MISS L ISA WONTORKYRENE DE LOS CERRITOS,
A LEADERSHIP ACADEMYROOM 72
Welcome to Fifth Grade Curriculum Night
Communication
Please stay in contact through: Email: [email protected] Phone: 480-541-2272 Class website (under construction!) Weekly newsletters—The Wontor Weekly Check in with your child each night for notices & updates,
returned work, and to initial his/her agenda Transportation—please send a note (email or written) if there
is a change in the normal routine for afternoon pick-up Listserv—follow the link on the Cerritos homepage to sign up
for school and district communication sent electronically
Cerritos Programs We PracticeThe 7 Habits of Healthy
Kids Practice at home too!
C.A.R.E.S. Hallway, Restrooms, Café,
Handling Laptops, etc. “Caught You Showing
C.A.R.E.S.” slipsSetting “Wildly Important
Goals” (WIGS) Academic and Personal
Mission Statements Class and Personal
Our Class Mission Statement
Together, the students of Miss Wontor’s class will show respect to everyone and keep the peace. We
will set great examples by being prepared and helping others pursue their dreams. We will always try our best and show leadership. Our class will use
the keys of knowledge to open new doors in our learning and take pride in our work. We will
remember to be positive and have fun!
Our Class Rules
1. Speak when it is your turn2. Be prepared3. Keep the peace4. Show respect5. Be a leader6. Have fun!
Classroom Management
Mutual Respect—Miss Wontor and PeersNatural ConsequencesAccepting ResponsibilityClass Dojo
Parent Access CodesPositive Recognition
Positive Reinforcement Adding Dojo Points & quarterly prizes “Leader Board”
Negative Consequences Subtracting Dojo Points Behavior Reflection Multi-flow Map Parent Contact
Homework
WeeklySpelling—Choose one activity from Category 1 & one
from Category 2 (ALL words) Assigned Thursday, due Tuesday
Reading—Text and Questions Assigned Thursday, due Tuesday
NightlyReading—20+ minutesMath—as assignedSocial Studies/Science—as assigned
Homework Expectations
Planner signed every night—even Fridays (developing good habits )
Homework should be neat & completeHomework should be completed independently, but
assistance is encouraged once initial attempt has been made
Should not take longer than 45 minutes (excluding projects and studying)
Missing/incomplete work must be made up on student’s time
Grading
Four grading periods per school yearGrading scale:
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and lower = F
View published grades on Parent Portal
Tracking Data
All students have their own data passports Track individual progress on assessments and goals Students take ownership and pride in their progress and
learningClass Data Wall
Track class progress toward goals
Differentiation
Every child is unique and has a different learning style
I believe in meeting each child’s learning needs by guiding them toward individual growth
Math
Math InvestigationsFOSNOT Units—such as The Box FactoryScott Foresman/Addison WesleyCurriculum Units include:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations – Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry Mathematical Practices
• Differentiated instruction to support range of learners (intervention extension/enrichment)
Reading
Harcourt Trophies literacy programLeveled booksLiterature Circles and Book ClubsDaily Read AloudNon-fiction: Scholastic NewsIndependent Reading
Language Arts
Each Harcourt story includes: Comprehension skills and strategies Vocabulary words Grammar (daily language practice)
Spelling List Weekly
Writing
Writing skills are taught within the Harcourt programSix Traits of Writing
Organization, Voice, Conventions, Ideas, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency
Fifth grade writing genres Narratives, Opinion Pieces, Informative, and Explanatory
writing
Social Studies
Maps/Globes/Time LinesEuropean ExplorationColonizationCivics/GovernmentEconomicsThe American RevolutionThe American Civil WarEconomics/Junior Achievement
Science & Health
Force & Motion (Simple Machines)BiomesBody SystemsEarth, Space, and PlanetsPhysical & Chemical Properties of MatterHuman Growth and Development
Technology
Computer Lab weekly (Mondays)ProgramsInternetLaptops—more on the way SMARTboard
Celebrations
Please do not send birthday invitations to school
Special treats or snacks for birthdays or other occasions are not allowed for the class other than during a classroom party
Volunteers
Thank you for signing up to help!I will contact you once we are settled, but most
volunteering will be on an “as needed” basisClassroom supplies requested through the Wontor
Weekly newsletterThe PTO is always looking for volunteers
Thank you for attending!
Please take a minute and write a note to your child on the sticky note provided
Please write down any questions/concerns on the paper provided and put them in the teal bin. I will respond to you within the next few days!