2. 1 Introduction to Westside Intermediate School’s 5 th Grade Mrs. Beale Mrs. Diskin Mrs. Fenzel Miss Gaul Mrs. Kaiser Mrs. Messick Mrs. Salmon Mrs. Terrell Mrs. Willing

3. 2 Student Expectations Attendance Assignments Participation KKeep supplies stocked all year (paper & pencils) CCome to class prepared Cooperation LLarge focus on group work this year More responsibility and independence SStudents are responsible for their own agenda entries and sharing parent comments in the agenda. SStudents are responsible for bringing home their graded assignments.

4. 3 PBIS School Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Focus on and reward the Positive Behaviors of the students A system of Merits and Checks All data will be logged online at Class Dojo Dojo reports are sent every Friday for parents that have created an account

5. 4 Reading Common Core = rigorous and relevant text Houghton Mifflin Reading Reader’s Theater Touchstones Novels & Literature Circles Jacob’s Ladder Poetry Patrol 20/20 Program Accelerated Reader Program – criteria and incentives

6. 5 Language Arts Common Core Writing  Three types of writing: narrative, opinion, and informational  Writing apps two times a week  Mini lessons in class Common Core Language  Greek and Latin roots  Fifth grade Tier 2 vocabulary words

7. 6 Math Following the Maryland Common Core Curriculum Standards Focus on encouraging writing in Math this year Integrated Math & Science concepts and projects (STEM) Assessments throughout the year; PARCC Focus on understanding Fractions, Percents and Decimals  Knowing your facts is critical to success in the math curriculum

8. 7 Science Curriculum aligned with Maryland’s Voluntary State Curriculum and The Next Generation Science Standards; encouraging use of reading strategies across the content areas Assessments throughout the year; MSA Cells and Microscopes Physics: including Force and Motion, Light, Energy, Magnetism, Electricity and Sound Rocks and Minerals Constructive and Deconstructive Forces Puberty

9. 8 Social Studies Curriculum aligned with Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum; encouraging use of reading strategies across the content areas Geography of the US Colonial America Review French and Indian War Causes and Effects of the Revolutionary War Flocabulary/Current Events

10. 9 Field Trips Fall – Smithsonian Spring – ?? Chaperone positions are limited by space on the buses. Those who ride the buses with us are chosen on a first-come (and paid), first- served basis, or by random selection, depending on interest level

11. 10 Volunteers and Parent Involvement Special Events & Activities PPTA events & fundraisers FFifth grade day and field day, etc. Chaperones on field trips Scheduled conference times