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2011 – 2012 5th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, September 13th
Communication
• E-mail Addresses:– hsheetz@stphilipsacademy.org– jdubeck@stphilipsacademy.org
• Blog Addresses:– spasheetz@wordpress.com– spadubeck@wordpress.com – Check daily for homework, handouts, announcements
Communication
• Homework Planner– Check each night to help keep your child organized– We require students to write down ALL assignments
• Parent/Teacher Conferences– Twice a year – check school calendar and plan to
attend– To schedule an additional meeting:
• Please make sure it is at least one day in advance• E-mail or a note with your child = best way to
reach us
Daily Routines
• Students must arrive at school by 8:15am– Any morning work that a student does not complete will be
assigned for homework.
• Students should be dressed in school uniforms every day– Gym Uniforms on the days they have gym
• Bathroom – available anytime– if students abuse the privilege they will be asked to go before
and after class
• Lockers – students will be able to go to their lockers 3 times a day: morning, before lunch, end of the day
• Dismissal is at 3:30pm or taken to After School at 4pm
Language Arts Curriculum• Reader’s Workshop
– Will read a variety of fiction and non-fiction works• Genres may include: mystery, realistic fiction, historical fiction,
adventure, short stories and many more– Every student will be responsible for maintaining a Reader’s
Notebook• Will be checked and assessed at least two times each marking
period– Students will think within the text, about the text, and beyond the
text • Focusing on setting, complex plots, characters, themes, mood,
making connections, predictions, inferring• Verbal and written response to texts through whole class
discussions, book clubs, whole class read alouds, individual reading conferences, and their reader’s notebooks
Accelerated Reader Program
• Support Independent Reading– At Home – students should be reading 30 Minutes
each night!– Reading Log with parent signature due EVERY
Tuesday
•10% of English Grade
•Will be explained in detail, during Library time, to the students during the first few weeks of school
Writer’s Workshop
Effectively utilize the writing process for writing a variety of
genres including:• Personal Narrative• Mystery• Persuasive Essay• Research Paper• Response to Literature• And hopefully: Writing our own myths
Word Study
1) Grammar – Write Source– Parts of Speech– Writing Effective Sentences– Sentence Errors– Marking Punctuation and Editing for Mechanics
2) Vocabulary - Wordly Wise:– Definitions– Parts of speech– Reading Comprehension– Synonyms, Antonyms– Prefixes, Suffixes– Analogies
Math Curriculum
Singapore Mathematics:
Place value of whole numbers Estimation Multiplication of 2 digit numbers Division of 2 digit numbers Fractions – addition, subtraction & multiplication Area and perimeter of quadrilaterals Addition & subtraction of decimals Multiplication & division of decimals
History Curriculum
Group Work/Collaboration will be a strong focus
• Geography – Map and globe usage– Types of Maps– Continents and Oceans– Geographical landforms
• Ancient Civilizations Covered– Early Mankind– Ancient Egypt– Ancient China– African Civilizations– Ancient Greece– Ancient Rome
History – Critical Skills
Non-fiction Critical Reading and Academic Skills
1. Taking Notes
2. Writing Outlines
3. Reading Timelines
4. Making Generalizations
5. Summarizing
6. Drawing Conclusions
7. Compare and Contrast
Science Curriculum
Human Bodies:
– Circulatory System (heart, blood, vessels) – Respiratory System (nose, trachea, lungs) – Immune System (many types of protein, cells, organs, tissues) – Skeletal System (bones) – Excretory System (lungs, large intestine, kidneys) – Urinary System (bladder, kidneys) – Muscular System (muscles) – Endocrine System (glands) – Digestive System (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines) – Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, nerves) – Reproductive System (male and female reproductive organs)
Grading Scale
Math Grading Scale
30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes15% - Projects25% - Classwork 10% - Participation & Effort
English Grading Scale
20% - Homework20% - Papers & Projects20% - Tests & Quizzes15% - Classwork & Effort15% - Writer’s & Reader’s Notebook10% - Accelerated Reader
History Grading Scale
30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes25% - Projects & Papers25% - Classwork & Effort
Science Grading Scale
30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes25% - Projects & Papers25% - Classwork & Effort
Homework Policies
• 1 – 2 hours of homework each night• Set up a homework routine
– Same quiet place / same time each night
• Difficulty with homework– Send in a note or e-mail
Homework Grading Policy:“4” Submitted on time and has few errors or mistakes
“3” Assignment has more than 3 errors OR is one day late
“2” Assignment has several errors OR is two days late
“1” Minimally completed assignment OR is three or more days late
“0” Not submitted
Organization
• Students will have an organizational period of 25 mins per day before lunch and 10 mins prior to dismissal
• During the first week of school we went over:– Binder organization– Notebooks– Schedules– Lockers– Daily routines, procedures, and expectations
• Parents can assist their children with organizational skills by:– Cleaning out binders, book bags, & folders weekly– Checking homework planners and blogs daily
Schedule
• 6 day schedule– Check the school calendar for the day!
• Science and History – more project based and group orientated– Taught by homeroom teacher
• Reader’s Workshop – take place daily 1st period in their homeroom
• Students will switch classes for English and Math daily– Mrs. Dubeck – Math– Ms. Sheetz – English (Writer’s Workshop, Vocabulary,
Grammar)
Water Bottles
• We encourage you to send in your child with a refillable or aluminum water bottle daily
• This will help minimize disruption in class to the water fountain and keep your child well hydrated through out the day
Helping Out – Parent Volunteers
Through out the year we will be asking parents to help out
» Presenting a topic to the class» Helping out during labs and in the kitchen» Chaperoning a trip» Being a class parent» Stocking the classroom with supplies to be used
during science class
Thank You!!!
• Please take the time to fill out any paper work as it will be helpful in getting us on the right track for the year – please have all paper work turned in no later than Monday, September 19th
• Please have all supplies in by Monday, September 19th » Kleenex» Paper towels» Handy wipes» Liquid soap» Index Cards