1. Welcome To 5th Grade! While you wait:
Please sign up for a Fall Conference (Rectangular Table)
Fill in the bus transportation information (Rectangular Table)
Take home folders and complete and return the necessary papers. (child’s desk)

2. Mrs. Sherri D’Agostino A little about me…
Reside in Leesburg with my husband, Mark, and two daughters, Kylie (9) and Paige (16) and MO.
Grew up outside of Dallas, moved to Cincinnati, OH and then to Fairfax, VA.
Attended Appalachian State University
BS in Elementary Education in K-6/Minor in Psychology
Began teaching in 2000
Taught K - 5th (exception of 4th)
Began teaching in Fairfax County for 8 years, Atlanta, GA for 2 years, and Loudoun County for 5 years.

3. Philosophy Positive Classroom Environment Differentiated Instruction
Flexible Grouping
High Expectations For ALL
Project-Based Learning
Fostering Independence

4. RULES (P.B.I.S.) Class Rules School Rules Playground Rules
Cafeteria Rules
Bus Rules

6. Fifth Grade Extras Working Snack (10:00 AM)
Sneakers for P.E. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
D.A.R.E. Program
Family Life Education (F.L.E.)
Field Trips
Parties

7. Food in School
Please remember that in order to create a healthier and safer environment for all students, Loudoun County Public Schools guidelines prohibit sharing or trading food in the school. While we appreciate that birthdays and other special occasions are often celebrated with food, but please support the LCPS  guidelines by finding other ways to recognize these special days or saving your celebration for after school. Your child should only eat what you pack at home or the school cafeteria sells.

8. Homework Policy
Homework is independent practice of what is taught in class.
Missing Homework Log/ H.O.T. Card
Independent Reading (Prepare for Book Talks)
Math
Word Study

9. 6-Traits and the Writing Process Oral Presentations and Book Talks
Fifth Grade Curriculum
English
Guided Reading Groups
Literature Circles
Word Study and Grammar
6-Traits and the Writing Process
Oral Presentations and Book Talks

10. Mathematics Problem solving Hands-On Equations Science Integration
Fifth Grade Curriculum
Mathematics
Problem solving
Hands-On Equations
Science Integration
Vocabulary Enrichment
Individualized Instruction
Interactive Notebook/Writing in Math

11. Science Investigations/Labs Geology, Fossils, Cells, Light, and Sound
Fifth Grade Curriculum
Science
Investigations/Labs
Geology, Fossils, Cells, Light, and Sound
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Interactive Notebook

12. Social Studies 5 Themes of Geography Latitude and Longitude/Map Skills
Fifth Grade Curriculum
Social Studies
5 Themes of Geography
Latitude and Longitude/Map Skills
Regions of the United States
States and Capitals
National Geographic Geography Bee
Social Studies Alive!

13. Technology Aleks, Achieve 3000, Discovery Ed, and Dreambox
Fifth Grade Curriculum
Technology
Aleks, Achieve 3000, Discovery Ed, and Dreambox
Word Processing
Publishing
Presentations and Podcasts

14. Grading Policies & Procedures
Students will receive assignments throughout the week. Be sure to check your child’s Thursday Folder and the Parent Portal.
Students will be receiving effort grades in all subject areas, including homework!
Grading Key:
A = Outstanding
B = Very Good
C = Satisfactory
D = Needs Improvement
F = Not Performing
Progress Indicators:
4 = Exceeds Standard
3 = Meets Standard
2 = Progressing Toward Standard
1 = Below Standard
O = Outstanding
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement

15. Communication Monthly Newsletters: 5th Grade Happenings Webpage
Google Classroom
Telephone
Notes in the agenda
E-Alerts

16. Forms/Notices From School
The BLUE “Boomerang” Folder has pockets labeled for your convenience: “Return to School” and “Keep at Home.”

17. Higher-Level Reasoning
Assessment Practices
How might the…? }
Higher-Level Reasoning
and Problem-Solving }
Basic Comprehension
and
Recall
Where was… ?

18. 2: Progressing Toward the Standard 1: Below the Standard
Learning Progression
Aiming for the Learning Target!
FORMATIVE
4: Exceeds the Standard
SUMMATIVE
3: Meets the Standard
2: Progressing Toward the Standard
1: Below the Standard

19. First Quarter Conferences

20. Thank You for Coming!