Welcome to Curriculum Night

Mrs. Blackman and Mrs. Martin

Ticket Out the Door If you have any questions, please use the

“Ticket out the Door” Leave it on your child’s desk. We will answer you as soon as possible!

We are so glad you could make it, and we look forward to working with you and your

child this year!!

Common Core Writing Workshop by Lucy Calkins The workshop consists of efficient and effective

mini lessons, conferences, small group strategy sessions, and sharing.

Mini Lessons are about 10 minutes and focus on ideas and how to write each genre (narrative, informative/explanatory, opinion, and research).

Students are expected to write for 40 minutes everyday.

Grammar instruction will be integrated in Writer’s Workshop.

The goal is for students to enjoy and be comfortable with writing…and ultimately, do it well!

Writing

Teaching comprehension strategies to enhance understanding Questioning, Connections, Inferring, Visualizing, Synthesizing, and

Determining Importance

Skills Reviewing skills such as Main Idea, Compare/Contrast,

Summarizing, etc.

Interactive Reading Notebook Note-taking, Summarizing, Response to reading, etc.

Literary elements will be taught through the use of short texts, novels, read alouds, picture books, and self selected books.

Reading

History: students will cover Civil War to present day.

Government/Civics: Students will explore citizenship and the US Constitution, focusing on the changes that took place due to historical events

Geography: Students will study location to better understand historical events.

Interactive notebook utilized:o Students are encouraged to study the

notebook, study guides, and textbook nightly the week of a test.

Social Studies

Math Rigorous Math curriculum in 5th grade – students must be

able to compute, model, and explain the Math that they are doing

Pre-tests before each set of standards/ same test taken as the post test at the conclusion of the unit

Students grouped into flexible differentiated groups based on pre-test (groups change as needed)

Hands on Math manipulatives used whenever possible Differentiated activities based on readiness and performance Students should utilize their spiral notebook when

completing homework or studying for tests Weekly spiral Math quiz – weekly spiral Math morning work

used to review all standards on a weekly basis in preparation for the quiz

TenMarks – reinforces the 5th grade standards while remediating and/or accelerating mathematical understanding

Adobe Acrobat Document

Science Units of Study

Cells & Microorganisms Classification Genetics Electricity and Magnetism Chemical & Physical Changes Earth – Constructive & Deconstructive Processes

Interactive Science Notebook All testable material (notes, handouts, diagrams, charts, etc.) Students are encouraged to study their interactive notebooks

and study guide nightly the week of a test Science Experiments

Allow students to have hands-on experiences with science curriculum

Volunteer opportunities to help with experiments throughout the year

Georgia Milestones Georgia Milestones will replace the CRCT

in all content areas Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choices]

all content areas Evidence-based selected response in ELA Constructed-Response ELA and

mathematics Extended-Response ELA and mathematics

Grading System• A = 90 - 100• B = 80 - 89• C = 71 -79• D = 70• F = 69 and below

• Total Points All grades may not be

out of 100 points

• Grades are indicative of student performance in each subject area

No participation or completion grades are given• Students may qualify for either of the following :

Honor Roll is 90 or better in all academic subjects. Merit Roll is an 80 or better in all academic subjects.

National Jr. Beta Club Mission: To promote the ideals of academic achievement,

character, service, and leadership. Members are required to participate in 6 hours of service

projects. Begins after the 1st semester (January) Sponsors will look at the 1st and 2nd quarter report cards to

determine which students qualify for Jr. Beta Club Must have all A’s on the 1st and 2nd quarter report cards to

qualify. May receive one B on subsequent report cards. Invitations will be sent home with report cards in January Dues are $25 – includes National & School dues and a t-

shirt Monthly meetings February–May

Homework Daily homework should be written in agenda by

your child Math – standards based homework 4x per week Reading – reading each night (can include the

science and social studies assigned reading) Social Studies/Science – Study guide is provided

at the beginning of every unit. At home projects may be assigned.

Writing- occasional homework No homework on Fridays or over extended

breaks

Bring Your Own Learning Device

Bring Your own Learning Device (BYLD) BYLD program is designed to provide Internet access at the fingertips of

students Students utilize the device for various Internet resources (Research,

Webquests, etc.) Students may have digital books to read on their device Students will access the BYLD network which does contain the same filters as

those on desktop and laptop computers at school Students will need to have the signed permission form in order to be able to

bring in a device (can be found on the Forms page of the Avery website) Students are responsible for their own devices – staff does not troubleshoot or

fix devices Devices are locked in a cabinet when the class leaves the room (lunch,

recess, specials, etc.) Devices may be taken home each night or left in the locked cabinet at school Students are not permitted to text, play games, take pictures, or listen to

music on the devices while at school No apps are required though students may utilize educational apps at

appropriate times (multiplication flash cards, content related apps, etc.)

Dress Code

Please refer to page 39 of the CCSD Discipline Codeo Pants & shorts - 5 inches from the top of the

kneeo Skirts & dresses - 3 inches from the top of the

kneeo No spaghetti straps, unless worn with a sweater

or jacket.

Communication

Announcements will be communicated via teacher newsletters, websites, email, and Remind (text updates).

Be sure to check your child’s Friday Folder for graded papers and flyers.

Feel free to contact your child’s teacher for questions and concerns - email is preferred.

Thank You!

Thank you for your support thus far! Mrs. Martin and I will be scheduling conferences soon. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or

concerns. We anticipate a wonderful year of learning, growth, and

fun!!

Have a great night!