5th Grade

Centerville Elementary

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Centerville

5th Grade Teachers· Sarah Calderone

· Portable 2· MaryRose Fegley

· Room 412· Holly Fulghum

· Portable 6· Jessica Gouker

· Portable 5· Rebecca Hageman

· Portable 4· Laurie Parker

· Portable 3· Kelly Sipe

· Portable 1

Homework· Homework will be given Monday through Thursday nights.· Homework written in agenda daily.· Should be quality work, neatly completed and in

Cursive. · Students will go to Responsibility Club if homework is

incomplete.· Nightly homework

· Reading· Word Study· Review of daily material· Projects as assigned

Class Content

We will cover all the subjects and topics that are listed in state and

county 5th grade curricula.www.mdk12.org

www.fcpsteach.org

Language ArtsReading Block

· Reading Instruction· General Reading Processes· Reading a Social Studies text· Reading a Science trade book· Functional Documents· Drama· Poetry· Novel Elements· Story Elements

· Word Study· Word patterns and vocabulary

· Fluency· Writing based on reading responses

· (BCR)

Language ArtsWriting Block

· Writer’s WorkshopTypes of Writing:· Persuasive · Expository· Narrative· Descriptive

· 6 Traits of Writing· Ideas· Organization· Conventions· Voice· Word Choice· Sentence Fluency

Cursive handwriting expected by the 5th grade

year.

Math Block

· Math Facts Mastery· We will build on what they

already know.· Students are currently being

assessed and taught 5th grade math curriculum; when a student shows mastery, they will be introduced to 6th grade indicators.

· Emphasis on Problem Solving· Math Communication (BCR’s).

Social Studies

· Social Studies topics· Native Americans· Explorers· Colonial America· American Revolution· Government· Slavery

** Some quarter report cards may have either a S.S. or Science grade.

Science

· Science topics· Rocks, Soil, and Erosion· Electricity· Magnetism· Communities· Microscopes

· Students will take Science MSA in the Spring

Field Trips· One trip to the Earth Space Science Lab in

Frederick.· Geology More information will come home

later in the year.

Please have permission slips back as soon as possible; field trips subject to change

Possible Rewards

Star Tickets Positive note Phone call home Marbles for class marble jar Extra recess Compliments Whole class event5th Grade Privilege

Patrols/tutorsExtra library bookTV CrewSpecials helpers

PenaltiesIf a student CHOOSES to break arule, they will move their clip to:

1. Verbal Warning1. Verbal Warning Discussion/Reminder of expectations

2. Problem Solving Form with teacher2. Problem Solving Form with teacher Completion of reflection sheet Discussion with teacher

3. Responsibility Club3. Responsibility Club Loss of 1/2 recess Completion of reflection sheet

[Please Sign & Return]

4. Home Communication4. Home Communication Phone Call/E-mail/Parent Contact

5. Referral to Office5. Referral to Office

Star Behavior

Bullying

• CES wants to remind the parents that there is a no tolerance rule of bullying.

• Students have the right to feel safe and secure in a positive learning environment.

Social Concerns

• Boyfriends and Girlfriends are NOT permitted in school.

• Rumors and gossip can become a major distraction during instructional day and will be handled with the problem solving approach.

• Students should come to school dressed for recess weather.

• Independence is nurtured in 5th grade.

What’s next?· You now will have an opportunity to

meet your child’s second teacher.· We would like to remind you that

tonight is an overview and we look forward to fall conferences in November.

· Questions specific to your child can be written on a note card and left with your child’s teacher.

What’s next?· At this time please go to the assigned

room.· Miss Calderone go to Portable 2· Miss Fulghum go to Portable 6· Miss Gouker go to Portable 5· Mrs. Hageman go to Portable 4· Mrs. Parker go to Portable 3· Mrs. Sipe go to Portable 1· Mrs. Fegley go to Room 412

Let’s Have a Great Year!