1. Curriculum Night 2017 Mrs. Dickson B208 Welcome Parents!
WSS Photoshow

2. We are off to a Great Start!
Let me introduce myself!
My Philosophy…Unity Poem & Individual Differences
CHARACTER COUNTS! Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
The “Golden Rule”
Communication is KEY!
*Classroom website
*Remind App (Enter & text this

3. Your 5th Grader’s Day
Our schedule is in your child’s AGENDA planner (on next slide)
Lunch 11:10-11:43 Healthy snack & water bottle recommended
Specials Schedule in red HW folder (Tech is new to your child this year)!
BOCH/ Lessons/ Flex time

4. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:25-9:25 MATH
8:25-9:30 MATH
9:30-10:15 BAND
9:30-10:20 Writing
9:30-10:15 CHORUS
9:30-10:05 ELA
10:20-11:07 ELA
10:05-10:45 ART/ TECH
10:45-11:07 FLEX/ IXL/ DEAR
11:10-11:43 LUNCH
11:45-12:00 IXL/ DEAR
11:45-12:40 CENTERS
11:45-12:30 CENTERS
12:05-12:45 PHYS. ED.
12:45-1:25 PHYS. ED.
12:05-12:45 MUSIC
12:30-1:15 SS
12:50-1:30 CENTERS
1:30-2:15 SS
1:15-2:00 Science
1:30-2:00 Sci or SS
1:30-2:15 Science
2:15-3:00 Science
1:30-2:05 Sci/ SS
2:05-2:45 ART/ TECH
2:00-2:30 Sci/ SS
2:15-3:00 SS
2:05-2:45 ART/ TECH 2:45-3:00 FLEX
2:45-3:00 IXL/ DEAR
2:30 PAT

5. 5th Grade Math Unit 1 Fractions (Adding & Subtracting) Unit 2 Decimals
(Multiplying & Dividing)
Unit 4 Multiplication
Unit 5 Division
Unit 6 Operations & Problem Solving
Unit 7 Algebra, Patterns & Coordinates
Unit 8 Measurement & Data
NYS Standards Based Expressions Math Program
Follow COMMON CORE State Standards
SEE PACKET!!
NYS MATH ASSESSMENT GIVEN May 2nd & 3rd

6. Math Practice & Technology
IXL - Math Problem Solving & Basic Fact Knowledge/ Speed practice
Requirement: students practice for 45 minutes each week (can do at home & school). Students are rewarded each week if they have over an hour!
FASTT Math program, Stretch-to-Go and learnzillion are also great!

7. Components of Literacy
Reading Skills:
Direct/ guided instruction of comprehension and fluency skills
Engage NY Modules/ Common Core Standards
High interest, core novels will be used
Shared/ Paired Reading:
We will student selected novels for BOOK CLUBS
Students need a novel to read at school/home at all times (Required minutes per night for HW)
Vocabulary enrichment
NYS ELA Testing April 11th & 12th

8. Components of Writing Writer’s Workshop (formal writing)
Directed Writing/ Published
Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Explanatory, Descriptive, Expository, Comparison, Poetry, Argument Writing
Peer-tutoring/ Coaching/ Cooperative work
Writer’s Notebook/ optional Free Write for pleasure!

9. 5th Grade Science & Health
Final 5th Grade WSS Science Exam given in JUNE
Science
Living Environment/ Mammals
Rocks & Minerals
Earth, Moon, Sun
Environmental Factors/ Weather
Matter
Health
Body Systems
Foods for Good Nutrition
Human Growth & Development
(A note will be sent home prior to showing the DVD)

10. 5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Taught by Mrs. Kostecky(B209)
EARLY PEOPLE OF THE AMERICAS
COMPLEX SOCIETIES AND CIVILIZATIONS
EUROPEAN EXPLORATION AND ITS EFFECTS
GEOGRAPHY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
COMPARATIVE CULTURES
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS
Please contact Mrs. Kostecky directly!

11. Classroom Management WSS Code of Conduct – READ together!
Chipping In for a GREAT Year!
Goal of Behavior System
Great Character = GOLD Chips/ PAT
Check RED HW FOLDERS daily
Please sign (initial) your child’s chip count on the weekend any time before Monday morning!

12. Grading Policy
Grades & Parent Portal (SAVE grading policies and correction rules sheet all year)
Absences or missing academic subject due to instrumental lessons – students are responsible to find out what they missed & make up their work

13. Super Fun Stuff! Field Trips (TBD – chaperones will be needed)
Class parties - please sign up to donate before you leave!
Birthdays (25 students) - treats are not expected, but welcome. We typically do this at the end of the day for about 10 minutes, so please… no treats that need to be cut! Please provide napkins! Please provide spoons for ice cream treats.

14. PT Conferences/ Other
Please sign-up the table outside the classroom door!
November 30th (Thursday) OR December 1st (Friday)
PTO membership drive is ON! Fundraisers optional, but please return Entertainment book if you are not selling it!
Class directory optional