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5th Grade
Our 5th Grade Team
Class 5-1 (ICT) Ms. Nicoletti & Ms. Homnick
Class 5-2 (ICT) Ms. DeWald & Ms. Hynes
Class 5-3 Ms. Grande
Class 5-4 Ms. Woo
Announcements
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Opera Trip Slips are Due
Opera Trip Slips are due. Class 5-3, 5-4 and 5-5 will be going to the Opera on November 13th.
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Parent Teacher Conferences - November 9th, 2021
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 9th via zoom.
5th Grade -
Parent Teacher Conferences
December 3rd, 2019
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 4:00pm - 7:00pm
5th Grade -
Thankful for Diversity Feast
5th Grade is hosting their annual Thankful for Diversity Feast on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 1pm.
We invite parents to bring food that represents there culture and come to your child's classroom for a feast.
Come with an appetite and be ready to taste many different foods from around the world!
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Class of 2020's Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to all who participated in this year's 5th Grade Spelling be on November 6th, 2019!
Our top 3 spellers will now go on to represent our school at the Brooklyn North Spelling Bee!
5th Grade
5th Grade Spelling Bee - November 6th, 2019
Congratulations to all the 5th grade Spelling Bee Participants!
Here are our top 3 Spelling Bee Winners:
They will now go off to represent our school in the Brooklyn North Spelling Bee!
1st Place from Class 5-1
2nd Place from Class 5-4
3rd Place from Class 5-2
Parent Corner
Thankful for Diversity Feast
5th Grade is hosting their annual Thankful for Diversity Feast on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
We invite parents bring food that represents there culture and come to your child's classroom for a feast.
Come with an appetite and be ready to taste many different foods from around the world!
Please let us know what you are bringing and if you are attending by Wednesday, November 21st, 2019.
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Reading Units
September
Unit One: Interpretation Book Clubs
October
Unit 2: Tackling Complexity: Moving Up Levels of Non-Fiction
November-December
Unit 3: Raising the Level of Interpretation: Clubs, Literary Conversations, and Writing about Reading
January-Mid-February
Unit 4: Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
Mid-February-March
Unit 5: Test Preparation
April-May
Unit 6: Reading in the Content Area
May-June
Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs
Writing Units
September
Unit 1: Narrative Craft
October
Unit 2: Journalism
November-December
Unit 3: Literary Essay: Opening Texts and Seeing More
January-Mid-February
Unit 4: The Research-Based Argument Essay
Mid-February-March
Unit 5: Test Preparation
April-May
Unit 6: The Lens of History: Research Reports
June
Unit 7: Graphic Novels
Math Units
September
Module 1: Place Value and Decimal Fractions
October - November
Module 2: Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
December
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
January - February
Module 4: Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions
March
Module 5: Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
April - June
Module 6: Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Social Studies Units
September-October
Unit 1: Geography and the Early Societies of the Western Hemisphere
November-December
Unit 2: European Exploration
January-May
Unit 3: Comparative Case Study of Mexico and one other Country
June
Unit 4: Western Hemisphere Today
Science Units
September - November
Unit 1: Physical and Chemical Change
December-February
Unit 2: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
March -May
Unit 3 Earth Systems Science
June
Unit 4: Stars and the Solar System
Reading Grading Policy
Report Card Grades are based on the Teachers College Reading Level Benchmarks
1st Marking Period: November
Q or below = 1
R/S = 2
T = 3
U or above = 4
2nd Marking Period: March
R or below = 1
S/T = 2
U = 3
V or above = 4
3rd Marking Period: June
S or below = 1
T = 2
U/V = 3
W or above = 4
Writing Grading Policy
Scaled score on post on-demand assessments using Teachers college rubric for scoring. If multiple writing units occur during the marking period, the final report card grade is based on the average of all the post on-demand assessments, and published pieces. Deciding whether to round a half point up or down for the final grade is at the teacher’s discretion
Each post on-demand is graded based on the following scale:
| Number of Points | Scaled Score |
| 1-11 | 1 |
| 11.5-16.5 | 1.5 |
| 17-22 | 2 |
| 22.5-27.5 | 2.5 |
| 28-33 | 3 |
| 33.5-38.5 | 3.5 |
| 39-44 | 4 |
Math Grading Policy
Out of 100%
End Module Tests= 45%
Mid Module Quizzes= 30%
Class Participation= 10%
Homework= 10%
Exit Tickets= 5 %
Percentages and Grade Equivalence
Level 1: 0-55%
Level 2: 56-78%
Level 3: 79-88%
Level 4: 89-100%
Social Studies Grading Policy
Out of 100%
Quizzes/Tests= 50%
Essay Writing= 20%
Projects= 10%
Exit Slips= 10%
Class Participation= 10%
Percentages and Grade Equivalence
Level 1: 0-55%
Level 2: 56-78%
Level 3: 79-88%
Level 4: 89-100%
Science Grading Policy
Out of 100%
Post Unit Tests = 30%
Checklist/Quizzes = 20%
Investigation/Class Participation = 30%
Response Sheet = 10%
Homework = 10%
Percentages and Grade Equivalence
Level 1: 0-55%
Level 2: 56-78%
Level 3: 79-88%
Level 4: 89-100%
Class of 2020 Logo
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Homework
Homework
- Assigned each night!
- Designed so that your child can independently apply what they have learned in school.
- Homework assignment will be in your child’s homework notebook and will accompany their homework folder.
- If incomplete homework becomes an issue, consequences will occur
- Assignments should be able to be completed independently. If your child is having difficulty with the assignments please let me know.
Absent Work
- Your child is responsible for all work missed if absent. His/her work will be compiled and given to your child the day he/she returns. If you would like to arrange for your child’s work to be brought home by someone else on the day they are absent, please let the teacher know. (For example: brothers/sisters)
Ruler Program
In promoting social emotional awareness, our school will begin implementing the RULER program this year! Each class now has a Mood Meter. We will be using this tool on a daily basis, helping students to recognize emotions and develop strategies for managing these emotions. Our feelings have a huge influence on our decision making, and yet often in the moment, we aren’t really aware of how we’re feeling or how those feelings are influencing our behaviors.
How it works: The Mood Meter is a square divided into four quadrants — red, blue, green, and yellow — each representing a different set of feelings. Different feelings are grouped together on the Mood Meter based on their energy and comfort level.
RED feelings: high in energy and uncomfortable (angry, scared, and anxious)
BLUE feelings: low in energy and uncomfortable (sad, disappointed, and lonely)
GREEN feelings: low in energy and comfortable (calm, tranquil, and relaxed)
YELLOW feelings: high in energy and comfortable (happy, excited, and joyful)
5th Grade Supply List
· 6 Composition Notebooks (Red-Math, Yellow-Science, Green-Social Studies---All others can be black and white)
· 6 Plastic,Strong Folders (Red-Math, Yellow-Science, Green-Social Studies---All others can be your choice.)
· 1 Pair of Headphones to be brought to school daily
· 1 pack of Pencils (to stay in the crayon box in school)
· *****NO MECHANICAL PENCILS*****
· 2 Large Erasers (to stay in the crayon box in school)
· 3 Glue Sticks (2 will stay in the crayon box, 1 will stay home)
· 1 pencil Box or pencil case (to store school supplies, to stay in school)
· 1 Backpack (No Wheels)
· 1 Ream of Copy Paper (will stay in school)
· 1 Pack of wide ruled Loose Leaf Paper (will stay in school)
· 3 Highlighters (2 will stay in the crayon box, 1 will stay in school)
· 1 pack dry erase markers- low odor
· 1 dry erase board eraser
· 1 Pair of Scissors (to stay at home)
· 1 Box of Crayons (to stay at home) or thin markers
· 3 packs of post its
· 1 pack of baby wipes
· 1 box ziplock bags gallon size
· 1 box of tissues
· 1 roll of paper towels
· 1 bottle hand sanitizer
Middle School Selection Process
Middle School Application Deadline is December 2, 2019!
If you haven't made your Middle School Selections yet, You NEED TO START!!!
"In your child's personalized online application, you will be able to see and explore every middle school program that they are eligible to apply for and, if they get an offer, to attend. From these options, you can add up to 12 middle school programs to your child’s application. Add the programs that interest you and your child the most and rank them in your true order of preference in the application.
- Consider adding the programs where your child has an admissions priority or guarantee, such as their zoned school(s) or continuing school. You do not have to place any of these programs as your first choice to keep your priority.
- Make a plan on how to rank the choices. " -schools.nyc.gov
Here are a few steps to help guide your thinking:
Step 1. Look up the names of the schools located in your area.
Step 2. Do some research about the schools by looking up their websites for more information about the schools.
Step 3. Find out if there are any tours or open houses you can attend.
Step 4. Create a list with the reasons why you are interested in the school
Helpful Resources
District 15 - Middle School Websites
- MS 51 - William Alexander
- MS 88 - The Park Slope Education Complex
- MS 136 - Charles O. Dewey
- MS 442 - Carroll Gardens School For Innovation
- MS 443 - New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts
- MS 447 - The Math & Science Exploratory School
- MS 448 - Brooklyn Collaborative
- MS 464 - Park Slope Collegiate
- MS 497 - The Boerum Hill School for International Studies
- MS 821 - Sunset Park Prep
- MS 839 - NYC Outward Bound
Other Middle School Choices
- Brooklyn Prospect Charter School
- Brooklyn Urban Garden School (BUGS)
- IS 187 - Christa McAuliffe Intermediate School
- IS 201 - Dyker Heights Intermediate School
- IS 220 - John J. Pershing
- IS 239 - Mark Twain Intermediate School For The Gifted And Talented
- IS 259 - William McKinley
- IS 686 - Brooklyn School of Inquiry
- JHS 62 - Ditmas Junior High School
- New Explorations into Science, Technology & Math (NEST+m)
