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Welcome to
Room 125!
Mrs. Wilkinson
Fifth Grade
Conewago Elementary
Reading
• Reading Street © 2008 by Scott Foresman & Time For Kids
• Comprehensive literacy
• Balanced Reading Program:
– Daily 5 – Read to Self, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Word Work, Listen to Reading
– Guided Reading Groups- This grouping is flexible, and may change throughout the year.
Text is chosen at an appropriate level for each group.
– fluency, phonics, vocabulary, writing, comprehension, grammar
• Reading skills/strategies weekly quizzes
• Written response to reading
Reading at Home
Your child will be responsible for reading five nights per week and
recording it on a weekly log. For the first marking period they will need to
read 15 minutes each night.
Spelling
• Weekly list follows a phonemic pattern or phonics
rule
• 12 words each week + 2 word part studies
Writing
• Narrative, Opinion, Informational, Research
• Writing pieces will be aligned to Pennsylvania Core
Standards
• Project Read
Math
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enVision Common Core © 2012
Xtramath – for fact practice
First in Math – for fact practice
Flexible grouping by chapter
Hybrid Rotational Model – small groups
(independent station, collaborative station, direct
station)
Math Concepts
Number & Operations in Base 10
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Topic 1: Place Value
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Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
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Topic 3: Multiplying Whole Numbers
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Topic 4: Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors
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Topic 5: Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors
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Topic 6: Multiplying Decimals
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Topic 7: Dividing Decimals
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
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Topic 8: Numerical Expressions, Patterns, and Relationships
Number & Operations - Fractions
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Topic 9: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
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Topic 10: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
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Topic 11: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Measurement & Data
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Topic 12: Volume of Solids
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Topic 13: Units of Measure
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Topic 14: Data
Geometry
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Topic 15: Classifying Plane Figures
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Topic 16: Coordinate Geometry
Science & Social Studies
Mr. Montgomery and I will share the teaching of science and
social studies.
• Science - FOSS
– Scientific Methods
– Variables
– Landforms
• Social Studies - Studying the United States
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Map Skills
Geography
Exploration/Colonization of America
Government
Revolution
Specials Schedule
Day 1
Phys. Ed. with Mrs. Krulock
Band with Mrs. O’Donnell
Day 2
Art with Mrs. VanZandt
Day 3
Chorus with Mrs. O’Donnell
Day 4
Music with Mrs. O’Donnell
Day 5
Computer with Mrs. Uhl
Day 6
Library with Mrs. Long
Orchestra with Miss Marrs
IMPORTANT!
Field Trip
– Washington, D.C. – November 4th (Friday)
– Chaperones will be needed!
YOU MUST HAVE CLEARANCES – ask Mrs. DeNotaris in the office for
more information
Camp Hebron
– Week of May 22nd – 26th
– Details to be sent home during the year.
PSSA Testing & Make-ups
– Testing window for State is April 3rd - 7th & April 24th – 28th
– Please do not schedule any vacations or appointments during this time.
Please Remember…
Musical Instrument Lessons (Band & Orchestra)
– Students are responsible for making up work they miss (usually at
recess)
– Lessons for Band (Day 1); Lessons for Orchestra (Day 6)
Birthday Treats
- Contact me prior to sending in snack
- Please be aware of allergies.
- Please do not send in birthday invitations to be
passed out.
Student Responsibilities
• Homework books, getting mail, handing in homework
• Students will transition into taking class notes on their own
• Students are expected to get class work finished in time
permitted
• Student Organization
– Organization is crucial for 5th grade
– Desks will be orderly and clean at all times (Weekly checks)
• Signing-Out
– Sign out sheet is for restroom, nurse or office.
– Class breaks for restroom after special
– Your child is welcome to have a water bottle on their desk during the day.
How You Can Help Your Child
• Read to your child OR with your child
• Write a note to your child – put it in their homework book or
lunchbox
• Help your child get a public library card
• Pre-test your child before scheduled tests (Review study
guides, too!)
• Make sure your child eats breakfast
• Give your child a special place at home to do homework
• Help study math facts
• Use resources on-line for practice and review
How You Can Help Me
• Classroom donations - list on my website
• Chaperones for field trip
• Volunteers
– Help with social events or classroom clerical work or in the
classroom with Language Arts and Math
– Look for details to come home in September or October
• Communicate on a regular basis
• Please send any money/checks in an envelope with
student name – thanks!
Important Dates
September
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Saturday, Sept. 24 @ 9AM-3PM
Picture Day
PTO Country Fair
October
Thursday, Oct. 6
Friday, Oct. 21 @7PM
5th Grade Camp Hebron Visit
Massed Band Night
November
Friday, Nov. 4
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Friday, Nov. 18
D.C. Trip
Picture Retakes
Conewago All School Thanksgiving Feast
December
Saturday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 15 @ 7:00PM
Conewago PTO Santa Shop
Holiday Concert
Important Dates
February
Saturday, Feb. 18
Spaghetti Dinner Theatre
March
Thursday, March 16 @7PM
LD Music Fest Concert
May
Wednesday, May 17 @ 7PM
May 19 - 26
Thursday, May 18 @ 6:30 PM
Spring Concert
CAMP HEBRON
Talent Show
June
Thursday, June 1
Wednesday, June 7 @ 7PM
Friday, June 9
Field Day
5th Grade Promotion
Last Day of School
Contacting Me
• Call me at the school at 367-7233
• Email me at [email protected]
• Send in a note with your child
• Please visit my website @
http://www.ldsd.org//Domain/382
Thank you for coming. We are
going to have a great year!