1. Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller
Welcome to 5th Grade
Mrs. Haas
Mrs. LiPuma
Mrs. Esposito
Mr. Schaller

2. Homework Most nights Reinforcement Student Planner Build INDEPENDENCE
Forgotten assignments

3. Reading Balanced Literacy Mini-lessons Guided Reading
Independent Practice
Reader’s Workshop

4. Reading Clarence Curriculum or Lucy Calkin’s Pilot Common Core Aligned
Integrating a State module
Curriculum

5. Reading Read at least 25 books independently
Develop evidence based written responses
Independent Reading

6. Lucy Calkin’s Units of Study
Writing Workshop
Narrative Craft
The Lens of History: Research Reports
Research Based Argument Essay
Shaping Text: From Essay and Narrative to Memoir
Lucy Calkin’s
Units of Study

7. State Assessments
ELA
April 5,6,7 th
Math
April 13,14,15 th
Dates

8. Mathematics Fact Practice Sprints Homework Problem Solving
Seek additional Help!
Problem Solving
Use our websites!
Math Fitness

9. Whole Numbers & Decimals
Mathematics
Number Sense
Place Value
Whole Numbers & Decimals
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Measurement & Geometry
Units of Study

10. Tangible Math books as well as “eText”
Mathematics
Tangible Math books as well as “eText”
Similar to 4th grade text
Interactive resources
Pearson

11. Science
Questioning, hypothesizing and exploring
Nonfiction reading and hands-on activities

12. Health—respiratory system
Science
Rocks & Minerals
Light and Angles
World in Motion
Health—respiratory system
Units of Study

13. Social Studies Western Hemisphere Ancient Civilizations
Geography, History, and Government

14. Social Studies Emphasis on Nonfiction Electronic Resources
Integrated Curriculum
Basics

15. Report Cards
New Format
Aligns with NY Standards

16. Fitness Block Mr. Chase & Mr. Silverstein Integrated Classes
Indoor / Outdoor
Wear Sneakers
30 minutes
Once a Week

17. History and Nature Walk at Art Park State Park
Field Trip
Compliments our science curriculum
Date TBD
History and Nature Walk at Art Park State Park

18. Human Growth & Development
Health Education
Self Esteem
Puberty
Hormones
Maturity
Acceptance
Human Growth & Development

19. Camp Weona May 12th Extended Day Trip Favorite rotations
Lots of Parental Involvement

20. Activity Nights Raises money for YMCA Strong Kids Last year = $710
Fall & Spring Dates TBD

21. Project Linus

22. Clarence Town Park – June 17th
5th Grade Picnic
Clarence Town Park – June 17th

23. Clarence Middle School –June 20 th
Promotion
Clarence Middle School –June 20 th

24. Mrs. Haas Mrs. LiPuma Mrs. Esposito Mr. Schaller
Thank You!
Mrs. Haas
Mrs. LiPuma
Mrs. Esposito
Mr. Schaller