​

​

​

​

WELLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5TH GRADE PARENT MEETING: May 21, 2024 6:00 p.m.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Tonight’s Agenda

• Welcome: Mr. Gould
• Introductions
• Administration Points of Emphasis
• Grade 5 Teacher Presentation
• Allied Arts Presentation
• Guidance/Social Work
• School Nurse Presentation
• Student Activities
• Map of Building & Other Resources

​

Wells Junior High School Staff

Melissa Smith School Social Worker

Dan MacLeod, Activities Director

Josh Gould, Principal

Don Abbott Assistant Principal

​

Erin DeMauro, Nurse

Kristie Soucy, Guidance Counselor

Catie Keenan Allied Arts Team Leader

Grade 5 Teaching Staff

Mrs. Collet

Ms. Binette

Cheryl Turner, Grade 5 Team Leader

Ms. Goodale

Mrs. Potter

Ms. Petzold

Mrs. McDonnell

The Grade 5 Model

• Grade 5 classrooms are located in their own wing of the building with a dedicated homeroom.
• Grade 5 has a dedicated staff of 6 classroom teachers and one special educator.
• Grade 5 incorporates a second ELA/Math block to build essential skills.
• Contact Time Block: Band/Chorus and/or extra support and enrichment.
• Grade 5 has their own lunch period and has a snack recess.
• All students are provided with a chromebook.

​

​

​

Transition!

You should expect:

• Emphasis on class sizes in vicinity of 20 students per class; Homeroom
• Grade 5 - “A School Within A School” Model
• Targeted support if a student is struggling
• Engaging and active classes that value social-emotional learning needs
• Grade 4 students visit WJHS on June 6

​

We put a great deal of effort into an effective transition from Wells Elementary School to Wells Junior High School

Morning Arrival & Afternoon Pickup

• Students should arrive at WJHS no earlier than 7:15. Classrooms open at 7:20am. Students arriving between 7:15 and 7:20 may report to the cafeteria, where breakfast is available.

​

​

​

​

• Afternoon pickup is in the same location as drop off.

​

• Any student arriving after 7:30 a.m. should be dropped off at the main office entry point on the Route 1 side of the campus.

Along with the District's Core Values, students in Grade 5 should strive toward the following WJHS principles:

• Be present. Arrive on time and come prepared.
• Expect to make mistakes but to also learn from them.
• Nothing is impossible. Keep trying. You may not know YET, but you will!
• Hard work and determination leads to success.
• Embrace new experiences and meet new people

Grade 5 Schedule

What Does The Schedule for Grade 5 Prioritize:

• School Day: 7:30am - 1:50pm. Doors open at 7:15am for morning drop-off.
• Recess breaks up morning academic sessions
• Double block of ELA and Math builds core skills.

Math

​

Grade 5 Modules of Study

• Place Value and Decimal Fractions
• Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
• Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
• Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions
• Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
• Problem Solving on the Coordinate Plane

​

​

• Fact Fluency (multiplication, division) MobyMax Fluency Tab and Classroom Activities
• Some students may have Supported Classes; ALL students will have math
• Online parent resources-homework sheets, homework helpers, etc.
• Other interactive websites to reinforce new and previous skills

​

ELA

Reading

• Novel Study
• Choice Novels
• Short stories and excerpts: Reading Street, and Story Works magazine
• Websites: mobymax, quizlet, vocabulary.com...

​

Writing

• Narrative Prompts
• Persuasive Essay
• Biography Book Report and presentation
• Grammar/ Spelling: Reading Street, and Story Works magazine
• Websites: google docs/slides, mobymax.com, noredink.com

Science

​

Course Length:

• Half Year Course

Our Units of Focus

• Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
• Plant Life Cycles
• Variation of Traits
• Endangered animals & Extinction
• Scientific Method/Stem Activities

​

Our goal is to get students excited about science with authentic problem solving!

​

​

​

​

​

http://www.space-awareness.org/en/activities/1614/sun-earth-and-moon-model/

Social Studies

• Half year course
• Thematic Approach, focusing on a different theme each day
• “Mappin’ Mondays” - focus on geography terms, atlas work, US 50 states and capitals.
• “Newsday Tuesdays” - current events, Scholastic News, NEWSELA
• “Wayback Wednesdays / Throwback Thursdays” - focus on Native Americans, Explorers, 13 Colonies
• “Freedom Fridays” - events leading up to and including the American Revolution

How Do I Make Sure I’m Ready?

Be Organized

• You will have a locker to store your belongings.
• Bring your materials to school each day.
• Use the agenda book we will provide to you.

​

Stay Sharp!

• Find time to read each day during the summer!
• Math - practice your multiplication facts!

Allied Arts

• Health
• Physical Education
• STEM
• Art
• Music (5 and 8)
• Project Adventure (7 & 8)
• Maine Studies (7)
• Intro to World Languages (6)

​

​

​

Our Allied Art courses meet for 6 weeks. Students rotate through the courses listed. In addition, they have an opportunity for Band/Chorus through contact time.

Allied Arts

What is it? → A six week rotation between the six offerings of Allied Arts, which encompass a engaging variety of specialist classes

Why? → Allied Arts provide students with a well-rounded course selection to develop lifelong learning, boost self-esteem, foster visual and performing art skills, and support a holistic approach to wellness and fitness

What classes are there? → Health, Art, (PE 1), STEM, Music, PE (2)*

Student Support Team

• Social Worker
• Delivers social work services within an IEP
• Runs social lunch groups
• Assists students with Social-Emotional issues
• Guidance Counselor
• Manages 504 plans
• Assists with scheduling issues
• School Nurse
• See forthcoming slides

Information From the School Nurse

Maine Law allows students to self-carry asthma inhalers and Epi-pens with a

Maine Allergy Action Plan

Maine Asthma Plan

Signed by a parent / guardian and the healthcare provider on file with nurse.

​

Plans must be renewed every school year.

​

​

Medication Policy

All other medications administered at school must be given through the nurse. This includes OTC’s and prescriptions.

​

​

• Policy and forms may be found on the WJHS school nurse web page or call the nurse at 641-6923
• Students should not be carrying these medications at school.
• Please feel free to call the nurse anytime if you have health questions or concerns.

​

Nurse Website: school news information Nurse information

Information

• Visit the WJHS Website at: https://sites.google.com/a/k12wocsd.net/wjhs/school-news-and-information
• Visit the Grade 5 Team Website & Teacher Pages at: https://sites.google.com/a/k12wocsd.net/wjhs/team-information/fifth-grade
• Follow WJHS on Twitter: @wjhswocsd

​

WJHS MAP

Grade 5 Wing

​

• Separate from grades 6-8 students.

​

• Travel to Allied Art wing for courses.

​

• Quick access into and out of building via dedicated doors.

​

• Close proximity to lunch room and recess area.

​

• Special education space near classrooms.

Jupiter Ed

You will be getting an invite to create a Jupiter account. Register!

​

Remember:

• Be on the lookout for a login from JupiterEd in June to join our online platform.
• First Day of School - Orientation Model
• Find ways to get involved in school culture
• Be kind to your peers!

​

Questions?

​

​

​

Start Strong

​

​

You decide on the footprint you leave!

TOURS AVAILABLE

• Student Last Names A - B (Goodale)
• Student Last Names C - D (Petzold)
• Student Last Names E - J (Potter)
• Student Last Names K - M (Turner)
• Student Last Names N - S (Binette)
• Student Last Names T - Z (McDonnell)

​