1. Curriculum Night
We Stick Together…
5th Grade

2. Welcome to Curriculum Night 5th Grade Teachers:
Karin Gisi Vanessa Flores Tonia Nelson Courtney Ngwolo

3. Fifth Grade Schedule 5th 7:30-7:35 7:35-8:50 8:50-9:30 9:30-10:10
10:10-10:15
10:15-11:25
11:30-12:20
12:20-12:50
12:50-1:10
1:15-2:00
2:05-2:40
K. Gisi
Announce.
Math 1
Science
Wrtg/Lng
Switch
Math
Specials
Lunch
Recess
Science 2
Tutorials B3 5 75 40
Group 50 30 20 45
Flores B1
Nelson
Rdg / Sm Gp
Social Studies B2 70
Ngwolo B4

4. Nine Week Behavior Expectations
Infraction chart by grade level:
Conduct grades will include infractions received for no homework. Office referrals will be counted as 9 infractions. Therefore, a student will receive no better than an “N” in conduct in nine weeks where behavior has resulted in an office referral.
Grade Level
Expectations
Kindergarten
S = 0-8 color changes/infractions
N = 9+ color changes/infractions
All other grades
1st-5th
N = 9-12 color changes/infractions
U = 13+ color changes/infractions

5. Guided Reading/Literacy Circles
As part of our Balanced Literacy curriculum, teachers will differentiate reading instruction through Guided Reading. Teachers will use assessment data to plan and adjust small group Guided Reading lessons. Groups will be flexible and will focus on specific strategies and skills needed by students. Students will rotate between literacy-based activities, independent reading, and meeting with the teacher as part of our Reader’s Workshop approach.

6. Reader’s Workshop
Reader’s Workshop is a balanced literacy model. It begins with a whole group lesson, then moves to guided reading and literacy circles, and ends with students sharing what they have been reading.

7. Writer’s Workshop Daily Writer’s Workshop Schedule
Shared/Modeled Writing
Teacher thinks aloud while modeling writing.
Conferring/Independent Writing
Student led. Conferring with teacher
and writing independently
Sharing
Reflect on process/ students share writing

8. 5th Grade Word Study We will be using Words Their Way
WTW offers a teacher-directed, child- centered plan for word study
WTW involves “doing” things with words- examining, manipulating, comparing & categorizing
Students receive 25 word study list of on Monday each week
Students will receive 1 grade for word study each 9 weeks based on a test of review words

9. Guided Math Implementation of guided math consists of:
Whole group instruction: 1-2 days a week, primarily to introduce a new concept or topic
Small group instruction: 3-4 days a week so that teachers can effectively monitor student understanding and tailor instruction to meet needs of all students
Math workstations: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle
Fact Fluency: 3-4 days a week during the guided math cycle

10. CUBES Problem Solving Method
What is CUBES?
In mathematics, students continually use problem-solving, language and communication, and reasoning (justification and proof) to make connections within and outside mathematics. CUBES is a method in which students can evaluate a problem, draw a model, solve, and then justify their thinking. This is in line with the new math TEKS and the use of bar models, strip diagrams and number lines.

12. CUBES at Frost Elementary
At Frost, teachers will implement CUBES with fidelity.
Students will have time for guided and independent practice in the classroom.
For assessments, students will only be required to practice and master the sections of CUBES that have been taught previously by the classroom teacher.

13. The Great Math Fact Fluency Challenge
Each class will take a timed fast fact quiz on Friday
Teachers will determine the percentage of students with an 80% or above on the quiz
Math teachers for each grade level will determine which class has the greatest percentage of passing
The class with the highest passing rate will have possession of the trophy until the next week’s test.
The goal is automaticity of math facts!

14. LCISD Grading Policy All graded work must be completed at school.
Any work that is to be graded will not be sent home for completion.
Students will not be given make-up work ahead of time when parents remove their children for trips during school days.
Late Work Policy – classwork will be accepted late within the current grading period with these guidelines in place:
One (1) day late = 0 points off
Two (2) days late = 10 points off
Three (3) days late = highest grade possible is a 70
Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by campus policy.

15. Grading – All Subjects
8 Daily Grades at 70%
2 Major Grades at 30%

16. Reassessment (Major Grades)
The teacher shall provide one reasonable opportunity to reassess failure to master the TEKS/Curriculum on each major grade.
The teacher will provide an alternate assignment for reassessment of major grades.
The highest possible grade that can be earned and recorded on the reassessment is a 70.
There will be no reassessment based on lack of effort.
The teacher will make a note in the electronic grade book of the date and grade of the reassessment. Original grades will be recorded in the notes section.

17. STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) by Grade
Level:
Subject:
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
4th Grade
Writing
5th Grade
Science

18. STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness)
Questions designed with a higher cognitive complexity level to match the TEKS
Emphasis on critical thinking and reading across different genres
Assessing process skills with content skills in mathematics and science
Open-ended (griddable) questions on mathematics
STAAR is timed – 4 hours

19. STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness)
Testing Dates ( ):
April 9th 5th Math
April 10th 5th Reading
May 13th 5th Math Retest
May 14th 5th Reading Retest
May 15th 5th Science
Summer Testing for Third Administration
STAAR is a timed test. Students will be allowed 4 hours to complete each test.

20. 5th Grade SSI Requirements for Reading
Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Reading test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction.
Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.

21. 5th Grade SSI Requirements for Math
Students in grade 5 have three opportunities to pass the STAAR Math test. If a student does not pass the test, the school must give the student additional instruction after each testing opportunity, and the student must participate in that instruction.
Parents will be notified if their child does not pass a STAAR test that is required for promotion.

22. Homework Math – Monday-Thursday Dream Box & Fact Fluency
Skill Review (Spring Semester)
Language
Study Spelling Words
Science
Reading – Monday-Thursday
Reading 20 Minutes
Reading Response Journal

23. Skyward Family Access
Allows parents to track student grades and progress
Go to and click on the Family Access button at the top of the page.
Sign in with your username and password.
Update all addresses associated with your account.

24. Parent Conference Dates
Teachers will meet with parents to review student progress for the first nine weeks.
Conferences - November 1st and 2nd.
The first nine weeks report card will be distributed at the conference.

25. Newsletters
All grade levels will post a copy of the newsletter on the Frost Elementary website and will do so each Tuesday evening during the year. In addition, an blast will be sent out to grade level parents with the newsletter attached.
Newsletters will include special events, birthdays, learning objectives, assessment dates and any other information deemed necessary by the grade level team.
Newsletters will include dates for district assessments & major grades.
Access to the newsletters is at:

26. Transportation Changes
If your child requires a transportation change, please send a note to the classroom teacher.
Do not the teacher regarding these changes.
You may also call the front office but no changes will be made after 2:00 p.m.

27. Attendance Policy
Excused absences include Holy Days, death in the immediate family, medical appointments & personal illness
If absent send a signed note on the day the child returns to school. Medical verification from a doctor may be required
Parent of students with excessive absences will attend an Attendance Review Meeting
3 or more early check outs during the school year will disqualify students from attendance awards

28. Birthday Guidelines
In accordance with district policy, we discourage food being brought in by parents/grandparents for the following reasons: protect instructional time; student food allergies (peanut, gluten, eggs); student medical conditions (diabetes); liability assumed by person bringing in food
Foods brought in must be store purchased
Flowers, balloons, pencils, invitations and any other treats in honor or recognition of a child’s birthday cannot be delivered or distributed at school.

29. Lunch Drop-off
Once the school day begins, parents will want to follow these guidelines to drop off lunches:
Check in at the front office and receive a visitor’s name badge.
Proceed to the cafeteria with the lunch.
Place the lunch in the appropriately labeled bin near the cafeteria kitchen.
Students and/or teachers will check the bin at the beginning of the lunch period for their class.

30. Tardy Policy
Students are counted as tardy if they are not in the classroom by 7:30 a.m.
Students with excessive tardiness will be referred to the attendance committee for consideration of ISS and a home visit by the social worker.
3 or more tardies in a 9 week grading period will disqualify students from attendance awards.

31. Uniform Dress Code
Red, white, light blue or navy blue collared shirts & Spirit shirts are allowed. Tops may not have any visible logos.
Viewable undershirts should be one of the uniform shirt colors.
Spirit shirts purchased before are not valid for the current school year. This includes Field Day shirts, Spirit Shirts, Club Frost Shirts, etc. are not in dress code.
Sweaters and jackets must be solid red, navy, black, khaki or white.
Khaki, navy, black, blue denim slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers are permitted.
School shirts and sweatshirts are allowed.
Leggings and tights should be red, black, blue, white or khaki.
No backless shoes, flip flops, overalls, hats, caps, scarves, skate shoes, sweat pants, or rolling backpacks are allowed.

32. Safety - Standard Response Protocol
A campus crisis team is in place at all campuses in the district. The Frost team consists of administrators, office staff and facilitators/specialists.
SRP Training was completed with the staff on 8/16/18
Lockout
Lockdown
Evacuate
Shelter
Hold
Evacuation Drills - Monthly
All Other Drills – Once per Semester
Parents will be notified of all Drills

33. Kids & Cops Program Dealing with Peer Pressure
Consequences of Drug Use
Making Good Decisions
Stress Management
Resisting Gangs
Dealing with Bullies
Staying Drug Free
Deputy Diane Fullinwider, FBCSO
8 Week Program during Social Studies

34. End of Year Awards
Principal’s Award – must have an A in all subject areas (medal awarded)
A/B Honor Roll – must have an A or B in all subjects all year (medal awarded)
Perfect Attendance – (present every day and fewer than 3 tardies)
Citizenship – All S’s in conduct (medal awarded)
Science Expo Participant – Trophy

35. Signature Events & Field Trip
Kids & Cops – September 6th Veteran’s Program – November 12th Biz Town Field Trip – May 22nd End of Year Celebration - TBA