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5th Grade

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Sarah Hawn
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Adam Geisler
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Mindy Doychich
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Natalie Vigilante
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Manka Arifi
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Philosophy

We believe in Child First/Student second to empower our fifth graders to be their own advocates. 

Instructional Approach

Fifth Grade uses a workshop model to balance direct instruction and small group/independent practice. 

Curriculum details

Units of Study
Math:
 Using the Go Math curriculum
  • Fluency with Whole Numbers and Decimals
  • Operations with Fractions
  • Geometry and Measurement

Science: Using the FOSS curriculum
  • Physical science with mixtures and solutions
  • Earth and Science with the Earth and Sun
  • Life Science with living systems

Social Studies
  • Students will explore the history of the Americas from before humans arrive up until the Age of Exploration

Reading
  • Story elements with short stories
  • Character traits Frindle by Andrew Clements
  • Figurative language The One and Only Ivan by K.A. Applegate

CPS Grading Scale
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 below = Failing

Weights by Categories
40% Assessments
30% Classwork
20% Participation
10% Homework

Map Testing
Using the RIT score of your child, you can use the RIT to concept to find skills for your child to work on. If you click here and scroll down to the subject, you can find the skills for the different areas of the test. You may use the information below to find skills to practice on IXL for Math. It is recommended that your student also use IXL for ELA to practice skills that they have reflected needing help in. 
  • Math Growth Plans K-2 on IXL
  • Math Growth Plans 2-5 on IXL
  • Math Growth Plans 6+ on IXL
  • RIT to Concepts ​​

Schedule

The morning will consist of all four content classes from 8:25-12:25. After that the students will go to lunch and recess. Upon return the students will have WIN time (What I Need time). Students will work on strengthening their skills in Math, Reading, and Writing.

Expectations 

Locker Expectations
It is an exciting time for our students because 5th grade is the first year that they have their own locks and lockers.

Students are expected to…
  • Know their locker combination and open locker independently
  • Keep their locker cleaned and organized
  • Have materials needed for class at the start of the day
  • Use lockers appropriately

 Behavior Expectations
  •  Students are expected to follow the BLAZE WAYS
  • Be Safe
  • Be Responsible
  • Be Respectful

Field trips Scheduled
  • Adler Planetarium (Earth and Sun) in Quarter 2 
  • Field Museum (The Americas) in Quarter 3 
  • Wrigley Field (Geometry in the Real World)  in Quarter 4
  • Each field trip costs at least $12. 
Chaperones ~ If you would like to chaperone a field trip, please complete the CPS Background Check process and click on Complete a Volunteer Application



Resources to use at home (links)

bateman.cps.edu/
www.ixl.com
www.newsela.com
www.raz-kids.com
www.library.cps.edu/
Virtual Library
Recommended Websites
These are websites that your child should use at home. Their login information is in their Agenda Book.

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Newton Bateman Elementary School 
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Phone: (773) 534-5055
  • Be Bateman
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • History of Bateman
    • Message from the Principal
    • Enrollment
    • Academics >
      • Grade Levels
      • Dual Language Overview
      • Essentials >
        • Library Science
        • Physical and Health Education
      • Fine Arts >
        • Visual Arts Overview
        • Music Overview
        • Bateman Art Blog
      • Social-Emotional >
        • Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
        • Second Step
        • Partnerships
      • Assessment
  • Be Connected
    • Contact Us
    • School Directory >
      • Administration and Staff
      • Teachers
      • Essentials Teachers
      • Educational Support Personnel
      • Clinicians
    • School Tour >
      • Virtual Tour
  • Be Informed
    • Bateman News
    • Subscribe to School Newsletter
    • Bateman Buzz Archive
    • Grade Level Newsletters
    • Monthly Calendar
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  • Be Involved
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      • Submit an Absence
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      • Approved Snack List
      • Volunteer
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          • Bateman CIWP
        • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
        • Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
        • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
        • Bateman Boosters
      • CPS Policies & Guidelines
      • Before & After School >
        • Morning Care
        • PreK After Care
        • Neighborhood Boys Girls Club (NBGC)
        • After-School Program Guide
    • Students >
      • Activities and Clubs
      • High School Information
      • MAP Resources
      • Bateman Basilisks
    • After-School Program Guide >
      • Spring After School Registrations