Welcome to Open HouseFifth Grade2013-2014

General RemindersArrival/Dismissal ProceduresRainy Day Arrival/DismissalAbsences/TardiesSchool Uniform PolicySchool Discipline PolicyParent/Student PortalsVolunteer Procedures/Room MomsGo Green CommunicatorParent OrganizationsHandouts

What is fifth grade about?Bringing it all togetherPreparing for middle schoolEnd-of-year ActivitiesLife skillsMapping a road to successDeveloping leadersBecoming global citizensTeaching them the world cannot do without

them!

Sunset’s Core ValuesIntegrityRespect

ResponsibilityCooperationCompassion

Independence Service

Rules, Rewards, ConsequencesRules

Follow directions.Be polite.Respect yourself and others.Work to the best of your ability.Learn every day.

ConsequencesWarningSign Behavior Log/Conduct CutContact ParentDetentionConduct Grades Affected“0” Tolerance Behaviors

RewardsHomework PassesLunch Bunch

Homework PolicyHomework every day Includes 30 minutes of readingIncludes long-range projectsAccelerated Reader/Reading Plus/Web-based

Programs SystemTime management/PrioritizingLate homework is not acceptedSome homework assignments are gradedMissing homework can affect Effort gradeAGENDA

Social Studies CurriculumWorld Geography & Map SkillsUnited States GeographyCulture & World HeritageGlobal Economy Government & CitizenshipCharacter DevelopmentTimes for KidsCurrent Events (Biweekly)U.S. History covered through the Language Arts

State Assessments in Fifth Grade:ReadingMathScienceVisit fldoe.org for more information on the

tests as well as released tests

Reading/Language Arts CurriculumOpening Routine

Daily Language Review, Reading Comprehension Practice, Journals, Teacher Read-Alouds, Storyworks

Working With WordsVocabulary, Wordly Wise 5

Weekly Grammar Skill from Grammar and Punctuation Book 5

WritingExpository, Narrative, Persuasive, Poetry

Weekly Reading Skill linked to StandardsProject-based learningCollaboration

Reading SourcesSocial Studies TextNew Reading SeriesNovelsNewspapers, MagazinesMonthly Book ReportsAccelerated ReaderReading Plus/Success Maker/FCAT ExplorerOutliningGraphic OrganizersWeb LessonsStoryworks

NovelsSign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George

SpeareGuns for General Washington by Seymour

RiteTrue Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

Reading for Success SystemPoints for AR tests passed with 80%Points for Reading Plus/FCAT

Explorer/Success Maker sessions completed with passing scores

Points tallied at end of grading period90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 DBelow 60 F

Recipe to SuccessMy role

Have grades posted online for parent view Ensure I am meeting the needs of each student Maintain a positive learning environment Implement Sunset’s core values = integrity, respect, responsibility, cooperation,

compassion, independence, service

Student’s Role Complete class work and home learning on time and with effort Follow classroom rules and procedures Demonstrate Sunset’s core values

Parent’s Role Register for Parent Portal to have grade book access Check your child’s agenda AND home learning DAILY!!! Ensure your child has all required materials/supplies Make sure your child is reading EVERY DAY!

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Support for the ClassroomAdopt a Classroom

www.adoptaclassroom.orgPublic Library System

www.mdpls.orgParent Portal

www.dadeschools.net/parents

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