welcome to 5th grade back to school night! mrs. vanek [email protected]
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Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!
Mrs. [email protected]
Tonight’s TopicsTonight’s Topics
Weekly Schedule 5th Grade Curriculum Homework Grading Scale Organization/Study Skills Behavior Expectations Student Health Class Parties Fieldtrips Fundraising Middle Schools/Applications Substitute
5th Grade Math Curriculum5th Grade Math Curriculum
Factors Multiples Fractions Decimals Algebra Geometry Working with large
numbers The key is to ask
for help!
Singapore MathSingapore Math
Singapore Math is designed to – Increase students’ number sense– Increase students’ problem solving
skills through model drawing– Develop and sharpen students’ ability
to do math mentally– Fewer topics are taught in greater
depth.
Language Arts
In Language Arts we will be working on: Reading Comprehension gained through textbooks and
core literature novels: Peppermints in the Parlor The Riddle of Penncroft Farm Literature Circles will be used to enhance the
reading experience. We are working on developing good reading
strategies:– Accessing Prior Knowledge– Inferring– Asking Questions– Identifying the important information – Monitoring Comprehension– Creating Mental Images– Synthesizing
Language ArtsLanguage Arts
Writing – Writing is a process.
Students will come to understand this process and writing will be less intimidating.
– By the end of 5th grade students will be able to write a cohesive 5 paragraph essay with a thesis statement.
Spelling/Vocabulary– Packet and flashcard due
EVERY Wednesday --> Quiz on Friday
– Grammar in the context of writing.
U.S. HistoryU.S. History
The topics we will cover are:– First Settlers– Exploration– Colonial America– Revolutionary War– American Government– Movement Westward– There will be both group
and individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.
Current Event AssignmentCurrent Event Assignment
We want our students to be aware of their community, state, nation, and world.
Every Wednesday the students will have a current events article and summary due.
This is a great assignment to work on over the weekend!
HomeworkHomework
There is more homework in 5th grade than in the previous years.
Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom.
We are trying to prepare them for the middle school workload.
Typical Night:– Math (1-2 pages)– Studying for a test– Assigned Reading – Social Studies/Vocab
Packet
Assessment/Grading Scale
Tests . . . ……….30% Projects/Essay….25% Class work &
Participation…….20% Homework…….. 15% Quizzes . . . . . . . 10%
100%-97% A+ 96%-93% A 92%-90% A- 89%-87% B+ 86%-83% B 82%-80% B- 79%-77%C+ 76%-73%C 72%-70%C- 70% and below D 60% and below F
Organization and Study Organization and Study SkillsSkills
Organization– Students are
responsible for keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized.
– Students are responsible for keeping their weekly/monthly planners up to date.
Study Skills– Students are being
taught that studying is not just looking at the book.
– Studying is an activity that requires effort.
– Students are being taught different study tools.
Student Behavior Student Behavior ExpectationsExpectations
1. I will always do my best.2. I will complete all assignments on
time.3. I will not use “put downs” or harass
others.4. I will respect other people’s
differences and opinions.5. I will actively listen when others are
speaking.
Student HealthStudent Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends:– Stay home a least 24 hours after no
longer having a fever, or signs of a fever without fever-reducing medicines.
– Encourage students to wash hands and keep their hands to themselves.
Classroom PartiesClassroom Parties
Parents sign up to help with the different parties/holidays.
Please keep parties simple:– A few snacks and
drinks– Games and Crafts– 2-->3 is the best
time for class parties
FieldtripsFieldtrips
October 21st – 8:30-1:30– Reagan Library – Guided Tour and Discovery Center– Lunch– Parent drivers needed
Pali Camp– May 4th-6th – We will have a Pali Camp meeting night as this trip gets
closer.
Fundraising Fundraising
Recycling - Corner of Vanowen and White Oak. Every parent should sign up for a month.
Selling food at school events.
See’s Candies ? ? ? ? ?
Other ideas?
GraduationGraduation
I would love to have a point person in charge of graduation.
Are you that person?
We will have a graduation meeting as the day gets closer. . . No tears yet!
Where do we go next?Where do we go next?
Please come to me with any questions about middle school.
We want to find a school that is a good fit for your child weather it is private, public, or charter.
If you need to have me fill out or write letters of recommendation please give me approximately 3 weeks before it needs to be in.
QUESTIONS!CONCERNS!