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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-April 22nd-24th
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 Fastt Math
Supplemental math skills practice Students expected to practice specific skills 45
minutes each week in IXL, daily 5 minute practice in Fastt Math
Review for Unit Tests through IXL-Test Notice 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
engageny.org
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-April 14th-16th
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
5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum-New Standards
5.1 EARLY PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS: The first humans in the Western Hemisphere modified their physical environment as well as adapted to their environment. Their interactions with their environment led to various innovations and to the development of unique cultures.
5.2 COMPLEX SOCIETIES AND CIVILIZATIONS: Between 1100 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E, complex societies and civilizations developed in the Western Hemisphere. Although these complex societies and civilizations have certain defining characteristics in common, each is also known for unique cultural achievements and contributions.
5.3 EUROPEAN EXPLORATION AND ITS EFFECTS: Various European powers explored and eventually colonized the Western Hemisphere. This had a profound impact on Native Americans and led to the transatlantic slave trade
5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum-New Standards
5.4 GEOGRAPHY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE: The diverse geography of the Western Hemisphere has influenced human culture and settlement in distinct ways. Human communities in the Western Hemisphere have modified the physical environment.
5.5 COMPARATIVE CULTURES: The countries of the Western Hemisphere are diverse and the cultures of these countries are rich and varied. Due to their proximity to each other, the countries of the Western Hemisphere share some of the same concerns and issues.
5.6 GOVERNMENT: The political systems of the Western Hemisphere vary in structure and organization across time and place.
5.7 ECONOMICS: The people of the Western Hemisphere have developed various ways to meet their needs and wants. Many of the countries of the Western Hemisphere trade with each other as well as with other countries around the world
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. Allergies/Gluten Free 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
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!