MRS. HERBERT (5 A)MRS. HOCHBURGER (5

B)5th Grade

Parent Night

A Day in the Life of a 5th Grader Supervision begins at 7:40 am

8:00-8:15 Morning Prayer 8:15-8:30 Unpack/Morning Work

8:30-10:30 Reading/Language Arts 10:30-11:30 Math

11:40-12:25 Science/Special 12:30-1:25 Lunch/Recess 1:30-2:00 Social Studies

2:00-2:10 Packing up 2:10-2:55 Science/Special

3:00 Dismissal to carpool/tutorial

General Infomation Please send in a healthy, easy to eat

snack Please label all items 6 Day rotation schedule Agenda

Fifth Grade Goals This year we will work to develop the

following: Critical thinking skills/problem solving skills Ability to work in groups Goal setting Independence, accountability/responsibility

Language Arts Writer’s Workshop Reader’s Workshop Grammar Vocabulary

Writer’s/Reader’s Workshop

What does Writer’s/Reader’s Workshop look like? Mini lesson Independent writing/reading time Conferences Partner time

Writer’s Workshop Units of Study

Narrative Craft The Lens of History: Research Reports The Research-Based Argument Essay Literary and Comparative Essay Memoir

"Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go."

Reading at Home Your child is required to read a total of

120 minutes per week. There is a 10 minute increase each quarter.

Reading logs are due every Monday morning.

You do not have to sign them! The book your child reads in class should

be the same book they read at home.

Math Every Day Counts- Calendar Math Primary Mathematics Model Drawing

Social StudiesFocus will be on study skills and

tackling textbook reading!United States HistoryMonthly tasks

Homework Expectations There will be homework EVERY NIGHT Amount of homework will increase as the

year goes on Neatness is important! Expect reading, writing, and math

Demerits 2 types of demerits

Assignment Behavior

Demerit sheets are located on the inside cover of the agenda. 8 assignment/behavior demerits allowed before mandatory tutorial or detention occurs***The number decreases to 6 for 3rd and 4th quarter!

Reminders for First Day of School

Summer reading is due on the first day. No exceptions.

Students will report to homeroom, not to morning prayer.

Please be patient with carpool!

Please remember that we are a team!!!