1. Welcome to the 5th Grade

2. Who are your teachers? Mr. Palmieri: Literacy Mr. Passela: Literacy Ms. Guadron: Spanish Ms. Melilli: Math Ms. Wamsley: Math Ms. Starayce: Social Studies Ms. Castro: Science Mr. Tergeline: Music Ms. Torres: Art

3. Math Place value Fractions Volume Decimals Geometry

4. Math Grading 20% Homework 30% Classwork 50% Assessment

5. Math State Test April 13-15th

6. Literacy Esperanza Rising Bridge to Terabithia Junior Great Books The Watsons Go To Birmingham Using text evidence in writing Organizing opinions into coherent arguments

7. Literacy Grading 10% Homework 20% Classwork 35% Projects and Portfolio Pieces 35% Tests and Quizes

8. Science Tools and the Scientific Method Rocks and Minerals Nutrition Ecosystems and food webs.

9. Science Grading 50% Tests 10% Homework 40% Projects & Labs

10. Social Studies Geography of the Western Hemisphere Early Civilizations European Exploration

11. Art Lines Shapes Colors Textures Sculpture Elements of Design

12. Music Instrumental Music Proper Posture How to maintain your instrument

13. IMPORTANT DATES ELA TEST DATE: April 5-7 MATH TEST DATE: April 13-15

14. EngradeEngrade This year you can track your child’s achievements in real-time. Engrade gives you daily insight to how your children are doing in their classes, some projects that might be upcoming, and a communication pipeline to your children’s teachers.