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Open House 2013-2014 Grade 5

Open House 2013-2014 Grade 5. Our Team!. Shirley Cane – Classroom Aide Rochelle Gerstung Rich Grupka Kimberlee Riggio Amy Vrana “High expectations lead to high outcomes”. Components of Literacy. Guided Reading: All Day Long! … to improve comprehension skills and vocabulary

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Open House 2013-2014 Grade 5

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  1. Open House 2013-2014Grade 5

  2. Our Team! • Shirley Cane – Classroom Aide • Rochelle Gerstung • Rich Grupka • KimberleeRiggio • Amy Vrana “High expectations lead to high outcomes”

  3. Components of Literacy • Guided Reading: All Day Long! …to improve comprehension skills and vocabulary • Novels, informational texts, poetry, text books • Students are expected to read a variety of texts at home. • Word Study/Spelling • Weekly list…Test on Friday • spellingcity.com

  4. Components of Writing • Writing Process • Pre-write, Draft, Edit, Revise, Proofread • Parent editing is welcome! • Instructional writing will not be sent home for parent editing • Microsoft Word 2010 • Writing Tasks • Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory (How to…), Expository, Comparison, Poetry

  5. New RLA Assessments • All text passages will be authentic • Some text passages may express opinions with which the reader may disagree • Text passages may be longer and more rigorous than on past tests

  6. RLA Students must… • Comprehendcomplex, grade-level texts. • Identify central themes and key text elements • Move beyond basic recall of details • make inferences • wrestle with meaningful, real-world questions • Support their text-based analysis with key details from the text, and then explain how the details support their answer. R.A.C.E.

  7. Math Program • Expressions Math Program • workbooks • NYS Common Core Standards Based • Common Formative Unit Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test (Every student at WS will take the same unit assessments) • Part 1: Multiple Choice • Part 2 & 3: Short Answer and Written Response

  8. 5th Grade Math Concepts • Module 1: • Place value • Whole number and decimals • Fractions • Fluent…multi-digit multiplication • Module 2: • Multi-digit whole numbers • Fractions • Module 3: • Addition and subtraction of fractions • Module 4: • Multiply and divide fractions • Module 5: • Volume • Area

  9. Math Assessments… • require multiple steps involving the interpretation of operations • require conceptual understanding and fluency in order to complete test questions • present problems in a real world problem context

  10. IXL Math • Supplemental math skills practice • Students are expected to practice specific skills 45 minutes each week • Web-based • Accessed from our Lancaster District Web-Page • Students log in with their 900 number

  11. NYS Assessments • Testing Dates • ELA – April 1, 2, 3 • Math – April 30, May 1, 2

  12. 5th Grade Science & Health • Science • Earth, Moon, Sun • Living Environment • Rocks & Minerals • Weather • Health • Dealing With Feelings • Body Systems • Foods for Good Nutrition • Learning About Diseases • Human Growth & Development

  13. 5th Grade Science & Health • Unit Assessments • Modeled after the 8th Grade NYS test • Final Exam • June 10

  14. 5th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum • Unit Assessments • Geography • History • Government • Economics • Final Exam – early June

  15. Let’s Celebrate! • Allergen Free Classroom • Birthday Treats are Welcome! • Send in treats that are “crumb free” • Early morning delivery is best • We have 24 students in our homeroom • We have FOOD allergies…read food labels

  16. Homework • Assignments…completed on time! • Student’s Responsibility • Supplies…replenish as needed • Absence…get your work when you return • Parent’s Involvement…give student a place to work and help if needed • Agenda Planner…Parents…Please Check! • Home Folder…keep it neat, clean it out often

  17. Oops! I forgot… • PLEASE do NOTbring forgotten items to school • Your child will learn to be more responsible if there is a consequence for their action • It’s a disruption to our lessons

  18. Parent Portal • www.lancasterschools.org • Provides you with 24/7 access to your child’s academic information. • Check grades and attendance • Report cards will NOT be mailed home. • I have set up my grade book on eSchool • Don’t panic if you don’t see grades

  19. Mrs. Riggio’s Webpage www.lancasterschools.org/mrs.riggio

  20. Parent-Teacher Conferences • December 5 (Thursday) • December 6 (Friday) Please sign-up tonight! • Support our PTO • $5.00 • Field Trip • Zoo Mobile • Assembly

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