5 th grade arts and math science magnet mrs. fusco, mrs. herrick, mrs. norling

Curriculum Night 2015

5th Grade

Arts and Math Science MagnetMrs. Fusco, Mrs. Herrick , Mrs. Norling

Mission

Our mission is to foster creative, confident, and independent

learners.

The vision of the Hanby Magnet School Arts strand

is to embrace teaching and learning through a unique academic community that

provides real world connections to the math and

science.  

5th Grade CurriculumThis curriculum map is a guideline for our

school year. Activities and opportunities

arise as the year progresses and we will be

taking advantage of them. Occasionally,

units run longer or are shorter than we

have anticipated, so we remain flexible to

accommodate our students’ needs.

Language Arts: ReadingStudy of story elements: characters,

plot, and settingResearch: Native American,

American History, Ecology, Art and Science History

Accelerated Reading books and quizzes

Literature circles: Native American, Historical Fiction, Author Study, Nonfiction texts

Read Aloud books integrated with curriculum and community building

Language Arts: WritingWriting process

Main idea and detailsExpressing ideas and information clearlyParagraph and sentence formProofreading and editingGrammar and application of writing conventions

Research and note-taking for projects integrated with science, social studies, and art history

Writing: fictional and non-fictional, personal narrative, persuasive, poetry, journaling

Native American Fiber Art

Core Curriculum Math TopicsFluency with Whole Numbers and Decimals

Place Value, Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Decimals

Operations with FractionsAddition & Subtraction with unlike denominators.

Multiplication and Division

Geometry and MeasurementAlgebra: Patterns and GraphingConvert Units of MeasureGeometry and Volume

Multi Page Lessons, Pages 1 and 2

Pages 3 and 4

Social StudiesGeography skills and TimelinesIce Age and Prehistoric CulturesNative American Regional StudyHuman interaction with environment

Cultural DiversityTypes of GovernmentEconomics

ScienceEcology and SEEDEnergy: Light and SoundSolar SystemHealth: integrated within science curriculum, DARE

Enrichment Projects and Activities

SMArts IntegrationThe arts, science and math are integrated

into all curricular areas.Our specialist teachers also work to plan

and carry out projects and experiencesWhole school experiences: Plays,

speakers, walking field trips, Columbus Children’s Theater, Generations Holiday Dance Program

Past Fifth Grade Experiences: All That Jazz with Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Columbus Arts Walk, Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory, The Frank Museum

ScheduleSpecial – 5 out of 6 day rotationThree Blocks – ELA, Math,

Science/Social StudiesDaily silent reading (independent

level)Daily Read aloud (includes class

discussion)Library – every B dayMagnet Power Hour – every C day DARE – D or E day (depending on

homeroom), taught by Officer Dan Pignatelli

NourishmentWe encourage all students to eat breakfast before

school starts to fuel their bodies. If a child needs to eat breakfast at school, they can bring the breakfast to the classroom which will avoid a marked tardy or absence.

Snacks are welcome into the classroom. A nutritious snack helps to bridge the gap between breakfast and our lunch which is at 12:55.

Water bottles are also welcomed and should be labeled with child’s name in permanent marker. The water bottles can be filled at school and, if reusable, will be sent home on Friday to be washed.

Birthdays Birthday treats are welcome at schoolPlease notify your child’s teacher prior

to sending in treats Individual treats and paper towels

or napkins are required. The students will either eat the treat at lunch or following lunch in the classroom.

Treats must be peanut and tree nut free.

Celebrations & Special Events Our seasonal celebrations and special events

involve all fifth grade classes. Each party has a specific theme and is not based on religious holidays. At times, the students are arranged in middle school groups. This allows the students to see who will be going to the same middle school.

Party coordinators from each fifth grade class are needed to organize each party and collect donations from fifth grade families.

Fall party: Sports Tailgate – October 30thWinter Party: Movie and Concessions - Dec 18thValentine’s Party: February 12th

Chocolate Paradise Service Learning/ Economics UnitChocolate production line which takes

place before Valentine’s Day Raises money for three Columbus service

organizations: Homeless Families Foundation, St. John’s Community Kitchen, and The YWCA Family Center.

Parent volunteers are vital for this service project to take place.

Field Trips

We are still planning our field trips for the year. We need to discuss our curricular needs, as well as our budget, when planning field trips. We will let you know when a field trip is scheduled and if we need parent chaperones are needed.

Fifth Grade CelebrationThis celebration will take place the last day of school. We will have a 5th grade picnic in the park. Parents can then be involved with the clap-out and then stand in the front of the building to receive their graduating student.

We will need a 5th grade celebration committee. Please sign up for this if you are interested.

Contacting the TeachersE-mail - We check our e-mail multiple times

during the day and this is the best form of communication. We will respond as soon as possible. Please do not send e-mails regarding changes in transportation. It would be best to call the office with such changes.

Phone Calls: please send an e-mail, write a note, or call the office. If calling the office, please leave a message with the secretary and include the best number to reach you. We will return your call as soon as we are available.

Plan books – Your child should be writing in their planner daily and should bring it home nightly. The planner is used for recording homework, long term assignments, specials, and special events. Please check this planner each evening.

Contact InformationHanby Elementary797-7100WEBSITEwww.hanby5.weebly.comThis website will be update weekly. Please check each week.Terri Fusco

fuscot@wcsoh.org

Miriam Herrickherrickm@wcsoh.org

Tara Norlingnorlingt@wcsoh.org