Curriculum Night Power Ranch Elementary 5 th Grade

1. Curriculum NightPower Ranch Elementary5th Grade

2. Welcome to 5th Grade! • The Team: • Mrs. Janice Bourbon • Mrs. Diana Mittelstadt • Mrs. Lori Torres • Mrs. Nicki Vannatter

3. MATH • Book: Math Course 1 and Scott Foresman • ONLINE RESOURCES: • Arizona Department of Education Standards • HUSD Power Standards/Common Core Standards • Assignments: • Homework—review/finish class work • Study for periodic Quizzes and Tests • Math Facts: 3 minutes – 100 problems (x/÷) • Kids College—customized skill practice • Galileo—HUSD Quarterly Assessments/Dialogues

4. WRITING • The Writing Process • Five Paragraph Essay • 6 Traits of Writing Ideas Word Choice Voice Organization Conventions Sentence Fluency • Write From the Beginning • Journal Writing in Spiral NB • Grammar • Presentation—neat, legible handwriting

5. READING • Arizona/HUSD Standards • Galileo—HUSD Quarterly Assessments and Dialogues • Kids College –customized skill practice • Class Read Aloud Novels/Literature Studies • Student Book Shares (oral) and reports/projects • Houghton Mifflin Reading Text • Incorporate Grammar and Spelling Practice • Spelling City.com

6. Accelerated Reader • STAR test quarterly– comprehension growth • Meet Quarterly goals set by reading ability • Independent reading/testing—DAILY • Read during spare time/AR reading time • 20-30 minutes every night at home • See Parent information on HUSD website

7. Science/Social Studies • Standards on Arizona Department of Education and HUSD Website • Galileo—Science Quarterly Assessments • Some group work • Daily writing response (Quick Writes) in composition notebooks to start our discussion • Other than periodic projects, homework is finishing/reviewing class work and studying for tests • Textbooks— • Science—McMillan-McGraw Hill • Social Studies—Harcourt Horizons

8. Supplies • Main Necessary Supplies for all classes: • Binder with subject dividers • Loose-leaf paper • Writing Spiral Notebook (may need multiple) • Social Studies and Science composition books • #2 pencils (no mechanical please) • Grading Pen (Red, Purple, Green, etc.) • Agenda—provided by the school

9. Additional Helpful Supplies Colored Pencils, Crayons, or Markers (no sharpies please) Glue Stick, small scissors Small Dictionary/Thesaurus Flash Drive Teachers do not pick up supplies—please keep extra supplies at home Classroom donations are appreciated

10. Class Assignments • “Homework” is primarily unfinished class work. • Check Agenda to see that students are copying assignments daily and initial once a week. • Those who use class time wisely should not have much homework, but all students should review assignments nightly. • Other home activities: AR Reading, Kids College, Galileo Dialogues.

11. Assignments…Continued • Periodic projects • Information will be communicated by email • Check Student Assignment Agenda for information. • Check teacher webpage at HUSD website • Plenty of notice will be given!  • Unless otherwise stated, most assignments are due the next day.

12. Grades/Missing Assignments Please check HUSD website for link to Synergy online grade book. Check grades weekly and email questions to teacher as needed. We try to update at least once a week. Students who are missing assignments may miss lunch recess to catch up. They will need time at home as well. Work that is not turned in will received a ZERO. Points can be deducted on work that is late.

13. 5th Grade Main Events • AIMS Preparation • Home Projects • AR Reading • Class Novels

14. Where to Find Links to Important Information? • HUSD District Web Page @ www.husd.org • Curriculum Information • Synergy Grade Book • Galileo Assessment Information • Power Ranch School Page • PTO webpage and information • Teacher Web Page/email • Classroom Information • Library Information-Accelerated Reader

15. Early Release • One per month • Wednesdays • 12:50 PM

16. Nutrition • Breakfast • Lunch: 11:15-11:45 • Pay Online—HUSD webpage • Please be mindful of peanut /nut allergies

17. From the Nurse • We are a “drug freeschool” •  No student should bring any medication or drugs to school, including throat lozenges, cough drops, inhalers, or Tylenol.  Parents must sign in all medication at the nurse’s office. • Students with temperature of 100 or more, diarrhea, vomiting, chicken pox, head lice or unknown rash will be sent home. • Band Aid donations are appreciated • There is a dress code at Power Ranch. Please check the HUSD Code of Conduct on HUSD webpage.

18. PTO • Entertainment Books/Money due 8/28 • Facebook—“like” Power Ranch PTO • Visit the PTO website—there is a link from the Power Ranch site • There will be a table in the cafeteria where parents can get more information and purchase t-shirts

19. Art Masterpiece Parent Volunteers guide enrichment program to enhance art appreciation. 8x per school year 5th Grade time available: Wednesday mornings 8-10 am (due to class rotations) Contact Karen Bodavensid3000@gmail.com or sign our yellow sheet tonight!

20. Let’s Have a Great Year! • It is important to address any concerns or problems, but it is also great to hear about what your child is enjoying in class! • Please communicate any positive information and/or concerns. Email is the best and quickest way to communicate.

21. Thank You! …For your help and support, for classroom donations, and for allowing us to be a part of your life!