1. Grade 5 Parent Information Night
Mrs. Darcy Gehen
ELA
Phone: Ext. 4162
Mrs. Molly Cook
Math, Science, and Social Studies
Phone: Ext. 4164

2. MORNING ROTATIONS GEHEN COOK AFTERNOON ROTATIONS Monday – Friday
Specials (M,T,W,TR) 9:10-9:57 (F) 10:00-10:47
Time
Group
10:05-11:05
9:05-9:57
11:10-12:10
LUNCH
GEHEN
Math
ELA
12:10-12:40
COOK
AFTERNOON ROTATIONS
(Daily) 12:45-2:30
Time
Group
1:00-1:45
Science/Social St. (Gehen)
1:45-2:30
Guided Reading/Writing (Gehen)
Monday – Friday
2:30-3:10
M –Study hall
T – Band
Study hall
W – Chorus
Th. –Study hall
F – Band/Orchestra
2:00-2:30
Related Services
Independent Rdg.
Lexia/Rdg. Plus
Reteaching
Guided Reading/Writing (Cook)
Related Services
Independent Rdg.
Lexia/Rdg. Plus
Reteaching
Science/Soc. St. (Cook)

3. Weekly Specials Monday Music Tuesday Phys. Ed. Wednesday Library
COOK
Monday Music   
Tuesday Phys. Ed.
Wednesday Library
Thursday Phys. Ed.
 Friday Art
GEHEN
Monday Art   
Tuesday Phys. Ed.
Wednesday Music
Thursday Phys. Ed.
 Friday Library

4. Agendas
Your child has been provided with an agenda that will be used on a daily basis for the following:   
Recording homework assignments
Parent/Teacher communication
Bathroom sign-out        
Please sign your child's agenda each night to ensure that it is being used effectively.

5. Homework Every week night and occasional weekends
Approximately 45 minutes (if more than an hour, contact teacher)
Serves as review and reinforcement of skills and content taught each day
Reading every night for 30 minutes total (Mon.-Thurs.)
LEXIA/Reading Plus for assigned weekly minutes or lessons
IXL Math Homework (Mon.-Thurs.)
Check homework at:
Click on School – Big Tree
Click on Teacher – Gehen or Cook

6. Birthdays/Class Parties
PEANUT FREE
Please provide labels for all treats
Summer birthdays celebrated in May and June
$7.00 for classroom parties 6

7. The Curriculum Based on the NYS Common Core Standards
Differentiated to meet all students’ needs
Writing intensive
Driven by skill development
Emphasizes problem-solving and logical thinking
Prepares students for higher education
Actively engages students in learning
Focuses on developing understandings of key concepts to ensure transfer of knowledge

8. English Language Arts
ReadyGEN- new integrated literacy program focused on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Collaborative to grow students’ understanding and expand their knowledge related to Science, Social Studies, and the Humanities.
Small Group/Guided Reading materials provided at appropriate instructional level
Story Works classroom magazine
Monthly Independent Reading/Accelerated Reader (AR)
Individualized integrated Spelling/Vocabulary through LEXIA and Reading Plus
Writing Intensive- Focused on 3 main types of writing: Persuasive, Narrative, and Informative
5th Grade NYS ELA test given April 2-4, 2019

9. Reading Homework
Read for at least 20 minutes each night Monday-Thursday.
Book should be an appropriate read- should be fluent.
Complete short written response based on what they read.

10. Mathematics State Assessment May 1-3, 2019 NYS Common Core Standards
Math in Focus – Rigorous
IXL Online / Worksheet Math Homework
Weekly Multiplication Facts Drills

11. Social Studies Comparative study Canada, the USA and Latin America
Focus on geography, history, culture, and economy
Strategies Practiced:
-Content area reading strategies
-Test taking skills
-Memory Strategies

12. Science Exploration of the Scientific Method
Inquiry and problem solving
Hands-on Exploration and Experimentation
Journal Keeping
Systems Analysis
Solar System
Electromagnetism
Ecosystems and Ecology
Integration of Mathematics, Language Arts, and Technology

13. Health
Correlated to National Health Standards and NYS Health Education Standards
Skills include:
Communication
Planning and goal setting
Decision making
Stress management
Refusal skills
Assessing information
Healthful behaviors
Maintenance of body systems
Memory Strategies and Study Skills
Life Skills – WNY United
Growing up VIDEO

14. Your Child’s School Success Depends on:
Positive Parent/Teacher communication
Organization
Effective Study Habits
Positive Attitude
Compassion, Comfort, and Confidence
Support in and out of school