Welcome to 5th Grade

Curriculum Night2014-15

Reading Common Core based curriculum

One district required Literature study using

a chapter book

Independent reading and journals

Language Writing process and the 6 +1 traits of good

writing.

Modes of writing: functional, narrative, persuasive, informative/explanatory and research.

Writing and grammar mini-lessons.

Math Common Core based curriculum

Talent by Topic: As part of new district curriculum

and goals, students will be continually progress monitored

“Computations” (individualized skill practice)

State & District objectives include: data analysis, patterns & functions, geometry, fractions & decimals measurement

Students will receive math homework that will reinforce skills taught in class.

Science

Inquiry, Process Skills, & Science Fair Projects

Physical Science: Matter (e.g., molecules & atoms), Motion & Forces (e.g., gravity & friction)

Life Science: Structure & Functions of Living Systems (skeletal, muscular, & nervous systems)

Earth & Space Science: Earth’s Processes & Systems (e.g., lunar cycle, rotation & revolution), Earth in the Solar System (e.g., planets, motion of sun & stars, space exploration)

Social Studies Geography

Economics

U.S. history

World History

Government

CommunicationCommunication: Email is our preferred method.

To eliminate classroom interruptions, we ask that parents respect instructional time and avoid “dropping in”. If you are planning to have lunch with your child, please wait in the cafeteria.

Friday Communications: There will be a weekly email sent with important information.

In case of an emergency, please call the front office directly.

Responsibility Pillar -No Rescue Rule

Art Masterpiece 2014-15 This program is a national art enrichment program that is taught at

Hull Elementary on an entirely volunteer basis. Volunteer Art Guides do not have to have a background in art,

and most do not. Please consider volunteering for your child’s classroom.

The lessons cover a wide range of artists and art styles in order to promote art literacy.

Hull has a dedicated art classroom to teach these lessons! All lessons are prepared for you ahead of time and we provide multiple

trainings on how to teach lessons and use the media. Sign up today with your teacher!

Contact Sara Mercill or Kristen Boyd at hullartmasterpiece@gmail.com for more information.

Important Tid-Bits: Parent Volunteers: We welcome volunteers for copying, preparing projects,

etc,. There will be a 5th grade level basket placed in the workroom. Please place all copies in mailboxes.

Morning Procedures: All students need to line up on the basketball courts and wait for their homeroom teacher to escort them into the building. No students or parents should be in the 5th grade hallway before school.

Breakfast: Please make sure your children have breakfast prior to coming to school. If you are running behind, breakfast can be purchase here at school. Please don’t send your child with a Starbucks drink or any other drink that needs to be finished in class.

Visitors: In the past we have had problems with parents or older siblings interrupting instructional time by “dropping in” without notification. We feel a partnership with parents is essential, however, our first priority is to the students. If you have questions or concerns, please email us directly.

Before You Leave…Please sign in and complete the Student Emergency Form before leaving

tonight.

The rest of the paper work is for you to take home, review, complete and return before Friday, July 25th.

See donation and volunteer opportunities, we welcome any and all assistance

Teachers will meet the students on the basketball court on Monday. Please have your child look for their homeroom teacher’s sign.

Stop by the Cafeteria to update your child’s lunch account.

Thank you for coming tonight!

Your support and participation makes a world of difference!