Presented by the 5th Grade Team at Cloverly Elementary!

Mr. Cline – Mrs. Delikat – Mr. Gravell – Mrs. Grey

Welcome To 5th Grade’s Back to School Night

8:45 - 9:00 Morning Routines

9:00 – 10:10 Math

10:10 – 10:30 DEAR/Math Review

10:30 – 11:20 Specials

11:20 – 12:20 Recess & Lunch

12:25 – 1:30 Science/S.S./Writing Rotation

1:30 – 3:00 Language Arts

3:00 – 3:05 Pack up and Dismissal

Teacher Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Interactive Writing

Word Study (spelling, sight words, vocabulary)

Guided Reading (by leveled groups)BCRs (Brief Constructed Responses)Independent Reading with Book

DiscussionsAccelerated Reading with William &

Mary, Junior Great Books, Jacob’s Ladder

Reading Response Journal Entries

ReadingReading WritingWriting11stst

QuarterQuarter- Historical Fiction - Reading to be Informed

- Personal Expression

22ndnd QuarterQuarter

- Poetry- Reading to be Informed

- Personal Expression - To Inform

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QuarterQuarter- Science Fiction - Reading to be Informed

- To Persuade- To Inform

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QuarterQuarter- Tall Tales and Legends- Reading to be Informed

- Poetry

ideas Organization

Voice word choice

sentence fluency conventions

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Notebooks Writing Process Read as a writer with

“Mentor Texts”

Unit 1Factors Patterns and

FunctionsNumeric and

Algebraic Expressions

Unit 2Geometry – Points,

Lines, PlanesAngles, Sides,

Length, Perimeter2D & 3D Shapes

Unit 3FractionsDecimalsPercents

Unit 4DataStatistical

Measures

Unit 5 Transformations Measurement Area and Volume

Unit 6Mathematical

Properties Numeric or

Algebraic Expressions

Probability

Unit 1Unit 1Data Collection and Interpretation

Unit 2Unit 2MeasurementEstimation Fractions, Decimals & PercentsMultiplication & Division Ratios

Unit 3Unit 3Angles, Perimeter, & AreaGeometric Figures

Unit 4Unit 4Patterns Algebraic RepresentationsFunctionsExponential Notation

Unit 5Unit 5 Probability

American Revolution

Constitution of the United States

Westward Movement & Economics

Unit 1 – Force, Motion, and Energy

Unit 2 – Electricity and Magnetism

Unit 3 – Astronomy

Unit 4 – Cells and Heredity

Social Social StudiesStudies

Spelling/Vocabulary: assigned bi-weekly with 3 assignments a week, tests are every other Friday

Math: daily homework is assigned, students should practice basic facts every day

Reading: bi-weekly reading calendar to be completed with a current event report or book talk to share with the class – due every 2 weeksStudents should read at least 2 books per month

During student online research parents should carefully monitor websites visited (routinely check computer history)

Parents should monitor parental controls on computers and iPads, etc.

Regulate student use of social networks and online gaming

Discuss cyber bullying and appropriate use of internet

Curriculum based projects are assigned once/quarter

Quarter 1 Project: Book Jacket: students are

to read a historical fiction book and design a book jacket representing the story

Book Jacket is due Thursday, October 18th Project was assigned Monday

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Data binders are used as a way to help students organize and monitor their assessment performance

They are sent home bi-weekly with students current assessment results

Please review with your child his/her progress

Data binders are to be signed and returned the next school day

All teachers use the “Rule Book”When students are not following our

school rules they will be asked to sign the book

Consequences are as follows: 1st signing – warning 2nd signing – complete a “Refocus” paper (see attached paper in your packet for an example) paper goes home and must be signed and returned

3rd signing – lose part of recess & Refocus paper goes home

Classroom incentives Best Paw Forward Coupons are used to rewards students when they … Prepare, Practice, and Persevere

Classroom Paw Prints are used to reward the entire class for working together collaboratively. Once students earn 10 Paw Prints they receive extra recess time.

ES Exceeds the grade-level standard by demonstrating proficiency of the content or processes for the measurement topic at an exceptionally thorough level

P meets the standard by demonstrating proficiency of the content or processes for the measurement topic

I in progress toward meeting the standard

N not yet making progress or making minimal progress toward the standard

Family life will be taught in the springParents can opt in or out of the unitUnit focuses on …

Emotional, physical and social changes students will face as they enter adolescence

Family values and friendships Disease prevention and healthy lifestyles

Additional information will be given out during our parent information meeting later this year

Trip is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 16th

Average cost per student and parent volunteer is about $70 each

Parent volunteers are needed, however spaces are limited

Our monthly newsletters, information regarding projects

and homework, & helpful websites can be located at:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cloverlyes/classrooms/grade5/grade5.aspx

Thank you for coming to Back to School

Night!The 5th Grade Team