Welcome to
Mr. Manuszak’s
Fifth Grade
We’re finally fifth graders!
Demographics
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11 boys
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11 girls
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Total: 22 fabulous students!
Daily Schedule
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8:05 – 8:30 Arrive, unpack, morning work
8:30 – 9:20 Social Studies/Science
9:20 – 10:10 Specials
10:10 – 11:50 Language Arts
 Reading
 Theme material
11:50 – 12:40 Recess/Lunch
12:40 – 1:15 Language Arts
 Writing
 Spelling
1:15 – 2:30 Math
Specials
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Monday – Computers
Tuesday – Media
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Non media day library passes (12 punches)
Wednesday – P.E.
Thursday – Music
Friday – Art
Transportation
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Car pool – Meet in LGI room
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ESE – Meet in gym/cafeteria
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Bus riders – Walk to buses behind school
Transportation
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Change in transportation procedure
Only if the request deviates from regular routine
http://www.ccs.k12.in.us/news/lists/10/posts/
2255.
Access through CWE website or myCCS
Transportation link is on the left side of the
webpage
Grades
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Grades are now available online!
No paper report cards sent home
They can now be printed directly off the website
Access Webgrades at myCCS
Webgrades link is on the right side of the
website
School Wide Behavior Plan
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Cardinal Rules
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Cardinal Reward Tickets
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Can be saved for prizes – 4 levels
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Drawings every other Friday
Responsibilities
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Classroom jobs
Assignment notebook – Students responsible
for writing assignments down from side board
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Work is also posted online at my website
Class rewards – star chart & weekly goal setting
5th grade charts:
Work habits – give your best efforts
 Behavior – be a good citizen
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Goal: become prepared for middle school
Homework
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Motto: Work hard in class, minimize take home
work
Students given ample opportunity to start
homework in class, where immediate assistance
can be available
Students encouraged to take HW home to check
Homework is posted on the side board and
online
Curriculum
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Balanced Literacy – Reading, Writing, Spelling
Math
Social Studies – 1st semester
Science – 2nd semester
Handwriting
Balanced Literacy
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Carmel adopted a program from Literacy by
Design (Rigby Reads).
Balanced literacy includes whole group shared
reading, small differentiated group readings,
creative writing lessons, grammar, spelling, and
vocabulary development
On the report card there will be 3 separate grades
for Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Writing Composition
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Rigby Writing
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Our writing is integrated into the L.A. block.
Students complete theme based writing assignments,
which usually last 2 weeks.
Student interview portfolios
Writer’s Notebooks – weekly writing prompts
Young Author books
Spelling , Word Study, and
Vocabulary
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20 words each week for Spelling
Words come home on Monday, test will be each Friday
Weekly spelling activities and review games
During the week we will work with specific vocabulary
words related to the Rigby Theme. Vocabulary words
are from the Sourcebook. We keep a list with
definitions and responses in our Theme Journal.
It will include part of speech, synonyms, antonyms,
usage in sentences, etc.
Math
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Usage of manipulative materials
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Math Journal and S.L. – contains work we do in
class or at home
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SRB – reference book for explanation!
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Math Facts – Know facts up to 12s.
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O.C. Math
Social Studies
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United States History
Social Studies Alive! (textbook & interactive
student notebook)
Economics – JA Biztown
Social Studies is a tested area for 5th grade
ISTEP
Most Social Studies is taught in first semester
JA BizTown!
Students will learn basics of economics unit by
learning social studies standards with a hands-on
experience. They will learn concepts of supply
& demand, wants & needs, and integrate math
skills by keeping a checkbook. Some will be
elected to public office, others will create items
to sell to the public, and still others will own
businesses trying to turn a profit!
JA Biztown!
Students will interview for jobs. They will
experience an election process and elect their
own mayor and judge.
And they will come home…
Tired after a long day at the office!
Science
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Hands-on inquiry approach plus supported nonfiction literature
Areas of fifth grade study are: Our Solar
System, Matter, Human Systems Design Project
New program adopted this year
Training for 5th grade teachers is in September!
I’m sure it will be wonderful!
Fifth Grade is a Partnership
between…
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Teachers and students at school to build an
understanding
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Students and parents at home to enhance
learning
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AND…..
A Partnership with Teachers and
Parents
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Email, phones, good old-fashioned notes!
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Weekly updates!
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(317) 733-6430 ext. 2022
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nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us
And the result is:
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A quality educational program which meets the
individual needs of its students in a safe and
nurturing environment!
A smooth transition to middle school!
A great, memorable school year!
Fun!
Final Information
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If you have not received emails, please give me a
current email where you can be reached
JA BizTown volunteer opportunities:
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Interview Day: Monday, October 31st
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BizTown Trip: Friday, November 18th
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10:30 am – 11:50 am
All school day
Recycling Club leader?
Thank you!
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Grade Math
25 students
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
CCS Math program: Everyday Mathematics
Texts: Student Reference Book, Math Journal,
Study Links
Materials: Math manipulatives, games, Geometry
templates
Everyday Mathematics
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Facts About Everyday Mathematics:
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Research-based, field-tested and proven by results
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Teaches basic skills and conceptual thinking
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Uses a hands-on approach
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Sets higher expectations
Let’s Take A Look!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqkpsbjSe
Q&feature=player_embedded.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOcnnaX
TS_c&feature=player_embedded.
How We Work in Class
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Teacher led examples
Independent work
Group work
Math games
Sharing strategies on overhead
Daily review
Practice of multiplication/division facts (O.C.)
Grades
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Math Boxes assigned for homework
Passed out in class (questions, examples)
 Check or complete work at home
 Turn in the next day
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Chapter assessments
Mid-chapter quizzes to check understanding
Contact Information
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(317) 733-6430 ext. 2022
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nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us
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http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/nmanusza.