Welcome to Open House! Ms. Levine & Mrs. Britt 5 th Grade Olive B. Loss Elementary School Ms. Sparks 3 rd Grade

Tonight’s Agenda Our Daily Schedule Curriculum Homework Behavior-P.B.S. Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS)

Our Daily Schedule 9:05-10:15 Language Arts with Levine & Britt or Conover 10:15-11:15 Science/Social Studies 11:15-12:00 Related Arts 12:05-1:05 Math w/Conover and Britt 1:15-1:45 Lunch 1:45-2:10 Recess 2:10-2:45 Writing with Levine & Britt or Conover 2:45-3:15 RtI 3:15-3:23 Pack Up 3:23 Dismissal

Common Core Standards What are they? They were created by Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), teachers, parents, community leaders, researchers, and experts. Common Core matches up with college and work expectations, incorporates rigorous content, higher order thinking skills, previous state standards, and ensures that students will be ready to compete in the global world.

Common Core Standards Why? To clearly communicate to everyone (teachers, parents, and students) what the standards are for success. Teachers will know exactly what students should learn and provide benchmarks to achieve success. Most states have adopted Common Core to make a more unified system of standards. For more information:

LFS and Learning Maps LFS- Learning Focused Strategies Framework for developing units of learning based on the Common Core Standards Focuses planning and instruction on what we want students to KNOW, UNDERSTAND, and be able to DO at the end of each unit

Includes… Common Core Standards Expectations for Know, Understand, Do Unit Essential Question Lesson Essential Questions Vocabulary Uses… Provides outline or unit overview for teachers, students and parents Prominently displayed in classroom as guide Our unit “Road Map” LFS and Learning Maps

Language Arts Scott Foresman Comprehension Strategies Literature books (class set) Fluency Student Selected Reading AR Traits 6+1 Traits rubric Writing for a Variety of Purposes Grammar Spelling Skills Handwriting ReadingWriting

Math Emphasis on problem-based investigations and conceptual learning Units of Study: Multiplication/Division Addition/Subtraction of large numbers Measurement (Data) Probability Geometry Fractions Decimals Percents Basic facts mastered is the key to success in fifth grade Math

Math con’t Math Practice Practice traditional math skills Problem Solving Learning and applying problem solving strategies Expectations Underline the facts needed to solve the problem Show the work in a manner that demonstrates understanding of the problem Write a correct answer in a complete sentence restating the question

Science Ecosystems Mixtures and Solutions Motion and Design Healthy Living

Social Studies Civics Citizens role in a democracy Bill of Rights Due Process Elections History 1850’s to present Economics Market Economy/Supply and Demand Financial Institutions International Trade links countries around the world Geography Mapping skills State locations Regions

Homework According to the Appoquinimink District Homework policy, the length of homework for a fifth grader should be between one to three assignments taking approximately 45 minutes depending on the child. Homework Spelling Reading Math Other assignments as needed It’s okay to assist your child with homework but the homework is his or her responsibility. Incomplete or unfinished homework will have to be completed at recess and at home. They will only be given 10 minutes at recess to complete it. Late work will be noted in the Friday folder. Homework can be checked on website:

Grading Scale A+= A =93-96 Exceptional A-=90-92 B+ =87-89 B =83-86Very Good B- =80-82 C+ =77-79 C =73-76Satisfactory C- =70-72 D+ =67-69 D =63-66Inconsistent D- =60-62 F =59 and belowUnsatisfactory

Behavior District Code of Conduct Positive Behavior School (PBS) Assertive Discipline WISE OWLS

RtI—Response To Intervention RTI is the practice of providing high-quality instruction and intervention matched to student’s needs and monitoring progress frequently to make decisions about changes in instructional strategies. Students that qualify to be part of a small RTI group must meet with their classroom teacher for 30 minutes 3 times a week. While in small group with the teacher, students will be working on skills specific to their need. Students not working with the teacher will be working on activities that foster critical thinking.

As your child is reading, check to see if he/she is…

Reporting Student Progress Agendas Report cards (3 times a year) Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in November and February. Weekly Progress Reports (Friday Folders) Provides information on classroom citizenship Academic difficulties will be noted as needed Every six weeks, an academic update will be provided

Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System Taken for Reading and Math three times a year to provide data on student achievement Students will also be taking an end of year Science assessment Tests are computerized and will provide timely data

 We are all looking forward to working with your child this year.  Please visit our websites for important information about each of our individual curriculums.  Related Arts are an important part of your child’s well-rounded education!  If you have any questions or concerns please contact us directly by sending an e- mail, a note or phone call and leave a message. Mrs. Bobik – Phys. Ed. Mrs. Zarzycki – Library Mr. Ciccone – Computers Mrs. Martinenza – Music Miss Fentzloff – Art Mrs. Broomall – SSS ( School Success Skills) The Related Arts Team

Please remember to sign the sign-in sheet and sign up for a tentative November conference.. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: Or (302) Thank you for coming!