Hillside Elementary 5th Grade Presentation
The Fifth Grade Team • Mr. Chris Ebneth – Science • Mrs. Laura Dugan – Math • Mrs. Patricia Price – Special Education • Mrs. Bridget Marshall – Social Studies • Mrs. Erika Yersak – Special Education • Mrs. Jennifer Meglio – BSI/Math Support • Mrs. Lauren Szaro – Reading Specialist • Mrs. Maxine Davner – Aide • Mr. Derek Uilbelhoer– Aide ***Note: All 5 th grade homerooms teach ELA ● Team Meetings ● Collaborative Planning
5 th Grade Daily Schedule Morning Routine (Homeroom) •8:15 – 9:00 Reading Workshop •9:00 – 9:45 Writing Workshop •9:45 – 10:30 Snack/Vocabulary/Grammar/Character/Word Study/Calendar Math/Read Aloud •10:30 – 11:15 Content Area in homeroom After Lunch Routine •12:15 – 1:00 Special (see teacher page on website) •1:00 – 1:45 Content Area •1:45 – 2:30 Content Area
5 th Grade Expectations • School Rules (Code of Conduct) • Classroom Rules and Procedures • Hillside Character • Role Models
Study Skills ● Reading/ELA and Math will go home nightly. (Social Studies and Science will go home when homework or study guides are given.) ● Content Area Binders will support daily lessons ○ notes are filed chronologically, the way the information is presented ○ all binders will begin with a “Year at a Glance,” followed by resources and student notes/classwork ● We will continue to teach specific study skills like: goal setting, making a study plan, chunking study guides, reflecting and using 2-column notes ● Study Guides go out 5 - 7 days in advance ● Extra help session will be scheduled before quizzes and tests
Behavior System: Breaks What is the “The Nurtured Heart Approach?” ● Behavior system that supports success and positive choices. ● If a rule is not being followed, students are told to “Take a break.” What is a break? ● A break is a short time away from the group. It is a time to reflect and think about your actions. ● We stress this is not a negative thing – they are not in trouble! It is just a time to reflect and get themselves back on track. What if I don’t take break? Consequences (if a student refuses to take a break) ● First time: warning, discussion with student ● Second time: contact parent ● Third time: parent/teacher/student conference This system is used in all three 5 th grade classrooms! Why use this system? ● Positive attention/ positive reinforcement ● Students become more mindful ● Builds strong relationships between teacher and student
Homework Expectations ● Students are expected to read 150 minutes over the period of a week (Monday-Sunday). Reading logs due Monday signed by a parent! ● Study for Words Their Way quizzes. Quizzes will be on their individualized lists on most Fridays. ● Students are expected to complete assignments daily and if they finish quicker than 50 minutes, they should refer to the extension activities in their binders. ● Please refer to teacher webpages for assignments. All 5th grade students have access to google classrooms.
Reading/Language Arts Balanced Literacy ❖ Reader’s Workshop ❖ Reading Units Include - Launching Reading Workshop Writer’s Workshop Through Character Work - Critical Reading Across Text Writing Units: ❖ Sets - Examining Social Issues - Launching the Workshop (Whole Class Core Novel) Through - Reading High Interest Nonfiction Narrative Writing - Fantasy Story Book Clubs - Writing a Comparative Essay - A Genre Study-Exploring - Research Based Opinion Essay Traditional Literature - Writing a Feature Article - Writing a Fantasy Story Word Study (Vocabulary, ❖ - Writing Through Varied Genres Grammar and Word Study)
Reading/Language Arts Structure of Reading/Writing Workshop: ▪ Mini-Lesson ▪ Independent Reading/Writing ▪ Conferencing ▪ Partner Work ▪ Book Clubs ▪ Guided Reading Instruction Goal of Workshop: ▪ Build stamina ▪ Work with students on individual levels ▪ Writing about reading
Science 1. Scientific Method and Engineering Design 2. Structure and Properties of Matter 3. Earth’s Systems 4 . Space and Space Technology 5 . Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics •
Science ● Next Generation Science Standards ● STEAM and MakerSpace ● Science , Technology, Engineering, Art and Math ● Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning ○ Tomatosphere ● Assessment ○ Experimental Labs ○ Unit Tests ○ Homework ○ Projects
Social Studies ★ What is History? Units: ★ The Age of Exploration ★ The Era of Settlement and Colonization ★ The Road to the Revolution ★ The Revolutionary War ★ The Government and Constitution ★ Westward Expansion
Assessment ★ Formative Assessments – Exit Tickets – Discussions/observations ★ Summative Assessments: – Quizzes/Tests ★ Projects ★ Homework TCI: Social Studies Alive! America’s Past Textbook will be used as a resource.
Math ● Units of Study • Number Sense • Multiplication • Division • Fractions • Decimals • Geometry & Measurement • Patterns and Algebra • Data Analysis ● Calendar Math • Geometry • Measurement • Probability • Time
Math Forms of assessment: Grading: ● Tests/ Quizzes ● Post-Tests ● 50% tests ● Participation ● 30% quizzes ● Projects/Activities ● 20% homework, participation • Partner Games and classwork • Extension Activities/Challenge Problems • Chess • Stock Market
Technology ● Computer Lab ● Chromebooks ● Google Docs/Apps ● Makerspace
Character Education • School-wide Pillars of Character • Classroom lessons once a week • Win – Win Strategy for Social Problem Solving • Six Essential Lessons * Recognizing Bullying and Normal Conflict * Recognizing Passive, Aggressive and • Assertive Behavior * Using “I” Messages * Telling or Tattling * Bystander Strategies * Conflict Resolution Steps: The Win/Win Guidelines
Helpful Hints/Reminders Please check teacher web pages often for important announcements, upcoming events, assessments and assignments! Policy for Absences ❖ It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher and/or absent work recorder for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. ❖ Check teacher websites for homework assignments ❖ Homework requests will be honored as soon as possible ❖ If your child is absent, you must inform the teacher and office staff as to the reason for the absence.
Exciting 5th Grade Events • boat trip • field trips • visit to MPM • Horizon School • buddy activities • 5th grade games against teachers
5 th Grade Committee Chairs Activities, Bake Sales, Yearbook, other events...
That’s a Wrap! • Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and meet your child’s teachers. • We look forward to a very productive and successful year with your child!
We’re off to a great start!
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