1. Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. ~William Butler Yeats ~William Butler Yeats Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire. ~William Butler Yeats ~William Butler Yeats WELCOME! Bem-vindos! Ms. Georgeana Ms. Lucia Ms. Tati Ms. Tati Ms. Simone Ms. Simone Ms. Georgeana Ms. Lucia Ms. Tati Ms. Tati Ms. Simone Ms. Simone

2. Meet the 5 th Grade Class

3. HighlightsHighlights Collaborative work Portfolios Retreat (NR2)

4. NR 2 Save the Date: February 23, Sunday – February 27, Thursday Friday Off! Overcoming Challenges Problem Solving Exploring and Respecting Nature Bonding Having Fun

5. Organization Time management and organization skills are very important in fifth grade! Agendas and Reading Logs- student fills out every day and parent signs every night Accordion folders- contain all important papers (homework, returned work, notes, etc.) sent home and returned every day

6. Writing WorkshopWritingWriting

7. ReadingReading Novels Criss Cross Dead End in Norvelt The Mostly True Adventures of Homer Figg Basal Reading Street

8. Mathematics enVisionMATH Number and Operations Algebra Geometry Measurement Data Analysis and Probability Problem Solving

9. Social Studies TCI Social Studies Alive is our Social Studies Program. The focus in 5 th grade is America’s Past.

10. Science Electromagnetism Human Body Systems Human Growth and Development

11. Student Services Ms. Rossana Manso L S Counselor Ms. Monica Rego Learning Specialist ESL Team

12. Art Ms. RebecaSpecialsSpecials

13. Computer Lab Ms. Pilar Library Ms. Beth & Ms. Denise Media Center / Technology

14. Portuguese Mr. Vinnicius, Ms. Denise, Ms. Marcia, Ms. Alexandra & Ms. Christiana

15. HomeworkHomework written on the board Monday – Thursday (including Portuguese) reserve 50 min. to 1 hour a day special place at home (comfortable, quiet, equipped, and well lit)

16. 5 th Grade Website News and Announcements LS Parents/Students Handbook EnvisionMath Family Letters Fifth Grade Homework Policy Important Reminders http://teacherweb.com/BR/EAR J/5thGradeGavea/apt1.aspx http://teacherweb.com/BR/EAR J/5thGradeGavea/apt1.aspx

17. Parental Involvement Let’s work together to make this the best year ever! Support School Events Presentations Room Parents Guest Speakers

18. Class Rules Class Rules Rewards Rewards Card System/Tickets Card System/Tickets Reflection Sheets Reflection Sheets 5 th Grade Discipline Policy

19. Others If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday, contact the homeroom teacher Please contact homeroom teacher if you are interested in being a room parent For parties taking place outside of school, please only send invitations to school if your child’s entire homeroom or grade level is included

20. Thanks for Coming! Agradecemos a sua presença! Thanks for Coming! Agradecemos a sua presença!

21. 5 th Grade Team Ms. Lucia – lfranklin@earj.com.br Ms. Tati – treis1@earj.com.br Ms. Georgeana – gcastro1@earj.com Ms. Simone – spereira@earj.com.br