5 th grade open house september 4, 2013. departmentalization allows teachers to teach to their...
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Sorrento Elementary School
5th Grade Open HouseSeptember 4, 2013
Departmentalization
Allows teachers to teach to their strengths
Students benefit from a “Dig Deep” approach
Encourages organization and responsibility
Who teaches what?Reading – Mrs. KelleyMath – Mrs. KelleySocial Studies – Mrs. KelleyScience – Mrs. BuellLanguage Arts – Crosscurricular
Wolf “PACK” Expectations
Be PreparedBe AttentiveBe CarefulBe Kind
Our Day8:15-8:45 Math/LA Journal/Cursive 8:45-9:55 Science9:55-11:05 Math11:08-11:38 Social Studies11:35-12:05 Lunch12:05-12:35 Finish Social Studies12:35-2:05 Reading2:05-2:15 Check Agendas/Pack-Up2:15-3:05 Specials3:10 Dismissals
BYOTAKA: Bring Your Own Technology or DeviceTablets, laptops with Wi-Fi capabilityWill connect with a Lake County Schools
serverUsed for Project Based LearningShort meeting @ 6:40
EdmodoA free and secure learning network for
teachers, students, and schools.Allows us to connect safely, share
information, access assignments or homework, participate in discussions.
Parents can create an account that will allow access to your child’s activities.
Mobile and iPad app are available for students.
Testing for 5th GradersFSA is replacing FCAT for Reading, Writing, and Math
Science is still FCAT 2.0 (paper)Students do not need a passing score for promotion
Middle School will use scores for placement in remedial, regular, or advanced classes
What kind of test is FSA?The FSA is a criterion-referenced test (CRT), which measures how well students are meeting the Florida State Standards in reading, mathematics, and writing.
All 5th Grade tests are CBT Computer Based Tests
ReadingThe FSA Reading tests contain passages
(articles, stories, and poems) from books, magazines, and other publications. Students are expected to read and analyze the passages and answer questions based on the passages.
These passages have a high text complexity.
Multiple Choice and Open (written) ResponseEditing Tasks: - Students edit a passage for grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. - Students select the correct edit; with or
without choices - Select the correct word phrase; with or
without choices
WritingText-Based Writing Prompt
Students will read 2 to 4 texts on a given subject.
Students will write a response to a given question/prompt.
The questions/prompt can be: - Informative/explanatory or - Opinion/argument
MathThe FSA Mathematics tests
require students to solve numerical problems taken from real-life situations.
Multiple Choice, Graphic Response/Drag and Drop or Hot Spot, Table Response, Equation Response, Multi-Select Response, and Natural Language Response
Science at a Glance The FCAT 2.0 Science tests require students to apply science knowledge
and concepts to real-world situations.
Physical & Chemical Sciencesdescribes matter & its propertiesidentifies atoms, elements, mixtures, & compoundsexplains energy, its forms & interaction with matterexplains motion & identifies force
Earth & Space Sciencesexplains weather systemsrecognizes rocks & mineralsdescribes the solar system & universeexplains Earth’s changes over time
Life & Environmental Sciencesidentifies & explains plants, animals, & life processesrecognizes the importance of conservation of natural resourcesdescribes the interactions of plants, animals, & the environment
Scientific Thinkingapplies scientific approaches to problem solvingrecognizes patterns & systems within naturerecognizes the impact of technology on society
Testing Windows
Writing: March 2nd – 13th Math: April 13th – 17th Reading: April 20th – 24th Science: April 27th – 28th
For More Information:Visit: www.fsassessments.org
Or www.fldoe.org
HomeworkSpelling – Wednesday and Thursday; Students are
assigned a number or given a choice; This sheet can be found in their priority folder.
Math – nightly; Math review.Science/Social Studies – occasionally; Especially
when a test/quiz is scheduled.Reading – 100 minutes each weekProjects - 1 Book Report/9 weeks 1 Social Studies OR Science Project/9
weeksScience Fair Projects due in January
5th Grade Grading PolicyPoor Grades:
- Assignments receiving a “D” or “F” will be retested
- New Grade will be no higher than a 70%
Weighted grades only in Language Arts - 10% Spelling and 90%
Writing/Grammar
Educator Access Plus EA+Your child’s new online grade book for Lake
County SchoolsStart an account with an e-mail address and
your child’s student number (on old report card or see me)
Can have updates e-mailed daily or log on when ever you’d like to
Will be available to parents/students mid-September.
Lake county will do a call through the School Messenger System
Staying ConnectedTeacher Web siteClass News LettersE-mailPriority Folder/Agenda
Progress Reports/Report Cards
1st 9 weeks – 9/16 and 10/27 2nd 9 weeks – 11/21 and 1/263rd 9 weeks – 2/20 and 4/104th 9 weeks – 5/4 and mailed
How can I help my child be successful?Make sure your child attends school
regularly. The more effort your child puts into learning, the more successful he/she will be.
Attend parent/teacher conferences. Speak positively about us to your child.
Encourage your child, especially when he or she does well. A positive outlook helps children do their best.
Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home.
How can I help my child be successful?Make sure that your child is well rested
on school days, especially on test days. Give your child a well-rounded diet. This
will help ensure a healthy body and a healthy, active mind.
Provide books and magazines for your child. Non-fictions texts are the hardest and MOST important!
Check your child’s homework and projects. Hold them accountable for following directions AND being neat!
We are a team!Please know that…….
- We are in this together! - We love your children and want them to be successful!
- We don’t mind hearing from you! It is NEVER
a bother!- We have high expectations because we
KNOW what amazing children we spend our days
with!We ARE a team!