Welcome to Curriculum Night

Mrs. Appleford’s 5th Grade 2012 - 2013

Meet Mrs. Appleford

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Curriculum Overview

MathematicsInvestigations in Number, Data and Space and Scott Foresman Addison Wesley Math textbook*Combines two different programs to encompass both the problem solving, hands-on application approach along with a traditional textbook, and practice resource.

• Skills focused on:• Problem Solving Strategies “Problem of the Day”• Place Value and Number Sense• Integers• Statistics and Data Analysis• Probability• Multiplication / Division• Vertex Edge Graphs • Decimals / Fractions Percents• Geometry• Measurement • Patterns, Algebra and Functions

Reading and Language Arts

Harcourt Trophies Question of the Day /Daily Language Practice Vocabulary Grammar and Spelling Guided Comprehension Weekly Assessments Independent Reading Literacy Workstations

Writing / Writer’s Workshop Six-Trait Writing

• Ideas• Organization• Voice• Word Choice• Conventions• Sentence Fluency

Additional Activities Read Aloud –Model Reading Sustained Silent Reading Book Reports 3rd Grade Reading Buddies Handwriting

Health

Human Body SystemsNutrition /Food

PyramidBeing a Wise

ConsumerKeeping Fit & ActiveLegal & Illegal DrugsTobacco & AlcoholHuman Growth and

Development

Social Studies / Science

Mrs. Snyder and I will be switchingclasses for Science and Social

Studies.

I will teach be teaching each class the

Social Studies Units, and Mrs. Snyder will be teaching each class the Social

Studies Curriculum.

Science

Human Body Earth and SpaceBiomesForce and MotionMatter and Energy

Social Studies

Geography Government

(Constitution Day) Early Americans Explorers Colonies Revolutionary War

Technology

• Kyrene Teaches with Technology Program (KTTP)

• 6 wireless laptops and projector

• Grades posted on-line

• Document Camera

• Smart Board and Smart Notebook

• Computer Lab

• Student WebPages

• Blackboard-online assignments and resources (coming soon)

• Research and Multi-media Presentations

Classroom Expectations & Procedures

Subject Folders & Homework Folder

Colored Subject FoldersThis year we are using 4 different colored 3-Subject w/pockets

Spiral Notebooks. We will be using them to take notes, write

examples and practice what we have learned in class.

– Reading (Red) Separated into Reading, Grammar, and Word Study

– Math (Blue) Separated into Definitions/Examples, Practice, and Problem Solving Strategies

– Science /Health (Green)– Geography/Soc. Studies (Black)

Student Homework Agenda– Each student should have their own homework agenda/calendar.

The website also has the weekly assignments and any current book report or project information.

Rules/Expectations

Follow the 6 Pillars of Character Counts!

Rewards– Class Reward Bingo– Team Points– Class Points Celebration – Extra “Friday Fun” Recess– Principal’s Lunch– Character CountsConsequences– Warnings-card turned- Time-Outs– Email /Call home– Loss of Friday Fun/Recess– Office Referral

Homework

Math: one - two practice pages Mon. – Thurs. Spelling: Monday-Thursday (Spelling Choices) Reading-20 minutes each night, with 5 of those

minutes out loud for fluency Quarterly book reports based on different genres

and literary elements Grammar and Vocabulary – twice a week Additional homework/ projects can be expected

occasionally along with social studies or health Please email or send a note if your child is unable

to complete their homework assignments

Classroom

Webpage

• Genesis Grade Book information

• Daily Homework and Due Dates

• Spelling and Vocabulary Lists

• On-line Math Book Link

• Newsletters (I also email these home)

• Book Report information and rubrics

• Classroom Procedures

• Instructional Links

• Blackboard on-line assignments and resources

• http://www.kyrene.org/staff/kappleford/

Upcoming Field Trips / ProjectsField Trips:

• Halle Heart Center (Fall)

• Akimel A-al Middle School Visit (Spring)

• AZ Science Center (Spring)

Possible Projects:

• Poetry PowerPoint and Book

• Wax Museum Poster / Exhibit

• Book Report Projects

Contact Information

• Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to a great year with your children!

• I have created a new Parent Distribution list and will be forwarding school notices and newsletters to you electronically, unless you request a hard copy.

• Kappleford@kyrene.org• Voice mail 480-541-3329• School office 480-541-3202