1. Welcome to 5 th Grade! Room 202 Mr. Cyrana Ms. Brady Mrs. Magnani Mrs. Pedicini

2. Classroom Reminders Class 5C is a nut free class. When preparing lunches, please keep this in mind. Be mindful of the changes in weather!

3. Birthday Celebrations There has been a change to birthday celebrations. Italian ices and ice pops are no longer allowed in school.

4. A Day in the Life of a 5C Student Unpack, copy homework Unpack, copy homework Reading Reading Writing Writing Specials Specials Computers/Library/Read Aloud Computers/Library/Read Aloud Lunch Lunch Math Math Science (1:50-2:30 Monday-Thursday) Science (1:50-2:30 Monday-Thursday) Social Studies (2:30-3:10 M-W, 1:50 F) Social Studies (2:30-3:10 M-W, 1:50 F)

5. Literacy Curriculum Done in two workshops for reading and writing. Done in two workshops for reading and writing. Short lessons on a topic that students engage in their work on that given day. Short lessons on a topic that students engage in their work on that given day. Students share their findings with the class or build on their ideas the next day. Students share their findings with the class or build on their ideas the next day.

6. Reading Workshop Building Good Reading Habits (current) Building Good Reading Habits (current) Realistic Fiction and Social Issues Realistic Fiction and Social Issues Mystery Mystery Nonfiction Nonfiction Text Sets Text Sets Historical Fiction Book Clubs Historical Fiction Book Clubs Author Study Author Study Fantasy and Science Fiction Fantasy and Science Fiction

7. Writing Workshop Launching Writing Workshop (current) Launching Writing Workshop (current) Personal Narrative Personal Narrative Persuasive Essays Persuasive Essays Nonfiction writing Nonfiction writing Responding to text sets Responding to text sets Historical Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Essays Literary Essays Poetry Poetry

8. Math Math is done in the new Math in Focus curriculum. Math is done in the new Math in Focus curriculum. MIF has an online component through ThinkCentral, which allows you to look at practice materials, manipulatives, the student edition of the text from home, and other great resources. MIF has an online component through ThinkCentral, which allows you to look at practice materials, manipulatives, the student edition of the text from home, and other great resources. Assigned a review activity to check it out! Assigned a review activity to check it out!

9. Think Central User name is first initial last name User name is first initial last name –acyrana Password is student ID # with the leading S Password is student ID # with the leading S –S9781234

10. Math in Focus Uses a CPA model for demonstrating new concepts. Uses a CPA model for demonstrating new concepts. Manipulative use for new concepts. Manipulative use for new concepts.

12. Math Units of Study Whole Numbers (rounding, place value) Whole Numbers (rounding, place value) Multiplication and Division Multiplication and Division Fractions and Mixed Numbers (unlike denominators) Fractions and Mixed Numbers (unlike denominators) Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Decimals Decimals Multiplying and dividing decimals Multiplying and dividing decimals Surface area and volume Surface area and volume Graphs and probability Graphs and probability Geometry (triangles and 4 sided figures) Geometry (triangles and 4 sided figures) Algebra (unknowns, equations) Algebra (unknowns, equations) Angles Angles Geometry (revisited) Geometry (revisited)

13. Science Pond Life Pond Life Astronomy Astronomy Flight Flight Mrs. O’Brien teaches our science class. Students have a quiz on Thursday!

14. Social Studies Beginning in the Age of Exploration, students progress forward in time to the founding of the United States of America. Beginning in the Age of Exploration, students progress forward in time to the founding of the United States of America. Students also gain an understanding of American geography (name all 50 states, abbreviations, capitols) Students also gain an understanding of American geography (name all 50 states, abbreviations, capitols) Piloting lessons from new TCI curriculum. Piloting lessons from new TCI curriculum.

15. Geography Quizzes Each Tuesday, students in social studies will be assigned Daily Geography and a Mystery State. Each Tuesday, students in social studies will be assigned Daily Geography and a Mystery State. There is a quiz on Tuesday on the three states we learned the previous week. There is a quiz on Tuesday on the three states we learned the previous week.

16. Specials Schedule Mondays – Spanish and computers Tuesdays – Art and library Wednesdays – Gym Thursdays – Music and Spanish Fridays – Gym

17. Spanish in 5 th Grade Students have 80 minutes of Spanish per week. Students have 80 minutes of Spanish per week. Senora Arosemena teaches the class. Senora Arosemena teaches the class. Students keep a notebook (binder) of all materials and are immersed in the language. Students keep a notebook (binder) of all materials and are immersed in the language.

18. What Happens this Year Students gain a greater sense of independence. Students take responsibility for their work. Students gain a greater sense of independence. Students take responsibility for their work. Expectations grow as we prepare students for the Junior School. Expectations grow as we prepare students for the Junior School.

19. Homework Homework is assigned on a nightly basis. Homework is assigned on a nightly basis. 20 minutes of reading EVERY night. 20 minutes of reading EVERY night. Math homework varies with what was covered in class. Math homework varies with what was covered in class. Science scoop – article monthly Science scoop – article monthly Weekly geography in Soc. St. Weekly geography in Soc. St. Quizzes in Math, Science, and Soc. St. Quizzes in Math, Science, and Soc. St.

20. Homework Policy Homework is expected to be turned in on time. Homework is expected to be turned in on time. Missed homework must be made up. Missed homework must be made up. Always TRY! Always TRY! One tip is successfully manage time! Budget reading, study for tests in advance, and complete assignments on time. One tip is successfully manage time! Budget reading, study for tests in advance, and complete assignments on time.

21. Extra Help Math Clinic Thursdays 8:10 AM Math Clinic Thursdays 8:10 AM Morning of tests, any subject, 8:20 AM Morning of tests, any subject, 8:20 AM Students should ask about any questions they have on their homework. Students should ask about any questions they have on their homework.

22. Want to learn more? Class newsletter, starting next week, on Schoolwires. Class newsletter, starting next week, on Schoolwires. Follow our class on Twitter, @5CCAS. Follow our class on Twitter, @5CCAS.

23. Ways to Contact Me cyranaa@madisonpublicschools.org (973) 593-3173 x 7680 (Voicemail) Send in a note in the morning