Fifth Grade Curriculum Night 2018-2019

Katie Norkus – Language Arts and Social StudiesHazel DeWitt – Math and Science

Jeryl Kolb- Math Specialist

5th Grade Written Mission Statement

The fifth grade will respect teachers, students, school property and themselves.

We will follow the 7 habits and be leaders in our own special ways.We will have a positive attitude.

We will always follow the golden rule, not just in school.We will listen the first time to whoever is talking, without interrupting, so

they don’t have to repeat their words.We will be responsible and bring all our materials to class.

We will walk in line quietly.We will always be allowed to have different ideas and think differently.

Be yourself and have fun!

Chestnut Hill Academy

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

• Leveled novels• Accelerated Reader• Wordly Wise • LEGO Story Starters• Handwriting Without Tears• Houghton Mifflin: U.S. History • Teacher’s Curriculum Institute: US

History • Singapore Math• IXL Math• Engineering is Elementary• Science Fusion

5th Grade Curriculum

Cooperative and Hands On Science!

School Communications

• Please read Holly's Campus Updates emails every Friday for school wide information

• You should be receiving notifications of grade level group posts from the website – e.g. Week in Review

• Check homework on teacher pages e.g. http://www.chestnuthillacademy.com/duffina(It’s a reference - no notifications are sent, you don’t need to be logged in or member of a group)

• JupiterEd - attendance, report cards, school closure messages, etc. Please enable texting in your Jupiter account.

• Subscribe to the calendar - http://www.chestnuthillacademy.com/calendar

• Email support@chestnuthillacademy.com if you need help

• Homework will be posted daily on each teacher’s page.• www.chestnuthillacademy/dewitt• www.chestnuthillacademy/norkus• www.chestnuthillacademy/kolb

• Class Update/Newsletter on Friday – Important updates about school events, projects, field trips, and information from Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.

• Friday Folders- Important whole school handouts, permission slips, and graded work. Please return to school on Monday.

• Email is the best and fastest way to get ahold of us.

Communication

• Leader In Me

• Class Meetings

• Goal Setting

• Meetings with Accountability Partners

• Playground Pals

• Schedule and event announcements

• Read Alouds

5th Grade Homeroom

Themes in Literacy

• Survival & Perseverance

• Adventure

• Life in the Colonies

• Biographies

5th Grade Language Arts - Reading

Increasing Comprehension Skills• Inference

• Main Idea and Supporting Details

• Vocabulary

• Figurative Language

• Context Clues

• Evaluating

• Summarizing

• Weekly reading check-ins

5th Grade Language Arts - Reading

Book projects and presentations every trimester

• Writing genres: Fantasy, informational and opinion

• Legible writing in cursive and manuscript

• Using technology for research and publishing

• Revising and Editing

• Reports, essays, letters, poetry, and creative writing projects

• Writer’s Workshop

5th Grade Language Arts - Writing

Improve Students’ Ability to Communicate in Writing

5th Grade Accelerated Reader

Expectations • Students should bring their AR books to school daily.• Tests may be taken during homeroom, designated AR time, breaks, and

independent work time in class.• Students may write short book reports in lieu of testing.• Book levels are discussed with students individually. • AR test results are emailed• 100 AR points = Book Worm Award in June.

Mathematics – 5th Grade Singapore Math• Whole Numbers• More Calculations with Whole Numbers• Fractions• Multiply and Divide Fractions• Perimeter, Area, and Surface Area• Ratio• Decimals• Percentage• Angles• Average and Rate• Data Analysis• Algebra

Singapore Math – 5th Grade Curriculum

Topics include:

• Algebra• Fractions and Decimals• The Four Operations of Fractions• Percentage• Ratio and Proportion• Rate and Speed• Circles• Volume of Prisms and Cylinders• Angles• Construction of Triangles and Quadrilaterals• Data Handling• Probability• Negative Numbers

Honors Math – 6th Grade Singapore Math Curriculum

• Emphasis on patterns, insights, and depth of understanding.• Challenging problems• Teaching to mastery• Sprints – timed practice, not for a grade• Daily Homework – please allow your child the opportunity to learn by

having them complete this as independently as possible.

• Please contact Mrs. DeWitt or Mr. Kolb with any questions or concerns.

What to expect from Singapore Math curriculum

Topics:

• Scientific and Engineering Skills and Processes

• The Solar System

• Earth’s Atmosphere and Earth’s systems

• Energy and Ecosystems

• Natural Resources

• Matter

• STEAM Projects

Science

• U.S. Geography

• States and Capitals

• America’s Land & the First Americans

• Biographies – American Hero Wax Museum

• 13 Colonies - Colonial Fair

• Revolutionary War

• Civics and Government

• Washington D.C. School Trip April 29-May 3

5th Grade: Social Studies and U.S. History

• School Tours of America

• Travel Dates: April 29-May 3

• Information packets will be distributed at the first Washington D.C. Meeting during 2nd trimester

• Students will need a form of picture ID for travel purposes (passports or ID cards)

• Questions should be directed to Holly Senaga

• Registration deadline October 15.

Washington D.C.

Students are expected to write down their homework assignments in their planners daily.

Homework will be posted daily on the website.

Average Homework Load:• 20+ minutes of independent reading per night• Occasional Language Arts homework if classwork wasn’t completed• Wordly Wise book assignments usually due on Wednesdays• Up to 20 minutes of Math per night• Occasional Science or Social Studies homework or studying

If you have questions or concerns about homework please contact us.

Assignment Planners and Homework

• Encourage children to check their planners at home and check off assignments as they complete them.

• Students will be tracking reading weekly but do not need a parent signature

• Check the website for due dates or to find additional information about assignments when needed.

• Talk to teachers about any problems your child may be having with homework.

Parent Support with Homework

• 90% -100% A

• 80% - 89% B

• 70% -79% C

• 60% -69% D

• Students should correct work or tests 79% or lower.

• Late assignments receive a 10% deduction in grade.

• Late assignments will only be accepted up to 2 days after the due date unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.

• Both the full name and date are required on all assignments.

Grading

• Museum of Flight• State Capital in Olympia, Washington• Seattle Children’s Theatre• UW Planetarium• Skiing• Washington D.C.• And more…

5th Grade Field Trips

Class Parties

Book Orders

Auction Project

Experts in Your Field/Guest Speakers

CHAPTER Events

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Middle School Information Night with Mrs. Senaga @ 6:00 on October 3

Tour dates listed on school websites

Sign up for the SSAT or ISEE as soon as possible

Turn in Records Release Form to the front desk

Ask for Teacher Evaluations as soon as possible

School visits – students are responsible for make-up work

Applying to Other Schools

CHAPTER

CHAPTER aims to build a strong community and culture, and helps provide a well rounded and enriching experience for our children.

CHAPTER has three pillars that form its mission:

•Enrich Education

•Promote Child Development

•Build Community

CHAPTER is the CHA P.T.A. that aims to provide the best possible educational experience for our children by organizing volunteer participation, fundraising and community service.

CHAPTER is a non-profit organization which relies on parent donations to fund the work that it does for the school community.

CHAPTERThe PTA (CHAPTER) Board is made up of parent and faculty volunteers.

2018-2019 Parent & Faculty Reps

• Holly Senaga – Head of School

• Sarah Morlidge – Faculty Rep

• Marsha Setting – Faculty Rep

• Tarandeep Arneja (K, 4th) - K Rep

• Katisha Eng (K, 2nd) - K Rep

• Rui Luo (K) - K Rep

• Zhiyan Cao (1st) - 1st Grade Rep

• Victoria Hunter (1st) - 1st Grade Rep

• Mandy Chen (1st) - 1st Grade Rep

• Gagan Oberoi (2nd) - 2nd Grade Rep

• Richard Chen (2nd) - 2nd Grade Rep

• Paul Archer (2nd, 5th) - 2nd Grade Rep

• Anita Varghese (3rd) - 3rd Grade Rep & Asst. Secretary

• Ruchi Bhutani (4th) - 4th Grade Rep

• Hina Sahi (4th) - 4th Grade Rep

• Wei Gao (5th) - 5th Grade Rep

2018-2019 Elected Directors:• Susan Archer (2nd , 5th) – Co-President

• Latosha Smith (4th) – Co-President

• Alissa Tsang (1st, 3rd, 5th) – Co-Vice President

• Ryan Setting (1st, 5th) – Co-Vice President

• Beth Danielson (3rd) – Secretary

• Sandeep Singhal (2nd) – Treasurer

Appointed Parent Positions:

• Sukriti Singhal (2nd ) – Auction Chair

• Jenny Latham (K, 2nd) - Auction Chair (In Waiting)

• Steven Daly (3rd) – Volunteer Coordinator

• Maria Hui (3rd, 5th) and Henrika Stich (1st) – Assistant Treasurers

http://www.chestnuthillacademy.com/groups/chapter

• Learn different culture as well as their own through artLearn about different artists and how they communicate their ideas, feeling and beliefs through visual arts.Emphasize the elements of art and the principles of design as the building blocks for art appreciation and production. Synthesize information to produce works of art.Demonstrate an understanding of symbolic meanings by incorporating symbols in a work of art.Describe and discuss various art careers (e.g., product designer, fashion designer, graphic artist, photographer). The student will compare contemporary and historical art and architecture.

Chestnut Hill Academy

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

Art Teacher: Mrs. Choi

5th Grade Art Curriculum

Library with Mrs. Setting

• Libraries and Library Procedures (using the on-line catalog)

• Digital Book Trailers in partnership with Technology

• Holiday Stories and Celebrations focusing around Cultural Fair

• Non-Fiction, the Dewey Decimal System,

Newbery and Caldecott Awards

• Biographies and dictionary skills, and reference skills

• Poetry & Book Recommendations

• Author Studies

Check Out Days:

Tuesdays: Norkus Wednesdays: Dewitt

Chestnut Hill Academy

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

5th Grade Music with Mr. Rees

Respect, unity, exploration, discovery, and self-expression through music

Dewitt Thursday/Friday Norkus Wednesday/Thursday

In PE we focus on team building and sportsmanship, all while improving skills. From team games to lifetime sports and activities, we explore many approaches to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Your student is encouraged to put forth his/her best effort in everything we do, to be a confident self-

starter, and to have a positive mental attitude.

Chestnut Hill Academy

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

5th Grade Physical Education with Mr. HeinzInspiring each other through Our Teams

RTEAMS at CHA do these things:R always show respectT treat others the way that they want to be treatedE give great effortA have great attitudesM make mistakesS always look to be safe

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

Fifth Grade Spanish Chestnut Hill Academy

• Chapter 2A - Your day in school• Talk about school schedules• Talk about subjects• Discuss what you do during the day

• Chapter 2B - Your classroom• Describe a classroom• Indicate where things are located• Talk about more that one object or

person

• Chapter 3A - Breakfast or lunch?• Breakfast and lunch/ foods and drinks• Talk about likes and dislikes

• Conjugating Verbs• Changing verbs from the infinitive form

the forms of: I, You, He, She, and They

• Video Series• Mi Vida Loca? Interactive Video

and comprehension questions.

Spanish Teacher: Señora Villaseñor

Chestnut Hill Academy

Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.

1st Trimester 2ndTrimester 3rd Trimester

• Keyboarding Without Tears

• Digital Citizenship• Publisher • Office 365-

OneDrive, OneNote, E-mail

• Source Citation• Book Trailers

• Keyboarding Without Tears

• 3D Drawing with Sketchup

• HTML coding• Web page design

and creation

• Keyboarding Without Tears

• 3D printing with TinkerCad

• Washington DC Sway

Fifth Grade Technology

Ilene Gorski

We look forward to partnering with you this year.

We’ll see you at Goal Setting Conferences next week.