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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
5th Grade 2020-2021
GeneralInformation
Communication
Email - (see slide 5 to see each teacher’s email)
Teachers can also be reached through messages on “Synergy” and “myMCPS inbox.”
Teacher Emails Ms. Parrott: [email protected]
Ms. Kwon: [email protected]
Ms. Panakure: [email protected]
Mrs. Shuchatowitz: [email protected]
Mr. Hopper: [email protected]
Daily Schedule: 9:00-3:15
Structure of School Day● Structured breaks in the the morning and afternoon are for
15 minutes○ Students should mute and turn off video (rest eyes)○ Stay in meeting
● Wednesdays, live instruction ends at 11:30○ 1:00-3:15, asynchronous (independent) work
Attendance● Attendance: Attendance notes from parents need to be sent to two
individuals: – 1. The homeroom teacher.– 2. The Attendance Secretary, Ms. Jean Lohr,
● Parents should send doctor’s notes to Ms. Jean Lohr.
AbsenceLive Virtual Lesson Absence Form:
1. If the family has extenuating circumstance that prevents a child from attending the live virtual class session with their teacher(s), students need to watch the recording and parents need to complete the Virtual Lesson Absence form.
2. MCPS directed schools to put the link to the Virtual Lesson Absence Form on the school’s website.
3. The graphic on the website is titled Virtual Lesson Absence Form.
I’ve also provided the link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform
FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals)● Application:
Please be sure to fill out the form ASAP found at: http://www.myschoolapps.com/● This is attached to resources that benefits all students
○ More money to buy more instructional materials for Galway students○ Hire more teachers at Galway, ○ Buy more books and tech devices for Galway students ○ More extracurricular activities for Galway students
*Need help to fill out the confidential form? contact Ms. Jade Gilchrist at [email protected]
PTA (Parent-Teacher Association)I want to encourage you to become a member of our PTA. Membership cost this year will only be $5.00.
For more info, any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] or contact individually. (see below)
Galway Lions PTA Officer Board 2020-2021President: Greta Schumacher [email protected] President of Events: Olanike Oladoja-Oladapo [email protected] President of Fundraising: vacantTreasurer: Ashley Derr [email protected] Secretary: Vicky Malengo [email protected] Secretary: Nefertari Carver-Johnson [email protected] Chair: Rita Estiphanos [email protected]
Technology HelpParents may email:
● If you are having trouble refer to the parent resource on the Homeroom Page
● [email protected] ● call 240-740-7022
Curriculum Information● Math 5● Math 5/6
Math 5 - Major LearningIn grade five, students will build their understanding of the place value system by working with decimals up to the hundredths place.
Students will also add, subtract, and multiply fractions, including fractions with unlike denominators.
They will continue to expand their geometry and measurement skills, learning the concept of volume and measuring the volume of a solid figure.
Math 5 Examples• Quickly and accurately multiplying multi-digit whole numbers • Dividing numbers with up to four digits by two-digit numbers • Using exponents to express powers of 10 • Reading, writing, and comparing decimals to the thousandths place • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals to the hundredths place • Writing and interpreting mathematical expressions using symbols such as parentheses. For example, “add 8 and 7, then multiply by 2” can be written as 2×(8+7). • Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators (bottom numbers) by converting them to fractions with matching denominators • Multiplying fractions by whole numbers and other fractions • Dividing fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by fractions • Analyzing and determining relationships between numerical patterns • Measuring volume using multiplication and addition
Student Books
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Materials at Home
Used almost daily
Personal Whiteboard and Marker
RulerUsed for measurement
Math 5/6 - Major LearningIn grade 5 content, students will multiply and divide fractions and decimal fractions. They will continue to expand their geometry and measurement skills, learning the concept of volume and measuring the volume of a solid figure.
In grade 6 content, they will learn the concepts of rates and ratios.Students will work on quickly and accurately dividing multi-digit whole numbers and adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing multi-digit decimals.Students will extend their previous work with fractions and decimals to understand the concept of rational numbersStudents will learn how to read, write and solve equations.
Math 5/6 Examples● Multiplying fractions by whole numbers and other fractions ● Dividing fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by fractions ● Analyzing and determining relationships between numerical patterns ● Measuring volume using multiplication and addition● Understand and applying the concepts of ratios and unit rates, and using the correct
language to describe them● Building knowledge of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions● Understand that positive and negative numbers are located on opposite sides of 0 on
a number line● Using pairs of numbers, including negative numbers, as coordinates for locating or
placing a point on a graph.● Writing and determine the value of expressions with whole number exponents
Math 5/6 Examples (continued)● Identifying and writing equivalent mathematical expressions by
applying the properties of operations.● Understanding what solving an equation such as 2+x=12 means
answering the question, “What number does x have to be to make this statement true?”
● Represent and analyze the relationships between independent and dependent variables
● Solving problems involving area and volume
Math 5/6 Scope and SequenceGrade 5 Content will end in Marking Period 2.
Grade 6 content will begin in Marking Period 2 and continue until the end of the year.
Student Books
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Student BooksPlease note - When Grade 6 Content starts, everything for each Module will be in one book.
Materials at Home
Used almost daily
Personal Whiteboard and Marker
RulerUsed for measurement
Eureka Math Parent NightGalway will host a virtual Eureka Math Parent Night!
Wednesday, September 30th at 6:30pm
Join us to learn more about the Eureka Math curriculum and program.
More information will come from the school.
Models
• Tools for problem solving
• Used throughout the curriculum
• Build from lesson-to-lesson, grade-to-grade
Virtual Manipulatives
Didax has a great virtual manipulative website.
Easy to use with the MCPS issued touch screen Chromebooks.
Tips to Help Your Child• Have your child explain what concepts they are
learning.
• Ask questions:• Can you explain? • What strategy did you use? • How else can you solve it?
• Be positive about your child’s math education.
• Homework Helpers (in Succeed Book)
• Parent Tip Sheets (sent home beginning of each
module starting this Friday)
Homework Helpers
Parent Tip
Sheets
Curriculum Information● ELA
○ Benchmark Advance
○ Enriched Literacy Curriculum
A New Reading and Writing Curriculum
Benchmark Advance● The Benchmark Advance Reading/Language Arts curriculum is designed to
prepare students for success in reading and writing.
● It builds knowledge through in depth study not only of reading and writing, but also of science and social studies topics.
Starting the School YearBefore launching Unit 1 of instruction, teachers spend time introducing and practicing routines that are critical to students’ success throughout the year.
The lessons focus among others on:
● What a Reader’s Workshop looks and sounds like.● What active listening looks and sounds like.● Having respectful and productive conversations with peers about books and writing.● Activating reading strategies to comprehend text.● Writing about reading.● Participating in phonics and word study instruction.
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What Should I Expect?The routines lessons take between 7-10 instructional days.
During this time there may not be homework or graded work in reading and writing other than independent reading.
Mark Your Calendar!Galway will hold curriculum nights to..
● Share in depth information about the curriculum.● Explain how to navigate the curriculum website.
Grades 1-5: September 22 at 6:30 PM
(A link will be sent out closer to the date.)
Enriched Literacy Curriculum
The Enriched Literacy Curriculum (ELC) is a humanities-based program designed for students that need advanced, rigorous instruction comparable to the learning experiences of students in the Center for Enriched Studies and housed at the local school.
ELC is...● Based on Maryland State College and Career Ready
Standards● Quick-paced● Interdisciplinary● Enriched with depth and breadth of topics● Conceptual and Thematic
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● Encourages critical and creative thinking skills
● Emphasizes transfer of skills and strategies
● Utilizes inquiry, problem-solving, communication, self-expression
● Explicitly teaches application of skills necessary for literacy success through rigorous learning experiences and use of technology
● Values differentiation for all learners
Instructional Approach
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Grade 5 ELC Reading Units
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Unit 1: What makes it hard or easy for people to compromise?
Unit 2: To what extent does the way people view the world reflect how they see themselves?
Unit 3: How can patterns help us better understand literature, history, and our world?
Unit 4: Why might someone try to see something from a different perspective?
Grade 5 ELC Instructional Resources
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Junior Great Books
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Your child will experience…● Reading high quality, challenging texts
written by diverse authors● Discussing complex ideas through
questioning, interpretation, and supporting their ideas with evidence from texts
● Extending comprehension with in-depth reading, thinking, writing, and projects
Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program
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Your child will learn to…● Develop literary analysis skills● Employ higher level thinking skills● Apply strategies that enhance reading
comprehension ● Discuss a text with meaning and depth● Demonstrate understanding through
written communication
William and Mary ELA Unit:Patterns of Change
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Your child will acquire knowledge about…● Conceptual understanding and complex themes● Connectedness of reading and writing● High demand questions that lead to deep
comprehension● Research to produce quality written products● Reflective thinking about texts, discussions, and
feedback
Lucy Calkins Units of Study in Writing
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Your child will experience…● Daily writing for authentic purposes and audiences● Writing various products on topics of choice ● Learning qualities and strategies of good writing for
opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative pieces● Cycling through the writing process in a writing
workshop format● How to set goals based on teacher and peer
feedback, and self-reflection
Curriculum Information● Science
○ Health Education
● Social Studies
Science Curriculum
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Science Curriculum
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Science Curriculum
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Science Measurement Topics(by marking period)
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Grade MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 MP 4
5
● Earth Space Science
● Engineering Design & Process
● Physical Science
● Engineering Design & Process
● Earth Space Science
● Engineering Design & Process
● Life Science● Engineering
Design & Process
Health Education
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● Classroom teachers implement a variety of health education learning activities to promote and practice wellness skills and strategies linked to social emotional learning and Be Well 365.
● Information regarding Family Life and Human Sexuality (FLHS) and Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) will come later in the school year before instruction begins.
Social Studies Measurement Topics(by marking period)
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Grade MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 MP 4
5 ● History*● Economics
MP 2-4 will be updated as new pacing guides are developed.
* Indicates the primary measurement topic of focus in the remote learning pacing guides.
VIRTUAL LEARNING
Grading and Reporting
• Learning skills will NOT be recorded during distance learning.• Foundational skills will be reported on for all grade levels.
Grade Descriptor
A •Evidence demonstrates a full understanding of content, concept, or skill.•Errors or omissions are absent or do not impact understanding.
B •Evidence demonstrates general understanding of content, concept or skill with minimal support.•Errors or omissions may impact understanding.
C •Evidence demonstrates some understanding of content, concept or skill with some support.•Errors or omissions impact understanding.
D •Evidence demonstrates limited or minimal understanding of content, concept and skill with significant support.•Errors or omissions are critical and impact understanding.
Scoring Guide for Assignments, Grades 2-5
Reading Level Reporting: Grades 3-5
Kami Functions
Homework● Math:
○ Development of mathematical fluency (multiplication and division)○ Extra practice (if needed) is included in the “Succeed” Book and
matches the lesson taught in class
● Reading:○ Encouraged to read for at least 30 minutes a day
MCPS Fall TestingDue to the emergency closing of schools in the spring, Maryland State Department of Education requires all school districts to administer a Fall diagnostic tests in math and reading to all students in grades K-12.
● MCPS will administer the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) virtually.● Prior to testing, information will be sent home on how to log in to the
assessment.● Links to videos that explain the testing will also be sent home.
Testing Dates● Kindergarten testing:
○ Reading: September 22○ Math: October 5
● First Grade testing○ Reading: September 18○ Math: October 6
● Second grade testing○ Reading: September 17 and 21○ Math: October 2
● Third Grade testing:○ Reading: September 23○ Math: September 30
● Fourth Grade testing○ Reading: September 24○ Math: September 29
● Fifth Grade testing○ Reading: September 25○ Math: October 1
Conferences● One-on-One Conferences
○ currently taking place if parent permission is granted● Student-led Conferences
○ more information to come soon
PBIS● Class Dojo
○ reach out to individual teachers for Class Dojo links
● Counselor Support (Dr. Ham & Mrs. Rakhi)○ Counseling website (on next page)○ Contact form included on counseling website
Counseling Referral If you need to reach us,
fill out this form.
Contact Information
Mrs. RakhiGoogle Voice #: 301-960-8928Email: [email protected]
Dr. HamGoogle Voice #: 240-292-9337
Email: [email protected]
Virtual Learning Expectations for Students● We will stay logged into Zoom ALL day except for lunch. (Students will
return from lunch and log into their math teacher’s zoom meeting.)
● There will be stretch breaks and independent work times when you will turn your VIDEO OFF. We will not log off during those times.
● There will be one zoom link that we will use daily. (Our specialists even log into our Zoom meeting for specials!)
● Check your myMCPS inbox and announcements at least once per day.
Virtual Learning Success TipsMake sure students:● Come to “class” prepared by bringing all the materials needed for the
day or subject.● Make sure your chromebook is charged for the day or have an outlet
near in case your battery runs low. ● Come to class with a positive attitude.● Ask for help when needed.● Use the chat to ask questions or to interact with your peers at
appropriate times.● Use technology (chat, reactions, mute/unmute) appropriately.
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