Grade 5 Open House

WELCOME TO ROOM 28

INTRODUCTION

Just who is this lady that is going to have my child for 2 years?

Just who is this lady that is going to have my child for 2 years?

Educational Background and Experience:• Degree in History from Southern CT State University• Masters Degree in Education from University of Bridgeport• Intern in K-8 school in Bridgeport• Student teaching in grades 1 and 2 in Madison (multiage)• Long-term substitute and special education

paraprofessional in Old Saybrook• Grade 5 and 6 Integrated Day teacher here at Memorial

since 2007

INTRODUCTION

• Homework will be 45 minutes to 1 hour average

• Reading Log – Students are expected to read at least 2 hours per week

• Increased emphasis on self editing, ORGANIZATION, and neatness in written work

• Greater self-reliance – Planning and problem solving

• Always using assignment books• Always prepared for class

EXPECTATIONS

Language Arts & Reading

• Narrative, Informative, and Opinion Writing• Vocabulary and Spelling• Research Skills/Projects• Grammar/Rules of Mechanics• Speaking Skills/Speeches• Responding to Literature• Reading Comprehension• Poetry• Reading Conferencing & 25 Book Challenge

TOPICS OF STUDY

Math

• Place Value, Multiplication, Division and Expressions• Multiplication & Division of Decimals• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division of

Fractions• Convert Units of Measurement• Estimation & Problem Solving• Algebra: Patterns & Graphing• Geometry & Volume

TOPICS OF STUDY

Science

• Scientific Method

Designing and Conducting Experiments

Writing Detailed Observations

Developing Conclusions

• Earth, Moon, & Sun

• Eye and Ear

• Vision and Light

• Bridges

• Weather?

TOPICS OF STUDY

Social Studies

• Geography Review and Mapping Labs• Regions of the United States of America• National News and Current Events• American History 1760-1860

TOPICS OF STUDY

My middle-schooler doesn’t tell me anything! What is going on in that school?

• Classroom News• Communication Logs• Class Website• Twitter

HOME TO SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

• SBAC Testing – May ?• Progress Reports – October 10, 2014• Report Cards – November 26, 2014• Parent Conferences – December 3rd & 4th

IMPORTANT DATES

• Connecticut Science Center• Old Sturbridge Village

FIELD TRIPS

• Class Website (www.rsd13.org click on Memorial School, then class webpages)

• Jbiancardi@rsd13.org• Memorial School (860) 349-7235

CONTACT INFORMATION

QUESTIONS