NOTE: Please add ½ in binder and two pocket folders with brads
(one green one yellow) to your supply list for grammar
Welcome to 5TH Grade!
http://margaret5thgrade.wikispaces.com (A copy of this can also be found at our website)
Teacher Introductions & Wish Lists
Subject Grading Procedures
5th Grade Schedule
Helpful Links
5th Grade Syllabus
TARDY BELL RINGS AT 7:55. Students need to be IN CLASS by this time.
TEACHER INTRODUCTIONS & WISH LIST
MRS. DEASON I have been married to my husband, Michael, for 10 years. Michael has been a bus mechanic for the St. Clair School System for the past
three years. We live in Trussville with our two children, Sam (9), and Sadie (5). Sam is in the 4th grade at Margaret, and my daughter will be in kindergarten
this year at Margaret. We have one precious dog, Parker, and 2 mischievous cats, Jake and Leo. We are members of Clear Branch United Methodist Church.
This will be my 10th year to teach in the public school system. I taught 6th grade for 4 years at McAdory High School, and I have been teaching 5th
grade for 5 years here in St. Clair County. I graduated from UAB in 1998with a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a middle school
endorsement in language arts. In my free time, I love to spend time with my family. We love watching movies together, swimming, going to the park, and
hiking through the woods.
Wish List Items:
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Expo Dry Erase Board Cleaner, HP 21 Ink Cartridge, Multiplication and/or Division Flash Cards
MRS. HURD I was born overseas and lived in Japan, California, Illinois, North Dakota, and Alabama. I am an Air Force Veteran previously stationed at
Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. I have been teaching for 17 years. I graduated from UAB with an education specialist degree in education and
from the University of West Alabama with a master’s degree in counseling. I enjoy spending time with my family, enjoying nature, and photography.
Wish List Items:
HP Ink 56 Black, Expo board cleaner fluid, 2 in. white binder, dry board eraser, glade plug-ins, bookcase, latex gloves, band aids
MRS. PHARR My name is Ashley Sumerel Pharr, and I am in my seventh year of teaching. I have spent the last six years teaching first grade at OES and
Margaret. I am looking forward to this upcoming school year in fifth grade! I attended Odenville schools, and I am a proud graduate of St. Clair County High
School. I graduated in 2005 from the University of North Alabama with my B.S. in Elementary Education. I received my M.A. in Elementary Education from
the University of Alabama in 2007. I am married to Colin Pharr and we are expecting our first THREE children this fall. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival
of our TRIPLET boys!
Wish List Items:
Chlorox Wipes, Lysol/ Febreeze, Markers, Cardstock- any color, Old magazines (appropriate for 5th grade eyes!), Computer Printer Ink , Clear Sheet
Protectors
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION AND GRADING PROCEDURES
MATH
We will be working throughout the year on math fluency. We will have timed tests on basic math facts throughout the year. All students
should know their multiplication and division facts. If your child still struggles with this, please help them at home with flash cards.
MATH Grading Procedure:
*All tests will be worth 200 points.
*Quizzes will be worth 100 points.
*Classwork will be checked periodically and will be worth 100 points.
*Homework will be worth 100 points an assignment. Students must show their work
to get credit. Students will be given a weekly homework assignment at the
beginning of the week, and it will be due on Friday.
SCIENCE
This year we will be studying various topics to include parts of the cell and human body, interactions among living things, chemistry, and
space.
Science Grading Procedure:
*All tests and projects will be work 200 points.
*Quizzes and labs will be worth 100 points.
*Classwork will be checked periodically and will be worth 100 points.
*Students will rarely have science homework and all tests will be open book tests.
READING
The name of the story, the vocabulary words, and the skill we are studying each week can be found at our 5th grade website
http://margaret5thgrade.wikispaces.com under “Mrs. Hurd” in a weekly format. The lessons stay in numerical order all year with a review
after every five lessons. The number of the lesson we are studying is located on the weekly newsletter sent home each Monday.
READING grades will be based on the following:
Reading Test
Accelerated Reading Points & Average
Reading Written Homework Assignment
Reading Log (signed) due each Friday
READING HOMEWORK Routine:
Monday: Read ½ of class story and log it
Tuesday: Read ½ of class story, log it, Write a paragraph summarizing the story
Wednesday: Read A.R. book and log it
Thursday: Read A.R. book and log it.
SOCIAL STUDIES
At the beginning of each unit of study, students will define new vocabulary words in their notebooks. In addition, important concepts
from each lesson will be reviewed, and upon the completion of the lesson and vocabulary assignments, students will have a weekly notebook
test. Students will be responsible for keeping up with their study notes in their binder since their performance on the weekly notebook test are
highly dependent upon them and count as a major part of their grade.
SOCIAL STUDIES grades will be based on the following assignments:
Daily Work
Vocabulary Assignments
Notebook Tests
Chapter Outlines
1 Research Project with Presentation (spring)
LANGUAGE We will cover numerous language skills (located in the syllabus below) and have weekly tests. Occasional language homework will be
assigned for extra practice as seen needed by the teacher. Students will be responsible for keeping classroom language assignments in their
binder.
LANGUAGE grades
Daily Oral Language Journal 50 pts/ weekly
Weekly Language tests 100 pts
Classroom Assignments
Homework Assignments (as needed)
WRITING
We will cover five types of writing during this school year, including narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and creative. Students will
keep a writing portfolio throughout the year of published copies of their writings, as well as a daily writing journal. Students will learn to
evaluate writing prompts and respond appropriately.
WRITING grades
Daily Writing Journal 50 pts/ weekly
Writing Prompt responses 100 pts.
Completed Writing assignments 100 pts
5TH GRADE SCHEDULE FOR 2011-2012
7:55 Tardy Bell/Announcements
8:05-8:35 Goal Setting/Sustained Silent Reading
8:35-8:45 Restroom
8:45-9:25 PE
9:30-11:10 1st Class
11:10-1:05 2nd Class
LUNCH 11:55-12:25
1:05-2:40 3rd Class
2:40-2:45 Return to Homerooms for Pack-Up and Dismissal
2:45 Start of Dismissal
* Art will be from 9:25-10:05 Monday- Pharr’s HR; Tuesday- Deason’s
HR; Wednesday- Hurd’s HR
LINKS
www.mycapstonelibrary.com
(Your child will have access to the username and password)
www.http://margaretelementaryschool.com
www.stclaircountyschools.net
http://margaret5thgrade.wikispaces.com
www.schooltimegames.com
www.multiplication.com
www.aplusmath.com
www.mathisfun.com
www.superteacherworksheets.com
www.brainpop.com
NEWSLETTERS: These will be sent home each Monday with
important announcements. Our websites will have these announcements
as well (www.margaret5thgrade.wikispaces.com)
DONATIONS: If you like you can pay your total donation of $40 up
front or send $25 up front and $15 next month. All donations are greatly
appreciated and needed to help with instructional needs of your child.
Thank you!
REFUNDS: You must be able to produce your receipt when requesting
refunds.
FIELD TRIP (Medication): For students who are given medication
from the nurse, these will be given from the nurse or medical technician
on trips as well to prevent any confusion.
SNACK: 5th grade parents, please send ONLY water as drinks for
snack time.
LUNCH MONEY: Please send lunch money in an envelope on
Mondays with your child’s name, purpose, and amount written on the
outside. This will help cut down on the amount of time spent on
bookkeeping task and more time for instruction.
EXTRA FOOD ITEMS: All students will be blocked from using their
account for extra items unless a note is sent giving permission. It may
be easier, however, to just send extra money in hand for these items to
prevent depleting of your child’s account unexpectedly. For those who
qualify for free and reduced lunch must send in money for these items
since they are not allowed to use their account number for extras.
FIFTH GRADE SYLLABUS
MRS. DEASON
MATH
MRS. HURD
SCIENCE
MRS. PHARR
READING
SOCIAL
STUDIES
LANGUAGE
Conflict Resolution/Character
Motives ,Character
Motives/Theme
Sequencing, Compare &
Contrast
-Geography and
Map
Skills
-Our Land and
First
People
(Chapters 1
and 2)
Types of Sentences; Subject /
Predicate
Complete Subject / Predicates;
Narrative Writing
Compound Subject / Predicate; Simple
(tell a story)
and Compound Sentences; Clauses,
Phrases, Complex Sentences
Singular / Plural Nouns;
*Place Value,
Addition,and
Subtraction
*Multiplying
1ST
Whole
NINE
Numbers and
WEEKS Decimals
*Dividing with
OneDigit Divisors
(Chapters 1-3)
*Parts of the Cell
and the Human
Body
*Interactions
Among Living
Things
*A1-A105
*B1-B72
*Dividing with 2Digit Divisors
2ND
*Data, Graphs,
NINE
and
WEEKS Probability
*Geometry
(Chapters 4-6)
-Exploration and
Settlement
(Chapters 3 and
*Forms of Energy
Cause & Effect, Inferences/Main 4)
*F1-F136;
Idea, Author’s Purpose
-The English
C71-C101
Colonies
(Chapters
5 and 6)
*Fraction
Concepts
3RD
*Fraction
NINE
Operations
WEEKS
*Measurement
(Chapters 7-9.5)
*Chemistry
*E2-E96
*Measurement
continued
*Measuring
4TH
Solids
NINE
*Ratio,
WEEKS Proportion,
and Percent
*Algebra
(Chapters 9.6-12)
*The Geosphere,
Atmosphere, and
Hydrosphere
*Space
*C34-C69,
D2-D27
*D28-D88
Possessive Nouns; Pronouns;
Antecedents
Pronouns; Adjectives; Verbs
Verbs; subject / Verb Agreement
WRITING
Expository Writing
(give information or
directions)
Descriptive Writing
(describe
something with
details)
Literary Devices/Inferences
Review of all skills
-The American
Revolution
(Chapters 7, 8, Past and Future Tense (See "Verbs
and 9)
and Types"); Perfect Tense; Pronouns
-The New Nation Review of all Skills
(Chapters 10
and 11)
Descriptive Writing
Persuasive Writing
(persuade readers
to take action)
Summarize/Paraphrase
Fact & Opinion
Summarize/Paraphrase
Review
-The Civil War
(Chapters 12
Contractions; Adverbs; Prepositions;
and 13)
Punctuation
-Linking to
Irregular Verbs
Today (Chapters
14 and 15)
Creative Writing
(poetry, cartoons,
etc.)