Welcome Arrowhead Elementary 5th Grade Families!

Welcome Arrowhead Elementary 5th Grade Families!

Ms. Eileen Gewargis Bachelors of Arts – Arizona State University Certificates: Elementary Education Special Education Dual Certification: Elementary and Special Education

Mr. Destin Mills Bachelor of Arts – Arizona State University (West Campus) Certificates: K-12 Education Major: Elementary Education

Mrs. Emily Miles Bachelors of Science – Northern Arizona University Certificates: Elementary Education K-8th Highly Qualified in LA Major: Elementary Education Minor: AWESOME! Currently attending NAU in pursuit of Masters in Educational Leadership

What do the Arizona College & Career Ready Standards look like in our classrooms? Student collaboration Higher level thinking Technology integrated throughout all subjects Teachers are facilitators Students understanding not just how to answer a question but why the answer is correct

English Language Arts Curriculum Pearson’s Reading Street Program Reading comprehension at appropriate Lexile level Vocabulary Fluency Words Their Way Write From the Beginning

Words Their Way Deer Valley is transitioning from traditional spelling instruction to a word study approach. Using Words Their Way, students develop knowledge of English spelling and learn how to examine words through active exploration using a hands-on manipulative approach. During word study, students discover generalizations about spelling, instead of just spelling rules. Students also learn the regularities, patterns, and conventions of English orthography needed to read and spell. Students also increase their knowledge about words while studying not only the spelling but meanings of words based on their spellings.

English Language Arts Curriculum Aligned Core Gradeto the Common "Stretch" Band K–1 2–3 4–5 6–8 9-10 11–CCR Lexile Band* N/A 420L–820L 740L–1010L 925L–1185L 1050L–1335L 1185L–1385L

Mandatory Reading Students are required to read every night. 30 - 40 minutes a night is recommended at the 5th grade level. Accelerated Reader will begin in September Average score will be taken monthly and entered into the Gradebook as an Accelerated Reading Score Tests will be taken weekly at school during our scheduled library time or in class when available.

Monthly Novel Project We will be doing one novel project per month. I would like to avoid the traditional book report format, so I have come up with some unique ways to implement some fun novel projects. Novel projects will be done at home. With one month to complete these projects, students can be working on them little by little throughout the month. Students are often given time to read during the school day, along with their nightly reading, so they should have no issues completing a chapter book within the allotted time.

Math Curriculum Aligned to the Common Core Students will use 8 mathematical principles 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Place Value and Decimal Fractions Multiplicative patterns on the place value chart Decimal fractions and place value patterns Place value and rounding decimal fractions Adding and subtracting decimals Multiplying decimals Dividing decimals Continuation of Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations Mental strategies for multi-digit whole number multiplication Standard algorithm for multidigit whole number and decimal multiplication Measurement word problems Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions Line plots of fraction measurements Fractions as division Multiplication of a whole number by a fraction Fraction expressions and word problems Multiplication of fractions by a fraction Multiplication with fractions and decimals as scaling and word problems Division of fractions and decimal fractions Interpretation of numerical expressions Continue Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area Area of rectangular figures with fractional side lengths Drawing, Analysis, and classification of twodimensional shapes Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations Mental strategies/standard algorithm for multi-digit whole number multiplication Decimal multi-digit multiplication Measurement word problems with whole number and decimal multiplication Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Equivalent fractions Making like units pictorially and numerically Further applications Begin Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane Coordinate systems Patterns in the coordinate plane and graphing number pattern from rules Drawing figures in the coordinate plane Problem solving in the coordinate plane Multi-step word problems Review Math Curriculum

Eureka Math Students will work collaboratively Students will be asked to explain their thinking Students will connect math to real life situations Resources LearnZillion TenMarks Khun Academy Moby Max

Homework Assigned upon completion of lesson. Should not take more than 30 minutes to complete. “Homework Helpers” are available for students to pick up to assist with homework. Problem Sets can also be a helpful tool.

Social Studies Curriculum Harcourt Social Studies The United States: Making a New Nation Our Curriculum includes geography skills and will cover content from the early exploration of America, colonization, and the Revolutionary War. Classroom Economy BizTown – November 7th

Science Curriculum Foss Sun, Moon, & Stars Human Body Mixtures & Solutions Levers & Pulleys

Discipline Character Counts Character Cash Homework Policy No more than one hour per night (depending on student), not including nightly reading Found in student’s agenda & on class website Late/missing assignments will have consequences at the discretion of the teacher. School Discipline Buddy Room Character Management Forms (3 for same issue is referred to Mrs. Hunt)

Communication Fifth Grade Flash (Newsletter) Agenda Power School Report Card Conferences (1st & 3rd quarter or upon request) Online sign-ups Email (E-mail is our preferred method!) Teacher Web Site Phone

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