Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!

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Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!

• Mrs. Vanek
• grade5_at_kirkschool.org

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Tonights Topics

• Weekly Schedule
• 5th Grade Curriculum
• Homework
• Grading Scale
• Organization/Study Skills
• Behavior Expectations
• Student Health
• Class Parties
• Fieldtrips
• Fundraising
• Middle Schools/Applications
• Substitute

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5th Grade Math Curriculum

• Factors
• Multiples
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Working with large numbers
• The key is to ask for help!

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Singapore Math

• Singapore Math is designed to
• Increase students number sense
• Increase students problem solving skills through
  model drawing
• Develop and sharpen students ability to do math
  mentally
• Fewer topics are taught in greater depth.

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Language Arts

• In Language Arts we will be working on
• Reading Comprehension gained through textbooks
  and core literature novels
• Peppermints in the Parlor
• The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
• Literature Circles will be used to enhance the
  reading experience.
• We are working on developing good reading
  strategies
• Accessing Prior Knowledge
• Inferring
• Asking Questions
• Identifying the important information
• Monitoring Comprehension
• Creating Mental Images
• Synthesizing

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Language Arts

• Writing
• Writing is a process. Students will come to
  understand this process and writing will be less
  intimidating.
• By the end of 5th grade students will be able to
  write a cohesive 5 paragraph essay with a thesis
  statement.
• Spelling/Vocabulary
• Packet and flashcard due EVERY Wednesday --gt Quiz
  on Friday
• Grammar in the context of writing.

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U.S. History

• The topics we will cover are
• First Settlers
• Exploration
• Colonial America
• Revolutionary War
• American Government
• Movement Westward
• There will be both group and individual projects
  to enhance the 5th graders understanding of
  United States History.

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Current Event Assignment

• We want our students to be aware of their
  community, state, nation, and world.
• Every Wednesday the students will have a current
  events article and summary due.
• This is a great assignment to work on over the
  weekend!

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Homework

• There is more homework in 5th grade than in the
  previous years.
• Homework reinforces what is being taught in the
  classroom.
• We are trying to prepare them for the middle
  school workload.
• Typical Night
• Math (1-2 pages)
• Studying for a test
• Assigned Reading
• Social Studies/Vocab Packet

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Assessment/Grading Scale

• Tests . . . .30
• Projects/Essay.25
• Class work Participation.20
• Homework.. 15
• Quizzes . . . . . . . 10

• 100-97 A
• 96-93 A
• 92-90 A-
• 89-87 B
• 86-83 B
• 82-80 B-
• 79-77C
• 76-73C
• 72-70C-
• 70 and below D
• 60 and below F

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Organization and Study Skills

• Organization
• Students are responsible for keeping their desks,
  binder, and backpacks organized.
• Students are responsible for keeping their
  weekly/monthly planners up to date.

• Study Skills
• Students are being taught that studying is not
  just looking at the book.
• Studying is an activity that requires effort.
• Students are being taught different study tools.

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Student Behavior Expectations

1. I will always do my best.
2. I will complete all assignments on time.
3. I will not use put downs or harass others.
4. I will respect other peoples differences and
   opinions.
5. I will actively listen when others are speaking.

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Student Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  recommends
• Stay home a least 24 hours after no longer having
  a fever, or signs of a fever without
  fever-reducing medicines.
• Encourage students to wash hands and keep their
  hands to themselves.

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Classroom Parties

• Parents sign up to help with the different
  parties/holidays.
• Please keep parties simple
• A few snacks and drinks
• Games and Crafts
• 2--gt3 is the best time for class parties

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Fieldtrips

• October 21st
• 830-130
• Reagan Library
• Guided Tour and Discovery Center
• Lunch
• Parent drivers needed
• Pali Camp
• May 4th-6th
• We will have a Pali Camp meeting night as this
  trip gets closer.

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Fundraising

• Recycling - Corner of Vanowen and White Oak.
  Every parent should sign up for a month.
• Selling food at school events.
• Sees Candies ? ? ? ? ?
• Other ideas?

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Graduation

• I would love to have a point person in charge of
  graduation.
• Are you that person?
• We will have a graduation meeting as the day gets
  closer. . . No tears yet!

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Where do we go next?

• Please come to me with any questions about middle
  school.
• We want to find a school that is a good fit for
  your child weather it is private, public, or
  charter.
• If you need to have me fill out or write letters
  of recommendation please give me approximately 3
  weeks before it needs to be in.

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• QUESTIONS!
• CONCERNS!