1. Welcome to Curriculum night Thanks for coming

2. Meet the teachers Mrs. Erin Ricci Miss Heba Khourshid, student teacher Mrs. Linda Perlini

3. 5th grade procedures Friday folders-signed by parent, returned for Monday Late slips-a late slip is given for each late assignment. A late letter is sent home to notify parents after 3 late slips Assignment books filled out as a class at the end of the day. No parent signature needed unless homework completion becomes a problem.

4. School wide policies Leaving early-please send a note if your child is going to be leaving early or leaving for lunch. Please sign your child out/in at lunch if leaving the building. Students who are absent or on vacation will get their work on their return.

5. 5th grade highlights 1.Outdoor Education 2.Geospace 3.Kindergarten Buddies 4.Patrols 5. Robert Crown Center 1.Outdoor Education 2.Geospace 3.Kindergarten Buddies 4.Patrols 5. Robert Crown Center

6. Your childs week Daily 90 minute Reading block. Daily 60 minute Math block Daily 25 minute P. E instruction Social Studies/Science switches 3x a week Music Instruction 2x a week Weekly LMC Instruction Weekly Art instruction Daily opportunities to utilize technology

7. Science curriculum Geology Mixtures and solutions Human body Force and motion Astronomy Geology Mixtures and solutions Human body Force and motion Astronomy

8. Social Studies Curriculum The First Americans Explorers 13 colonies American Revolution Constitution Westward Expansion Civil War The First Americans Explorers 13 colonies American Revolution Constitution Westward Expansion Civil War

9. Reading Components Shared Reading-whole class instruction Guided Reading- small groups guided in reading instruction Literature Circles- small reading groups with student led discussion of novels. Word work, Spelling Grammar Writing to entertain, inform, and persuade..

10. Planning for Glen Crest 1.Students will switch for Social Studies, Science, and Math. 2.Students will be encouraged to problem solve minor mishaps (forgotten homework, book, missing paper, etc. 3. Students are encouraged to self advocate, that is, to share their concerns and needs with their teachers. 4.Accept and learn from natural consequences. 1.Students will switch for Social Studies, Science, and Math. 2.Students will be encouraged to problem solve minor mishaps (forgotten homework, book, missing paper, etc. 3. Students are encouraged to self advocate, that is, to share their concerns and needs with their teachers. 4.Accept and learn from natural consequences.

11. Communicaton »We value your input! Any questions or concerns, please email or call your childs teacher. Thank you for your time tonight.