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Welcome to 5 th Grade Curriculum Night presented by: Miss Beels Mrs. Finley & Mr. Smith

Our Goals To provide students with a well- rounded education To create life-long learners and thinkers To promote individual growth through differentiated instruction To work closely with you and your child to meet educational, social, and emotional needs

Communication Agenda: (cost $5) –Assignments, events & special notes –Parent signature (after homework is completed) Website: Parent Portal: Phone: Beels: Beels: Finley: Smith: BMES Office:

Beels Homeroom Class 8:55-9:10 Homeroom 9:10-10:25 Block 1 Smith (Social Studies/Science) 10:25 Move to Block 2 10:30 – 11:10 Specials (Music-PE-Drama-Art) *Fri-Choice Elective 11: :05 Block 2 – Finley (Language Arts) 12: :50 Recess & Lunch 12:55 - 1:25 Math Enrich & Reteach 1:25 - 1:50 Block 2 (cont.) – Finley (Language Arts) 1:50 - 3:10 Block 3 –Beels (Math) 3:10 - 3:30 Homeroom (agenda & homework) Computers: Weds- 11:05-12:05 Library: Spanish: Finley Homeroom Class 8:55-9:10 Homeroom 9:10-10:25 Block 1 Beels (Math) 10:25 Move to Block 2 10:30-11:10 Specials (PE-Drama-Art-Music) *Fri-Choice Elective 11: :05 Block 2 Smith (Social Studies/Science) 12: :50 Recess & Lunch 12:55 - 1:25 Math Enrich & Reteach 1:25 - 1:50 Block 2 (cont.) – Smith (Social Studies) 1:50 - 3:10 Block 3 – Finley (Language Arts) 3:10 - 3:30 Homeroom (agenda & homework) Computers: Weds: 2:05-2:45 Library: Spanish: Smith Homeroom Class 8:55-9:10 Homeroom 9:10-10:25 Block 1 Finley (Language Arts) 10:25 Move to Block 2 10:30-11:10 Specials (Art-Music-PE-Drama) *Fri-Choice Elective 11: :05 Block 2 Beels (Math) 12: :50 Recess & Lunch 12:55 - 1:25 Math Enrich & Reteach 1:25 - 1:50 Block 2 (cont.) – Beels (Math) 1:50 - 3:10 Block 3 – Smith (Social Studies) 3:10 - 3:30 Homeroom (agenda & homework) Computers: Weds- 9:45-10:15 Library: Spanish: 5 th Grade Friday Schedule 8:55 – 9:10 Homeroom 9:10 – 10:30 Block 1 10:30 – 11:10 Choice Electives 11:10 – 11: 20 Block 1cont. 11: :05 Block 2 12: :50 Recess & Lunch 12:50 - 1:40 Block 2 (cont.) 1:40 - 3:00 Block 3 3:00 - 3:30 Fun Friday

Study Skills Organization Study Habits Time Management Goal Setting Note Taking Active Listening Test Taking Learning Styles

Homework DAILY (M-Th) –20 minutes of Reading –Math POTENTIAL –Science –Social Studies –L.A./Writing Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless noted. Assignments are reviewed before the end of the day so students can complete them independently.

Late Policy Pink Slip (half-sheet) –Student’s responsibility to fill out Pink Slip by the end of the day –Student completes late assignment on their own time, gets a parent signature (on Pink Slip), and attaches it to the late work –10% deduction on earned grade Students have until Friday of that week to turn in missing work (If not, grade becomes a zero)

Fun Friday Outside activities or educational games in the classroom Students are invited to participate if: –All homework for the week is completed and turned in on-time –Agenda filled out & signed each night

Love and Logic Love…allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic…allows them to live with the consequences of their choices Love & Logic…based on Empathy & Respect Consequences: often student-derived, logical, recovery

Social Studies World and U.S. Geography Map making American Revolution Constitution & U.S Government Westward Expansion J.A. Biztown Public speaking Research projects

Science Human body Matter & change Forces & simple machines simple machines Solar system Science Fair Halle Heart Center

Math GO MATH –Arizona College & Career Ready Standards –Online tools –Homework: –Homework: Practice & review (based on classwork) –Topics: Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations –Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry Math Enrich & Reteach (daily) Basic math facts (+, -, x, ÷ thru 12)

Math Management Money System Receive money for: attendance ($5/day), weekly jobs ($1/day), going above and beyond (teacher choice). Receive money for: attendance ($5/day), weekly jobs ($1/day), going above and beyond (teacher choice). Owe money for: rent ($1/day), no name on paper ($1 quarter 1), talking out of turn ($1), failure to follow directions ($2), late/missing assignment ($5), disrespectful behavior ($5) Owe money for: rent ($1/day), no name on paper ($1 quarter 1), talking out of turn ($1), failure to follow directions ($2), late/missing assignment ($5), disrespectful behavior ($5)  Individuals can buy perks at the end of each week  Whole group can earn additional perks  Quarterly Buckeroo celebration

Reading Journeys textbook available online at Think Central : k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do Weekly selections and skills: Summarizing Main ideas and supporting details Evidence supported answers Comparing and contrasting characters, events, and points of view Draw conclusions and make generalizations Determine cause and effect

Accelerated Reader (AR) AR is a program where students self select books in their independent reading level, read the books, and take comprehension quizzes online. Students are required to earn a minimum of 10 points for the first and second quarter, and 12 points for the third and fourth quarter. AR is approximately 1/3 of the reading grade each quarter. Please see Mrs. Finley’s website for more information.

Writing Six Traits of Writing Reading/Writing integration, new standards require to students to read and respond to text in a variety of genres: persuasive, narrative, informative Integrated with all subjects Students will be using “My Access” to edit and revise writing. 5 paragraph format

Spelling Weekly lists are from the Journeys curriculum. Students may self-select how they choose to study for weekly tests (usually on Thursday). Students are tested on “Spelling City” on the spelling and the meaning of each word.

Parent Portal - Grades OnlineParent Portal - Grades Online Parents have access to student progress at: g/education/componen ts/scrapbook/default. php?sectiondetailid= g/education/componen ts/scrapbook/default. php?sectiondetailid= ** If the grade is blank, the assignment has not been entered. If the grade is 0, the assignment is missing.

What to Look for at Home Agenda – Please sign nightly Graded Papers-Review and Return Test Study Planners (green) Pink Slips (missing work reminder) While You Were Out sheet (yellow) REDO assignments Procedure Packet Class news s

Snacks! Students are welcome to bring a healthy snack from the following items: fruit, veggies, cheese, yogurt, lunch meat, pretzels. NO NUT PRODUCTS, please.

Thanks for listening. We’re looking forward to a great school year!