What happens in Harrisons Fifth Grade The Fifth

What happens in Harrison’s Fifth Grade?

The Fifth Grade Team Ø Ø Ø Ø Ms. Debbie Craig Mrs. Lauren Herrera Mrs. Susan Latino Mrs. Kristin Szelingowski Mrs. Janine De. Marsico Mrs. Mollyann Piegari Ms. Maureen Oswald Mrs. Anne Matienzo Mrs. Janice Backman-Glasspool Mrs. Nancy Shanker Ms. Meagan Montesano Mrs. Lauren Cullen Mrs. Kelly-Ann Russo Ø Daily Team Meetings Collaborative Planning

v Balanced Literacy: v Reading Units v Character Study v Thematic Text Sets v Social Issues v High Interest Nonfiction v Fantasy v Writing Units Memoir Informative: Feature Articles Essay: Comparative and Research Based Opinion Fantasy v Words Their Way v Grammar v Vocabulary

Components of ELA v Read-Aloud v Independent Reading/Writing v Guided Reading Instruction v Core Novels v Book Clubs v Partner Writing and Editing v Conferencing

ü Scientific Method ü Structure and Properties of Matter ü States of Matter ü Physical/Chemical Changes ü Earth Systems ü Plate Tectonics ü Geological Time Scale Space and Space Technology ü History and Future of Space Exploration ü The Universe and Our Solar System Ecosystems ü Biological Communities ü Interactions/Relationships ü Human Impacts

ü Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning ü Assessment ü Experimental Labs ü Unit Quizzes and Tests ü Homework ü Projects

« The Age of Exploration « The Age of Colonization « The American Revolution « The Constitution « Westward Expansion

« Unit Tests « Quizzes « Projects «Oral Presentations «Google Slides «Brochures, Posters, etc.

• Units of Study • • • Number Sense Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Data Analysis • Calendar Math • Patterns • Fractions, decimals, percents • Measurement • Geometry

Quizzes Post-Tests Flex Grouping Projects/Activities • • • Partner Games Chess Extension Activities

Ø Essential Questions Ø Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? Evidence Based Thinking Ø Across Content Areas

Homework Agenda v Homework is copied daily. v A copy of the six day schedule is in the back. v Weekly spelling words are written in “Words of the Week” section. v All assignments can also be found on teacher pages.

Harrison Folder v Transports homework and important notices to and from school. v Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework.

Study Habits v Study guides are given for tests and quizzes approximately one week before test date. v Prepare a little each night, well in advance. v Use agenda as a tool for creating a study schedule. v Well-lit, quiet study area,

Policy for Absences v It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. v Check teacher websites for homework assignments v Homework requests cannot be filled until 3: 00 pm. v If your child is absent, please remember to notify the office.

v 5 th Grade Handbook v. Available on teachers’ web pages v. Policies and Procedures v. Birthdays v. Contact Information v. Teacher Availability v. Individual Classroom Incentives

ü Please Contact Us to Schedule a Time: ü before school: 7: 45 -8: 05 a. m. ü after school: 2: 40 -3: 15 p. m. üMath Help: Tuesdays prior to assessments (see study guides for dates) 2: 40 -3: 15 p. m.

This ends the teacher presentation. You are invited to go upstairs to visit your child’s classroom.