1. 5th Grade Curriculum Night
Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Glass, & Mrs. Hobbs
Ms. Johnson

2. Agenda for the Day Introductions Procedures Curriculum Math
English Language Arts
Science/Social Studies

3. Important School Information
WMES website:
wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us
INOW
If you are having problems with INOW
please contact the

4. Contact Information
Mrs. Berry
Mrs. Hobbs
Mrs. Glass

5. Homework Expectations
Math/Science/Social Studies – as needed
Reading/English Language Arts– choice reading, 20 minutes every night
PAWPAD –
Students write down any assigned homework
Students will have time to write down assignments at the beginning or end of class
Forgot it? –
No going back to class for items forgotten
No late work accepted w/o excused absence

6. Homework Expectations Continued
Make up work –
Student’s Responsibility - UPON RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Teachers will get work together if the absence is more than 3 days
Request work by 8:00 that morning; pick up between 1-2:00 in the front office
A zero will be entered the day of their absence and modified upon completion of assignment with a determined time frame
This can vary depending on how long the student was out of class.

7. 5th Grade Field Trip
Tennessee Aquarium – October 12th. More information will be sent home within the next 2 weeks
Camp McDowell – March 6-8 More information will be sent out at a later date

8. Procedures
Always come to class prepared with materials. (homework, AR books, notebooks, binder, pencils)
Always be respectful of the classroom environment (equipment, teacher, peers)
Always do your best!

9. WM School Wide Rules Rules: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW Respect Responsibility
Honesty
Self-control

10. 5th Grade Discipline System
We are implementing a school wide discipline system called Class Dojo.
This is a behavior management system.
Students will begin each week with 5 points and points will be deducted when they do not follow a school rule.
Everyone starts the beginning of a new week with a clean slate; points are cumulative throughout the week.

11. Curriculum – English Language Arts
5th Grade Textbook – Wonders
Wonders is a comprehensive reading program
We will teach mini-lessons for all core skills
Students will use a Literature Anthology for application of skills.

12. Writing
Across all Curriculum Areas
Science
Social Studies
Math

13. 5th Grade Math Math Textbook enVision
Web-based - online examples and tutorials, including online quizzes/tests for student practice as an option.
Focus: Collaboration, critical thinking and word problems
Homework will usually consist of workbook pages or individual projects on an as needed basis

14. Ms. Johnson kejohnson@madisoncity.k12.al.us Advanced Math
Curriculum Night Wednesday, August 29 5:30 At Central Office Boardroom

15. 5th Grade Science/Social Studies
History
United States History
Science
STEMscopes
Homework
Assigned

16. Thank you!