1. Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night! Mrs. Stine sstine@growingwithgrace.org

2. 5th Grade Math Curriculum Factors Multiples Fractions Decimals Algebra Geometry Working with large numbers The key is to ask for help!

3. Language Arts In Language Arts we will be working on: Reading Comprehension gained through textbooks and core literature novels: Literature Circles will be used to enhance the reading experience. We are working on developing good reading strategies: –Accessing Prior Knowledge –Inferring –Asking Questions –Identifying the important information –Monitoring Comprehension –Creating Mental Images –Synthesizing

4. Language Arts Writing –Writing is a process. Students will come to understand this process and writing will be less intimidating. –By the end of 5th grade students will be able to write a cohesive 5 paragraph essay with a thesis statement. Spelling/Vocabulary –Spelling homework due EVERY Thursday--> Quiz on Friday –Grammar in the context of writing.

5. U.S. History The topics we will cover are: –First Settlers –Exploration –Colonial America –Revolutionary War –American Government –Movement Westward –There will be both group and individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.

6. Homework There is homework Monday thru Thursday each night. Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom. Typical Night: –Math 1 worksheet, watch math video –Spelling tic tac toe due on Thursdays –Studying for a test –Finish any classwork

7. Organization and Study Skills Organization –Students are responsible for keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized. –Students are responsible for keeping their homework planners up to date. Study Skills –Students are being taught that studying is not just looking at the book. –Studying is an activity that requires effort. –Students are being taught different study tools.

8. RenWeb Please give your child access to log into Renweb. –They can log in during the day to see what assignments are missing and view their current averages in each class. –This helps your child become more responsible for their grades.

9. Classroom Parties Parents please sign up to help with the different parties/holidays. Please keep parties simple: –A few snacks and drinks –Games and Crafts –Sign up sheet outside of classroom

10. Class Basket I am looking for a parent or group of parents to put together our class basket for the Wine and Cheese Auction in March. If interested please email me!

11. Fieldtrips October 10 th Hard Bargain Farm April 25 th Sotterly Historic Plantation May 3 rd Historic Philadelphia, PA (more info coming soon – this is an all day trip. Leave Grace at 6 am and return around 10 pm) May 16 th Thomas Stone Site

12. Technology! Please use the class wiki for the latest information along with homework, study guides and power points. Something I found interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym wwrGV_aiE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym wwrGV_aiE

13. QUESTIONS! CONCERNS! Please Ask!