Sorrento Elementary School

5th Grade Open HouseSeptember 4, 2013

Departmentalization

Allows teachers to teach to their strengths

Students benefit from a “Dig Deep” approach

Encourages organization and responsibility

Who teaches what?Reading – Mrs. KelleyMath – Mrs. KelleySocial Studies – Mrs. KelleyScience – Mrs. BuellLanguage Arts – Crosscurricular

Wolf “PACK” Expectations

Be PreparedBe AttentiveBe CarefulBe Kind

Our Day8:15-8:45 Math/LA Journal/Cursive 8:45-9:55 Science9:55-11:05 Math11:08-11:38 Social Studies11:35-12:05 Lunch12:05-12:35 Finish Social Studies12:35-2:05 Reading2:05-2:15 Check Agendas/Pack-Up2:15-3:05 Specials3:10 Dismissals

BYOTAKA: Bring Your Own Technology or DeviceTablets, laptops with Wi-Fi capabilityWill connect with a Lake County Schools

serverUsed for Project Based LearningShort meeting @ 6:40

EdmodoA free and secure learning network for

teachers, students, and schools.Allows us to connect safely, share

information, access assignments or homework, participate in discussions.

Parents can create an account that will allow access to your child’s activities.

Mobile and iPad app are available for students.

Testing for 5th GradersFSA is replacing FCAT for Reading, Writing, and Math

Science is still FCAT 2.0 (paper)Students do not need a passing score for promotion

Middle School will use scores for placement in remedial, regular, or advanced classes

What kind of test is FSA?The FSA is a criterion-referenced test (CRT), which measures how well students are meeting the Florida State Standards in reading, mathematics, and writing.

All 5th Grade tests are CBT Computer Based Tests

ReadingThe FSA Reading tests contain passages

(articles, stories, and poems) from books, magazines, and other publications. Students are expected to read and analyze the passages and answer questions based on the passages.

These passages have a high text complexity.

Multiple Choice and Open (written) ResponseEditing Tasks: - Students edit a passage for grammar,

spelling, and punctuation errors. - Students select the correct edit; with or

without choices - Select the correct word phrase; with or

without choices

WritingText-Based Writing Prompt

Students will read 2 to 4 texts on a given subject.

Students will write a response to a given question/prompt.

The questions/prompt can be: - Informative/explanatory or - Opinion/argument

MathThe FSA Mathematics tests

require students to solve numerical problems taken from real-life situations.

Multiple Choice, Graphic Response/Drag and Drop or Hot Spot, Table Response, Equation Response, Multi-Select Response, and Natural Language Response

Science at a Glance The FCAT 2.0 Science tests require students to apply science knowledge

and concepts to real-world situations.

Physical & Chemical Sciencesdescribes matter & its propertiesidentifies atoms, elements, mixtures, & compoundsexplains energy, its forms & interaction with matterexplains motion & identifies force

Earth & Space Sciencesexplains weather systemsrecognizes rocks & mineralsdescribes the solar system & universeexplains Earth’s changes over time

Life & Environmental Sciencesidentifies & explains plants, animals, & life processesrecognizes the importance of conservation of natural resourcesdescribes the interactions of plants, animals, & the environment

Scientific Thinkingapplies scientific approaches to problem solvingrecognizes patterns & systems within naturerecognizes the impact of technology on society

Testing Windows

Writing: March 2nd – 13th Math: April 13th – 17th Reading: April 20th – 24th Science: April 27th – 28th

For More Information:Visit: www.fsassessments.org

Or www.fldoe.org

HomeworkSpelling – Wednesday and Thursday; Students are

assigned a number or given a choice; This sheet can be found in their priority folder.

Math – nightly; Math review.Science/Social Studies – occasionally; Especially

when a test/quiz is scheduled.Reading – 100 minutes each weekProjects - 1 Book Report/9 weeks 1 Social Studies OR Science Project/9

weeksScience Fair Projects due in January

5th Grade Grading PolicyPoor Grades:

- Assignments receiving a “D” or “F” will be retested

- New Grade will be no higher than a 70%

Weighted grades only in Language Arts - 10% Spelling and 90%

Writing/Grammar

Educator Access Plus EA+Your child’s new online grade book for Lake

County SchoolsStart an account with an e-mail address and

your child’s student number (on old report card or see me)

Can have updates e-mailed daily or log on when ever you’d like to

Will be available to parents/students mid-September.

Lake county will do a call through the School Messenger System

Staying ConnectedTeacher Web siteClass News LettersE-mailPriority Folder/Agenda

Progress Reports/Report Cards

1st 9 weeks – 9/16 and 10/27 2nd 9 weeks – 11/21 and 1/263rd 9 weeks – 2/20 and 4/104th 9 weeks – 5/4 and mailed

How can I help my child be successful?Make sure your child attends school

regularly. The more effort your child puts into learning, the more successful he/she will be.

Attend parent/teacher conferences. Speak positively about us to your child.

Encourage your child, especially when he or she does well. A positive outlook helps children do their best.

Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home.

How can I help my child be successful?Make sure that your child is well rested

on school days, especially on test days. Give your child a well-rounded diet. This

will help ensure a healthy body and a healthy, active mind.

Provide books and magazines for your child. Non-fictions texts are the hardest and MOST important!

Check your child’s homework and projects. Hold them accountable for following directions AND being neat!

We are a team!Please know that…….

- We are in this together! - We love your children and want them to be successful!

- We don’t mind hearing from you! It is NEVER

a bother!- We have high expectations because we

KNOW what amazing children we spend our days

with!We ARE a team!