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Open House 2014Grade 5
Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Zerkowski Mrs. Kreutzer
Math Program
Common Core State Standards
Fluency-Mastery of facts and computation skills Math Expressions – district wide new math program Common Formative Unit Assessments(CFAs)
Modeled after the NYS test Every student at WSS will take the same unit assessments Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response
NYS Math Test
5th Grade Math Concepts Operations & Algebraic
Thinking Write and interpret numerical
expressions Analyze patterns and
relationships Number & Operations in
Base 10 Understand the place value
system Perform operations with
multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals
Numbers & Operations-Fractions Equivalent fractions Add/subtract fractions Multiply/divide fractions
Measurement & Data Unit conversions Represent/interpret data Volume
Geometry Coordinate graphing Classification of shapes
based on properties
IXL Math and xtramath.org
Supplemental math skills practice Students expected to practice specific skills 45
minutes each week in IXL, daily 5 minute practice in xtramath.org
Review for Unit Tests Web-based
Accessed from our Lancaster District Web-Page Students log in with their 900 numbers
Common Core Learning Standards-Literacy
• Literature• NYS ELA Modules/Novel Units-themes, compare/contrast,
genres, character development
• Informational Texts• Textbooks/articles-main idea, details, author’s purpose,
compare/contrast texts, vocabulary, summarizing
• Foundational Skills• Vocabulary, accuracy, fluency to support comprehension,
Components of Literacy
Guided /Close Reading: Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills Strategy instruction to implement skills Differentiated Instructional Levels Small Group Application
Shared Reading: NYS Modules/Core novels
Coach Books: Skills Test Prep
Independent Reading: DEAR Home-20 minutes nightly
Spelling/Word Study Cursive Corrections
NYS ELA Test
Writing
• Instruction Evidence from literary texts, informational texts, or personal
experience to support analysis, reflection, research Planning, revising,editing, rewriting Use of technology to publish writing, keyboarding Rubrics Spelling, grammar, use of conventions
Writing Tasks Opinion
Informative/Explanatory
Narrative
Short Research Projects
5th Grade Science & Health
Science Earth, Moon, Sun Living Environment Rocks & Minerals Weather
Health Dealing With Feelings Body Systems Foods for Good Nutrition Learning About Diseases Human Growth &
Development
5th Grade Science & Health
Common Formative Unit Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test (Every student at WS will take the same unit assessments)
Parallel the 8th Grade New York Science Exam
Part 1 – 25 Multiple Choice Questions Part 2 – Short Answer/Written Response
Final Exam
5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum
• Western Hemisphere United States, Canada, Latin America
Geography Early History Government Economics
• ELA Modules-Human Rights
• Common Formative Assessments• Organization and Study Skills
Grading Policy…
Most assignments are graded using a point system, instead of percentages or letter grades
At the end of the quarter, an average is calculated based on:
Total points earnedTotal possible points
Points will be deducted for late or missing assignments
Parent Portal-Report Cards, Progress Reports, Gradebook
Homework/ Projects
Purpose Monday through Thursday Time during school hours Long term projects Participation grade Student responsibility Homework Slips “Chipping In”
Specials
Physical Education Weather appropriate clothing, sneakers Will receive notification of swimming dates Deodorant, no aerosol sprays
Art/Tech Half-year courses
Music Folder and recorder
“It’s Cool to Care” / Discipline Policy
WSS Student/ Parent Handbook Bullying Prevention Program/DASA Chip System
Class Rules Fun Friday Various rewards
Parent Communication email, phone call, Friday Folder, agenda planner conferences, detention
Discipline Form at office level
Housekeeping Items Breakfast Snacks-healthy,water bottles only Birthdays-Items easily distributed, supplies such as
cups/spoons/napkins if necessary Party treat sign-up Agenda Planners Friday Folders signed and returned on Monday Test notification slips, what to study Sign and return Unit Tests/others below 80% NYS Test Results AIS, Speech, Resource Room Email/notes
czerkowski@lancasterschools.org mkreutzer@lancasterschools.org
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, December 4th, 2014 Friday, December 5th, 2014
Please sign-up with your child’s homeroom teacher
Thank you for coming!
Please be sure to stop at the class tables in the Commons to sign up for Conferences and Parties.
Don’t forget to visit the Special Area Teachers!