1. Welcome to Fifth Grade Move-Up Morning!
January 17th , 2017

2. What to expect for your 5th grade students?
switching classes for core academics
advisory/advisor/advisees = home base (cubbies – not lockers)
tablet – early October arrival
science class five times a week
choice of band or choir
skills classes – Bell 2
library skills, study skills, art
enrichment classes – Bell 5
art enrichment, lit quest, math lab
dress code changes
books and supplies are purchased
Our ‘bridge’ with the LS = the collective wisdom and experience of Ms. Scheadler, Mrs. French, Ms. Thonnerieux, the PE team, Mr. Harsh for students taking French, and Mrs. Masterson for students taking Spanish
We have many transitions events scheduled for the incoming fourth graders.
What to expect for your 5th grade students?

3. What will the average school day look like for your 5th grader?
2 core classes
morning snack
1 core class
PE or foreign language
break and lunch
extended break M-W, Sacred Day – Th, and MS assemblies on F
enrichment class – art, math, or literature
study hall from 2:55-3:15 p.m. M-F in advisory
Homework = Monday-Thursday and on weekends, unless it is a Homework Catch-Up Weekend, which happens once a month)

4. ‘Touchpoint’ Times with Advisor
7:45-8:25 a.m. (5 days a week)
Sacred Day = Thursdays after lunch for 40 minutes – whole grade or advisory
MS assembly (Fridays for 20 minutes)
special assemblies (For example, the 8th grade musical)
2:55-3:15 p.m. study hall (5 days a week)

5. Do 5th graders interact frequently with 7th and 8th graders?
In essence, no. They do at the following times:
weekly MS assemblies; and
brief overlap in the Dining Terrace at lunch due
to a staggered MS lunch period.

6. Dress Code Changes Tops
collared shirt that buttons down the front, turtlenecks, rugby shirts, or front button polo shirts
Pants / Shorts / Skirts
Outerwear
solid-colored sweatshirts (CCDS or plain), fleece jackets, sweaters, or jacket style from Country Cottage (Please note that many other types of sweatshirts are acceptable, including college sweatshirts.)
Shoes
casual, comfortable shoes in good repair, including athletic shoes

7. Things you might notice about your 5th grader during the course of the school year:
Peers are the focus.
want independence from parents and less help with homework
moving from concrete to abstract thinking
Fairness is always on the radar screen.
testing limits = natural
growth spurts
increased appetite for food, physical activity, and talking
love the challenge of team competition and cooperative groups
still need help with time-management and organizational skills

8. Work Habits time and materials management
development of organizational and study skills
the importance of routine
get to school between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. for a smooth start to the day
student responsibility/ownership emphasized
students asking teachers for the help they need

9. Transition Events for Incoming Fifth Graders in May
4th graders invited to a MS band showcase
Hirsch meets with each 4th grade homeroom
4th graders have a ‘Move-Up to 5th grade’ experience and meet Mrs. Langenbahn for social studies, Mr. Gibson for math, and Mrs. Petre for English
4th grade parent meeting re: tablets and band instruments the day of the Columbus Field Trip. More information to follow
MS Field Day with the 5th and 6th graders
4th graders invited to a MS Assembly
Two 5th graders (girl and boy) visit each 4th grade homeroom for a question and answer session in the late spring

10. Incoming Fifth Grade Parents
Any questions?