Mrs Mitchel Math Mrs Olsson Science Mrs Baker

Mrs. Mitchel – Math Mrs. Olsson – Science Mrs. Baker – Reading/Writing

~ understanding and appropriate use of vocabulary ~ context clues for unknown vocabulary ~ drawing conclusions ~ predictions ~ identifying main ideas and supporting details ~ literary elements ~ critical reading strategies (fiction) ~ critical reading strategies (nonfiction)

~ reading and creating poetry ~ research strategies and organization skills ~ fiction and nonfiction text ~ usage of reference texts ~ inference skills ~ making connections ~ reading across genres ~ nonfiction text structures

~ Expository writing ~Fictional writing ~ Poetry and scripts ~Narrative writing ~Research process and writing ~ Literary responses ~ Persuasive writing ~ Appropriate usage of grammar skills *punctuation *sentence and paragraph structure *spelling *capitalization

~ Place value with whole numbers and decimals ~ All operations with whole numbers, decimals ~ use models and traditional algorithms ~ tables, graphs, grids, dot plots, charts ~ Prime and composite numbers ~ Estimation, compatible numbers, rounding ~ Measurement *metric and standard *convert measurements *perimeter, area and volume ~ Problem solving strategies *identify question *choose appropriate solution strategy *prove answers *show work

~ Fractions *Understand the concept and simplify equivalents and conversions *addition and subtraction *multiplication and division *Convert improper/mixed numbers ~ Geometry *plane figures and attributes *solid figures and attributes *angles

~Scientific Process and Graphing ~Lab Safety and tools Physical Properties Mixtures/Solutions Magnetism Conductors/Insulators Solubility Density Ecosystems/Biomes ~Life Cycles of Plants and Animals ~Food Chains/Food Webs ~Water, Carbon, and Nitrogen Cycle

Forms of Energy ~Light: Reflection Refraction ~Sound ~Electricity ~Kinetic/Potential Resources ~ Renewable, Non-Renewable and Alternative Forces ~Friction, Magnetism and Gravity

Grand Canyon Study/Skype ~rock cycle ~changes over time ~landforms ~Weathering, Erosion and Deposition ~Constructive/Destructive forces Natural Resources: Coal, Oil, and Gas ~Properties of Soil ~Wind Formation

Space ~Rotation vs. Revolution ~Characteristics of the Moon and Earth ~Moon Phases/Seasons ~Tides/Orbits ~Planets ~Weight vs. Mass Alternative energy sources ~Solar, hydroelectric and geothermal ~Bio fuels and Fossil Fuels

~ American Colonization causes and effects ~ American Revolution ~ Map skills and geography (latitude/longitude, continents and oceans, scale, compass rose) ~ Three Branches of Government ~ Constitution/Preamble/Bill of Rights ~ Civil War causes and effects ~ Westward movement and Industrial Revolution

~ Digital citizenship ~ Appropriate use of technology ~ Data input skills ~ Digital research ~ Digital reading, audio, and video ~ Electronic communication ~ Productivity tools ~ Digital work products ~ Digital classrooms

This year students will work on a variety of projects in each class. Below are a few of the ones students will complete this year. * Angry Birds – Math *ABC Power. Point – Math * Grand Canyon – Science * Mt. Erosion –Science *Rudolph Literary Analysis – Reading *Maniac Magee novel study – Reading * Map project – Social Studies/Writing * Road to War project – Social Studies/Writing * Research project - Writing

Completing homework on time and to expectation is an important element of fifth grade. Assignments and due dates are given to students in a timely manner. Students are responsible for writing assignments in their agenda book daily in each class. Assignments can also be found on the online agenda on the fifth grade webpage. Students who do not turn in assignments on time are given a homework mark, which will be noted and highlighted in their weekly Tuesday folder. Late homework/assignments are also deducted 10 pts for every day late.

Your child will have the opportunity to go on the FIFTH grade annual Outdoor Education trip to Sky Ranch in Van, TX. Trip dates: April 23, 24, 25 of 2018 We leave at approximately 8: 30 AM on Monday morning on AISD school buses from Story Elementary. We will arrive back at approximately 2: 30 on Wednesday afternoon.

The cost will be approximately $200. 00 for students. This cost covers bus expenses, lodging, and food. This amount will be payable in cash, or by check made out to Story Elementary. We will be setting up payment plans. You may pay in full, or make payments throughout the year (we will give you more specific dates at the beginning of next year). The final installment will be due by the end of March, 2018. Online credit card payments and payment plans will also be available soon through the Story website.

Chaperones You must have completed a Criminal History Check and be approved before you will be considered as a Parent Chaperone candidate. This can only be done online at www. allenisd. org, and must be done after July of 20167 to be valid for next school year. Click on the section entitled “Hot Topics”, and then Volunteer Registration. The cost to chaperones will also be approximately $200. 00 There will be a Sky Ranch parent meeting in February to cover information on the educational program and classes, cabins, meals, procedures, etc. For more information: www. skyranch. org Outdoor Education

Throughout the school year we have many fun celebrations and activities. Please note that all extracurricular activities and celebrations are a privilege and can be taken away if there are behavior concerns. Some of the year’s activities include: • • • The Fun Run – please register and start getting those donations! Weekly rallies Pride Celebrations Holiday party Valentine exchange Talent show Yearbook signing Kickball tournaments Field Day

In fifth grade we love to celebrate each student on their special day, However, student birthday parties are not allowed during school. Students may pass out pencils, stickers, or any non-food items and sing a song honoring their birthdays.

Art - Ms. Robinson PE - Coach Needham and Coach Fisher Music – Mrs. Sanders

http: //lms. thinkthroughmath. com/users/sign_in Comments (-1) THINK CENTRAL - ONLINE TEXTBOOK https: //www-k 6. thinkcentral. com/e. PC/start. do Comments (-1) KAKOOMA http: //kakooma. com/Kakooma Comments (-1) KHAN ACADEMY http: //www. khanacademy. org/ Comments (-1) ABCYA http: //www. abcya. com/fifth_grade_computers. htm Comments (-1) FACT MONSTER http: //www. factmonster. com/ SCIENCE TEXTBOOK INSTRUCTIONS Stemscopes: Go to tinyurl. com/allenstem to access the Stemscopedia online textbook User name: Student ID# Password: falcons

Online reading games/activities (Upper Elementary) It's Greek to Me (practice root words and meanings) http: //teacher. scholastic. com/activities/athens_games/gamegreektome. htm Reading skills games http: //www. roomrecess. com/ Story elements http: //www. learner. org/interactives/story/setting. html Comprehension skills http: //reading. ecb. org/student/index. html

Social Studies http: //www. sheppardsoftware. com/web_games. htm (this site is great because it allows you to adjust the region) http: //www 2. needham. k 12. ma. us/eliot/technology/lessons/regions/act. htm (this site includes a list of links to visit) Skyward https: //skyward. allenisd. org/scripts/wsisa. dll/WService=ws. EAplus/seplog 01. w Fifth grade online agenda http: //www. allenisd. org/Page/31386

Melissa Kendall 5 th grade Social Studies/Writing Melissa_kendall@allenisd. org 972 -727 -0570 Stacey Mitchel 5 th grade Math Stacey_mitchel@allenisd. org 972 -727 -0570 Debbie Olsson 5 th grade Science Debbie_olsson@allenisd. org 972 -727 -0570 Nikole Sudler 5 th grade Reading Nikole_sudler@allenisd. org 972 -727 -0570

• • Report cards are sent digitally through Skyward at the end of each nine week grading period. Students are given a citizenship grade each nine weeks. Halfway through the nine weeks a progress report will be sent digitally through Skyward. Current grades can be seen at anytime via Skyward. All graded papers will be sent home weekly in student’s Tuesday folders. Any assignment scored below a 70 is eligible to be redone for up to a 70. Please review your child’s work. Any eligible papers for redo must be redone and turned in by the following Friday in order to receive credit.

We love our Story volunteers! If you would like to be a volunteer or chaperone at any school related events, please be sure that you have a criminal background check completed as soon as possible. It can be completed online at www. allenisd. org

November 7 th, 8 th, 9 th - Benchmark testing January 23 rd, 24 th, February 22 nd - STAAR Simulations April 10 th, 11 th– STAAR testing April 23 rd – 25 th - Sky Ranch May 16 th - STAAR testing

7: 40 -8: 00 8: 15 -9: 00 -9: 45 9: 50 -10: 45 -11: 40 -12: 10 12: 15 -12: 50 12: 55 - 1: 55 – 2: 45 3: 00 Morning activities FOCUS Specials First Hour Second Hour Recess Lunch Third Hour Social Studies Dismissal

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