Welcome
(Miss Duong's 5th Grade Class)
(Miss Duong's 5th Grade Class)
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your son/daughter to our classroom for the 2023-2024 academic school year. My name is Thi Duong and I am pleased to be given the opportunity to work with your child this academic school year at Garretson Elementary. My expectations for conduct and standards for academic growth are high. As a teacher, I believe that a student’s success in the classroom depends on the cooperative relationship between the teacher and the parent. I look forward to working with you this school year. In order to ensure every child’s academic and social progress throughout the year, the school expectations have been established and discussed with students to help guide their behavior.
Please review the rules and consequences with your child, as I have in the classroom, to make sure he/she understands what behavior is expected of him/her. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you may have this school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to make an appointment to see me or eave a message for me in the office. I will be using the phone app “Class Dojo” and our Website where you will find announcements, projects, homework, many pictures and much more! The school number is (951)736-3345 and direct line is 60247.
Thank you for your time,
Miss Duong
5th Grade Teacher/Coach
Website: https://garretson.cnusd.k12.ca.us/
Location: 1650 Garretson Avenue, Corona, CA, USA
Phone: 951736-3345
Ext: 60247
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarretsonElementary
Garretson's Vision Statement
To educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement while supporting the whole child, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become productive, ethical, and compassionate global citizens. To bring our vision into reality, we will ensure the highest quality education through a culture of professional collaboration that provides First Best Instruction, effective interventions, exceptional enrichment and is supported through family and community outreach. We will cultivate an environment that embraces diversity, promotes safety, and builds character through "The Gator Way."
Garretson's Mission Statement
To bring our vision into reality, we will ensure the highest quality education through a culture of professional collaboration that provides First Best Instruction, effective interventions, and high quality enrichment and is supported through family and community outreach. We will cultivate an environment that embraces diversity, promotes safety, and builds character.
AVID's mission
is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
I am RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE
I promise to RESPECT myself and others every place I go.
I am RESPONSIBLE. I always do my BEST.
I follow all directions and STRIVE to pass life's Tests!
A friendly reminder for the mornings:
Pull all the way forward to the gator mural when dropping off, please don't stop in front of the gate
Don't drop off students at the parking lot, students are to be walked all the way to the gate by a parent if you are parking. We encourage you to use the drop off-line.
Kinder students eating breakfast need to be dropped off at the main front gate
Breakfast is from 8:15-8:30am.
Late arrivals must be signed in.
Pull all the way up
A friendly reminder for Pick up:
Please stay in your car and DO NOT leave your car unattended
Stay clear of bus parking area, this is designated for our busses and daycares
Honking in the parking lot scares and alerts our staff and students
Please be patient, and remember that there are children and staff here, we ask that you are respectful with language.
Late pick-ups need to be signed out.
New waiting areas procedures for 2-3rd grade families and Kinder families waiting for older siblings starting on 1/17/2023 Watch the video. https://tinyurl.com/24nwwz53
Parking in the parking lot labeled staff is only for staff
Back Gate reminders:
Please Load and unload cars in the Cone Zone ONLY.
Pull all the way forward to the beginning of the Cone Zone for arrival to allow more cars access to drop off (and pick up in the afternoon).
Please alert your student to not cross the street in the middle, it's crossing is necessary crossing at corner is a better choice.
We kindly ask that you do not park on any space that says "Staff only" including the spot for Nurse. Our staff members want to make sure they are able to greet their students on time and taking their spots make it challenging for them to get to class on time. We appreciate your understanding.
Any Damage $30.00
CHROMEBOOK Lost $150.00
T9 HOTSPOT Lost $50.00
POWER ADAPTER (Chromebook and Hotspot) $30.00
https://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=73834764
You can message me on Class Dojo (response time 24 hours)
If you want to let your child that you will be late/who will be picking them up (CALL OFFICE-so they can relay the message to me)
Email: tcduong@cnusd.k12.ca.us (response time 1-2 days)
Call: 951736-3345 Ext: 60247 (response time-immediately)
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Fifth123 (resource)
Language arts skills tend to spiral from year to year. So, what's the significant difference between 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade in terms of reading and writing?
Each year, your child will make a jump in the complexity and sophistication of the reading and writing expected.
Math, in contrast, is more sequential in its skill progression. Each skill builds on each other. Your 5th grader will need a strong grasp of 4th grade skills to master 5th grade skills and ultimately progress to 6th grade skills.
Here's a closer look at what your 5th grader wants to know for academic skills.
In 5th grade, your child will be expected to have a higher level of "operational fluency" with fractions and decimals. For example, write the decimal equivalent of a fraction with a denominator of 1,000.
This means your child automatically knows the answers. He or she doesn’t need to use scratch paper or fingers to figure problems out.
Multiplication WebMathMinute.com 100 problems in 5 minutes-by October 31st (Range 1-10)
Multiplication WebMathMinute.com 100 problems in 4 minutes-by December 30 (Range 1-11)
Multiplication WebMathMinute.com 100 problems in 3 minutes-by February 28th (Range 1-12)
Division WebMathMinute.com
In 5th grade, your child also will be building a deeper understanding of volume.
Your 5th grader wants to:
Write and evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses.
Subtract 8 from 9, then add 10 to the result: (9 – 8) + 10 = 11
Identify mistakes involving the order of operations.
Identify and correct any mistakes: ( 3 + 5 ) x 4 = 3 + 20 = 23.
Complete a table for a two-variable relationship and graph it.
Complete the table for c = t + 10 and then graph it:
Understand place value.
What is value of the 5 in 27,548.09?
Multiply and divide by a power of ten with decimals.
6 x 10.
Read, write and compare decimals to thousandths.
What sign (<, >, =) makes the statement true? 38.098 ___ 38.189
Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.
What is 7.586 rounded to the nearest tenth?
Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
7 x 9 x 11
Divide 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.
What is 7854 divided by 22?
Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals to hundredths.
2 x 10.11
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers).
½ + 1 ¼
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
½ x ¾
Solve word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication or division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers.
Philip and Craig each made a bowl of punch. Craig used 6 times as much lemonade as Philip did. If Philip used 5/6 of a cup of lemonade, how many cups of lemonade did Craig use?
Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing).
Which symbol (<, >, =) makes the statement true? 5 x ½ ____ 5
Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
Which is more, 6 inches or 1 foot?
Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8).
Understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic centimeters, cubic inches, cubic feet and improvised units.
Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume.
Brandon wants to grow tomatoes and herbs, so he can make his own fresh pizza sauce. Brandon's planter box is seven feet long and four feet wide on the inside. Brandon fills the planter box with soil to a height of two feet. What is the volume of soil in Brandon's planter box?
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
Example: Parallelogram, Rectangle, Rhombus, Square, etc.
Your 5th grader wants to spend more time reading longer chapter books, as well as nonfiction books and texts. Teachers will be increasing the length and the complexity of the passages and textbooks they give your 5th grader to read.
So again, be sure you're working with your 5th grader on reading stamina.
Your 5th grader wants to be able to:
Find main ideas and supporting details using more advanced reading comprehension strategies (like inference)
Summarize what's been read through writing or speaking
Synthesize information from two texts
Think analytically and give specific examples from the text
Interpret information from charts, images, videos, timelines and diagrams
Compare and contrast the information that's being read
Proficiently read at grade level five in both fiction and nonfiction texts
Learn new vocabulary words using context clues
Use the Internet to access and research information
Fluency Goal:
Your 5th grader will be writing informational reports in complete paragraphs, and teachers will be looking for a higher level of vocabulary and specific detail.
Writing is a "higher cognitive load activity," meaning it takes more of your 5th grader's energy and brainpower to complete it.
With that in mind, it’s important to continue building up your child's writing stamina.
Your 5th grader should be able to:
Write in a variety of formats for a variety of subjects
Understand that writing a book report is different than writing an email or writing a PowerPoint presentation
Understand the nuance of who's the audience (Why are you writing this and what does the audience need to know?)
Know the basic parts of speech
Write a structured paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence
Use punctuation such as commas, apostrophes and quotation marks appropriately
Understand synonyms, antonyms and homophones
Identify prefixes and suffixes
Use research to write an informational report
Write description and persuasive texts
Writing is one of those skills that will be important no matter what your child does after high school/secondary school.
Your child needs to be able to write and send messages whether he or she is a scientist, works in retail, is a mechanic or teaches English class.
Fifth grade is the time to take stock of your child's writing abilities and make sure your child has the skills necessary to excel.
Spelling Goal:
In social studies the history of the United States is used to teach pride in our heritage, tolerance of a diverse population, and an understanding of the importance of democracy in the world. Map studies, analysis of historical documents and figures, and research of famous events and people provide students with a solid knowledge and understanding of American history. Technology is infused into this course to enhance study skills and support the curriculum through research and cooperative learning projects.
Science in the 5th grade year continues to build on the students’ understanding and application of the scientific method. An appreciation for science and discovery, as well as an appreciation and respect for the earth and our environment, are also emphasized. Students are encouraged to relate their knowledge of science concepts and theory to their everyday experiences. Problem solving as it pertains to scientific inquiry continues to strengthen critical thinking skills and prepare students for life in the 21st century. Dissection is introduced as the fifth graders delve into a hands-on approach to learning and application of scientific knowledge. Furthermore, participation in the schoolwide science fair allows for individual recognition of student achievement, further develops student presentation skills, and helps to create a school-wide atmosphere where science is celebrated.
It's the end of one era and the start of another!
Now's the time to take action if:
You've noticed any academic issues that have been simmering for a while
Your child is just getting by (but isn’t really excelling), or ...
You want to give you child an edge for middle school
How?
-Tutoring, create an academic plan with the teacher, intervention groups, set goals, be involved, help in the classroom, library opportunities, etc.
With the needs of every child in mind, daily curriculum is also enhanced through an intentional focus towards developing the 4Cs: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. These competencies are nurtured and built upon in a carefully crafted continuum throughout each Garretson student’s journey, ultimately preparing him or her to be a productive asset in a global society.