1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Mr. McKenna
Room 42
Grade 5

2. Agenda
Papers on desk unedited letter from your child, Student Info paper (for you to complete & leave), brochure, blank paper to write a note to your child
Things in brochure
Subjects/Curriculum
Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Science, Social Studies
Specials
Homework
Code of Conduct – 6 Pillars of Good Character Behavior/preparation system (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship)
Report Cards
PSSAs, Test Papers for Signature, Field Trip, Wednesday Folders, Absence Notes, Birthday Treats

3. Reading
Journeys
- Skill based program with an emphasis on decoding, grammar, writing, fluency and comprehension.
Homework – Spelling pages and possible grammar pages in the reader’s notebook. Some may require the text.
20 minutes of reading each night.
Assessments
1. Benchmark- once a marking period/ Beginning of the year screening
2. Unit Assessments
3. Comprehension/ Vocabulary tests after each lesson
Spelling
- Embedded in Journeys to coincide with the Reading curriculum and skills
Grammar

4. Social Studies and Science
Colonies
Current Events – News Publication (Time for Kids)
Map and Globe Skills – Seven Continents and Asia
Early Explorers
Social Studies and Science
Social Studies:
Science Concepts:
Landforms
How can we use maps and models in every day life?
Mixtures and Solutions
How do we use mixtures and solutions in our daily life?

5. Writing Embedded in Journeys *Journals Focus on types of writing:
*Centennial RUBRIC
It is a building goal to improve writing and use it across
the curriculum
Focus on types of writing:
Persuasive
Personal Narrative
Descriptive Writing

6. Math Everyday Math - Fractions and Decimals
- Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication
- Geometry, Algebra and Problem Solving
Assessments
1. Unit tests
2. Study Island
3. Oral/Slate
4. Game opportunities

7. Homework Guidelines
In 5th grade, the district advises that students should be completing at least minutes a night
Affects grades
Agenda book- Signed nightly

8. P.S.S.A
Assessment Dates
English Language Arts April 3-7, Grades 3-8
Mathematics April 24-28, 2017 Grades 3-8
(Science May 1-5, 2017 Grades 4 and 8 only)

9. Test Folders
Every Wednesday, or every other Wednesday, I may send home a test folder. Please look through the weekly tests, sign each one, and return to school the next day.

10. Specials Day 1 – Guidance/ Health/Writing Day 2 – Gym (wear sneakers)
Day 3 – Music
Day 4 – Art
Day 5 – Library (Bring your library books)
Day 6- Computer Lab.

11. Extras…
Bus riders- –according to School Board Policy, students are only to ride the bus to which they are assigned.   Please do not send in a note requesting your child ride another bus home, as this will not be allowed. 
Headphones- The technology department has asked that each child bring in a pair of headphones. There are certain tests that have to be completed in the computer lab that require headphones. These can be purchased at the dollar store.
“Going Green”- Centennial is continuing to ‘go green’. Newsletters, for example, will no longer be copied and sent home. You can find copies of them on the teacher’s webpage. If you need a hard copy of something, you need to call the office and request it.

12. More Extras…
Lunch Money- When sending lunch money to school for your child’s account, please send it in an envelope with your child’s name, account number and teacher’s name.
Absences- Only 10 absences will be approved with a parent’s signature. Anything after ten absences will require a doctor’s note or they will not be approved. You must send a note to school when your child returns.
School Trip- If your family is going to be taking a trip this year, you must get it approved at least two weeks prior to the trip. The trip request form is in the back of the handbook. Only one trip can be approved and these absences will count toward your 10 ‘parent excused’ absences.

13. Student Information Sheet
Please fill out the student information sheet and return it to school as soon as you can.
This allows me to get to know your child a little bit better and see what concerns you may have

14. Family Passports,
Family Passports will be distributed in the Wednesday Folder on September 21st
 The Family Passport is a fun way for you and your kids to share some time together and make a connection at home and at school
Look for the passport and directions/explanation on September 21st
Our building goal is to have at least 51% of families complete the three projects during the school year
Reminders will be sent throughout the year
We are excited to share projects!
Only one passport per family needs to be returned.

15. Thank You
Thanks for taking time out of your day to come to Back to School Night
I look forward to a very exciting year with your child
Please contact me with any concern you may have