2011 – 2012 5th Grade OrientationSaturday, August 27th 2011

Communication

• E-mail Addresses:– hsheetz@stphilipsacademy.org– jdubeck@stphilipsacademy.org

• Blog Addresses:– spasheetz@wordpress.com– spadubeck@wordpress.com – Check daily for homework, handouts, announcements

Communication

• Homework Planner– Check each night to help keep your child organized– We require students to write down ALL assignments

• Parent/Teacher Conferences– Twice a year – check school calendar and plan to

attend– To schedule an additional meeting:

• Please make sure it is at least one day in advance• E-mail or a note with your child = best way to

reach us

Daily Routines

• Students must arrive at school by 8:15am– Any morning work that a student does not complete will be

assigned for homework.• Students should be dressed in school uniforms every

day– Gym Uniforms on the days they have gym

• Bathroom – available anytime– if students abuse the privilege they will be asked to go before

and after class • Lockers – students will be able to go to their lockers 3

times a day: morning, before lunch, end of the day• Dismissal is at 3:30pm or taken to After School at 4pm

Language Arts Curriculum• Reader’s Workshop

– Will read a variety of fiction and non-fiction works• Genres may include: mystery, realistic fiction, historical fiction,

adventure, short stories and many more– Every student will be responsible for maintaining a Reader’s

Notebook• Will be checked and assessed at least two times each marking

period– Students will think within the text, about the text, and beyond the

text • Focusing on setting, complex plots, characters, themes, mood,

making connections, predictions, inferring• Verbal and written response to texts through whole class

discussions, book clubs, whole class read alouds, individual reading conferences, and their reader’s notebooks

Accelerated Reader Program

• Support Independent Reading– At Home – students should be reading 30 Minutes

each night!

•10% of Grade

•Will be explained in detail, during Library time, to the students during the first few weeks of school

Writer’s Workshop

Effectively utilize the writing process for writing a variety of genres including:• Personal Narrative• Mystery• Persuasive Essay• Research Paper• Response to Literature• And hopefully: Writing our own myths

Word Study

1) Grammar – Write Source– Parts of Speech– Writing Effective Sentences– Sentence Errors– Marking Punctuation and Editing for Mechanics

2) Vocabulary - Wordly Wise:– Definitions– Parts of speech– Reading Comprehension– Synonyms, Antonyms– Prefixes, Suffixes– Analogies

Math Curriculum

Singapore Mathematics:

Place value of whole numbers Estimation Multiplication of 2 digit numbers Division of 2 digit numbers Fractions – addition, subtraction & multiplication Area and perimeter of quadrilaterals Addition & subtraction of decimals Multiplication & division of decimals

History Curriculum

Group Work/Collaboration will be a strong focus

• Geography – Map and globe usage– Types of Maps– Continents and Oceans– Geographical landforms

• Ancient Civilizations Covered– Early Mankind– Ancient Egypt– Ancient China– African Civilizations– Ancient Greece– Ancient Rome

History – Critical Skills

Non-fiction Critical Reading and Academic Skills

1. Taking Notes2. Writing Outlines3. Reading Timelines4. Making Generalizations5. Summarizing6. Drawing Conclusions7. Compare and Contrast

Science Curriculum

Human Bodies:

– Circulatory System (heart, blood, vessels) – Respiratory System (nose, trachea, lungs) – Immune System (many types of protein, cells, organs, tissues) – Skeletal System (bones) – Excretory System (lungs, large intestine, kidneys) – Urinary System (bladder, kidneys) – Muscular System (muscles) – Endocrine System (glands) – Digestive System (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines) – Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, nerves) – Reproductive System (male and female reproductive organs)

Grading Scale

Math Grading Scale

30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes15% - Projects25% - Classwork 10% - Participation & Effort

English Grading Scale

20% - Homework20% - Papers & Projects20% - Tests & Quizzes15% - Classwork & Effort15% - Writer’s & Reader’s Notebook10% - Accelerated Reader

History Grading Scale

30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes25% - Projects & Papers25% - Classwork & Effort

Science Grading Scale

30% - Homework20% - Tests & Quizzes25% - Projects & Papers25% - Classwork & Effort

Homework Policies

• 1 – 2 hours of homework each night• Set up a homework routine

– Same quiet place / same time each night• Difficulty with homework

– Send in a note or e-mail

Homework Grading Policy:“4” Submitted on time and has few errors or mistakes“3” Assignment has more than 3 errors OR is one day late“2” Assignment has several errors OR is two days late“1” Minimally completed assignment OR is three or more days late“0” Not submitted

Organization

• Students will have an organizational period of 25 mins per day before lunch and 10 mins prior to dismissal

• During the first week of school we went over:– Binder organization– Notebooks– Schedules– Lockers– Daily routines, procedures, and expectations

• Parents can assist their children with organizational skills by:– Cleaning out binders, book bags, & folders weekly– Checking homework planners and blogs daily

Schedule

• 6 day schedule– Check the school calendar for the day!

• Science and History – more project based and group orientated– Taught by homeroom teacher

• Reader’s Workshop – take place daily 1st period in their homeroom

• Students will switch classes for English and Math daily– Mrs. Dubeck – Math– Ms. Sheetz – English (Writer’s Workshop, Vocabulary,

Grammar)

Water Bottles

• We encourage you to send in your child with a refillable or aluminum water bottle daily

• This will help minimize disruption in class to the water fountain and keep your child well hydrated through out the day

Helping Out – Parent Volunteers

Through out the year Ms. Pawluk and I will be asking parents to help out

» Presenting a topic to the class» Helping out during labs and in the kitchen» Chaperoning a trip» Being a class parent» Stocking the classroom with supplies to be used

during science class

Thank You!!!

• Please take the time to fill out any paper work as it will be helpful in getting us on the right track for the year – please have all paper work turned in no later than Monday, September 19th

• Please have all supplies in by Monday, September 19th » Kleenex» Paper towels» Handy wipes» Liquid soap» Index Cards