5th Grade Curriculum Night

Welcome and thank you for

coming!

Mrs. BowmanMs. BushMs. GarrisonMrs. GuerrieroMs. VanSprange

ScheduleImportant times to remember…

8:15 Late Bell Rings 10:45 Recess 12:30 First Lunch 2:10 ENCORE Classes 3:00 Dismissal

Beacon Badges Each student has a badge at their desk. Students must get a total of 30 initials before moving onto the next level. Signatures are earned by being “caught” doing the right thing! Any staff member can sign students’

badges. Rewards are given when badges are filled.

PBIS Rewards Bronze: clips with students’ names

will appear outside each classroom on a PBIS banner and a tangible reward will be earned.

Silver: name moves up a level on banner and a reward of a special privilege is given.

Gold: name moves up on banner and is placed on hallway bulletin board. A special celebration is earned.

Communication Students record their homework in their

agenda each day. Please check agendas nightly and sign.

A blue communication folder will be sent home with your child weekly. It should be returned to school the following day.

Each teacher will update their website regularly.

We check email daily and will respond promptly.

Grading Scale

A = 93-100B = 85-92C = 77-84D = 70-76

F = 69 and below

Math Whole Numbers & Order of

Operations Fractions: add, subtract, multiply and

divide Understanding Decimals Geometry and Coordinate Planes Measurement and Volume There is a large emphasis on multi-

step word problems that focus on real world scenarios.

Science Students will be keeping a science

notebook to help them study for quizzes, exams, and their science EOG.

Units include… Ecosystems Human Body and Genetics Matter and Energy Weather Forces and Motion

Social Studies

Students will learn how our country has changed over time.

Students have the option of participating in the Great American Challenge. This challenge focuses on American symbols, songs, and geography.

If your student completes the Great American Challenge, he/she will receive an award at the end of the school year.

Reading Students are currently being assessed

for their reading level.

We will be following the Reader’s Workshop Model.

Units include… Launching Reader’s Workshop/Character Study Nonfiction Text Structure Learning through Reading (Westward Expansion) Historical Fiction and Related Informational Texts Nonfiction Research Projects Book Clubs Author Studies

Writing We will focus on organizing our writing

into 5 paragraphs (introduction w/thesis statement, 3 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion)

Students will be writing various genres... Narrative Craft Research Reports Opinion and Informational (Research-

based Argument Essays) Literary and Comparative Essay Essay to Narrative to Memoir Authoring an Independent Writing Life

Wax Museum Each child will participate in the 8th

Annual Boger Wax Museum.

Presentations are the final result of a research project.

Each teacher will select a theme.

Date to be announced (April). Parents are

invited to share in the fun!

Questions and Comments

Thank you for taking an active role in your child’s education!