Welcome to Open House! Please look over the Open House Packet on your child’s desk. You may take it home with you.

I Believe… In mutual respect and admiration… In fostering a positive learning environment… In challenging your children and holding them accountable… In becoming a community of learners, where all strengths and talents are celebrated… In giving 100% In communicating with parents and family members… In helping our 5th graders feel mature and ready for 6th grade by June…

Routines and Programs LADSBS Website Snack and water bottles in the classroom Centers – promote cooperation and responsibility Discipline Policy – “We Are a Great Class”; Miller Place Student Code of Conduct; “Wheel of Choice”; Marble Jar “Student of the Week” – Student of the Week Visitor is optional Class Parents must be members of the MPPTO Traditional or Online book ordering Graded Work Packets Edmodo – Secure Social Learning Network Quia online assignments, activities, and tests Glogster.edu – for creating interactive posters

Math Engage NY Modules Khan Academy Mathematical Practices

Social Studies The United States, Canada, and Latin America BOCES Department of Curriculum and Instructional Services Webquests Web-based learning Current Events Document-based questions DBQ Essays Trimester School Wide Projects – 3rd Marking Period

Science - Research, Experiments, and Group Work Next Generation Science Standards Rocks and Minerals Properties of Matter Forces and Motion Growth and Survival Ecosystems The Water Cycle and Weather Earth and Space Webquests Trimester School Wide Science Fair Projects – 2nd Marking Period 5.Structure and Properties of Matter 5.Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems 5.Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System 5.Earth’s Systems 3-5.Engineering Design

Health Curriculum: The Great Body Shop Student Issues - Each student has her/his own personal copy of the Student Issue to study at school during the four weeks that the unit is being taught and then takes the Student Issue home to study for the unit assessment. Monthly Parent Bulletins – inform parents about the topics their child will be learning in the classroom. It also includes suggested family reading materials, helpful family web sites, and information directed to parents.

ELA – Reading Journeys Program Reading-Rewards Reading Aloud Independent Reading “We Love to Read” Guided Reading Literature Circles Trimester School Wide Projects – 1st Marking Period

Independent Reading Access to books: Students need access to a wide array of reading materials at their independent level. Time to read: Students need consistent, daily time to read at school. Reading engagement: Students need classroom conditions that engage them with reading and foster reading self-efficacy. School-wide support: Schools must create a culture of reading that values reading in all subject areas. Well-stocked libraries with qualified librarians: School library collections should contain current, well-maintained collections of interesting reading material manned by trained, licensed librarians. Student choice: Students need frequent opportunities to select their own reading materials for both personal and academic reasons.

ELA - Writing Poetry Letter Writing DBQ Essays Memoirs Personal Narratives Persuasive Writing Spell Checkers Writer’s Notebook Online writing etiquette National Novel Writing Month in November

ELA - Word Study Monday – new spelling principle and spelling words for the week Nightly homework – SpellingCity assignments due on Friday; writing words for test preparation; cursive writing practice Friday – Test

Important Dates: Picture Day: Wednesday, 10/4/17 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 12/1/17 & 12/4/17 (both half days) Testing: NY State ELA: 4/11/18 & 4/12/18 NY State Math: 5/1/18 & 5/2/18

Questions and Answers

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