5th Grade5th GradeCurriculum NightCurriculum Night

Mrs. Vallory Darting, Mrs. Kim Fognani,Mrs. Vallory Darting, Mrs. Kim Fognani,and Ms. May Motoyamaand Ms. May Motoyama

““Together We S.O.A.R.”Together We S.O.A.R.”

Teachers/Staff To Know:Teachers/Staff To Know: Homerooms-Homerooms-

Ms. Motoyama (4/5 split)Ms. Motoyama (4/5 split) Mrs. Fognani (5Mrs. Fognani (5thth and all of science) and all of science) Mrs. Darting (5Mrs. Darting (5thth and all social studies) and all social studies)

Grade Level Para- Lori StrelowGrade Level Para- Lori Strelow PC/EH Resource- Mari Goin & Kayla IversonPC/EH Resource- Mari Goin & Kayla Iverson Speech and Language- Lara DunnSpeech and Language- Lara Dunn ESL- Janet FichterESL- Janet Fichter Band/Orchestra- Mark MillerBand/Orchestra- Mark Miller Music- Elke DiefendorfMusic- Elke Diefendorf P.E.- Andrew SchillingP.E.- Andrew Schilling Art- Diana GarrenArt- Diana Garren Library- Lin Wareham-MorrisLibrary- Lin Wareham-Morris Counselor/Psycholoigist- ?Counselor/Psycholoigist- ? Clinic Aide- Carol RomeroClinic Aide- Carol Romero Instructional Coach- Kristina HarrisInstructional Coach- Kristina Harris Principal- K.C. SomersPrincipal- K.C. Somers

Learning as a 5Learning as a 5thth Grader Grader

DependenceDependence The attitude of “you The attitude of “you

take care of me”take care of me”

InterdependenceInterdependence The attitude of “we can The attitude of “we can

do it together as a do it together as a team”team”

IndependenceIndependence The attitude of “I can The attitude of “I can

do it!”do it!”

IndependenceIndependence

InterdependenceInterdependence

DependenceDependence

School and Classroom Respect PlanSchool and Classroom Respect Plan

S.O.A.R./ Our Signed Posters- S.O.A.R./ Our Signed Posters- S- Show IntegrityS- Show Integrity O- Own Your LearningO- Own Your Learning A- Accept ResponsibilityA- Accept Responsibility R- Respect Others and SelfR- Respect Others and Self

Behaviors need to be observed in hallway, Behaviors need to be observed in hallway, cafeteria, classroom, restroom, playground, cafeteria, classroom, restroom, playground, bus/field trip, and assembliesbus/field trip, and assemblies

Respect Plan (continued)Respect Plan (continued)

S.O.A.R. Rewards:S.O.A.R. Rewards: S.O.A.R. Tickets or raffle ticketsS.O.A.R. Tickets or raffle tickets

• Meaning rewards and motivatorsMeaning rewards and motivators• S.O.A.R. club once a monthS.O.A.R. club once a month• Individual and group positive rewardsIndividual and group positive rewards

Prizes from S.O.A.R. tickets can be redeemed Prizes from S.O.A.R. tickets can be redeemed for events such as lunch with a teacher or for events such as lunch with a teacher or playing a game with a friendplaying a game with a friend

S.O.A.R. ComplimentsS.O.A.R. Compliments

AttendanceAttendance Misconception: My child can make up all the learning missed.Misconception: My child can make up all the learning missed.

While written assignments can and must be made up, learning takes place both While written assignments can and must be made up, learning takes place both verbally and in hands-on activities that can not always be recreated. verbally and in hands-on activities that can not always be recreated.

Misconception: My child can get homework before a trip, and we’ll schedule Misconception: My child can get homework before a trip, and we’ll schedule time during the trip to complete the assignments. time during the trip to complete the assignments.

Work is not always available before an absence; the student is responsible for Work is not always available before an absence; the student is responsible for getting missed assignments after he/she returns. Students have 2 days to make getting missed assignments after he/she returns. Students have 2 days to make up work for each excused day missed.up work for each excused day missed.

Misconception: It won’t hurt if my child returns from vacation a day or two Misconception: It won’t hurt if my child returns from vacation a day or two late or leaves for vacation early. They won’t be doing anything important late or leaves for vacation early. They won’t be doing anything important anyway.anyway.

Learning is significant EVERYDAY! Often times we are wrapping up units and Learning is significant EVERYDAY! Often times we are wrapping up units and assessments are given before breaks. Illness and doctor appointments should be assessments are given before breaks. Illness and doctor appointments should be the main reason why a child is absent. the main reason why a child is absent.

Misconception: Attendance during CSAP testing is not important to our Misconception: Attendance during CSAP testing is not important to our family.family.

When a child misses a CSAP test, he/she receives a zero score which impacts When a child misses a CSAP test, he/she receives a zero score which impacts Blue Heron’s overall rating and can be significantly reduce the school score, Blue Heron’s overall rating and can be significantly reduce the school score, which is directly related to our federal funding. which is directly related to our federal funding.

Class ScheduleClass Schedule 8:55 Opening8:55 Opening 9:00 Tardy Bell/Attendance9:00 Tardy Bell/Attendance 9:10 Specials9:10 Specials 9:55 Math9:55 Math 10:55 Enrichment/Interventions10:55 Enrichment/Interventions 11:25 Social Studies or Science11:25 Social Studies or Science 12:35 Recess/Lunch12:35 Recess/Lunch 1:15 Spelling/Word Work1:15 Spelling/Word Work 1:30 Daily 5/CAFÉ/Reading1:30 Daily 5/CAFÉ/Reading 2:40 Writing2:40 Writing 3:20 Planners and Clean Up3:20 Planners and Clean Up 3:30 Dismissal3:30 Dismissal

Literacy OverviewLiteracy Overview Daily 5Daily 5- a management and organizational system that teaches and - a management and organizational system that teaches and

practices skills until behaviors become habitual, “default” behaviorspractices skills until behaviors become habitual, “default” behaviors

5 Components of Daily 5- 5 Components of Daily 5- Read to SelfRead to Self Read to SomeoneRead to Someone Work on WritingWork on Writing Listen to ReadingListen to Reading Spelling/Work WorkSpelling/Work Work

CAFÉCAFÉ- mini lessons, seat work, and goals focus on comprehension, - mini lessons, seat work, and goals focus on comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and expanding vocabularyaccuracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary

Curriculum aligned with all literacy areas and other subjectsCurriculum aligned with all literacy areas and other subjects

Reading CurriculumReading Curriculum Word of the WeekWord of the Week Read Aloud-Read Aloud- read to whole class to model and focus on the many read to whole class to model and focus on the many

other elements of readingother elements of reading Fluid Guided Reading GroupsFluid Guided Reading Groups (based on class test scores, body of (based on class test scores, body of

evidence, and CSAP)- small groups to teach specific evidence, and CSAP)- small groups to teach specific comprehension strategiescomprehension strategies

Shared Reading Groups-Shared Reading Groups- practice reading strategies in groups of practice reading strategies in groups of similar interest and level (lit circles)similar interest and level (lit circles)

Independent Reading-Independent Reading- silent, individual reading to develop stamina, silent, individual reading to develop stamina, practice reading strategies, and learn about a variety of genrespractice reading strategies, and learn about a variety of genres

Reading Logs (see individual teacher for specifics)Reading Logs (see individual teacher for specifics) LibraryLibrary Younger Grade Reading Buddies and Buddy AssistantsYounger Grade Reading Buddies and Buddy Assistants

(Please see the reading and writing literacy statements in the school handbook.)(Please see the reading and writing literacy statements in the school handbook.)

Writing CurriculumWriting Curriculum Rebecca Sitton SpellingRebecca Sitton Spelling

Implement with fidelity/research-based (may look a little different)Implement with fidelity/research-based (may look a little different) Individualized spelling listsIndividualized spelling lists Research has shown that if spelling is studied Research has shown that if spelling is studied exclusivelyexclusively in isolation (weekly in isolation (weekly

tests, memorizing lists), it is not as effective as spelling studied with a context.tests, memorizing lists), it is not as effective as spelling studied with a context. Spelling worksheets for reading centers or home practice on websiteSpelling worksheets for reading centers or home practice on website 55thth grade “No Excuse” words: First 150 core words from previous grades plus grade “No Excuse” words: First 150 core words from previous grades plus

new core words from our weekly spelling listsnew core words from our weekly spelling lists Learn about 6 Traits + 1 as we compose stories, poems, and research on Learn about 6 Traits + 1 as we compose stories, poems, and research on

both paper and computersboth paper and computers Craft Studies of 6 Traits + 1Craft Studies of 6 Traits + 1 Writing Workshops- review of writing process and traitsWriting Workshops- review of writing process and traits Multiple Forms (including): journals, poetry, explanations in math and reading, Multiple Forms (including): journals, poetry, explanations in math and reading,

observations in science, recipes, lettersobservations in science, recipes, letters Functional/Procedural Texts: instructions, brochures, how-to essaysFunctional/Procedural Texts: instructions, brochures, how-to essays Persuasive (including): opinion, book review, or essayPersuasive (including): opinion, book review, or essay Reflection MemoirsReflection Memoirs

Handwriting on final copies: 50% cursive and 50% typedHandwriting on final copies: 50% cursive and 50% typed

Science CurriculumScience Curriculum

5th Grade Curriculum Units:5th Grade Curriculum Units: Parts and Wholes: MixturesParts and Wholes: Mixtures WeatherWeather Human Systems/OrganismsHuman Systems/Organisms Growing and ChangingGrowing and Changing

55thth graders will go to the Denver Museum of graders will go to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science field trip.Nature and Science field trip.

Jefferson County Science Curriculum Online

Social Studies CurriculumSocial Studies Curriculum Study of Economics, Geography, History, and CivicsStudy of Economics, Geography, History, and Civics

Units:Units: Changing Face of North America: Explorers and Early SettlementChanging Face of North America: Explorers and Early Settlement Changing Face of North America: Emergence of a New World SocietyChanging Face of North America: Emergence of a New World Society American RevolutionAmerican Revolution The United States ConstitutionThe United States Constitution Financial Institutions: Products and ServicesFinancial Institutions: Products and Services

5th graders attend Young AmeriTowne on March 215th graders attend Young AmeriTowne on March 21stst (need volunteers (need volunteers for interviews and to attend YAT with us)for interviews and to attend YAT with us)

Jeffco Social Studies Curriculum Online

Math CurriculumMath Curriculum

Investigations (2nd Edition)Investigations (2nd Edition)5th grade curriculum focus: Develop a repertoire of 5th grade curriculum focus: Develop a repertoire of problem solving strategies and ability to communicate problem solving strategies and ability to communicate mathematical knowledge orally and in writingmathematical knowledge orally and in writing

• Units: Factors, Multiples, Multiplication, Division, 2-D and 3-D Units: Factors, Multiples, Multiplication, Division, 2-D and 3-D Geometry, Algebra, Decimals, Fractions, Percents, Data Geometry, Algebra, Decimals, Fractions, Percents, Data Analysis, and ProbabilityAnalysis, and Probability

• Students have text booklets for each unitStudents have text booklets for each unit• Differentiated Instruction (including Inside Math)Differentiated Instruction (including Inside Math)

Visit the Visit the Jeffco MathJeffco Math page for more information, page for more information, the the InvestigationsInvestigations curriculum site, or the curriculum site, or the information page for Parents for more info.information page for Parents for more info.

Blue Heron Homework PhilosophyBlue Heron Homework Philosophy

55thth graders should have 30-60 minutes of graders should have 30-60 minutes of homework a night (including 30 minutes of homework a night (including 30 minutes of independent reading 5 times a week)independent reading 5 times a week) What if students are not done in that time?What if students are not done in that time?

Extension/completion of classroom workExtension/completion of classroom work Typically there will be homework in mathTypically there will be homework in math

Log/Contract (class work takes first Log/Contract (class work takes first priority)priority)

Importance ofImportance ofIndependent ReadingIndependent Reading

"The amount of free reading done outside of school has "The amount of free reading done outside of school has consistently been found to relate to growth in vocabulary, consistently been found to relate to growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information," explains Bernice Cullinan of New York information," explains Bernice Cullinan of New York University in an article on independent reading and University in an article on independent reading and school achievement in 2000 (Anderson, Wilson, and school achievement in 2000 (Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding 1998; Greaney 1980; Guthrie & Greaney 1991; Fielding 1998; Greaney 1980; Guthrie & Greaney 1991; Taylor, Frye, & Maruyama 1990).Taylor, Frye, & Maruyama 1990).

She continues by explaining that research shows the She continues by explaining that research shows the more students read outside of school, the higher they more students read outside of school, the higher they score on reading achievement and standardized score on reading achievement and standardized assessments (Anderson, Fielding, & Wilson 1998).assessments (Anderson, Fielding, & Wilson 1998).

Homework, cont.Homework, cont.

Students are responsible for asking teachers Students are responsible for asking teachers about homework missed in class.about homework missed in class.

Set aside a quiet place to study at homeSet aside a quiet place to study at home Our hope is that you make it a priority and make Our hope is that you make it a priority and make

it the student’s responsibilityit the student’s responsibility Planners:Planners:

Please check and initial planners every night.Please check and initial planners every night. Homework is not due until the next day, so they need Homework is not due until the next day, so they need

to show you.to show you. A tool to build study skills and independenceA tool to build study skills and independence

BirthdaysBirthdays

New school policy (no food)New school policy (no food) Still celebrate (whole school and Still celebrate (whole school and

classroom)classroom) Option to still bring in something for the Option to still bring in something for the

class to celebrate (i.e. pencils, class to celebrate (i.e. pencils, notepads…)notepads…)

Grades/Report CardsGrades/Report Cards 4’s4’s: Advanced/Above Grade Level Expectations : Advanced/Above Grade Level Expectations

(similar to an “A+”)(similar to an “A+”) 3’s3’s: Proficient/Meeting the Standard, where we strive : Proficient/Meeting the Standard, where we strive

for all students to be at or above (similar to an “A” or for all students to be at or above (similar to an “A” or “B”)“B”)

2’s2’s: Partially Proficient/Making Progress Toward the : Partially Proficient/Making Progress Toward the Standard, student’s work is not quite satisfactory Standard, student’s work is not quite satisfactory (similar to a “C” or “D”)(similar to a “C” or “D”)

1’s1’s: Unsatisfactory/Lacking Adequate Progress, : Unsatisfactory/Lacking Adequate Progress, student needs to redo (similar to an “F”)student needs to redo (similar to an “F”)

Look at our Look at our Jeffco Report Cards Jeffco Report Cards online: Intermediate by Number Grade, online: Intermediate by Number Grade, Trimesters with Spelling TestsTrimesters with Spelling Tests

Special DatesSpecial Dates Flex Days:Flex Days:

Fall- August 22Fall- August 22ndnd and September 16 and September 16thth Spring- April 20Spring- April 20thth and 29 and 29thth

Conferences: Conferences: Fall- September 27Fall- September 27thth-29-29thth Spring- February 15Spring- February 15thth and 16 and 16thth

Trimesters End:Trimesters End: Trimester 1- November 11Trimester 1- November 11thth

Trimester 2- February 24Trimester 2- February 24thth Trimester 3- May 30Trimester 3- May 30thth

Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science (TBA in Spring)Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science (TBA in Spring) CSAP: First few weeks in March (CSAP: First few weeks in March (please plan for students to be in please plan for students to be in

class, all day, every day)class, all day, every day) Young AmeriTowne: March 21Young AmeriTowne: March 21stst

55thth Grade Web Site Grade Web Site

Please visit www.dartingteacher.com for Please visit www.dartingteacher.com for classroom newsletters, homework, and links that classroom newsletters, homework, and links that support our classroom work for all of 5support our classroom work for all of 5 thth grade. grade.

Also links to Blue Heron, the new math Also links to Blue Heron, the new math curriculum, the Student Internet Use Policy, and curriculum, the Student Internet Use Policy, and Jeffco’s Connections pageJeffco’s Connections page

Students are required to look at homework page Students are required to look at homework page every night, along with filling out plannersevery night, along with filling out planners

Updated nightlyUpdated nightly

DonationsDonations

SOAR Club trinkets and little prizesSOAR Club trinkets and little prizes

Donor’s Choose: www.donorschoose.org Donor’s Choose: www.donorschoose.org (projects, put “Blue Heron” in keyword)(projects, put “Blue Heron” in keyword)

Scholastic online book orders: Scholastic online book orders: www.scholastic.comwww.scholastic.com

How to Contact UsHow to Contact Us

Send a quick note with your child to school in his Send a quick note with your child to school in his or her planner, send us an e-mail, or arrange for or her planner, send us an e-mail, or arrange for a short meeting for after schoola short meeting for after school Mrs. Kim Fognani- kfognani@jeffco...Mrs. Kim Fognani- kfognani@jeffco... Ms. May Motoyama- mmotoyam@jeffco...Ms. May Motoyama- mmotoyam@jeffco... Mrs. Vallory Darting- www.dartingteacher.comMrs. Vallory Darting- www.dartingteacher.com

Please don’t forget to leave us your preferred e-Please don’t forget to leave us your preferred e-mail address on the sign in sheet before you mail address on the sign in sheet before you leave!leave!

Thanks for coming!Thanks for coming!

To review anything from this To review anything from this presentation again, please log onto presentation again, please log onto our class website and go to our class website and go to “Extras”“Extras”..

Please head to your child’s Please head to your child’s homeroomhomeroom classroom at this time. classroom at this time.