2.  Mrs. Gresham – Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies  Mrs. Moore-Math, Reading & Language Arts  Mrs. Stringfellow- Science & Social Studies  Mrs. Tippins – Math

3.  Binder  Pocket Tabs  Agenda  Behavior Card/tickets

4. Tailored instruction to your child’s needs Read, read, read! And then read some more! Must pass the reading portion of the Milestone to be promoted to the 6 th grade Homework grades will be taken based on nightly reading

5. Pretesting to identify needs Students grouped by abilities Number sense & problem solving focus Spiral review homework and current standard practice

6. Unit 1 Order of Operations and Whole Numbers Unit 2 Decimals Unit 3 Multiply and Divide Decimals Unit 4 Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Fractions Unit 5 2D Figures Unit 6 Volume and Measurement Unit 7 Geometry and the Coordinate Plane Unit 8 Show What You Know Review and Preview

7.  4 Genres of Writing  Narrative  Opinion/Argumentative  Informative  Response to Literature Lucy Calkins Writing

8.  August: U.S. Constitution and The Civil War  September: The Civil War and Reconstruction  October: America at the Turn of the Century  November: World War I and Post War  December: The Great Depression and The New Deal  January: World War II  February: The Cold War  March: The Cold War Continues: U.S. Developments 1960-1975  April: U.S. Developments 1975 to Present  May: The 50 states

9.  Hands on labs  Scientific Method and Lab Procedure and Safety  Life: microorganisms, cells, genetics, and the five major kingdoms with an emphasis on the classification of plants and animals.  Earth: changes in the Earth’s surface, focusing on constructive and destructive forces.  Physical: investigate matter, stressing the difference between physical and chemical changes as well as investigating the relationship between magnetism and electricity.  Health: explore the effects of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol on the human body. Students will also learn how to properly maintain a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle.

10.  High Expectations  Behavior Card  Rewards for outstanding behavior

11.  Link on each teacher’s website  Sign up tonight in the front conference room

12.  Overnight fieldtrip  Information went home August 14 th  Remember to return chaperone application

13.  Agenda  5 th Grade Blog  Conferences  E-mail  Websites

14.  Help with Special Projects  Assist with Administrative Tasks  Mentoring