Welcome Back to School

1. Welcome Back to School 5th Grade 2012-2013 Mr. Chris Bague Mrs. Carol McElroy Mrs. Julie Vannix

2. ACADEMICS

3. Jupiter Grades: In 5TH grade, we use an online grading system called Jupiter Grades. Please check weekly or every two weeks, as behavior and academic grades are posted. www.jupitergrades.com

4. Main Idea: 5th grade is MUCH HARDER than 4th grade!

5. Rotations • Students are expected to take all of their materials with them as they rotate. • Students need to have an organization tool in which they will keep all of their work. • Students are expected to show responsibility and respect in all classrooms.

6. Mathematics • 5th grade math concepts are completely new and abstract. Expectations: Students are expected to show their work on homework, class work, and tests.

7. Study habits will make or break their ability to understand key math concepts this year. We expect the children to take notes in class, and then review their notes and use the website when completing homework and studying for tests. http://www.mhschool.com/math/2009/ca/student/grade5/ Math Book Website (select "Student Works Plus", then enter the access code: AFF18E8949) It will take your child 5-10 times longer to do their math work if they do not know their math facts.

8. Main Idea: 5th grade is much harder than 4th grade • 4th grade: • 24 x 5 • order: 325, 867, 123 • 3 + (5 x 4) • 5th grade: • ¾ x 1 ½ • order: 3.5, 3¼, 3.28 • 32 + 5 x (4 + 13)

9. 34.23 / 0.03 1,239.2 x 34.354 1 ½ = 1/5 = 150% 35º x 90º 63% of $357 4 + -3 – (-8) 3 = x 4 16 x + 3 = -4 24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 23 x 3

10. Reading Their reading grade will consist of comprehension assessments, projects, and group work completed during their reading rotation.

11. Main Idea: 5th grade is much harder than 4th grade! • Examples of our standards: • Know abstract, derived roots and affixes from Greek and Latin and use this knowledge to analyze the meaning of complex words (e.g., controversial) • Contrast the motive, actions, and appearances of characters in a work of fiction and discuss the importance of the contrasts to the plot or theme. • Evaluate the meaning of archetypal patterns and symbols that are found in myth and tradition • Distinguish between facts, supported inferences, and opinion in text.

12. Writing This year, the students will be reviewing expository writing and narratives in multiple paragraph format. They will be introduced to persuasive writing…and this will be the focus of their Toastmasters speech.

13. Science and Social Studies • Students will be rotating between social studies and science units. • Again, study habits are a must! Students will be notified of tests at least 3 days ahead of time, and should not wait until the night before to prepare.

14. Main Idea: • Science standards: • subatomic particles • chemical reactions • metals • salts • human organ systems • water cycle • weather • solar system • Social Studies standards: • entrepreneurial characteristics, aims, obstacles, and accomplishments of explorers • political, religious, social and economic institutions that evolved in the colonial era • the causes and course of the American Revolution • the development and analysis of the Constitution

15. This year, they will need to memorize all of the states and capitals, as well as the location of the state. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm The country will be divided into four sections in order to learn it easier. Each section will be tested. And at the end of the year, the entire map will be tested.

16. Science CST The 5th graders will be taking a science CST at the end of the year in addition to the normal math and language arts CST. This test covers 4th and 5th grade standards. We do not have the time to review 4th grade standards in the classroom, so please use the science website to do this at home with your child. http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/grade5/index.html

17. PE In 5th grade, your child will take the state physical education test in April. • It consists of: • a mile run • trunk lift • curl ups • push ups • flexibility

18. Jogging Excuses The jogging we do in 5th grade is part of their mandated physical education minutes. So, if a child needs to be excused from this for more than 3 days, it is requested by the school that a doctor certify this with a note to the school.

19. Also, please note that by district policy, in order to insure student safety, students who are excused from physical education may not engage in playground activities during recess and lunch—meaning that they’ll be sent to the office or to a classroom during playtime.

20. Why Homework? • To extend and reinforce classroom learning. (21 times to master) • To involve you in what your child is learning. • To help students in learning time management skills. • To contribute to the student’s personal growth through self-discipline and the satisfaction that comes from a successful learning experience.

21. Parent Responsibilities • Provide a quiet study area with good lighting. • Help your child understand the directions if necessary. • Check to see if homework is accurate and complete.

22. Student Responsibilities • Understand what the homework assignment is and how to do it. • Write all assignments in homework planner daily without teacher assistance • Know when assignments are due. • Take all the necessary materials and supplies home to do the assignment. • Take responsibility for making-up missing assignments due to absences.

23. Nightly Homework: • Math (approximately 30 min.) • Reading (approximately 20 minutes) • Unfinished class work • Science, and Social Studies (periodically) • Reminders • Assignments and tests will be written in their homework planners daily. • Study hall will be assigned if independent work is not completed on time. • **All late work receives a maximum of 70%.

24. Grading System Credit System In upper grades, there is no possible way to grade every assignment, nor should every assignment be graded. Some will be graded only for neatness and completion. In this case the following will be used: + = A (completed and very neat) + = B (completed, could be neater)  = C (completed, messy) - = N (not complete, very messy) A+ = 97-100% A = 93-96% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82% C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% N = 0-69%

25. Grading Scale—Achievement A is given to students who: • consistently show exceptional quality of work; achieve in the 90-100% range; consistently exceed grade level standards B is given to students who: • show above average quality of work, achieve in the 80-89% range; exceed grade level standards

26. C is given to students who: • Show the required quality of work; achieve in the 70-79% range; meet grade level standards • N is given to students who: • Does not show the required quality of work; achieve at the level of 69% or below; do not meet grade level standards

27. Effort Grades • O = Outstanding is given to students who: • Consistently demonstrates maximum effort • Shows exceptional behavior in and outside of classroom • S = Satisfactory is given to students who: • Demonstrates sufficient effort • Shows appropriate behavior in and outside of classroom

28. N = Needs to Improve is given to students who: • Demonstrate minimal effort • Need direction to behave appropriately in and outside the classroom • U = Unsatisfactory is given to students who: • Rarely or never demonstrate effort • Demonstrate inappropriate behavior or need frequent direction to behavior appropriately in and outside the classroom

29. Just a note… 5th Grade does not offer extra credit in any subject.

30. Important Websites • www.ca.gr5math.com • www.pearsonsuccessnet.com • www.arbookfind.com • http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/grade5/index.html • www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

31. Behavior

32. Classroom Rules • Treat teachers, classmates, and yourself with RESPECT. • Take pride in your work and be a RESPONSIBLE scholar.

33. Rotation Behavioral System 5th Grade Money * Students will be paid $50 once every two weeks. * Students will be fined $5 for infractions, such as, talking, not completing homework on-time, off- task, not listening, no name, yard behavior, etc.

34. * Teachers have the right to fine more or less for each infraction * If students lose all $50 in fines before the end of 2 weeks, they will receive detention, instead of fines, until their next “paycheck”. * Students can also earn extra money from exemplary behavior, classroom jobs, etc.

35. Rewards: *Class Store, SPARK, Movies and Games *$50 to participate *Store items will be worth different amounts

36. Miscellaneous Items

37. Absences • If you know in advance that your child will be absent, please call the office and let them know. • We strongly encourage family vacations to be planned during breaks. • Absent work: Students have the number of days they were absent to turn in all absent work. So expect their homework load to be much more during these days. • Excused absences = illness, doctors appointments • Unexcused absences = family trips • Most activities will be difficult or impossible to make up (i.e., class discussions, science experiments, literature circle discussions, hands-on math activities), therefore, the fewer the absences, the better for your child’s education.

38. Expect the Unexpected! • Most likely, your child will be a different person at the end of the year. • Now this change can be positive or negative. • 5th graders love to test boundaries—Things they have never done before, might be attempted this year…You need to be prepared with how you will respond.

39. New Dismissal Times • 1:59pm for K-2 • 2:49pm for 3-6 *Early Release Every Wednesday 1:34pm dismissal **1st Day of School 12:20pm dismissal

40. Online Paperwork Pilot Program • Remember to use the code you get tonight to complete the beginning of the year paperwork.

41. Thank You We would like to thank you in advance for all of your support and assistance throughout the upcoming year. It is greatly appreciated!

42. Contact Information: cbague@saugususd.org mheavens@saugususd.org (4/5 combo) cmcelroy@saugususd.org julievannix@saugususd.org School phone number: 661-294-5370