Welcome to Maercker 5^th Grade  

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  5th Grade Curriculum Guide - click here

Maercker's 5^th Grade Team

Introducing the 5th grade team! 

Mathematics 

Topics covered in 5^th Grade include:

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Science 

Topics covered in 5^th Grade include:

• Scientific Method
• Life Science 
  Plant andAnimal life cycles
• Physical Science 
  Properties of matter; motion; energy
• Earth Science
  Types of rocks, weather and climate, landform changes

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Social Studies 

 Topics covered in 5^th Grade include:

• Early American History
  European Exploration
  RevolutionaryWar
  Civil War 
• Current Events
• Geography and Map Skills

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Literacy 

Topics covered in 5^th Grade include:

• Independent/Guided Reading
    Fiction and non-fiction materials; comprehension strategies; robust vocabulary
• Writing 
    Expository, persuasive, and narrative; 6-traits writing ; grammar
• Spelling weekly lists/tests

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  Projects 

5^th Grade classes are involved in some or all of the projects listed below.

• Heritage
• Shopping Spree/Maercker Mall
• Feast
• Invent-a-thon
• Ecosystem

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Grading Scales

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  Student Responsibilities 

Students have the right to learn, and teachers have the right to teach. Students will be held accountable for upholding these rights.

• Have homework
• Be prepared for class with supplies
• Dress appropriately for learning

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Homework Policy

• Homework is assigned as an opportunity to practice the skills taught in school.
  
• Students are expected to come to school with all homework completed.
  
• Students will be held accountable for incomplete or missing assignments.
  
• Students are required to record assignments daily in assignment notebooks.

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 Discipline 

Click on the icon to see the 5^th grade letter regarding student discipline.

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Dress Code

Dress code will be enforced in accordance with the Parent/Student handbook.

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Specials 

• Physical Education
• Library
• Art
• Music
• Computers
• Social Emotional

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Band 

Beginning Band is available to 5th Grade students at Maercker School. Click on the icon below to learn more about the band program.

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Outdoor Education (2012-2013)

Camp Duncan, Ingleside, Il

http://www.ymcachicago.org/duncan/

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Field Trips 

• White Pines
• Robert Crown
• 5^th Grade Picnic

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After School Activities

• Sports Club
• Ecology
• Basketball
• Chorus
• Stackers Club
• Wildcats

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Birthdays 

• County Health Department regulations forbid the distribution of homemade treats.
  
• To celebrate birthdays with their class, children may bring in a small, individually wrapped treat or token gift for each student in the class (ie. pencils, erasers).
  
• Rather than a food treat you may wish to donate a book to the library or donate a piece of recess equipment (ie: playground ball or jump rope) for the grade level.
  
• Birthday party invitations may not be distributed at school.

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Recess 

• Please send students with appropriate clothing for the weather.
  
• School rules will be enforced on the playground.

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Supply Lists

It is imperative the students come prepared to school with ALL necessary tools and materials. As the year progresses, please expect to replace supplies accordingly.

Click on supply list for a complete list of school supplies.

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Maercker School Creed

At Maercker School…

We respect individual differences.

We communicate in a caring and positive way.

We take responsibility for our learning and our actions.

We learn by trying new things and grow from our mistakes.

We do our best every day!

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