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Curriculum Night Presentation

HOMEROOM

What to Expect Tonight?

• A glimpse of your student’s day
• Grading Rubrics
• An opportunity to ask general questions

Before you leave, make sure to:

• Have a copy of your student’s schedule
• UA is downstairs in the cafeteria
• You will come back to me for CORE 1

Grading Policy

★ Standards Based Grading ★ 4= above grade level work ★ 3= at grade level work ★ 2= approaching grade level work ★ 1= below grade level work You can access graded assignments by logging into PowerSchool. Please check in with the office if you do not have a login.

WE (What’s Expected) Grade

Student meets expectations:

4= independently 3= with general classroom supports 2= with individualized coaching 1= inconsistently

Reading Class

Strong readers read

Need to Know Information

• HOMEWORK:
• Homework should be brought to and from school in their BFF- the

folder has been labeled to help them stay organized.

• EVERY NIGHT students should be reading, reading, reading. They can

read on the way to sports, after dinner, or when they wake up. It just has to happen all the time!

• Starting in October, I will be assigning weekly homework. They are

vocabulary packets that will be assigned on Monday and assessed on Friday.

• Students may not call home if they forget their homework.

Communication

• You have already passed in a communication form from the start of the

school year.

• I will continue to write short emails, or phone calls if you requested, to

update you about how your child is doing.

• Please feel free to contact me if you ever have a question or concern. We are

a team.

• If you haven't signed up for REMIND- please grab an orange paper from the

back counter before you go.

Reading

• Students are always expected to have a least one book with them to read for
• pleasure. If they come to my class 3x unprepared, without a pleasure reading

book, I will contact you. We will create a plan together to ensure that your child is meeting the expectations.

• Every day to start my class your child updates their reading calendar. They

do this to make them accountable for their reading, to institute in them an understanding that they must read every night. Also, it shows me trends about them as a reader.

Reading continued...

• To begin the year we are reading, The Lions of Little Rock. Please continue

to ask your child about this book. It is a powerful story about two friends the year after Little Rock segregated their schools on that famous day with the Little Rock 9.

• I am modeling to them what strong readers do: read, react, and write about

what we read.

Reading cont.

• Continuing with the Reader’s Workshop structure, we will begin to read

independently self selected books.

• This is an amazing time where your child will learn and practice

independence with reading and working towards being a stronger reader.

• We will work on writing about our reading, analyzing texts, perspective, and

continuing to work on talking about books. That’s what strong readers do!

How YOU can support your child.

• 1. Assure they have a dedicated time and space for

homework

• 2. Check their assignment book each night
• 3. Check PowerSchool regularly
• 4. Encourage reading:
• a. Read to them
• b. Partner Read
• c. Read in front of them
• d. Make trips to the library or bookstore

Writer’s Workshop

With your homeroom teacher

Writer’s Workshop

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday students work on NoRedInk for 15-20 mins. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday students work with their homeroom teacher on becoming a stronger writer. To begin the year we are working on Personal Narrative. For now, we are working on brainstorming ideas to write about. Students will be working on personal goals to make their final piece the best it can be.

5th Grade Events

The fun stuff! :)

Whole group 5th grade events with planned activities:

• Fall Festival
• Reading and Writing Celebration
• Happens in the Fall on the 31st- we will be sending home lots of information about this

the closer we get

• Reading Olympics
• Reading competition to get the kids excited about reading
• Usually we have it in the winter

Welcome to 5th Grade Curriculum Night!!

I am Ms. Gilbert and I teach math and writing

What to expect tonight...

• A glimpse of your student’s day
• What is expected (WE rubric grading)
• An opportunity to ask general questions

What’s Expected?

Grading Rubric

Student meets expectations 4 - independently 3 - with general classroom supports 2 - with individualized coaching 1 - inconsistently

PBIS Classroom projects

School and District Website

You can find:

• School Calendars
• Links to teachers’ webpages
• Important School Information & forms
• Curriculum

www.hms.willingtonpublicschools.org

Need to Know-Communication

TO DO (school) DONE (home)

• Handouts will go home in homework folder

○ (Most families now receive the handouts via the digital backpack)

• We will communicate via e-mail and phone calls and REMIND. Please do

not hesitate to contact us, even if it is just to check in.

• Feel free to call 860-429-9391

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• MRS. Ga: ext. 201 or e-mail bgarrity@willingtonct.org

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• MS. Gi: ext. 202 or e-mail lgilbert@willingtonct.org

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• MRS. S.: ext. 200 or e-mail tsmith@willingtonct.org
• PLEASE, PLEASE contact us with questions and concerns. We typically

respond within 24 hours.

Before you leave, make sure to...

• Have a copy of your student’s schedule
• Unified Arts is downstairs in the

cafeteria

• You will come back here for Core 1

Math

• The Envisions program is one resource that we use in 5th grade.

www.pearsonrealize.com

• Students can log on to their personalized account to:

○ view the textbook ○ view the educational videos ○ games and mathematical tools

• Students keep a math notebook

○ To take notes ○ To complete practice problems ○ To take home to use when completing their homework or studying

Math topics at a glance...

• Topic 1: Place Value
• Topic 2: Add/subtract

decimals

• Topic 3: Multiplication
• Topics 4 & 5: Dividing
• Topics 6 & 7: Decimals
• Topic 8: Expressions
• Topic 9: Add/Subtract

Fractions

• Topic 10: Add/Subtract

Mixed Numbers

• Topic 11: Multiply/Divide

Fractions/Mixed Numbers

• Topic 12: Volume
• Topic 13: Measure
• Topic 14: Data
• Topic 15 & 16: Geometry

Math Workshop Model:

Typical Agenda:

• Video
• Number Talk
• Task and Share
• Focus Lesson, Guided Math and Learning Stations
• Guided Math and Learning Stations
• Reflection

Homework

• Given when extra practice is needed.
• Should take no more than a half an hour for the math a night

○ If students are not done after 30 minutes, parents can sign and date after the last problem students completed

• Homework should be brought to and from school in homework folder

○ Pockets are labeled in folder to help. “To Do” & “Done”

Grading Policy

• Grading Policy for 5th grade
• Standards based grading

○ 4= above grade level work ○ 3= at grade level work ○ 2= approaching grade level work ○ 1= below grade level work

• You can access graded assignments by logging into PowerSchool

○ please check in with office if you do not have a log-in

Please practice at home...

Math Facts: Students should be practicing their facts at home. Students need to know these facts in order to be efficient and successful in math. There are helpful website links on my school webpage to help students practice. Google Classroom & Envisions Program: There will be resources available in both locations to support your learners with basic skills practice, as well as specific concepts being taught in class.

The WIN Block (What I Need)

• 5th grade students have twice a week on Mondays and

Fridays for 33 minutes each (66 minutes total).

• The focus is on what your student needs at a particular

moment in time.

The WIN Block continued. . .

• Goal is to provide each student with targeted instruction that

meets their unique learning style and/or needs.

• Student data is examined by the grade-level and subject

team to determine best placement.

• Groups can be changed as frequently as needed to best

serve students (determined by the teacher team).

• Extra teachers are brought in to ensure that small flexible

group sizes are maintained when possible.

• Time can be used for students who need support, for those

who need further challenge, and for reading.

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

• Mrs. Smith’s Room

• Mrs. Smith
• Born and raised in New Mexico
• Began teaching in 1995
• Experience in both middle and elementary school
• Have taught all subjects over the years
• Mom to two kids, four dogs, and a bearded dragon
• Enjoy camping and hiking with my family
• Make glass art in my spare time

Agenda

• Beginning of the Day for Students
• School Grading Policies (WE grade, 4321 grades
• Protecting Privacy (no individual conferences

tonight please)

Homeroom

• Attendance
• Announcements
• Advisory or Grammar Time using “No Red Ink”

Program

• 8:00 - Time to Go to Specials

5th Grade Grading System

4= outstanding work that is above and beyond what is expected of 5th graders. It is neat, complete, and demonstrates excellent effort. 3= completes work at a 5th grade level. Demonstrates an understanding of most concepts, and shows good effort. 2= completes work approaching a 5th grade level. Shows an understanding of parts of a concept. Work may not be complete, organized, or show the student’s best effort. 1= work is significantly below a 5th grade level. Work demonstrates limited understanding of the

• information. Work may be incomplete or messy.

What’s Expected at HMS

• We use a system called PBIS

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

What is PBIS?

A school-wide system of positive behavioral interventions and supports

• Clarifies the expected

behaviors for all school settings

• Supports and encourages

students to make good choices

• Focuses on preventing

problems before they happen

• Based on our new Core Values

What’s Expected?

Grading Rubric

Student meets expectations 4 - independently 3 - with general classroom supports 2 - with individualized coaching 1 - inconsistently

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

• Mrs. Smith’s Room

• Mrs. Smith
• Born and raised in New Mexico
• Began teaching in 1995
• Experience in both middle and elementary school
• Have taught all subjects over the years
• Mom to two kids, four dogs, and a bearded dragon
• Enjoy camping and hiking with my family
• Make glass art in my spare time

Grade 5 Science and Social Studies

Quarter One Science

• Exploration of Earth’s Place in the Universe
• states of matter
• examination of the Sun and other stars
• Earth’s observable changes (shadow changes, night/day, seasons…)
• Eclipses
• We use investigations, student created models, collection of data, evidence

based arguments, refinement of models, very hands-on, student centered approach.

Quarter Two Social Studies

• Civics
• How is our government different from others?
• What are the democratic principles that guide our government?
• How does our government work at national, state, local levels
• What is citizenship?
• U.S. Geography
• Regional studies including state location, resources, cultural trends,
• We use primary resources, discussion, research, games, puzzles, songs,

models, student directed inquiry and hands-on opportunities.

• U.S. Geography

Quarter Three Science

• Ecosystems
• abiotic factors, sun, food chains, food webs,

producers, consumers, decomposers

• distribution of water on Earth
• human impact on ecosystems
• We use investigations, student created models, collection of data, evidence

based arguments, refinement of models, very hands-on, student centered approach.

Quarter Four Social Studies

• Colonial America
• Indigenous People and Early European Contact
• Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth Settlements (motivations, successes,

failures, daily life…)

• Early Governments of the Colonies
• We use models (students create class colonies) guest presenters, primary

document research, evidence based arguments, trip to Plimoth Plantation.

Thank you for coming tonight!

• We all have busy lives with jobs, raising children, and a world of other things to

think about and do. We appreciate seeing each of you!

• For privacy's sake, we ask that you limit your questions and conversation to the

general classroom and school. We cannot discuss individual children tonight. You are always welcome to call or email and schedule an individual conference.

• Curriculum night ends promptly at 8:00 PM. You are welcome to email or call if

8:00 PM arrives and you have unanswered questions.

• Handouts about science, social studies, grading, and my web page are all available

to bring home tonight.