Welcome to 5th grade Curriculum Night!

5th grade team

• Kelly Vickery – Math/Social Studies• Katie Briggs – Science/Social Studies

• Samantha Fields-Reading/Writing/Social Studies• Clint Gebhardt – Reading/Writing/Social Studies

• Melody Ostrander– Math/Science

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Math OverviewMrs. Vickery & Mrs. Ostrander Key Concepts

Decimal Place Value

Addition and Subtraction

Estimation

Multiplication and Division

Prime and Composite Numbers

Equivalent Fractions, Mixed Numbers. and Improper Fractions

Probability

Measurement

Geometry

PEMDAS

Financial Literacy

Daily schedule and list of online games on my website.

Science OverviewMrs. Briggs & Mrs. Ostrander

• Key Concepts: Cycles: Importance of cycles in science and in

renewing our world. Life Science: Ecosystems, Organisms Chemistry: Properties of Matter, Magnetism,

State of Matter, Density, Solubility, Conductivity Force and Motion: Types of forces on objects:

Gravity, Friction, Push/Pull Energy: Investigate various forms of energy such

has mechanical, light, sound, and electrical Earth Science: Rock cycle, formation of fossils,

creation of fossil fuels, landforms, rotations of earth & moon, weather & climate changes,

History of Science: Famous scientists and important discoveries

Major Assignments, Review sheets, and projects will be uploaded to Edmodo, or posted to our faculty websites.

Social Studies OverviewMr. Gebhardt , Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Fields, & Mrs. Vickery

This school year we will learn about U.S. History. We study the history of the United States and focus on our history, geography, explorers, government and culture. These are the specific topics:

Basic Geography Native Americans and Explorers Colonies Slavery Tensions Between Colonies and Britain Declaration of Independence Revolutionary War The Constitution and Bill of Rights Civil War

Reading/Writing Overview

Mrs. Fields & Mr. Gebhardt

• Key Concepts– Reader/Writer Journals– Reader’/Writer’s Workshop– Focus on Independent Reading– Narrative, Expository, and

Persuasive Writing – Writing Poetry and Scripts– Genre Study, Critical Reading in

Fiction and Non-Fiction, Exploring Poetry and Drama

– Research– 20 minutes of nightly reading

expected.– Edmodo reflections and responses

Skyward• Skyward is also

known as Family and Student Access.

• Can check your child’s grades as often as you would like.

• Students can access school work files at home. You will need to download Citrix plugin.

“Bring Your Own Device”aka - BYOD

• What is BYOD?• Why is the district

embracing this idea?• What if I’m not

comfortable with my child bringing electronics from home?

• When is it acceptable?• Who is responsible for

the devices?

Behavior Expectations• 1. Be prepared.• 2. Be respectful.• 3. Be an active

participant in learning.

• 4. Be responsible.• 5. Communication

logs and Recess Passes.• 6. Homework policy

Contact Information

• 1. E-mail • 2. Phone• 3. “Hallpass” – if

coming to school• 4. Messages for

your child - Pony Express

• 5. Volunteer process

How to help your child be successful in 5th grade!

• 1. Set up an atmosphere that fosters success.

• 2. Allow them to learn from their mistakes.

• 3. Teach them to self-advocate.

• 4. Talk to them often. Keep those lines of communication open.

• 5. Check grades regularly.• 6. Know that we are your

partners in this journey.