5th Grade

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• 5th Grade
• Mr. Baxter
• Ms. Newcomb
• Mrs. Kreissig
• Mrs. Gretz
• Mrs. Sienkiewicz

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Back to School Night

• Essential Questions
• What instructional components will be present in
  our rigorous 5th grade curriculum?
• How can we work together to benefit all our
  students?

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Schedule
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Homework Policy

• Homework and projects are extensions of school
  instruction are therefore an integral part of
  your childs education.

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Grading Policy

• Class work, assessments, homework and projects
  are all components of a students grade in each
  subject area. Grades on projects or extended
  activities are based on rubrics developed for the
  specific project and both parents and students
  are made aware ahead of time of the requirements
  for the activity.

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Grading Policy

• At the end of each quarter, grades for
  projects, class work, homework and assessments
  will be used to determine a final grade. Mid
  Quarter reports will also keep you up-to-date
  with your childs progress. Learning Skills will
  be communicated on a weekly basis as well as on
  the report card.
• Report Cards will be distributed on
• November 11 12 (conferences)
• February 3
• April 14
• June 23 (snail mail)

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Learning Skills

• We observe patterns and trends of students work,
  effort, and behavior to determine and improve
  learning skills.
• The report card will coded I, L, F, R, NI
• I Independent
• LLimited prompting
• FFrequent prompting
• RRarely demonstrates
• NI Not enough Information

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Agendas

• All homework assignments will be recorded as
  assigned.
• A responsible caregiver is expected to review all
  completed homework assignments and then initial
  the students agenda daily.
• Parents can also use the agenda book to
  communicate with CGES staff.

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Got Attitude! Positive Reward System

• Positive Behavior Reward System
• A student receives one (1) Got Attitude Sticker
  for demonstrating respectful behaviors.
• Each sticker a student earns is recorded on the
  Go for the Green monthly calendar (provided) with
  a designation of a star.
• Once a student has received one (1) sticker, they
  receive one (1) ticket.
• Two tickets may be redeemed immediately for a
  freeze pop.
• Or, if that student chooses, they may enter their
  name into a drawing for a chance to win a larger
  reward. Students may have their name added to the
  drawing for every 2 tickets they earn. The
  drawings will be held every quarter.

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Go for Green Consequence Chart
Incident Penalty
1st Warning
2nd Yellow
3rd Red min of 10 min timeout, reflection form, and conference with teacher
4th Remain on Red 15 min loss of recess, reflection form, conference with teacher, and note home
3 Reds in one week Office Referral
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College Gardens Standards of Communication

• Communication Folders
• Daily use folder for notes to and from school
• Graded materials and learning skills sheets will
  be sent home in this folder on Thursdays
• Blue papers indicate importance for instruction
  and should be saved as reference for families and
  student to review at home.
• Newsletters
• PYP newsletters will now include language arts
  and grade level information
• Math newsletters from MCPS will go home on day
  one of each unit on white paper. Math review
  letters will be sent home two weeks prior to
  assessment on blue paper.
• Keeping in contact
• Understanding that time is limited and valued,
  staff should respond within one to two school
  days.

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Reading Goals

• Students are expected to read 25 grade
  appropriate books over the course of the year. A
  personal record of books read by each student
  will be kept in the classroom. We ask that your
  child reads for at least 20 minutes each night.
• Students will need to complete a summary for each
  book read. To accomplish the 25 book goal with
  summary students will need to complete
  approximately 6 books and summaries per quarter.
  Teachers will check quarterly on their progress.

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Reading

• Novels
• William and Mary
• Junior Great Books
• Invitations To Literacy
• Variety of Informational Text
• We will use a variety of group sizes and
  materials to meet individual needs.
• There will be focus lessons on the concepts all
  students need to learn.
• We will use small groups of three or more for
  meeting the special needs of all students.
• We will use cooperative groups or partners for
  completing a common task.

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Writing

• Writing as a process
• Students are expected to respond to a writing
  prompt in organized and well-developed paragraphs
  focusing on ideas and content, organization,
  word choice, sentence fluency, voice, and
  conventions.
• Students will also develop brief constructed
  responses to questions in all subjects.
• Some of the writing modes that will be covered
  are
• Descriptive
• Expressive
• Informative
• Narrative
• Persuasive

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Words Their Way

• Spelling/Vocabulary program
• Differentiated by stages of spelling
• Inquiry-based, cooperative learning approach
• Sorting students sort words in columns,
  noticing spelling/sound patterns (badge vs. page)
• Hunting students hunt for words in text that
  follow the weekly pattern
• Spelling/meaning connection Greek/Latin roots
• Games!

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Math

• Students will be taught concepts that are covered
  in the following six strands
• Algebra/Patterns/Functions
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Statistics
• Probability
• Number Relationships and Computation
• Textbooks used will be Harcourt and Glencoe

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Primary Years Programme
Community
Students
Transdisciplinary Skills
Units of Inquiry
IB Learner Profile
PYP Concepts
Action
PYP Attitudes
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Theme Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves How We Share the Planet
Description of the Transdisciplinary Theme An inquiry into the nature of the self beliefs and values personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures rights and responsibilities what it means to be human. An inquiry into orientation in place and time personal histories homes and journeys the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity our appreciation of the aesthetic. An inquiry into the natural world and its laws the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies how humans use their understanding of scientific principles the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities the structure and function of organizations societal decision-making economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things communities and the relationships within and between them access to equal opportunities peace and conflict resolution.
Fifth Grade Units of Inquiry Learning From the Past Central Idea Reading historical fiction impacts our knowledge and understanding of the past Lines of Inquiry -the characteristics elements of historical fiction -individuals and Scientific Discoveries Central Idea The study and application of scientific understanding throughout time Lines of Inquiry -the study of energy -the impact of scientific discoveries -technological advancements People Revolt Central Idea. People revolt to cause change. Lines of Inquiry -the causes of revolution -peaceful and non-peaceful ways people revolt -the consequences of revolution -impact of geographical characteristics of places and regions Matter of Fact! Central Idea Our continuously changing world impacts its inhabitants Lines of Inquiry -matter and its physical properties -changes of state - the impact of matter in environments around the world So, Who is in Charge Central Idea Mankind functions under all different forms of governing bodies Lines of Inquiry -functions of government -purpose of government -what makes a society work 5th grade Exhibition 2008-2009 Central Idea We have a responsibility to protect the Earths environment for our benefit and the benefit of future generations. Lines of Inquiry Topics Included Agriculture Climate Change Global Warming Waste Recycling Energy
 
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Sign Up

• Sign up for a conference
• November 11th 12th
• Classroom volunteers

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We look forward to a great year!
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3-2-1 Summarizer

• 3 Important things that you will take back with
  you
• 2 Things you want to know more about
• 1 Thing you will work with your student to make
  him/her successful