1. WELCOME

2. THE PLAN Schedule Curriculum Expectations of Students and Parents Student Conferences/Picture Day Play/Birthdays Contact Info

3. SCHEDULE Class rotation Teachers Ms. Heidel – English (Spelling/Vocab) Ms. Baten – Science/Math Ms. Bowles– Reading/History/Math

4. SCIENCE Motion and Force Models and Designs Nutrition Solar System Weather on Earth

5. SCIENCE Expectations Notebook Cooperative Work Homework Research/Writing Assignments Quizzes/Tests

6. HISTORY U.S. geography as a foundation for the year European Exploration through the Civil War Walk through American Revolution- January 6 th American History Report in spring Expectations: class discussion/participation, homework, projects, tests

7. READING Continue skill development, especially fluency and comprehension Novel studies, literature circles, short stories and non-fiction sources throughout the year Book report for each genre Read to/with your kids!

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9. MATH TOPICS – Number Sense – Decimals – Fractions – Multiplication – Division – Graphing – Probability – Geometry EXPECTATIONS – Classwork/participation – Homework – Quizzes/Tests

10. iPADS Each 5 th grade student has been assigned an iPad to use at school. Take tests in some subject areas, perform research on the internet and complete various assignments. Student email account 15 iPAD rules

11. EXPECTATIONS STUDENTS On time Prepared Respectful Best work Responsible Ask for help PARENTS Assist student with assignments if needed Encouragement Projects Communication – Teacher Page

12. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT March 10 and 11 Kathy Larson – Registered nurse and family life educator – Develops and teaches the curriculum Parent information night to be scheduled Covers physical and emotional changes during puberty

13. DC TRIP April 7 th – 13 th Parent meeting: November 4 th Parent and student meeting: February 2 nd

14. CONFERENCES November 19 th and 20 th Student led Sign Up Genius (visit teacher pages for instructions) PICTURE DAY Wednesday, October 7 th at 8:00 Full dress uniform

15. BIRTHDAYS Free dress Homework pass or treasure chest item PLAY Dear Abby Wednesday, November 11 th, 6:30 pm

16. TEACHER PAGES General announcements will be posted on the Teacher Pages Homework assignments are also posted Sign up for RSS feed

17. CONTACT INFO Ms. Baten soyinib@saint-marks.org Ms. Bowles meganb@saint-marks.org