Open House 2016-2017Grade 5

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Our Team!

Rochelle GerstungRich Grupka Kimberlee Riggio Amy Vrana– Classroom Aide

“High expectations lead to high outcomes”

Components of Literacy

Guided Reading: All Day Long!

…to improve comprehension skills and vocabulary

Novels, informational texts, poetry, text books

Students are expected to read a variety of texts at home

2 novels each semester

Components of Writing

Writing Process

Pre-write, Draft, Edit, Revise, Proofread

Parent editing is welcome! Instructional writing will not be sent home for parent

editing

Microsoft Word 2010

Google Drive

Writing Tasks

Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory (How to…), Expository, Comparison, Poetry

RLA Students must…

Comprehend complex, grade-level texts. Identify central themes and key text elements Move beyond basic recall of details

make inferences wrestle with meaningful, real-world questions

Support their text-based analysis with key details from the text, and then explain how the details support their answer. R.A.C.E.

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

5th Grade Math Concepts Module 1:

Place value Whole number and decimals Fractions Fluent…multi-digit

multiplication

Module 2: Multi-digit whole numbers Fractions

Module 3: Addition and subtraction of

fractions

Module 4: Multiply and divide

fractions

Module 5: Volume Area

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 – March 28, 29, 30Math – May 2, 3, 4

5th Grade Science & Health

Science 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

5th Grade Science & Health

Unit Assessments Modeled after the 8th Grade NYS test

Final Exam June

5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum

Unit AssessmentsGeographyHistoryGovernmentEconomics

Final Exam – June

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

WSS Handbook

Please read the handbook.Sign and Return page 28 to Mrs. Riggio

Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 17 (Thursday 11-7pm) November 18 (Friday 7-2pm)

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