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Social Studies - 5th Grade Social Studies examines the history of the United States from before the Civil War to modern times. It is challenging and exciting content. Organization and consistent review is key to success. Notebooks will be kept for each chapter. Notebooks contain key information for content review.
Science - We will begin the new yea by studying cells, heredity, health, and animal classification. Science classes also require organized notebooks for each unit of study.
Language Arts -
Reading - 5th grade places an emphasis on the importance of reading everyday. The more you read, the better reader you become! AR goals for the nine weeks will be set during the first week of each nine weeks. Each student will have an AR folder to record daily pages read and test scores. This folder will also contain your child's AR goals for both points and percentage correct on tests. 15 minutes of AR reading homework is expected to be completed and recorded each night! We will also read for AR in the classroom each day. Our goal is not only to earn our points goal, but also to keep our average percent correct at 85% or higher.
English and Writing - 5th graders have already acquired many of the skills required to be good writers. Our goal in 5th grade is to reinforce and strengthen these skills In English, we will begin with a review of sentences and parts of speech. We will also write a variety of samples in our journals this year. These include poetry, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative writing. The 5th grade writing test will be on March 7th. Please mark this date on your calendars!
Spelling - Weekly spelling units will focus on word patterns and phonics.
Math - Success in 5th grade mathematics depends on a solid knowledge of the basic math facts. We will focus on this skill as we begin our year and will continue to stress the importance of math facts throughout the year. A great place to review math facts can be found at www.multiplication.com. This site offers games to challenge both memory and speed of recognition. We will continue to work on long division, probability, fractions, measurement, and geometry! So many exciting things to learn before the end of the year!
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Preparing for the 5th Grade CRCT |
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As you know, 5th graders will be required to pass both the math and reading portions of the CRCT in order to progress to middle school. We want our students to be as prepared as possible for this test. CRCT testing will begin after the spring holidays.
Students can go to the following website and practice with a version of the test. Your child's teacher has assigned a variety of tests that are specific to objectives in the test.
https://regionk.georgiaoas.org
Instructions:
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Dates to Remember:
*Remember to refresh your child's school supplies and organize binders throughout the year!
August 13 - First day for students
September 3 - Holiday
September 7 - ICMM Party #1
September 12 - Progress Reports
September 13 - Early Release/Parent Conferences/ Reading Roundup #1
October 12 - End of the first nine weeks
October 18-19 - Fall Break
October 22 - Report Cards |
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5th Grade Testing Information: |
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5th grade is an important testing year for students. There will be three statewide tests given this year. The dates for these tests are:
It is very important that your child be present during testing dates. Please mark these dates on your calendar.
We will be getting information for the CRCT online practice tests soon. We will pass this information on to you as quickly as we can!As you know, 5th graders will be required to pass both the math and reading portions of the CRCT in order to progress to middle school. We want our students to be as prepared as possible for this test. CRCT testing will begin after the spring holidays.
Students can go to the following website and practice with a version of the test. Your child's teacher has assigned a variety of tests that are specific to objectives in the CRCT. There are both practice and teacher assigned tests at this site. I will be monitoring their testing progress.
https://www.georgiaoas.org
Instructions:
A note has been placed in your child's take home folder concerning CRCT online testing. You must enter the 10-digit logon ID, and the password is pass. Please monitor your child's practice testing.5th Grade Testing Information
5th grade is an important testing year for students. There will be three statewide tests given this year. The dates for these tests are:
ITBS September 12-20, 2006
Writing Test March 7-8, 2007
CRCT April 16-20, 2007
It is very important that your child be present during testing dates. Please mark these dates on your calendar. |
| 2007-2008 5th Grade Supply List |
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* 1 three ring binder (2 1/2 inches)
* colored pencils
* colored markers
* erasable pens (blue or black)
* #2 pencils
* 6 - Subject dividers with pockets
* Colored markers
* Wide-ruled notebook paper
* Zip pencil case
* 2 - plastic pocket folder with brads (red and grren if possible)
* Paper reinforcements
*Book covers are required on all textbooks
(Individual teachers may request additional supplies) |
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Reading is a critical life skill. In 5th grade we encourage to meet their accelerated reader point and percentage goals. Not only does AR count as a reading grade each nine weeks, but it also improves reading skill and accuracy throughout the year. The 5th grade teachers celebrate the huge accomplishment of meeting student goals in several ways.
Reading Roundup - Each nine weeks we bring our sleeping bags, snacks, and a great book so that we can curl up and read, read, read!
AR Parties - Students who meet both point and % goals are invited to attend a special AR party each nine weeks. A special thanks to parents who volunteered to donate snacks and drinks.
Honor's Day Recognition - Students who meet both their point and % goals in all four nine weeks will be recognized at our end of the year Honor's Day ceremony.
Remember to read every night and record your pages in your AR folder! You can do it!!!!
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Knowing basic math facts is critical to success in math. The 5th grade will be participating in Math Wars each week to improve basic fact knowledge and speed of recognition. In these exciting matches, students go against teams from other classes. The goal is to earn the most points each week. Get ready for Math Wars by practicing your basic facts!
Visit www.multiplication.com for exciting math games that will improve your accuracy and speed! |
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