9:45-11:00 Math 11:00-11:30-Writing 11:30-12:05-Science 12:05-12:45-Recess/Lunch 12:45-2:15- Reading/Language Arts/Writing *2:15-3:00-Social Studies 3:00-3:10-Homework Review; Clean-up; Dismissal *Computer (Day 2) and Library (Day 5) will rotate from 2:35-3:05

6. Math - College and Career Readiness Aligned and Leveled Instruction Standards Decimals (all operations) Fractions (all operations) Multiplication /Division Volume Geometry Students will use all standards in real life problem solving models Math Instruction 90 minutes of computation Supplementary Math Series- Scott Foresman/ Addison Wesley CCR Math for Today problem-solving and new concepts Leveled assignments (if needed) Building on Prior Knowledge Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, measurement, conversions, problem solving, & algebra. Math Workshops/Stations Math Acceleration

7. English/Language Arts 4-6 week units based on an essential question Harcourt Journeys –new reading textbook Uses a variety of literature and genres Reading, Writing and Grammar taught together Spelling-Phonics/Skill based

8. Accelerated Reader (AR) 4 tests required each quarter (only 3 for first quarter) 1 written book report or 1 project due each semester. If students’ goal is reached, they attend the grade level Reward Party! Hot Reads strongly encouraged!

9. Science Scientific Process Science Experiments Science Fair Physical Science Properties and changes in matter Motion and forces Human Body Muscular System Skeletal System Nervous System Earth and The Solar System Planets Objects in the sky Gravity

10. Social Studies… The Making of America Native Americans  Exploration  Colonization Events leading to the Revolution Constitution and Declaration of Independence FREEDOM Civil War

11. JA Biztown An exciting feature of the fifth grade year is the ECONOMICS unit of study. Students learn about opportunity cost, scarcity, needs, wants and are involved in the process of completing job applications and resumes. This preparation leads to real life application at “JA-Biz,” a Junior Achievement model city, which the students operate for one day. We are scheduled to visit JA Biz on Wednesday, September 23rd. We will be looking for a number of parent volunteers. As the time approaches, we will be recruiting you!

12. Behavior Earns Extra Play BEEP -(Behavior Earns Extra Play) Students not receiving more than one reflection will earn BEEP Friday. Must have all work turned in. Special activities are enjoyed! Study Hall is the alternative.

13. Homework Nightly homework will be given in Math and Language Arts Monday through Thursday; Science and Social Studies once a week Quarterly Long term projects Nightly reading-20 minutes

14. Communication Agendas- used daily to record assignments, events. Missing assignments will be circled. Wednesday Binder- all graded work will be organized in the binder and sent home to be looked at. Please sign the log sheet by Friday. Email- Please contact me by email at any time! School policy is to return emails/phone calls within 24 hours. If it is an emergency, please call the office. Parent/Student Portal-Infinite Campus Website-Look on my website for additional information throughout the year.

15. 1 st Day of School Bring a snack and your smile Meet on the basketball courts Make sure your child knows where he/she is going after school if it is raining.

16. On a Final Note Communication-4 th Grade e-alerts Safety Patrol –Every Monday before (8:10 a.m.) and after school- (3:25 p.m.) Band/Orchestra/ General Music-students will choose first week back Lunch Schedule 12:25-12:45 Recess first (12:05-12:25) Water Bottles-please bring one daily Electronics will be allowed if parents sign waiver ECA Fee -$15 ONLINE ONLY Volunteers –Art Masterpiece, room parent, copies Rainy Day Plan New School Hours (8:40-3:10)

17. Thank You! You are the most important part of your child’s education! I look forward to partnering with you this year! Thank you for coming!