2013-2014

5th Grade

Open House

September 2, 2014

Ms. Partridge

  Monday Tuesday

Challenge Day

Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45 – 8:00 Morning Work and Spiral Review

Morning Work and Spiral Review

Morning Work and Spiral Review

Morning Work and Spiral Review

Morning Work and Spiral Review

8:00 – 8:55 Writing/ELA Writing/ELA Writing/ELA Writing/ELA Writing/ELA

8:55-9:40 Music Art Music Spanish PE

9:40-10:35 Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

10:35-11:35 Math Math Math Math Math

11:35 – 12:05

L U N C H

12:05 – 12:35

Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess

12:40 – 1:30 Reading/ELA Reading/ELA Reading/ELA PE Reading/ELA

1:30 – 2:20 Science Science

(1:30-2)

Terrific Tuesday

Spanish Science Science

2:20 – 2:30 Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Pack Up/Read Aloud/Dismissal

Stay connected……

https://mspartridge5th.wordpress.com This will be on a weekly basis (homework, tests, projects) and if things come up I will

post as well as email

How I will teach READING:

STAR amd Easy CBM (reading comp and fluency) as data

Reading Strategies through the use of articles

Small GroupsVocabulary FocusMini LessonsRead AloudsBook Clubs

How I will teach MATH?With Mrs. RobinsonMini Lessons

Math Centers

Exit Tickets

Small Groups

Working Lunches

Learning through Exploring

Practice, Practice, Practice

How will I teach Science:

Vocabulary FocusExperimentsHands on activitiesWriting Activities

I will need your help to make the activities hands on. I may be asking for donated items in the future….thanks in advance

How will we teach SS?

Did you know?Role PlayingPrimary SourcesMusic, Drama, ArtRead Aloud (this will carry over into

Reading)Writing Activities

ELA/Writing

We will integrate ELA and Writing together using:Six traits writingMini Lessons

GrammarThe Writing ProcessNarrativeExpositoryOpinion (persuasive)

5th Grade Challenge Day

Our focus will be on MathStudents will be placed in groups based on

ability in math.Students will rotate within the classroomStudents will have the opportunity to move up or

down throughout the school year based on individual student need

Any homework your child is assigned on Monday will be due on Wednesday

Behavior Management/Terrific Tuesdays

The entire fifth grade team will incorporate a Terrific Tuesday, where the students will be able to earn extra recess time. Those students who have not earned this time will be provided an opportunity to make up class work and homework.

Late Work Policy

Late work will not be accepted after 5 school days. The highest grade for a late assignment is a 80. Work not turned in after 5 school days will not be accepted and will count as a zero. ALL work is expected to be completed on time.

Field Trips

5th grade has the opportunity to go on several exciting field trips that follow our curriculum. Thismoney goes towards the cost of entry to each place as well as two buses for each trip. Below is theschedule of field trips and an estimate of the cost for each trip (prices are subject to change onceplanned). Sept 26.- Oakland Cemetery October 17, 8, TBA- Atlanta History Center, Cyclorama, Kennesaw Mountain November – Ellis Island Simulation (Here at school) December– Inman Middle School January – Bio Bus (wait list) February TBA - Aviation Museum February TBA- Bremen Museum March TBA- And Then They Came For Me (play here at school)- PTA March TBA- Civil Rights Museum May TBA- CNN Center May TBA – Stone Mt./5th Grade T-Shirt - $35 We are also looking for a play that we can attend as a group…TBA*Permission slips and money are due by the deadline that is provided on the field trip form. Students

will not be allowed to call home to get permission to attend, if the form is not turned in by the deadline. Thanks for making our job easier by helping your child be responsible for turning in things on time.

** Please try to pay online…thanks in advance

5th Grade Weighted Percentages (NEW)

Classwork: 25%Homework: 5%Quizzes: 15%Projects: 20%Tests: 35%

Homeroom Needs

Colored or white cardstockPlastic shoe bins (these are great for the centers we will

create)Educational GamesPlug-in air freshenersExpo markers cleanerPrinter Ink (HP 61XL)Ziploc bags (sandwich and gallon)

Conference Sign UP:

Please write your child’s name and 2 options for a day and time

that you would like to meet.