Welcome to 5th Grade

Mrs. BurnsRM 116

5th Grade Daily

Schedule• 8:20-9:10- Reading• 9:10-10:00- Math• 10:00-10:30- Language Arts• 10:30-11:30- Specials (art- M, pe/m- T/F, library- w)• 11:30-12:00- Band (M/W)/Strings (T/R)/Recess• 12:00-12:25- Lunch• 12:30-1:15- Science• 1:15-2:00- Social Studies • 2:00-2:30- Reading workshop• 2:30-3:00- Math workshop• 3:00-3:10- Pack up/dismissal

Reading Information

* Reading for Meaning* Main Idea* Drawing conclusions* Elements of a story* Author’s point of view* Reading all types of literature (4 text types)

Homework Expectations 20 minutes a night (or 400 minutes per month) of reading. (25 points for each months calendar)

AR Reading• Each quarter, students will be responsible for

reading AR books and completing an individual goal.

• Grades will be taken on both the AR comprehension and the percentage of the goal that was met.

• We will be sending home AR goal progress with midterms to make you aware of their current status.

• Read Aloud books read to the class will also be AR books. Students may use these books/quizzes as part of their goal.

Math Mastery• New math series: enVision • Multiplication & Division Facts

Students are encouraged to practice their math facts each week. This can be done with flashcards, worksheets, the internet, etc. Check out the Math Tab on my Web Back Pack with cool internet game sites!

Fifth Grade Math Concepts

• Place value of whole numbers & decimals• Division & Multiplication of larger

numbers• Interpreting graphs, tables, & charts• Verbalizing Math Processes & Skills• Simplifying fractions• Adding, subtracting

& multiplying fractions• Mixed numbers• Problem Solving• Decimals

5th Grade Writing Focus

• Six-trait writing• Writing short essays –

narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical

• Proofreading & Peer Editing

• Grammar• Figurative Language

Social Studies• History

– Explorers– Revolutionary War– Civil War

• Civics• Maps• Westward Expansion• Industrialization• Economics

Student Folders

PlannersThis will contain your child’s assignments

and needs to be signed and returned to school the following day.

Friday FolderYour child’s Friday folder will contain important information from the office,

PTA, and myself. This needs to be returned on the following Monday.

Homework

• Nightly reading (20-30 minutes).• Weekly Reading Comprehension• Weekly spelling words are due every

Friday (test also on Friday)• AR goal• Any assignments not completed in class

will be considered homework and will be due the following day unless otherwise noted.

• Occasional math and reading review

DEBIT CARDS

Money will be added up at the end of each quarter so students can purchase items from the class store.

Each week, students will receive a debit card.We will use this for both

classroom and personal rewards

Weekly goals will be set with class selected reward (computer time, extra recess, etc…)

Soaring EaglesSoaring Eagles will be given out throughout the

building for positive behavior and choices.

Students may turn in Soaring Eagle tickets to classroom teachers and specialists for a weekly

drawing.

Celebrating Birthdays

Please feel free to send treats to school for your child’s birthday or half birthday. However, please bring only enough for the class.

Birthdays are celebrated at different times throughout the day so it is best to send the treats to school in the morning.

Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May or on half birthdays.

Please call or email me at:

Let me know if you have any concerns or questions.

Email: diburns@smsd.orgVoicemail: 913.993-3155

Web Back Pack: http://www4.smsd.org/emilyburns