Welcome to 5th GradeMaureen Brantman

Nicole HannaDonna Kinley

Anna PackowitzDana Salzer

Social Studies – Houghton Mifflin

• Focus on American history

• Geography• Discovery of the New World• American Colonies• American Revolution

Science – Scott Foresman• Space & Technology• Earth Science• Life Science• Physical Science• Human Growth & Development (spring

trimester)• Parents can review materials upon request

Writing – LEAD 21

• Rubrics (ideas, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, conventions)

• Focus on mini-lessons with an expectation of using what is learned in written pieces

• Develop characteristics of quality writing

Reading – LEAD 21Science & Social Studies Related Themes

Common GroundSeeking the Unknown

Early AmericaForces of Nature

New People, New PlacesA Kingdom of Green

Foundations of FreedomStanding Up for What’s Right

Reading – LEAD 21

• Whole group, small group, independent practice

• At-Home Reading: BINGO Grid• Self-selected reading• Requirement – 1 BINGO grid per trimester• 2 grids will earn bookmark & pencil

Bridges into Mathematics

• Builds on concepts, skills, and visual models from earlier grades

• Students become more independent problem-solvers

• Strong manipulative curriculum

Bridges into Mathematics• Components: Student Workbook, Number Corner, Work

Places, Home Connections

• Concepts:• Multi-digit multiplication and division• Fractions & decimals• Probability• Data Analysis• Algebraic Thinking• 2 and 3-dimensional geometry• Measurement

• X-tra Math (new web-based fact fluency program)

Flexible Grouping for Curricular Areas

• Flexible grouping among all fifth grade classes• Students may spend academic time in other

classrooms• Groups may change throughout the year

• Flexible groups are based on:• Assessments• Teacher observations• Student growth

Assessments• Math: Pre/post-assessment cover sheets for

unit assessments will be sent home at the conclusion of each unit for parent signature

• Reading: Weekly assessment cover sheet will be sent home for parent signature (shows weekly reading skills that were covered)• Per grade level District directive, all other

reading assessments will be housed at school• Writing: Published writing pieces/rubrics

will be sent home for parent signature• Science/SS: Tests will sent home for parent

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Social-Emotional Learning

• DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

• Second Steps

• Computer Safety

Wilmot’s New Behavior Procedures

• Arrival• Hallway• Lunch Transitioning • Restrooms• Dismissal• Voice Levels – 0-4

Camp Duncan• Thursday, September 20

• Extended school day• Bring sack lunch from home• Dinner is provided at camp

• Information packet will be sent home soon

Student CouncilSponsors• Mrs. Salzer• Ms. Kinley• Ms. Jankiewicz

Elections• Classroom nominations• General election – tentative date is September 14• Classroom representatives & alternates will be

decided after the general election

UnityBy Cleo V. Swarat

I dreamed I stood in a studioAnd watched two sculptors there,

The clay they used was a young child’s mindAnd they fashioned it with care.

One was a teacher:

the tools she used were books and music and art; One was a parent

With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.

And when at last their work was done, they were proud of what they had wrought.For the things they had worked into the child

could never be sold or bought!

And each agreed she would have failedif she had worked alone.

For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher stood the home!