welcome to 5 th grade open house! mr. mason, mrs. baldwin, mrs. jamieson, mrs. eckert, mrs. simon,...
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Welcome to Welcome to 55thth Grade Grade
Open House! Open House!
Welcome to Welcome to 55thth Grade Grade
Open House! Open House!
Mr. Mason, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Jamieson, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Eckert, Mrs. Simon, and Mrs. LevanMrs. Eckert, Mrs. Simon, and Mrs. Levan
CurriculumCommon Core State Standards• We teach students the CCSS. All
textbooks, workbooks, activities, etc. are simply resources to assist in teaching the CCSS.
• Please click on the “Parent Link” on the Wake County School System website (www.wcpss.net) for more information.
Team Teaching
• Team teaching is new the 5th grade at Holly Ridge this year. Students are assigned to a team of two teachers: one will teach Language Arts and Social Studies, the other will teach Math and Science.
• Parents are encouraged to maintain open lines
of communication with both teachers, although Weekly Folders and correspondence will come from the student’s homeroom teacher.
WritingThe Writers Workshop framework will be
used for daily writing lessons and practice.
Genres• Narrative• Research (Nonfiction)• Poetry• Essay• Fiction• All writing genres will be integrated across
curriculum.
Reading• Mini Lesson - geared towards CCSS
objectives• Daily CAFÉ – structure for instructional
delivery• Small Group Reading- guided/strategy
group instruction for different reading levels
• Word Study- Greek and Latin roots to help understand English Language vocabulary
Social StudiesOur focus this year is on US History.
Topics of Study include:
• Economy• Revolutionary Unit• Government and Westward Expansion• Civil War and Reconstruction
MathMath instruction will consist of daily lessons
and practice including math vocabulary and problem solving for five areas:
Areas of Emphasis• Number Sense/Base 10• Number Sense/Fractions• Geometry• Measurement and Data Analysis• Algebraic Operations
ScienceLessons and labs are inquiry based.
Units of Study• Weather• Ecosystems• Motion and Design• Human Body
Science Special• Science as a special has been included in our
7-day specials rotation.
Technology
Students will have Technology in the specials rotation every seventh day.
Topics of Study include:• Basic typing skills• Lesson remediation/practice/extension• Projects
GradingLeve
lMeaning
1 Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support.
2 Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards.
3 Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards.
3* Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards with evidence of application.
4 Extends targeted grade level standards.
Homework
• WCPSS Board Policy states that students in 5th grade should have an average of 50 min. of homework each night.
• Reading, Math and Word Study• Occasionally Science, SS, or incomplete class work• What if homework takes longer than 50 minutes?
Communication• From School
– Tuesday Folders - sent home every Tuesday with work, behavior reports, and important PTA information
– E-mails, Notes, Phone Calls -teachers may utilize any or all forms of communication as behavior or other concerns warrant it.
• To School– E-mail - easiest way to get in touch with your child's
teacher– Notes - Feel free to send in notes about any concerns
you may have (talk to your child about making sure we get the note)
– Phone Calls - teachers are not permitted to receive phone calls during class time, however, you may leave a message with the office staff
Parent Conferences
• We will be scheduling conferences in the near future so we can inform you of your child’s academic progress.
• You should expect to have 1 conference in the Fall and 1 in the Spring.
• More detailed information will come home in regards to conferences in the next few weeks.
Positive Behavior Support- HRE’s way of promoting positive
behavior in all areas of the school
Rewards for tickets:• 25 tickets: Wear hat/sunglasses in class for 1 day• 50 tickets : Choose seats in class for 1 day• 100 tickets : Lunch outside with popsicles• 150 tickets : 30 minutes of extra recess for 1 day• 200 tickets : Wacky dress up day• 250 tickets : 45 minutes of computer time in lab• 300 tickets : Pajamas/donuts day• 350 tickets: Movie/popcorn day
School Policy Reminders
• Required notes from home– Transportation: day of change– Absences: within 2 days of return
• Sick Kids– Must stay home for 24 hours after fever has
broken• Picking up students early
– Go directly to the office, even if your child is at recess
Contact Information
• Holly Ridge ES: 577-1300
• Mrs. Baldwin: [email protected]• Mrs. Eckert: [email protected]• Mrs. Jamieson: [email protected] • Mrs. Levan: [email protected]• Mr. Mason: [email protected]• Mrs. Simon: [email protected]