1. Welcome to 5th Grade Ms. Franko https://nmusd. haikulearning
Welcome to 5th Grade Ms. Franko Class Code is:  Z1016

2. About Ms. Franko Grew up in Munster, Indiana
Bachelor of Art Degree, Psychology (CSULB)
Multiple Teacher Credential (CSULB)
Masters’ of Science in Reading/Language Arts (CSUF)
Reading Specialist Credential
GATE Certified
17th year teaching
9 years-6th Grade GATE, 1 year-1st Grade , 1 year – 4th Grade, 3 years- 4/5 Combo, 3 years 5th Grade
Have 2 beautiful babies: Adam – 11 yrs. old and
Addison –9 yrs. old

3. Homework Organization is #1 Accountability and Responsibility
Agendas are used daily
Folders by subject
Check homework & stamp for homework
AR books
Completed work is due at 8:00am
Consequences completed at recess)
Long-term assignments are listed on website.

4. Shark Folders Shark Folders go home on Wednesdays
Student progress report when needed
School information and news stays home
Please send back by Thursday

5. Behavior Ladder Behavior Ladder – Individual Making Wise Choices
Students can move up and down.
Everyone deserves a second chance

6. Positive Behavior Matrix
Our new school-wide Positive Behavior Plan
Focuses on positive behaviors that are taught to students
Students are retaught behaviors when they fail to demonstrate expected positive behavior
As a parent here is one area that directly impacts you.

7. A-oK Shark Slip This slip is replacing the old Shark Pride
Reinforcing our goal to become Ambassadors of Kindness
Purpose: recognize and reinforce positive behavior on campus
Students will retain a copy, a copy will go to the office for weekly drawing, one copy will go to classroom teacher
Students will still be recognized in weekly drawings

8. Behavior Referral Slip
This slip will be given when a student does not meet the behavior expectations on campus
The student must take the slip home and have it signed by a parent
The slip must be returned the following school day to the student’s teacher

9. Schedule Demanding 5th grade curriculum Common CORE Standards
- Science (Tues. 1:50-2:50)
- Music (Tues. 8:55-9:35)
- P.E. (Tues. 8:05-8:45)
- STEAM (Thurs. 1:50-2:50)
- Daily Agenda
- Homework
- Large class size
- Depth and Complexity (GATE Attributes)

10. Orchestra (Tues and Friday)
NHEL STEAM Academy!
Thursdays: 1:50 – 2:50
Orchestra (Tues and Friday)
VEX Robotics
Art
Stock Market Business
Coooking
Fitness Club

11. Literature 5th Grade Into the Firestorm by Deborah Hopkinson
Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Pedro’s Journal by Pam Conrad
My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier & Christopher Collier
Trouble Don’t Last by Shelley Pearsall
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick AR

12. Writing we write every day
- Writing Program- Step Up to Writing
- Narratives
Response to Literature
Opinion
Research
Free Write/Creative Writing/Journals

13. Math
Place Value, multiplication division (whole numbers and decimals), fractions (add, subtract, multiply, divide), algebra, measurement, graphs, data and statistics, geometry, percents, and more.
SWUN Math
IXL (web-based practice)

14. Social Studies 5th - Early United States History
- Native American Cultures
- European Settlers
- What was the American Revolution?
- American Settlement
- Western Expansion
- Causes of the Civil War
- US Geography
States & Capitals

15. Science 5th Grade Physical Science: Matter Life Science: Plant Systems
Earth Science: Water, Weather & Solar System
Engineering and Design Process
Science Fair Project

16. Technology Chromebooks Google Apps Docs Slides Research Typing Club
Haiku
IXL

17. Depth & Complexity See handout attached
Become familiar with these icons
Used in all content areas

18. Thinking Maps
Consists of 8 maps that correspond with fundamental thinking processes
Maps are a “common visual language” for students in all subject areas (K-12)
Visual representations of thinking

19. Independent Study
An opportunity for students to explore an area of interest and research it on their own
Develop a product that expresses the information learned
In-class, student driven, independent

20. Grading & Report Cards Grading - projects - tests & quizzes
- class assignments
- oral presentations/participation
Report Cards
* Conferences in November and March

21. Accelerated Reader Computer based program
Appropriate reading level books at appropriate difficulty level
Individual student reading progress data

22. Contact Information
School: (949) 515 – 6970
Website:
Meetings by appointment only please!

23. Thank you for visiting our classroom!