2. BACK TO SCHOOL 2010-2011

3. Homeroom Mrs. Angel Graham-Room 22 Mrs. JoAnne Risley-Room 21 Mrs. Mary Ann Kuzan-Room 23 Mrs. Graham Social Studies Religion Mrs. Risley Language Arts Mrs. Kuzan Mathematics Science

4.  Little Buddies  Confirmation  The Mass  Saints  Prayer  The Bible

5.  Catholic Worker  We donate socks, underwear, toiletries, etc  Holiday cards, prayers, etc.  Focus on service to others.  HOPE lunches (gym)  We Need Your Help!

6.  Map Skills  Government  World Geography  Study of Canada, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America  Project: Research and Communication Skills  Study Skills  Critical Thinking Skills

8.  November 9, 2010  Library  Deborah McCoy  Bullying, inappropriate pictures and comments; and improper solicitation  Cell phones, texting, messages  Computers, e-mailing, and websites (i.e. myspace and facebook)  Admissions and employment issues

9.  Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions  Foundation of integers  Geometry and measurement  Ratio, proportion, and percent  Data, statistics, and probability  Word Problems & their Strategies  Graphing/coordinate plane  Advanced Math  www.progressinmathematics.com www.progressinmathematics.com

10. Topics  Animals  Plants  Electricity  Magnetism  Lab

11.  8:05-8:25 Homeroom  8:25-9:10Section I  9:10-9:25Break  9:25-10:10 Section I  10:10-10:55 Section II  10:55-11:40 Recess/Lunch  11:40-12:25 Specials  12:25-1:10Section II  1:10-2:40 Section III  2:40-2:50 Homeroom  2:50-3:00 Dismissal * Students may use the bathroom at the beginning of each transition.

12.  Labeling  Gym Uniforms, Sports Clothing, School Bags, Lunch Bags, Hats, Gloves, Shoes, Sweaters, and all stationery items.  Being on Time – 8:05AM; Marked Late: 8:15  Dismissal Changes – Notes from both families  Notes or e-mail are required for Absences, Late Arrival, and Early Dismissals, Uniforms.  5thgrade@waldronmercy.org 5thgrade@waldronmercy.org  Behavior

13.  Six Themes  Weekly Spelling/Vocabulary Tests  Writing Skills (grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and reading comprehension)  Penmanship  Novels/Reading at Home  Reading and Writing genres  Readers’ Theater/Literature Circles  Electronic Speller www.franklin.comwww.franklin.com Model MWS-1840 Speaking dictionary/thesaurus

14. You will receive notice well in advance of the trip. Please check your child’s take- home folder for this information. This year’s trips include:  Morris Arboretum  Kimmel Center  National Liberty Museum  Multicultural Luncheon  Saint Katherine Drexel Retreat House  Arden Theatre

15.  Field Trips  Outreach Projects  HOPE Lunches  Luncheon  Holiday Activities  Guest Lecturers  End of Year Picnic

16.  Homework Book  Alternate Assignment  20 Minute Rule/Homework  Home Box  Contacting Teachers 5thgrade@waldronmercy.org 5thgrade@waldronmercy.org  Encouraging Independence, Responsibility, and Organization  Tests – Corrected and Signed on time (complete sentence and fact)  School Bags/Packing  Studying/Test Schedule/Planner

17.  Test Correction Guidelines  Pencil/Erasable Ink  Terra Nova - Spring