WELCOME 5 th Grade Open House THE TEAM

WELCOME! 5 th Grade Open House

THE TEAM: Mrs. Hackbarth ghackbarth@lakeshorecsd. org 926 -2785

THE TEAM: Mrs. Lewis klewis@lakeshorecsd. org 926 -2780 ELA

THE TEAM: Mrs. Schmidle jschmidle@lakeshorecsd. org 926 -2728 Math

MATH: Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Write and interpret numerical expressions • Analyze patterns and relationships Number and Operations in Base Ten • Understand the place value system • Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths

MATH: Number and Operations-Fractions • Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions • Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions Measurement and Data • Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system • Represent and interpret data • Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication

MATH: Geometry • Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems • Classify twodimensional figures into categories based on their properties Mathematical Practices • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them • Reason abstractly and quantitatively • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others • Model with mathematics • Use appropriate tools strategically • Attend to precision • Look for and make use of structure • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

IXL MATH Each student has been given a user name and password for IXL math. The District has purchased this for every student in the district. Please encourage your child to use this program and use it often. We will be offering an after school Scholar’s Club so that children who are unable to do IXL Math at home will be able to practice it at school. This is an excellent program and truly reinforces skills taught daily in class!

STAR TESTING IN MATH THE STUDENT’S HAVE TAKEN A STAR TEST ALREADY THIS YEAR. THESE TESTS ARE SIMMILIAR TO STAR READING TEST THAT WAS USED LAST YEAR. IT IS USED TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHILD’S MATH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

SAMPLE WORD PROBLEMS In the Past: Present: Anthony has 5 baseball cards. Jeff has 2 more then Anthony. How many baseball cards do Anthony and Jeff have altogether? Jacob brought 280 blue and red paper cups. He used 1/3 of the blue ones and ½ of the red ones at a party. If he had an equal number of blue cups and red cups left over, how many cups did he use altogether? Answer: 12 baseball cards Answer: Jacob used 40 blue and 80 red cups. He used 120 cups altogether. Jacob started with 160 red cups and 120 blue cups.

ELA: Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn: Stories of Human Rights Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge on Human Rights Unit 2: Case Study: Esparanza’s Story Unit 3: Culminating Project: Readers Theater: Esperanza Rising, From Novel to Script Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: How Scientists Communicate About the Living Things in the Rainforest Unit 2: Case Study: The Most Beautiful Roof in the World and the work of rainforest scientist Meg Lowman Unit 3: Reading and Writing like a Scientist: Observing Nature, Conducting Research and Creating a Field Journal Entry

ELA: Module 3 A: Considering Perspectives and Supporiting Opinions: Sports’ and Athletes’Impact on Culture Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: The Importance of Sports in American Culture Unit 2: Case Study: Promises to Keep Unit 3: Expert Groups Research and Writing an Opinion Letter Module 4: Introduction: Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others: Natural Disasters in the Western Hemisphere Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: The Science Behind Natural Disasters Unit 2: Comparing and Contrasting Literature about Natural Disasters: Eight Days and Dark Water Rising Unit 3: Research on natural Disasters of the Western Hemisphere, Humanitarian Organizations and Writing on Opinion Speech

ELA: PAST AND PRESENT

EXAMPLE: Heidi By: Johanna Spyri How does the final paragraph contribute to the reader’s understanding of the story? A. B. C. D. It It suggests that Heidi will make the most of her new surroundings. shows that Heidi will feel uncomfortable in her new home. indicates how poor the family is. shows how tired Heidi is.

GRAIR Fluency: • • Focus on reading with accuracy, speed and expression Reading passages that will be practiced aloud at home as well as school. Grammar: Developing an interactive notebook • Implementing and constructing a 3 -D graphic organizer that is aligned to the Common Core Words Their Way: Our new Spelling program • • Lists based on word patterns (long vowels: CVCe) Include ‘Word Sorts’: matching words with the rules that they match (bake: CVCe)

READ, AND READ SOME MORE • Your child has recently taken the STAR assessment. • They’ve been given their reading range and should be reading only books from that range. • Go to www. Arbookfinder. com to find books within your child’s reading range and interest level • Hunger Games: 5. 3 • Is the reader ready to understand the deeper themes within the book? ( survival of the fittest, graphic violence, societal roles) • http: //www. arbookfind. com

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NEW YORK STATE COMMON CORE K‐ 8 SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK Social Studies Education in the 21 st Century: Rationale: In the interconnected world of the 21 st century, it is necessary to revise the New York State Social Studies Core Curriculum to ensure that teaching and learning in Social Studies are rigorous and prepare students to be college and career ready. (The standards IN Social Studies are lumped within nonfiction reading and literacy standards. The SS framework is still in the draft form. )

SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 5: The Western Hemisphere Grade 5 Social Studies is based on the history and geography of the Western Hemisphere, including the development of cultures, civilizations, and empires, interaction between societies, and the comparison of the government and economic systems of modern nations. It also incorporates elements of some of the social sciences. The course is divided into eight Key Ideas that cover a time span from prehistory into modern times.

GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES The Grade 5 Social Studies program stresses geographic, economic, and social/cultural understandings related to the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

SCIENCE To meet Common Core State Standards in Science, the Elementary Science Program at Lake Shore stresses learning that is hands-on, process-oriented and inquiry– based. It encourages students to critically think rather than just memorize.

SCIENCE Themes: • Physical: includes the study of matter, energy and it’s changing forms • Earth: includes the Earth’s Changing crust and protecting the environment • Life: includes plant and animal life, ecology, populations and communities • Health: includes awareness of our body system with a focus on the Respiratory System. Kits: • Ecosystem: Understanding Ecosystems and their delicate balance of life by building an “Ecotower” • Electromagnetism: Construct an electromagnet, buzzer, simple and complex motors • Rocks & Minerals: Explore and identify defining characteristics of sedimentary, igneous & metamorphic rocks

PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES December 4 th & 5 th, 2014 March 12 th & 13 th, 2015 **Students have a ½ day** Please contact us sooner if you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress.

5 TH GRADE SCHOLAR CLUB Coming Soon… Monday: Math Scholars Tuesdays: ELA Scholars After dismissal – 4: 00 1. ) All students will be invited to stay after school to review, reinforce and enrich their skills in ELA and/or Math. 2. ) Please pick up and complete the form allowing your child to attend. **You must provide transportation for your child or you may car pool as long as a note is provided. **

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS: 1. Wait to be called on to speak. 2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. 3. Follow directions the first time. 4. Complete assigned tasks and be prepared. 5. Use kind words and actions.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Fun Friday “Time Out” Stick 1 = 5 minutes Stick 2 = 5 minutes Stick 3 = 10 minutes Stick 4 = 10 minutes Stick 5 = No FF time 1. ) If your child has unfinished or missing school or homework, he/she will have the opportunity to get caught up during our Fun Friday period. 2. ) A weekly note will be sent home in the Friday Folder to inform you

TICKETS: Students are awarded tickets for meeting and/or exceeding expectations. Examples: • Class participation • Showing good effort with a difficult task • Helping another student • Being prepared Tickets are drawn every other Fridays for our lucky winners! (Feel free to donate to our Loot Bin! )

HOMEWORK • Your child will have daily homework, and we expect them to complete it as best they can. • If you notice that your child is struggling with the material please contact us so that we can help come up with a solution. • Homework should take approximately 45 – 60 minutes. (10 minutes/grade level) • Encourage your child to ask his/her Study Buddy for HELP.

HOMEWORK Please : • check and help your child empty/organize papers in his/her take-home folder daily. • check your child’s agenda and homework nightly, and sign the agenda after you have seen the completed work (or big brother, babysitter, grandma…) • consider putting the my. Homework app on your phone/i-pad/i-pod, etc. • https: //myhomeworkapp. com

FRIDAY FOLDERS: You will find: • 5 th grade newsletter • Highland Happenings • Important notices • Tests/quizzes Please empty and sign the folder to be returned on Monday

WE NEED YOUR CHILD! Attendance is crucial for your child’s success! u School begins at 8: 35, and so does our first assignment of the day. Your child is starting behind if he/she is late and will have to make up the morning work for homework. u Please schedule vacations/appointments around school hours. u If you plan a vacation, please enjoy it. Work will not be given to your child prior to your trip. However, the work your child missed must be completed along with their daily work. If your child is gone for a week, they have a week to complete any missing work.

CAMP SEVEN HILLS Stay tuned for more information in the Spring. . . • June 17 – June 19 • Day 1: Evangola State Park • Day 2 & 3: Camp Seven Hills Student cost = $40 Evangola State Park Chaperones = $5 Camp Seven Hills Chaperones = $40

WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO DO TO GET TO CAMP: Camp is a learning experience that is a PRIVILEGE for your child to attend! Students must: • Follow team/school expectations • Complete school/homework

CAMP FUNDRAISERS: Stay tuned for more info… • Poinsettia Sale: November 7 th – December 1 st • Poinsettia Pick up: December 9 th at the Highland Holiday Concert • Candy Bar Sale: Start date will be in October and will be used to help defray the student cost of camp.

THANK YOU! Thank you… • For sharing your child with us. • For your support • For joining us tonight We can’t wait to see what this years brings!