5th Grade Open House
September 22, 2015
Departmentalization
 Allows teachers to teach to their strengths
 Students benefit from a “Dig Deep”
approach
 Encourages organization and responsibility
Who teaches what?
 Reading – Mrs. Kelley/Mrs. Frizzell
 Math – Mrs. Kelley/Mrs. Frizzell
 Social Studies – Mrs. Kelley/Mrs. Frizzell
 Science – Mrs. Koopmans
 Language Arts – Crosscurricular
Wolf “PACK” Expectations
Be Prepared
Be Attentive
Be Careful
Be Kind
Our Day
 8:15-8:30 Unpack/prepare for day/Morning Announcements
 8:30-9:40 Math
 9:40-10:30 Specials
 10:30-11:40 Science
 11:40-12:00 Social Studies
 12:03-12:33 Lunch
 12:33-1:10 Language Arts/Recess
 1:10-2:40 Reading
 2:40-3:10 Reading Enrichment
 3:15 Dismissals
BYOT
 AKA: Bring Your Own Technology or Device
 Tablets, laptops with Wi-Fi capability
 Will connect with a Lake County Schools server
 Used for Project Based Learning
 Waiting for updated permission packets from the
county
Edmodo
 A free and secure learning network for teachers,
students, and schools.
 Allows us to connect safely, share information, access
assignments or homework, participate in discussions.
 Parents can create an account that will allow access to
your child’s activities.
 Mobile and iPad app are available for students.
Group Code: dmxekt
Testing for
th
5
Graders
FSA for Reading, Writing, and Math
Science is still FCAT 2.0 (paper)
Students do not need a passing
score for promotion
Middle School will use scores for
placement in remedial, regular, or
advanced classes
What kind of test is FSA?
The FSA is a criterion-referenced
test (CRT), which measures how
well students are meeting the
Florida State Standards in reading,
mathematics, and writing.
All 5th Grade tests are CBT
Computer Based Tests
Reading
 The FSA Reading tests contain passages (articles,
stories, and poems) from books, magazines, and other
publications. Students are expected to read and
analyze the passages and answer questions based on
the passages.
 These passages have a high text complexity.
 Multiple Choice and Open (written) Response
 Editing Tasks:
- Students edit a passage for grammar, spelling, and
punctuation errors.
- Students select the correct edit; with or without
choices
- Select the correct word phrase; with or without
choices
Writing
Text-Based Writing Prompt
 Students will read 2 to 4 texts on a given subject.
 Students will write a response to a given
question/prompt.
 The questions/prompt can be:
- Informative/explanatory
or
- Opinion/argument
Math
 The FSA Mathematics tests require
students to solve numerical problems taken
from real-life situations.
 Multiple Choice, Graphic Response/Drag
and Drop or Hot Spot, Table Response,
Equation Response, Multi-Select Response,
and Natural Language Response
Science at a Glance
 The FCAT 2.0 Science tests require students to apply science knowledge and
concepts to real-world situations.
 Physical & Chemical Sciences
describes matter & its properties
identifies atoms, elements, mixtures, & compounds
explains energy, its forms & interaction with matter
explains motion & identifies force
 Earth & Space Sciences
explains weather systems
recognizes rocks & minerals
describes the solar system & universe
explains Earth’s changes over time
 Life & Environmental Sciences
identifies & explains plants, animals, & life processes
recognizes the importance of conservation of natural resources
describes the interactions of plants, animals, & the environment
 Scientific Thinking
applies scientific approaches to problem solving
recognizes patterns & systems within nature
recognizes the impact of technology on society
Testing Windows
 Writing: March 1st-14th
 Math: April 11th-May 6th
 Reading: April 11th – May 6th
 Science: April 19th + 20th
For More Information:
Visit: www.fsassessments.org
Or www.fldoe.org
Homework
 Spelling – Wednesday and Thursday; Students are
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assigned a number or given a choice; This sheet can be
found in their priority folder.
Math – nightly; Math review.
Science/Social Studies – Weekly
Reading – 100 minutes each week
Projects - 1 Book Report/9 weeks
1 Social Studies OR Sciece Project/9 weeks
Science Fair Projects due in January
th
5
Grade Grading Policy
 Poor Grades:
- Assignments receiving a “D” or “F” will be
retested
- New Grade will be no higher than a 70%
 Weighted grades only in Language Arts
- 10% Spelling and 90% Writing/Grammar
Educator Access Plus EA+
 Your child’s new online grade book for Lake County
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Schools
Start an account with an e-mail address and your
child’s student number (on old report card or see me)
Can have updates e-mailed daily or log on when ever
you’d like to
Will be available to parents/students mid-September.
Lake county will do a call through the School
Messenger System
Staying Connected
 Teacher Web site
 Class News Letters
 E-mail
 Priority Folder/Agenda
Progress Reports/Report Cards
 1st 9 weeks – 9/22 and 10/30
 2nd 9 weeks – 12/7 and 2/2
 3rd 9 weeks – 2/25 and 4/15
 4th 9 weeks – 5/10 and mailed
How can I help my child be
successful?
 Make sure your child attends school regularly. The
more effort your child puts into learning, the more
successful he/she will be.
 Attend parent/teacher conferences. Speak
positively about us to your child.
 Encourage your child, especially when he or she
does well. A positive outlook helps children do
their best.
 Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at
home.
How can I help my child be
successful?
 Make sure that your child is well rested on school
days, especially on test days.
 Give your child a well-rounded diet. This will help
ensure a healthy body and a healthy, active mind.
 Provide books and magazines for your child.
Non-fictions texts are the hardest and MOST
important!
 Check your child’s homework and projects. Hold
them accountable for following directions AND
being neat!
We are a team!
 Please know that…….
- We are in this together!
- We love your children and want them to be
successful!
- We don’t mind hearing from you! It is NEVER
a bother!
- We have high expectations because we KNOW
what amazing children we spend our days with!
We ARE a team!