1. Welcome to Fifth Grade!! Mrs. Hugg Mrs. Hageman Mrs. Trego Mrs. Butterma n Mrs. Taugher Mrs. Nieto

2. Parent Communication  Data Notebook-Data Section  Friday Folder  Weekly Newsletters  Email  Phone  Homework Slip

3. Ways to Contact Fifth Grade Teachers School Phone Number: 301-840-7177 Email Addresses: Rachel_B_Trego@mcpsmd.org Vanessa_M_Hugg@mcpsmd.org Kathryn_M_Hageman@mcpsmd.org Jessica_L_Taugher@mcpsmd.org Catherine_H_Nieto@mcpsmd.org Mary_A_Butterman@mcpsmd.org

4. Our Vision for 2015 - 2016 We inspire learning by providing the greatest education to each and every student. Every student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social emotional skills to be successful in college and career so they may thrive in their future.

5. Homework Policy Purpose is fourfold: 1. Extend concepts learned in the classroom. 2. Provide opportunities for independent work. 3. Strengthen concept and skill development. 4. Provide enrichment opportunities.

6. Homework Policy  Should take no more than 60 to 75 minutes a night total.  Is due on the assigned day unless illness or excused absence. Additional time will be given.  Please notify teacher with a note, call, or email.

7. Field Trip Schedule  Williamsburg Friday, November 6, 2015  Strathmore-Baltimore Symphony End of October  Astronomy Planetarium In house, third quarter

8. Williamsburg  - Trip will be November 6, 2015  - Money for lunch will be due the beginning of October ($8.50-$13.50) *Lunch money must be paid in cash or check  Cost of Trip will be due by the end of October (price is $57 per student) *Can be paid online this year! (3% credit card fee)  Volunteers will be charged $30 for their ticket and WILL have to drive separately *Volunteers will be asked to pay separate from their students  We will stop at McDonald’s on our way home for dinner. Students need to bring cash for their meal ($5-$10) *

9. Mathematics 5 th Grade 5 TH GRADE 1. Geometry 2. Measurement and Data 3. Number and Operations in Base Ten 4. Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5. Number and Operations- Fractions  Students will take PARCC (May)

10. Social Studies – 5 th Grade 1. Civics 2. Economics 3. Geography 4. American History

11. Science Curriculum  Earth and Space Science  Engineering and Technology  Life Sciences  Physical Sciences  Health  STEM- foam pipe insulation or pool noodles Science MSA will take place this year.

12. Science/Health Curriculum  Family Life Unit taught in the second semester  Students are able to do alternate work if parents choose to have them do so  Parent Session will be held after winter break to discuss content that will be taught

13. Reading  Language: Vocabulary  Reading: Informational Text  Reading: Literature  Students will have nightly reading assignments to reach the grade level goal of 25 books for the school year.  Students will take PARCC in May

14. Writing  Informative/Explanatory  Narrative  Opinion  Process, Production, and Research  Use of Language

15. Specials  Art, Music, Physical Education, Media, Instrumental Music, Chorus  Art, Music, PE, and Media are once a week  Chorus is on Friday mornings  Instrumental Music is taught once a week for 30-40 minutes (Thursday and Friday AM)  Students will have band buddies to ensure they get materials presented in class while they were gone.

16. Grading

17. Report Cards

18. 5 th Grade Daily Schedule 9:35- Morning meeting 9:50- Math 11:05- Grammar/Writing 11:35- Recess/Lunch 12:45- Specials/Social Studies 1:35- Science/ Social Studies 2:10- Whole Group Reading 2:30- Guided Reading, Daily 5 3:50- Dismissal (Teacher detailed schedule on website)

19. Chrome Books  Contract  Google Classroom  Login  Assignments/Feedback  Class Dojo  Login  Monitoring TASS

20. 5 th Grade Classrooms  Sign up for parent conferences  Take Google Classroom and Class Dojo login information off of your child’s desk  Read the letter to you on your child’s desk and respond on the back if you wish  If interested, sign up for volunteering

21. Any Questions?