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Curriculum Night Welcome to 5th Grade!
Our goals for your child this year
It is important to us to prepare all students for middle school. This means it will be a challenging year for some students -- academically and/or socially.
We realize that every student is in the process of becoming and will reach milestones at different points in the year.
First and foremost, we will focus on:
● Personal responsibility● Organization● Academic and social growth
PBIS
School wide behavior system.
1. Be respectful2. Be responsible3. Be safe
Second Step
● Skills for socio-emotional and academic success
● 30 - 45 minutes/ week
● Units:○ Empathy (e.g., Listening with Attention)○ Emotion Management (e.g., Managing Anxiety)○ Problem Solving (e.g., Dealing with Peer Pressure)
Peace Circles
● Restorative practices model used to address conflict holistically and solve problems
● Used to develop a trusting community and foster a sense of belonging
● Consistently practiced in the classroom
Leader in MeSeven Habits
1. Be Proactive○ Responsibility, choice, accountability,
initiative, resourcefulness2. Begin with the End in Mind
○ Vision, commitment, purpose3. Put First Things First
○ Focus, integrity, discipline, prioritization4. Think Win-Win
○ Mutual benefit, fairness, abundance5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be
Understood○ Respect, mutual understanding,
empathy, courage6. Synergize
○ Creativity, cooperation, diversity, humility
7. Sharpen the Saw○ Renewal, continuous improvement,
balance
More information for parents:
www.theleaderinme.org/parents
Leader in Me because...
Big Culture Goals for Holmes1. 75% of students at Holmes will feel like they
belong. 2. 60% of students will feel respected by other
students at Holmes.3. 65% of students will feel challenged by their
school work.
ClassDojo:
We’ll build a positive culture where students are engaged, encouraged, and love learning!
All parents are part of our classroom community, seeing what we’re learning every day.
How we’ll use ClassDojoAs a teacher, we will:•Post announcements and updates regularly on Class Story•Share photos and videos of our classroom activities•Send private messages to keep you in the loop!
Students will:•Share classwork on their own digital portfolio•Only family members will be able to view their work.
What do parents see?
You’ll see the Story of our classroom:• Photos and videos from class• Important updates and announcements• Your child’s digital portfolio• Private messaging between the two of us• TRANSLATE any message or Class Story post into
your preferred language!
What do students see?
Translates into many languages!
Math - Holmes All School Goal
55% of students will meet or exceed growth projections on MAP in
mathematics by the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year.
Math - An OverviewEureka Math
Materials● Gold Workbook (Problem Set and Homework pages)● Math notebook● Sharp pencils● CHARGED iPad
Homework● 1-2 pages assigned Monday-Thursday● Eureka Math website● Zearn website
Assessments● Daily (e.g. Exit Tickets)● Weekly (e.g. quizzes)● Mid-module and End of Module assessments
Math Modules
District 97 5th Grade Math Website● Module 1: Place Value & Decimal Fractions● Module 2: Multi-Digit Whole Number & Decimal
Fraction Operations● Module 3: Addition & Subtraction of Fractions● Module 4 Multiplication & Division of Fractions &
Decimal Fractions● Module 5: Addition & Multiplication with Volume &
Area● Module 6: Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Math - Differentiation
MATH WORKSHOP INTERVENTIONS AND ENRICHMENT
ACCELERATION
Based on pretests and exit tickets
Four times per week Based primarily on MAP, CogAT, and report card
Group will change as we work on different skills
Targeted based on area of need Student works at the next grade level
Groups meet with teacher 1-4 times per week
Mrs. Carla Circo
ELA - Holmes All School Goal
75% of students will grow at least 2 levels on BAS reading assessment by
the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year.
Reading- An Overview
Reading Units of Study
Workshop Model● Mini-Lesson● Independent Reading, Partner Reading, or
Small Group Work with Teacher● Whole Group Share
UNITS:
Last approximately six weeks.
Students will take a pre-assessment to determine prior knowledge and a post- assessment to determine proficiency.
Lessons will be taught with mentor texts. Students will apply the lessons with “good fit” books.
● Unit 1- Book Clubs: Analyzing Themes in Literature
● Unit 2 - Tackling Complexity in Non-Fiction
● Mini Unit - Nonfiction Texts (I Am Malala)
● Unit 3 - Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
● Unit 4 - Fantasy Book Clubs
Reading - Differentiation
WHOLE CLASS INSTRUCTION SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION INTERVENTIONS and ENRICHMENT
Students will apply lessons using informational and literary texts at their reading level to address the standards.
Daily, students will work in appropriately leveled guided reading groups based on MAP and Fountas and Pinnell Scores.
Groups will change regularly throughout the year. Each group with meet with the teacher 1-4 times per week.
Targeted instruction during Guided Reading time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30-11:00.
All fifth grade teachers, resources teachers, the GTD teacher and tutors will meet with leveled groups at this time.
Word Work - Words Their Way
● A developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary program
● An approach to spelling and word knowledge that is based on extensive research literature that focuses on development and instructional levels.
● Word study teaches students to examine words to discover the regularities, patterns, and conventions of English
● More information about practice at home to come!
Spelling Stages
● Within Word Patterns- Single syllable words. Focus is on chunking letters and sounds.
○ Syllables and Affixes- Multisyllable words. Focus is on accented and unaccented syllables.
■ Derivational Relationships- Multisyllable words. Emphasis on bases, roots and their meaning.
Word Work - Practice
Group Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six Day Seven Day Eight
One Meet with TeacherSort Again
Re-Sort and Writing Sort
Buddy Sorting
Re-Sort and Speed Sort
Meet with Teacher Again
Choice Choice/Flex Test
Two Sort with Group Mates
Meet with TeacherSort Again
Re-Sort and Writing Sort
Buddy Sorting
Re-Sort and Speed Sort
Choice Choice/Flex Test
Three Independent Reading
Sort with Group Mates
Meet with TeacherSort Again
Re-Sort and Writing Sort
Buddy Sorting
Choice with Definitions
Choice/Flex Test
Writing- An Overview
Writing Units of Study
Workshop Model● Mini-Lesson● Independent Reading, Partner Reading, or
Small Group Work with Teacher● Whole Group Share
UNITS:
Last approximately six weeks.
Students will take a pre-assessment to determine prior knowledge and a post- assessment to determine proficiency.
Lessons will be taught with mentor texts and teacher modeling!
● Unit 1 - Narrative Craft
● Unit 2 - The Lens of History: Research Reports (Westward Expansion)
● Unit 3 - The Research- Based Argument Essay (Student Choice)
● Unit 4 - From Essay to Memoir
Social Studies
CURRICULUM STRANDS and SUBJECT AREA
Curriculum is based off the Illinois State Social Studies standards and also incorporation of the Common Core ELA Standards.
➢ Geography - Writing ➢ History - Writing➢ Government - Writing➢ Culture - Second Step and Leader in Me➢ Economy - Math or through Junior Achievement
Incorporating into Writing, Second Step and Math.
Science
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES
DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS
➢ Developing and using models
➢ Designing and carrying out investigations
➢ Analyzing and interpreting data
➢ Engaging in argument based on evidence
➢ Earth and space science➢ Physical science➢ Life science
➢ Patterns➢ Cause and Effect➢ Scale, Proportion, Quantity
The Next Generation Science Standards
Science: Units and Big Questions
Trimester 1: Earth and Sun Trimester 2: Mixtures and Solutions
Trimester 3: Living Systems
● What is the universe and what is Earth’s place in it?
● How and why is Earth constantly changing?
● How do Earth’s systems interact?
● How is matter has structured?
● How does matter interact?
● How do parts of a system interact?
● How do organisms get the matter and energy they need to conduct their lives?
State and District Assessments
PARCC● March/April 2019● Seven sessions (3 ELA and 4 Math) ● Computer-based
District Assessments● Fall MAP and BAS - September● Winter MAP and BAS - January● Spring MAP and BAS - May● 6th Grade Math Placement Assessment - April/May
Illinois State Science Assessment● Spring 2019● 60 minutes in length
Weekly Homework
ELA Read 20 minutes each night & record in reading log
Word Study Daily practice as needed outside of class
Math 30-45 minutes of homework daily, except Fridays
Science Occasional assignments
Social Studies Occasional assignments
Writing Occasional assignments
What to expect:
Homework Policy
● Check your student’s planner and make sure they complete assignments. ● Homework assignments are posted on the Holmes Fifth Grade Google Site at
the beginning of each week. ● Reading logs need to be initialed by a parent or guardian each night. ● Late assignments, including projects, impact your child’s learning and may
result in loss of ClassDojo points. ● For a planned extended absence, please notify your student’s teacher at least
one week in advance. ● Create a positive working environment at home with a consistent study time.
Field Trips
CURRICULUM FIELD TRIPS OVERNIGHT EVENTS INCENTIVE FIELD TRIPS
➢ Outdoor Ed➢ Mexican Art Museum➢ Robert Crown➢ Play - The Watsons Go to
Birmingham
Outdoor Ed➢ October 9-10➢ Lorado Taft Field Campus➢ About $80 per student ➢ If you would like to
chaperone, please contact your child’s teacher
➢ Bowling➢ Movie➢ Student/Staff Basketball
Game➢ Pool Excursion
Parent Help Needed
● Library Leveler ● Outdoor Ed Chaperones● Help during Guided Reading (10:30 - 11:00 daily
except Wednesday)● Lamination Cutter● 5th Grade T-shirts Coordinator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY GUIDELINESDistrict 97 is committed to creating a positive learning environment for all students that is safe, equitable, inclusive and focused on the whole child. To that end, the number of children who have food allergies is increasing. Approximately 10% - 15% of our students have a food allergy. The most common allergen is nuts of any kind.
Every food-allergic reaction has the possibility of turning into a life-threatening reaction within minutes. With this in mind, we created a Food Allergy Management Program for the district that will help preserve and protect the health and safety of our students. This program includes the following guidelines/requirements.
● Nuts and nut products are not allowed in any classroom unless under specific principal direction. This includes products that are labeled “processed in a facility that shares equipment with nut products”.
● Do not send nuts or nut products as a snack for your child to eat.
● We encourage nut-free products on field trips.
● There is NO food sharing between students at any time during school.
● There is NO eating or drinking on school buses.
● There is NO eating in outside play areas, if applicable.
PLEASE NOTE: If a student in your child’s classroom is allergic to other food products that must be restricted, your child’s teacher will let you know what those products are and what steps, if any, need to be taken in conjunction with the district’s Food Allergy Management Program.
How to identify safer foods to send to school for snacks and on field trips:
1. Please read all packaging to ensure the item is not produced on equipment shared with nuts.
2. Consult the "Snack Safely" website for information about specific product brands and suggestions for safe food options. 3. Below is a list of several potential safe food options. However, as stated above, please consult with your child’s classroom teacher to determine if classroom-specific restrictions apply to any of them.
Fresh fruit Fruit juice
Fresh vegetables Dried fruits
Yogurt without granola topping Lean meats
Packaged popcorn Pretzels
We appreciate your partnership in promoting the health and safety of our children. Please contact your child’s school nurse if you have questions or need more information.
If your child requires ANY medications during the school day, this includes over-the-counter or prescription medication, a written doctor’s order is required along with a parent signed
authorization form.Physician’s orders and parental authorization must be
renewed YEARLY for all prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Please see our School Nurse for more information
Communication Class Dojo
● Private Messaging● Class Stories
5th Grade Website
Check the site for:
● homework assignments ● project rubrics and deadlines ● field trip information ● permission slips● homework help tools
Ms. Manuel- [email protected]. Corcoran- [email protected] Ms. Fourman- [email protected] Mrs. Ninan- [email protected]
Conference Sign Up
Sign Up Genius coming soon!
Week of October 22
Please sign up for one conference only.
Conferences will:
● Last 20 minutes● You will meet with each of your child’s teachers for 10 minutes. ● Please be sure to be on time.
Thank you for coming! Be sure to visit your child’s homeroom.
Don’t forget to get your passport stamped!
