Open House 2015-2016Grade 5

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Our Team!

Shirley Cane – classroom aide Liz Cummiskey – classroom aide

Rochelle GerstungRich Grupka Kimberlee Riggio Amy Vrana

“High expectations lead to high outcomes”

Components of Literacy

Guided Reading: All Day Long …to improve comprehension skills and vocabulary

…Students are expected express &support their claims.

…Text passages will be longer and more rigorous

Novels, informational texts (articles, mini-books), poetry, text books

Students are expected to read a variety of texts at home…

…and keep a log of books read independently

Components of Writing

Writing Process

Pre-write, Draft, Edit, Revise, Proofread Spelling - no Friday tests

Direct instruction - spelling rules, Latin/Greek elements, etc. will take place during RLA.

Parent editing is welcome! Instructional writing will not be sent home for parent editing

Microsoft Word 2010

Writing Tasks

Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory (How to…), Expository, Comparison, Poetry

Math Program

Expressions Math Program Workbooks (units will be taught out of sequence)

NYS Common Core Standards Based

Common Formative Unit Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test (Every student at WS will take the same unit assessments) Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2 & 3: Short Answer and Written Response

IXL Math

Supplemental math skills practice Students are expected to practice specific skills

45 minutes each week Web-based

Accessed from our Lancaster District Web-Page Students log in with their student number

NYS Assessments

Testing DatesELA – April 5, 6, 7Math – April 13, 14, 15

5th Grade Science & Health

Science – Next Generation Science Standards Space: Earth, Moon, Sun Matter and Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems Earth’s Systems: Lithosphere, Atmosphere,

Biosphere, Hydrosphere Structure and Properties of Matter

Health Dealing With Feelings Body Systems Foods for Good Nutrition Learning About Diseases Human Growth & Development

FINAL EXAM: JUNE

Human Growth & Development

Communication in Families The Stages of Growth and Development Factors that Affect Growth Endocrine System Changes During Adolescence (physical, emotional, & mental)

Choices that Affect Growth (exercise, diet, hygiene)

“Talk Box” video on adolescence and puberty

…focus on changes during adolescence and hygiene

…can be viewed at WSS library

…this video is intended to be watched by boys and girls together

5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum

Unit AssessmentsGeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics

Final Exam – June

Snacks in School

Students can eat a quick healthy snack in any classroom. (We don’t have a dedicated “snack time”)

Students may have a water bottle with them during their classes.

Fruit…slices are quick & easy to eatCheese stickFruit gummiesVeggie sticksYogurt

Let’s Celebrate!

Birthday Treats are Welcome!Early morning delivery is bestWe have 24 students in our homeroomPeanut & Nut FREE Snacks and Treats

Check Food Labels

Homework

Assignments…completed on time!

Student’s ResponsibilitySupplies…replenish as needed

Absence…get your work when you return

Parent’s Involvement…give student a place to work and help if needed

Agenda Planner…Parents…Please Check!

Home Folder…keep it neat, clean it out often

Oops! I forgot…

PLEASE do NOT bring forgotten items to schoolYour child will learn to be more responsible

if there is a consequence for their actionOffice phone calls are a disruption to our

lessons

Parent Portal

www.lancasterschools.orgProvides you with 24/7 access to your

child’s academic information.Check grades Report cards will NOT be mailed home.

•I have set up my grade book on eSchool•Don’t panic if you don’t see grades

Mrs. Riggio’s Webpage

www.lancasterschools.org/mrs.riggio

Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 3 (Thursday) December 4 (Friday)

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