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Last Updated: 7/13/2019
Note: All dates are subject to change

5th Grade Homeroom

LATE WORK POLICY:
Homework:  
Absences: 

RETAKE POLICY:

Math 5

ABOUT THE CLASS
     5th Grade is a big year for math! We work hard to solidify our multiplication and division skills and take those forward into decimals and fractions. Students step into the realm of negative numbers, use graphs to dip their toes into geometry and sprinkle letters into their math equations to begin experiencing algebra.
     Math homework will be assigned every day, including Fridays. The last period of the day on Fridays is Study Hall which gives the students time to complete their homework before the weekend as well as time to get one-on-one tutoring on anything from the week that has stumped them.
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​HOMEWORK/PROJECTS

​TESTS/QUIZZES
     Multiplication Quiz: Fri, Sept. 13
     Division Quiz: Fri, Sept. 27
     Place Value Quiz: Fri, Oct. 4
     Exponents Quiz: Fri, Oct. 18
     Decimal Quiz: Thurs, Nov. 7
     Order of Operations Quiz: Fri, Nov. 15
     Algebra Quiz: Fri, Nov. 22
     Graphing Quiz: Thurs, Dec. 19
     Fractions Pt. 1 Quiz: Fri, Jan. 24

RESOURCES
     Homework is posted in Google Classroom
     ​Khan Academy

Science 5

​ABOUT THE CLASS
     Our Science curriculum, HMH Science Dimensions is new as of the 2018-19 school year. It is almost entirely online, giving students access to unique activities and resources. Students will also have frequent hands-on activities and labs related to the topics they are covering. 5th Grade gives the students the basics of the Life, Earth and Space Science that are covered in Grades 6-8 in more depth.

​HOMEWORK/PROJECTS
     
TESTS/QUIZZES
​     Quizzes will take place at the end of each lesson, approximately every 2 weeks. Tests will take place at the end of each unit, approximately every 4-6 weeks. 
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​RESOURCES
     Science Dimensions Website Login:
          https://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

ELA 5

ABOUT THE CLASS 
Vocabulary follows a 2 week cycle which will only vary when days of school are missed.
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HOMEWORK/PROJECTS
There is never homework the final day of each week.
    10 Day Week
          1: POS                       5: CTRW
          2: CTS                       6: Draw
          3: S/A                         7: Spell
          4: TBD                      8: Use it
     9 Day Week
​          1: POS                       5: Draw
          2: CTS                       6: Spell
          3: S/A                         7: Use it
          4: CTRW

TESTS/QUIZZES
Spelling Tests and Vocab Tests will occur the same week with the Spelling on Thursday and the Vocab on Friday. This is adjusted back one day for weeks without a Friday.
​     Unit 1: Sept. 19/20                                 Unit 9: Jan. 30/31
     Unit 2: Oct. 3/4                                     Unit 10: Feb. 12/13
     Unit 3: Oct. 17/18                                 Unit 11: Feb. 27/28
     Unit 4: Oct. 31/Nov. 1                          Unit 12: Mar. 11/12
     Unit 5: Nov. 14/15                                Unit 13: Mar. 26/27
     Unit 6: Dec. 5/6                                    Unit 14: Apr. 9/10
     Unit 7: Dec. 18/19                                Unit 15: Apr. 30/May 1
     Unit 8: Jan.16/17
 
RESOURCES
     Vocabulary Workshop Online Practice:
          ​https://www.sadlierconnect.com/anonymous/product.html?productId=4&alias=vw&eventId=UifmtElCVD9ntve2&eventValidation=f1d439590eafd71de544afd89432305c._.I3Z7e1ea_QI6U-6clmR9dvJ1EYR_X6XwW6jyx7U4aygmeMJd2mpp0-vAUQxEP4-0Mm6bbzkP8uVXOwa-NPZ31g~~

Social Studies 5

ABOUT THE CLASS
     This year we are rolling out a brand new, up-to-date Social Studies curriculum! This curriculum uses a combination of online materials and resources as well as traditional textbooks for a dynamic Social Studies experience. 5th Grade students will be learning United States history from the first Native American cultures through to the Industrial Revolution, all the while making connections to the modern country they are growing up in.
     There will not be regular homework in Social Studies, but the 5th Grade has 2 major projects: Presidents Day (2/20) and Tour of the World (5/8). Much of the work for these will be done in class, but some the students will need to take home. We will also take a field trip to JA Biztown in the Spring to learn about money management and holding a job. 

​HOMEWORK/PROJECTS
     
TESTS/QUIZZES
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RESOURCES
     TCI Website Login:​
           https://student.teachtci.com/student/sign_in

Volunteer Opportunities

ABOUT
Middle School students at HFS are required to earn service hours which counts significantly toward their Religion grade. Below are some opportunities to volunteer around the community. Some events are ones that Ms. Swartz will organize a group to attend, others are independent. Transportation is not provided though families are welcome to carpool.
INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEERING
  • Ask a teacher if they have any projects
  • Do yard work for a neighbor for free
  • Hold a lemonade stand for charity
VOLUNTEER WITH MS. SWARTZ
  • TBA

STEAM 5

ABOUT THE CLASS

​HOMEWORK/PROJECTS
     
TESTS/QUIZZES
      
RESOURCES
     Instructions and Rubrics in Google Classroom

STEAM 6

ABOUT THE CLASS
     During the course of this class, students will be designing their dream house. They will use skills from various subjects areas to use technology and other resources to draw ground plans, budget and draw renderings of their dream house.
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​PROJECT DEADLINES
     Phase One: Fri, Sept. 27
     Phase Two: Fri, Nov. 1
     Phase Three: Fri, Nov. 22
     Phase Four: Fri, Dec. 20
     Phase Five: Fri, Jan. 24
     Phase Six: Fri, Mar. 6
     Phase Seven: Fri, Mar. 27
     Phase Eight: Fri, Apr. 10
     Phase Nine: Fri, May 18
     Phase Ten: Fri, May 22
   
​RESOURCES
     Instructions and Rubrics in Google Classroom

PE & Health 5/6

ABOUT THE CLASS
     Students will be learning about the systems in their body as well as working to be active and have fun. They will have small quizzes over the body systems they have learned. Students will also learn applicable first aid skills. 
*The reproductive systems will be covered by the Religion teacher during Family Life.*

SCHEDULE
     Mondays: Health & PE
     Thursdays: PE

​TESTS/QUIZZES
     Mental Health/Nervous System Quiz: Mon, Oct. 7
     Cardiovascular System Quiz: Mon, Nov. 22
     Muscular/Skeletal Systems Quiz: Mon, Jan. 13
     Digestive/Excretory/Urinary Systems Quiz: Mon, Feb. 24
     Immune/Renal/Endocrine Systems Quiz: Mon, Mar. 30
     Integumentary/Lymphatic Systems Quiz: Mon, May 11
     First Aid Quiz: Mon, June 8
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RESOURCES
     Slides will be posted in Google Classroom after lessons.

7th Grade Play

ABOUT THE PLAY
     This year's 7th Grade Play will perform Thursday, March 12th. The students will all take part in the play both as an actor as well as completing a technical role as crew or a designer. Students will receive their scripts prior to Christmas Break to allow them time to read through it before rehearsals officially begin. The play itself is TBD.
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SCHEDULE
​     TBD

TBA After School Class

ABOUT THE CLASS

SCHEDULE

RESOURCES
     Handouts are available in the Google Classroom

​Class Schedules 2019-2020

*Schedules subject to change*

5th Grade's Schedule

Ms. Swartz' Schedule
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
P1: Math 
P1: Math
P1: Math
P1: Math/ Mass
P1: Math
P2: Science
P2: Math
P2: Science
P2: Math
P2: Science
P3: Religion
P3: Religion
P3: Library/ Tech
P3: Religion
P3: Religion
P4: Social Studies
P4: Social Studies
P4: Social Studies
P4: Social Studies
P4: Social Studies 
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
P5; ELA
P5: ELA
P5: ELA
P5: ELA
P5: ELA
P6: Music
P6: ELA
P6: STEAM
P6: ELA
P6: Music
P7: PE/Health
P7: Projects
Early Release
P7: PE/Health
P7: Study Hall
​MON
​TUES
​WED
​THURS
FRI
P1: Math 5
P1: Math 5
P1: Math 5
P1: Math 5/ Mass
P1: Math 5
P2: Science 5
P2: Math 5
P2: Science 5
P2: Math 5
P2: Science 5
P3: Prep
P3: Prep
P3: Prep
P3: Prep
P3: Prep
P4: Social Studies 5
P4: Social Studies 5
P4: Social Studies 5
P4: Social Studies 5
P4: Science 5
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
P5: ELA 5
P5: ELA 5
P5: ELA
P5: ELA
P5: ELA
P6: STEAM 6
P6: ELA 5
P6: STEAM 5
P6: ELA
P6: STEAM 6
P7: PE/ Health 5/6
P7: Projects 5
Early Release
P7: PE/ Health 5/6
P7: Study
​Hall 5
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Homework Club
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