1. Welcome to THES Back to School Night
Fifth grade

2. Our team Vanessa Childs vanessa_childs@hcpss.org
Lindsay Grace
Jonathan Nipper
Paula Parsons
Kim Krauss

3. Schedule 9:15- 9:40 Bell rings/Homeroom 9:40-10:40 Specials
10:45-12:00 Math
12:00-1:30 Reading/Language Arts
1:30-2: Recess/Lunch
2:30-2: Language Arts
2:50-3: Content
3: Pack up/dismissal

4. We use flexible groupings based on students’ needs in both reading and math.
In fifth grade, we stress individual responsibility and organization as we try to prepare the students for middle school.

5. Social Studies American Revolution Building a New Nation
A Nation in Conflict
We the People
Simulated Congressional Hearings

6. Health Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention
Safety, First Aid and Injury Prevention
Mental Health- Self awareness and positive relationships with others; stress management
Puberty Education- Knowledge and understanding related to changes during puberty

7. Science Patterns and Cycles Earth Matters What Can We Do? MSA
Forces in Motion

8. Homework
Vocabulary homework- daily reading of 20 minutes per night and either a quick write or word study assignment
Math homework
Occasional content assignments, long term assignments, quizzes, and tests

9. Miscellaneous Correct and returns on social studies quizzes and tests
Friday folders
Volunteers
Simulated Congressional Hearing (SCH)
Picnic
Promotion Ceremony
Art, Technology and Media

10. More Miscellaneous
5th grade fundraiser- Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Pizzeria Uno’s in Long Gate Plaza
Simulated Congressional Hearings- Thursday, May 19, 2016
Social Studies website-

11. What is SOAR?
S – Safe
O – Organized
A – Always Respectful
R - Responsible

12. 5 Point System & Clubs
Students will begin the day with 5 points and every student should strive to stay on 5 or above. 
Students will record their daily total in their take-home folder (primary) and agenda books (intermediate).
SOAR Celebration Clubs will occur every 2 weeks.
Teams will brainstorm ideas for Clubs with students and will offer 3-4 twenty-thirty minute rotations: active activity, quiet activity, arts and crafts, movie, etc.
Possible ideas include: read with a flashlight, dance party, bring in a board game, arts & crafts, drawing, etc.
To attend the Clubs, students will need 80% of the total possible points for the first quarter. This percentage will go up throughout the year and parents will be informed.
If you’re interested in donating supplies or assisting with Clubs, please contact your child’s teacher.

14. SOAR Tickets Students will continue to earn SOAR tickets.
Two students’ names from every grade level will be randomly pulled on Monday mornings for the SOAR School-wide Lottery. Names will be announced on the a.m. announcements.
Students who are picked will have their picture taken with Ms. Bowen to be displayed on the SOAR bulletin board. Students will also pick a SOAR reward from a menu of choices.

15. Classroom SOAR Ticket Rewards
When students have earned 10 SOAR tickets, they will be able to trade-in their tickets to their classroom teacher for something from the Coupon Bin or the Prize Bin.

16. Questions?