5 th grade mr. baxter ms. newcomb mrs. kreissig mrs. gretz mrs. sienkiewicz
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5 th Grade Mr. Baxter Ms. Newcomb Mrs. Kreissig Mrs. Gretz Mrs. Sienkiewicz. Back to School Night. Essential Questions What instructional components will be present in our rigorous 5 th grade curriculum? How can we work together to benefit all our students?. Schedule. Homework Policy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
5th Grade
Mr. Baxter
Ms. Newcomb
Mrs. Kreissig
Mrs. Gretz
Mrs. Sienkiewicz
Back to School Night
Essential Questions
• What instructional components will be present in our rigorous 5th grade curriculum?
• How can we work together to benefit all our students?
Schedule900-920 Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work915-930 Reading/Intervention Reading/Intervention Reading/Intervention Reading/Intervention Inquiry/Reading930-945945-10001000-1015 Hennesy: Social Hennesy: Social Speicials and Collab-1015-1030 orative planning1030-1045 Math1045-1100 Inquiry Writing Writing1100-11151115-11301130-11451145-12001200-1215 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess1215-12301230-1245 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch1245-100100-115 Math Inquiry Math Math Math115-130130-145145-200 Chorus200-215 ESOL Support Specials ESOL Support Specials215-230 Writing Inquiry230-245 Writing245-300 Class Meeting300-315
Learning skills & Take home folders
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Homework Policy
• Homework and projects are extensions of school instruction are therefore an integral part of your child’s education.
Grading Policy
• Class work, assessments, homework and projects are all components of a student’s grade in each subject area. Grades on projects or extended activities are based on rubrics developed for the specific project and both parents and students are made aware ahead of time of the requirements for the activity.
Grading Policy
At the end of each quarter, grades for projects, class work, homework and assessments will be used to determine a final grade. Mid Quarter reports will also keep you up-to-date with your child’s progress. Learning Skills will be communicated on a weekly basis as well as on the report card.
Report Cards will be distributed on:November 11 & 12 (conferences)
February 3April 14
June 23 (snail mail)
Learning Skills
We observe patterns and trends of students’ work, effort, and behavior to determine and improve learning skills.
The report card will coded “I, L, F, R, NI”
I= IndependentL=Limited promptingF=Frequent promptingR=Rarely demonstratesNI= Not enough Information
Agendas
• All homework assignments will be recorded as assigned.
• A responsible caregiver is expected to review all completed homework assignments and then initial the student’s agenda daily.
• Parents can also use the agenda book to communicate with CGES staff.
Got Attitude! Positive Reward System
Positive Behavior Reward System• A student receives one (1) “Got Attitude” Sticker for demonstrating
respectful behaviors.• Each sticker a student earns is recorded on the Go for the Green
monthly calendar (provided) with a designation of a star.• Once a student has received one (1) sticker, they receive one (1)
ticket.• Two tickets may be redeemed immediately for a freeze pop.• Or, if that student chooses, they may enter their name into a drawing
for a chance to win a larger reward. Students may have their name added to the drawing for every 2 tickets they earn. The drawings will be held every quarter.
Go for Green Consequence Chart
Incident
Penalty
1st Warning
2nd Yellow
3rd Red: min of 10 min timeout, reflection form, and conference with teacher
4th Remain on Red: 15 min loss of recess, reflection form, conference with teacher, and note home
3 Reds in one week
Office Referral
College Gardens Standards of Communication Communication Folders
Daily use folder for notes to and from school
Graded materials and learning skills sheets will be sent home in this folder on Thursdays
Blue papers indicate importance for instruction and should be saved as reference for families and student to review at home.
Newsletters
PYP newsletters will now include language arts and grade level information
Math newsletters from MCPS will go home on day one of each unit on white paper. Math review letters will be sent home two weeks prior to assessment on blue paper.
Keeping in contact
Understanding that time is limited and valued, staff should respond within one to two school days.
Reading Goals
• Students are expected to read 25 grade appropriate books over the course of the year. A personal record of books read by each student will be kept in the classroom. We ask that your child reads for at least 20 minutes each night.
• Students will need to complete a summary for each book read. To accomplish the 25 book goal with summary students will need to complete approximately 6 books and summaries per quarter. Teachers will check quarterly on their progress.
ReadingNovels
William and MaryJunior Great Books
Invitations To Literacy Variety of Informational Text
• We will use a variety of group sizes and materials to meet individual needs.
• There will be focus lessons on the concepts all students need to learn.
• We will use small groups of three or more for meeting the special needs of all students.
• We will use cooperative groups or partners for completing a common task.
WritingWriting as a process:Students are expected to respond to a writing prompt in organized and
well-developed paragraphs focusing on ideas and content, organization, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, and conventions.
Students will also develop brief constructed responses to questions in all subjects.
Some of the writing modes that will be covered are:• Descriptive • Expressive• Informative• Narrative• Persuasive
Words Their Way
• Spelling/Vocabulary program• Differentiated by stages of spelling• Inquiry-based, cooperative learning approach• Sorting: students sort words in columns, noticing
spelling/sound patterns (badge vs. page)• Hunting: students hunt for words in text that
follow the weekly pattern• Spelling/meaning connection: Greek/Latin roots• Games!
Math
Students will be taught concepts that are covered in the following six strands:
• Algebra/Patterns/Functions• Geometry• Measurement• Statistics• Probability• Number Relationships and Computation
• Textbooks used will be Harcourt and Glencoe
Action
Transdisciplinary Skills
IB
Learner ProfilePYP
Attitudes
PY
P C
oncepts
Students
Com
munityUnits of Inquiry
Primary Years Programme
Theme Who We Are Where We Are in Place and
Time
How We Express
Ourselves
How the World Works
How We Organize Ourselves
How We Share the
Planet
Description of the Transdisciplinary
Theme
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social andspiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rightsand responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; thediscoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and theinterconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefsand values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation ofthe aesthetic.
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physicaland biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles;the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structureand function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact onhumankind and the environment.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Fifth Grade Units of Inquiry
•Learning From the Past•Central Idea: Reading historical fiction impacts our knowledge and understanding of the past•Lines of Inquiry:•-the characteristics elements of historical fiction-individuals and
Scientific DiscoveriesCentral Idea: The study and application of scientific understanding throughout timeLines of Inquiry:-the study of energy-the impact of scientific discoveries-technological advancements
People Revolt
Central Idea:. People revolt to
cause change.Lines of Inquiry:-the causes of revolution-peaceful and non-peaceful ways people revolt-the consequences of revolution•-impact of geographical characteristics of places and regions
Matter of Fact!
Central Idea: Our continuously changing world impacts its inhabitantsLines of Inquiry: -matter and its physical properties -changes of state- the impact of matter in environments around the world
So, Who is in ChargeCentral Idea: Mankind functions under all different forms of governing bodiesLines of Inquiry:-functions of government-purpose of government-what makes a society work
5th grade Exhibition2008-2009
Central Idea: We have a responsibility to protect the Earth’s environment for our benefit and the benefit of future generations.Lines of Inquiry: Topics Included:AgricultureClimate ChangeGlobal WarmingWaste & RecyclingEnergy
Sign Up
• Sign up for a conference– November 11th & 12th
• Classroom volunteers
We look forward to a great year!
3-2-1 Summarizer
•3 Important things that you will take back with you
• 2 Things you want to know more about
•1 Thing you will work with your student to make
him/her successful