1. Children are like kites. You spend a lifetime trying
to get them off the ground. You
run with them until you’re both breathless –
they crash – you add a longer tail – they hit the
rooftop – you pluck them out of the spout – you patch
and comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them
lifted by the wind and assure them that someday
they’ll fly! …Finally they are airborne, but
they need more string and you keep letting
it out and with each twist of the ball of
twine, there is a sadness that goes
with the joy because the kite becomes
more distant and somehow you know
that it won’t be long before that
beautiful creature will snap
the life line that bound
you together and soar
as it was meant
to soar - -
free and alone.

2. Questions?
Please use the index card to write down any questions you may have for us during the presentation. Include your name and address. We will collect these at the end of the presentation. ALSO: Please make corrections on the Student Information Verification Form and return to your child’s teacher before you leave.

3. The 5th Grade Team
Judy Brooks (ELA/SS – Brooks’ & VanAlphen’s classes)
Kristine Barberio (ELA/SS- Barberio’s and Aragona’s classes)
Alyson VanAlphen (Science and SS to all classes)
Ashley Aragona (Math to all classes)
Theano Fasouli (Math in Greek to all classes)
Niki Kousoureta, Eirini Grepsiou, Georgios Stathopoulos, Maria Kotrotsios (Greek Language)
Elizabeth Maney – EC teacher
Together, as a team, we have over 100 years of teaching experience!

4. Goals/Philosophy All students can learn Students learn differently
Success looks different for each student
We are working toward a common goal
Fair is not always equal. It’s each student getting what he/she needs to be successful

5. Communication Email – most frequent
Agenda - used to record homework, quizzes and tests, and reminders
To-Do List – used to record classwork assignments
5th Grade Website
Communication

6. Behavior Management Plan
PBIS – Positive Behavior and Interventions Support
Procedures will be taught, modeled, practiced, rewarded, and practiced some more until they can become routine.
Rewards: praise, privileges, tickets, class bonus points, PROUD Pass
Consequences: SCOWL

7. Department of Greek Studies
The World Language Essential Standards and the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Language have developed a comprehensive set of language skills to be used for effective communication. These skills are based on Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
We follow the NC World Language Standards and the Ellinomatheia standards (specific to Greek Language proficiency)
In order to measure language proficiency students have a “linguafolio.” A portfolio that keeps track of the student’s progress in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

8. K-8 uses the “ Ta ellinika mou “ books which are based on the same standards mentioned above. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 3 high school credits by successful completion of 6-8 grade Greek classes. As a Partial Immersion program, math is delivered in Greek and in English. Math in Greek teachers follow the NC Common Core Math Standards, but the material is delivered in the Greek Language.

9. Reading Common Core Standards Genre Studies: Realistic Fiction
Using a variation of the Workshop Model
Genre Studies:
Realistic Fiction
Informational Text
Poetry
Biography/Autobiography
How To: recipes, ads, articles
Historical Fiction
Drama
Homework
Storyworks

10. Grading in Reading Weighted Reading Grades Classwork 30% Quiz 40%
Grading Scale: A B C D
<69 F
Late work is accepted within 3 days with a 20 point deduction.
No name papers receive a 5 point deduction if we can identify who it belongs to
Weighted Reading Grades
Classwork 30%
Quiz 40%
Projects 20%
Homework 10%

11. Using a variation of the Workshop Model
Vocabulary
Words from Guided reading Novel and/or other resources
Vocabulary Planner: define in own words, synonym, antonym, sentence
Working toward -Semantic Gradient and creating use of words in context
Writing
Common Core Standards
Using a variation of the Workshop Model
Sentences and paragraphs
Personal Narrative
Informational
Persuasive
Research
Classwork 20%
Final Form Writing Piece 30%
Vocabulary 20%
Grammar 20%
Homework 10%

12. Social Studies American History Basic Geography European Exploration
Revolutionary War
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Barberio and Brooks teach 1st and 4th quarters
VanAlphen teaches 2nd and 3rd quarters 8

13. Science STUDENTS WILL TAKE AN EOG IN SCIENCE THIS YEAR.
Topics Covered: Ecosystems Matter and Energy Weather Living Organisms (multicellular and unicellular) Genetics Forces and Motion
How Grades are Weighed in Science Tests = 35% Projects = 20% Quizzes = 10% Classwork = 35%
Interactive Notebook is used in class for guided notes and hand-outs. We also use North Carolina Science Coach, Scholastic SuperScience, and LearnEd Notebooks. All scholars will receive information about how to log in to these websites and use the tools.

14. Math Concepts Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Place Value (estimating/rounding)
Decimal Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division – double digit divisors)
Number and Operations – Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Fractions to decimals
Fraction Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) with unlike denominators
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Properties
Order of Operations
Writing and interpreting algebraic expressions
Recognizing patterns, ordered pairs, graphing
Measurement and Data
Customary and Metric measurement systems – converting
Area and volume
Geometry
Classifying 2-dimensional figures according to their properties 7

15. A typical day in Math class:
Classroom Instruction
- Whole Group- Interactive Notebook
- DSR- Daily Spiral Review
- Independent Work- Choice Boards
- Fact Practice (Xtra Math)
- small group instruction/strategy group
Use of manipulatives/hands on activities
Quiz – after skill practice
Math extension/homework

17. Teams Technology in 5th Grade Class Notebook and Assignments
Most ELA assignments are done on the computer.
Keyboarding Tutorial -

18. Safety Patrol Advisor, Mrs. Brooks
Great leadership opportunity, almost 40 students involved!
Meetings are on some Wednesdays at lunch
General Duties:
Report to post on time (7:45 am)
Wear Safety Patrol belt (no replacements, cannot serve without belt)
Help keep school safe
See the Safety Patrol tab on the 5th grade website
Poor attendance, slipping grades, or behavior concerns may be cause for temporary or permanent dismissal

19. Ways to help at home: Encourage responsibility and accountability
Practice basic facts! Xtramath.org
Check the agenda/folder nightly
Enforce and practice study skills
Use our 5th Grade website resources for extended learning and practice
Read with and to your child!
Take your child on outings/experiences
Communicate with your child and teachers

20. PowerSchool www.socratesacademy.us
Click “Parents,” and you will see the directions for logging in.
PowerSchool will continue to be our main source of communication
about grades. 9

21. Birthday Treats We love to celebrate here at Socrates!
Birthday treats are served in the cafeteria at lunchtime (12:15-12:40).
Please be sure treats for birthdays are STORE- BOUGHT and NUT-FREE.
Treats MUST BE individual portions and easy to serve, such as cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, etc.
NO CAKES OR COOKIE CAKES that need to be cut up and served, unless you will be at lunch to serve it to students.
If you would rather not send in a birthday treat, please consider donating recess equipment to the class in your child’s honor or Ticket Shop items.

22. Thank you so much for coming!
Questions?
Please use the index card to write
down any questions you may have
for us.
Include your name and address.
Thank you so much for coming!