Open House 2015-2016Grade 5
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Our Team!
Shirley Cane – classroom aide Liz Cummiskey – classroom aide
Rochelle GerstungRich Grupka Kimberlee Riggio Amy Vrana
“High expectations lead to high outcomes”
Components of Literacy
Guided Reading: All Day Long …to improve comprehension skills and vocabulary
…Students are expected express &support their claims.
…Text passages will be longer and more rigorous
Novels, informational texts (articles, mini-books), poetry, text books
Students are expected to read a variety of texts at home…
…and keep a log of books read independently
Components of Writing
Writing Process
Pre-write, Draft, Edit, Revise, Proofread Spelling - no Friday tests
Direct instruction - spelling rules, Latin/Greek elements, etc. will take place during RLA.
Parent editing is welcome! Instructional writing will not be sent home for parent editing
Microsoft Word 2010
Writing Tasks
Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory (How to…), Expository, Comparison, Poetry
Math Program
Expressions Math Program Workbooks (units will be taught out of sequence)
NYS Common Core Standards Based
Common Formative Unit Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test (Every student at WS will take the same unit assessments) Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2 & 3: Short Answer and Written Response
IXL Math
Supplemental math skills practice Students are expected to practice specific skills
45 minutes each week Web-based
Accessed from our Lancaster District Web-Page Students log in with their student number
NYS Assessments
Testing DatesELA – April 5, 6, 7Math – April 13, 14, 15
5th Grade Science & Health
Science – Next Generation Science Standards Space: Earth, Moon, Sun Matter and Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems Earth’s Systems: Lithosphere, Atmosphere,
Biosphere, Hydrosphere Structure and Properties of Matter
Health Dealing With Feelings Body Systems Foods for Good Nutrition Learning About Diseases Human Growth & Development
FINAL EXAM: JUNE
Human Growth & Development
Communication in Families The Stages of Growth and Development Factors that Affect Growth Endocrine System Changes During Adolescence (physical, emotional, & mental)
Choices that Affect Growth (exercise, diet, hygiene)
“Talk Box” video on adolescence and puberty
…focus on changes during adolescence and hygiene
…can be viewed at WSS library
…this video is intended to be watched by boys and girls together
5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum
Unit AssessmentsGeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics
Final Exam – June
Snacks in School
Students can eat a quick healthy snack in any classroom. (We don’t have a dedicated “snack time”)
Students may have a water bottle with them during their classes.
Fruit…slices are quick & easy to eatCheese stickFruit gummiesVeggie sticksYogurt
Let’s Celebrate!
Birthday Treats are Welcome!Early morning delivery is bestWe have 24 students in our homeroomPeanut & Nut FREE Snacks and Treats
Check Food Labels
Homework
Assignments…completed on time!
Student’s ResponsibilitySupplies…replenish as needed
Absence…get your work when you return
Parent’s Involvement…give student a place to work and help if needed
Agenda Planner…Parents…Please Check!
Home Folder…keep it neat, clean it out often
Oops! I forgot…
PLEASE do NOT bring forgotten items to schoolYour child will learn to be more responsible
if there is a consequence for their actionOffice phone calls are a disruption to our
lessons
Parent Portal
www.lancasterschools.orgProvides you with 24/7 access to your
child’s academic information.Check grades Report cards will NOT be mailed home.
•I have set up my grade book on eSchool•Don’t panic if you don’t see grades
Mrs. Riggio’s Webpage
www.lancasterschools.org/mrs.riggio
Parent-Teacher Conferences
December 3 (Thursday) December 4 (Friday)
Please sign-up tonight!
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