Welcome to 5th Grade Curriculum Night

Mrs. Marcie MoranMrs. Stephanie Stephenson

Sawnee Elementary Website

Our Mission Statement: Sawnee Elementary School prepares children to be life-long learners, self-motivators, and responsible citizens functioning in a global society.

2011-2012 Grade Plus

Math Pacing Guide Number of the Week Study Island IXL Homework www.eduplace.com Angel Mrs. Moran's Website

Language Arts Mrs. Stephenson's Webpage

**Co-taught w/ Mrs. Delaney

**Reading Series Website… PearsonSuccessNet

**Accelerated Reader & STAR testing Accelerated Reader link can be located on

my website

**Grading-Summative Assessments & Formative assessments which include selection tests, class assignments & projects

Science – Mrs. Moran ext. 071292

GPS Standards – Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Habits of Mind.

Health will also be covered within the science classroom.

Assessment – Students will be graded based on daily assignments, labs, tests, and classroom projects.

Social StudiesFifth Graders will continue studying the history of the United States beginning with the Civil War & culminating with the present.Concepts in Geography, Economics & Government will be embedded in our study of American History.Grading- Assessments will come from daily work, tests, quizzes, group work, & in class projects.

Homeroom

Writing

As part of the GPS standards, children must demonstrate proficiency in three genres of writing: *Narrative*Persuasive*Expository or informational

Students will take the GA 5th Grade State Writing Assessment on March 7th.

• Reasons for conduct marks… Lunchroom Behavior Unprepared Off Task/out of seat Not Following Directions Disrespectful Disruptive Behavior/Excessive Talking

Consequences 1 mark = warning 2 marks = 1 day silent lunch 3 marks = 3 days of silent lunch 4 marks = Begin behavior plan /conference with parent 5 marks = lose 9 week bash 6 marks = conference with student, parents, teacher, and

administrator