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Mrs. Culen : 126 (Math, Health/SEL, S.S.):

mrculen@cps.edu

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Mrs. Martin: 128 (Science, Health/SEL, S.S.):

krmartin1@cps.edu

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Mrs. Dotson: 129 (Language Arts/ Writing/SS):

vldotson@cps.edu

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Mrs. Shufelt: 128 (Special Education Teacher):

raroussell@cps.edu

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Mrs. Uhler: 126 (Special Education Teacher):

hluhler@cps.edu

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Math...

Major Concepts Covered…

1. Place Value; Exponents; PEMDAS; multi-digit x & ÷
2. Addition and Subtraction of Decimals and Fractions
3. Multiplication and Division of Decimals and Fractions
4. Algebra- Patterns and Graphing
5. Converting Units of Measure
6. Geometry and Volume

Garvy Bulldogs Rule!

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*Basic multiplication facts x0-x12 should have already been memorized. If your child struggles with their times tables, please make sure they are practicing them nightly. 5th grade math is extremely difficult without this base.

Math Grading Policy

40% Summative

(Chapter Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes, assessments)

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35% Formative

(Mid-Chapters, PMT’s, Exit slips)

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25% Classwork

(Fact Fluency, projects, other class activities)

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• Think Central (Go Math)
• Reflex Math (X-Facts/Fractions)
• Google Classroom
• Moby Max
• Prodigy (Math games)

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Online Learning Platforms

*Need extra support or review in math?

The Go Math curriculum can be found online at Clever.com. Click on the Think Central app from your child’s account. Then go to the LIBRARY and click on the Interactive 5th grade student edition. There you will find the chapters and lessons to click on and watch a “Step-by-Step” video recap of the lesson needed. This is a great resource if your child is ever absent.

Literacy/Language Arts

Quarter 1

• Core Topics: Creating a Strong Community & Shaping and Forming Our Identities
• Reading Standards: Inference, Main Idea, Theme
• Writing Standards: Narrative

Quarter 2

• Core Topics: Poetry: The Music of the Soul
• Reading Standards: Compare/Contrast, Characters, Point of View
• Writing Standards: Opinion

Literacy/Language Arts

Quarter 3

• Core Topics: Challenging Prejudice and Injustice
• Reading Standards: Visual/Multimedia, Infographics, Text Structure
• Writing Standards: Research Essays

Quarter 4

• Core Topics: Our Impact on the Environment & Building and Sustaining Readers and Writers
• Reading Standards: Research and comprehend across multiple texts
• Writing Standards: Synthesizing Information in Writing

Literacy/Language Arts

ELA Grading Policy...

Reading Framework:

Comprehension Skills (Classwork, Mini-lessons): 33%

Foundational Skills (Spelling, Phonics, Vocabulary): 33%

Tests/Assessments: 34%

Writing Framework:

Writer’s Workshop: 33%

Assessments/Essays: 34%

Foundational Skills (Grammar): 33%

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Science...

Our topics for this year:

We are following the “Next Generation of Science Standards” for 5th grade.

1st Quarter= Patterns of Earth and Sky

2nd Quarter= Modeling Matter-Chemistry of Food

3rd Quarter= Earth Systems

4th Quarter= Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

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Science Grading ...

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45% = Scientific Core Idea and Concepts

DCI-The Universe and its Stars and Earth and the Solar System

CCC- Patterns and Scale, Proportion, and Quantity, cause and effect, structure and function

45% = Scientific Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data , Engaging in Argument from Evidence, Develop and use models

10% = homework

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Social/Emotional Learning Wayfinder

• 45% = Classwork
• 45%= Activities
• 10%= Homework

Social Studies...

• Taught by the homeroom teacher
• Unit 1- Native Americans in North America
• Unit 2- Global Movement
• Unit 3- Colonial America
• Unit 4- American Revolution
• Unit 5- The Constitution
• Unit 6- Civil War

Grades

• 45% Classwork
• 45% Assessments/Projects
• 10% Independent

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Testing

• Star 360 (BOY, MOY, EOY)
• Math
• Reading
• IAR- Illinois state test on math and reading, given in March
• ISA- Illinois Science Assessment- 3 day test given in April

Enrichment Classes

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Program:

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• Mr. Ravury- Computer/Technology
• Ms. Gray-Art
• Ms. Correa- Music
• Mr. Dewitt and Mrs. Colon- Physical Education
• Ms. Shearer- Digital Media

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Attendance...

• School schedule is from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

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• Please call the main office if your child is going to miss school. Your child will have as many days as they are absent to make up assignments.

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• In Aspen Parent Portal you may submit, schedule, and track your child’s absences online.

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Birthdays

• Missing 10% (just 2 days/month) over the course of a school year, can make it harder

to learn to read at grade level.

• Students can still fall behind even if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.

• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

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Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves!

Tips to Help

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.

• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.

• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.

• Try to schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.

• If your child seems anxious about school,

talk to teachers and the school counselor for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.

• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.

• Homework is practice that may consist of online activities and/or workbooks, worksheets, reading passages, online work
• Homework should be turned in by the due date assigned.
• In science and math, no late work will be accepted once the chapter is complete. Example-If we are on chapter 2, we will not accept anything from chapter 1.

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Homework...

Disciplinary Procedures..

The Student Code of Conduct of the Chicago Public Schools governs student behavior. CPS supports schools in implementing restorative versus punitive practices.

Students are expected to behave during school hours, before and after school, at all school- sponsored activities, and are expected to accept responsibility for their actions and behaviors.

Students who violate the student code of conduct more than once will be assigned to a pyramid. This Pyramid tracks student misbehavior(s). After the second occurrence and a contact home, students will attend a skill building session in place of “Fun Friday”

If students persist in violating the CPS Student Code of Conduct, additional support will be implemented to address the behavior. Administration always has the final say in deciding the consequence and whether suspension is necessary.

Dress Code

students should refrain from wearing…

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1. Clothes that advertise:

● Drugs

● Alcohol

● Violence

● Inappropriate words, signs and/or pictures

• Open toed sandals, open back sandals, clogs, or sandals resembling Birkenstocks
• Crocs with a back strap may be worn
• Dresses and blouses with spaghetti straps.

5. Shorts, dresses or skirts must cover the student’s entire bottom.
6. Leggings cannot be seen through. If so, an accompanying top that is long enough to reach the upper thigh and cover the bottom is needed.
7. Shorts between November 1st and April 1st.
8. Hats and hoods are not to be worn inside the building nor in the classroom.

Important Things...

• All forms and school fees are due Friday, September 1. Please make sure you turn in the federal income form even if it does not apply to you. Garvy receives federal money for the forms.

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• School fee is $100. Please click "one-time payment" on the page.***If you do not know your child's identification number, you can just place zeros in the box.

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• Chromebooks-Students in grade 5 will be issued a Chromebook to be used for instructional purposes in school. It will stay in school. Parents and students must sign and return the 1:1 Policy and Responsible Use Policy document.

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Parent Portal/

Garvy Website

• Sign up for updates on Grades. Email/Text alerts
• Sign up for Garvy Website updates

Volunteers:

If you were approved, by CPS, to be a Garvy parent volunteer last year, please update your application using the link below. If you are new to the volunteer process, please sign up with the link below. Please note that you must bring your ID or Driver's license to the main office to process the new application.

CPS Volunteer Process

Who do I email?

Who do I email?

English Language Program

English Learners

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Above 200 EL students and above 20 languages.

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Teachers & Staff

Around 20 teachers with ESL endorsement, at least 1 per grade level. Collaboration between teachers and school personnel.

Academic English

ELs develop academic English within the content areas.

Language

All content areas taught in English with home language support.

Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)

First meeting: September 6, 2023 8:30-9:00a.m.

(link will be shared for virtual meetings)

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Questions