Grade 5
Curriculum Snapshot
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FARMINGTON, CT
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Dear 5th Grade Parent/Guardian,
We invite you to become a partner in your child’s education. We know that when children see their parents interested in what they are learning in school, they in turn place greater value on their schoolwork.
This Elementary Curriculum Snapshot is intended to provide a broad overview of the expectations, core subjects, and experiences that your child will have as a fifth grader at West Woods Upper Elementary School. You will find an overview of the academic units of study as well as the overarching standards and subject matter taught in Farmington. The Farmington Public Schools has a strong, comprehensive, standards-based curriculum, which aims to develop the skills and knowledge in each academic area and also the transferable skills of the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen.
We want our students to be leaders of their own learning and to explore interests as they grow and develop as resourceful, curious learners. We value your partnership in this process and hope you will make time to attend Open House, conferences and other curriculum-focused celebrations of learning. These events will showcase student work and provide insight into your child’s progress.
We look forward to getting to know you and your children!
Sincerely,
Kimberly Wynne
Assistant Superintendent
Dear West Woods families,
Our West Woods community creates a strong bridge between elementary school and middle school, and prioritizes a learning environment that supports students academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our goal is to enable all students to achieve academic and personal excellence, exhibit persistent effort and live as resourceful, inquiring, and contributing global citizens.
Throughout their time at West Woods, students will engage in learning that is both meaningful and tightly tied to CT Core standards. Major units of study for all subject areas can be found in this guide, as well as exciting longer-term projects. We look forward to partnering with families to learn alongside our students each and every day here at West Woods.
In partnership,
Katherine Blore
West Woods Principal
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
The West Woods Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an inclusive and welcoming group. As soon as your student enrolls at West Woods, we consider you to be an important and valued member of our organization. There are no requirements to join or dues to pay. As a PTO, we are committed to supporting the teachers, staff, and administration at West Woods. We do this by funding assemblies and cultural activities, providing support for teacher-led programs throughout the year, honoring our teachers, staff, principals and nurse and administrative professionals on their respective appreciation days, selling spirit wear to the students and community and planning family events. We achieve these goals through fundraising and welcome community support in all forms. Our PTO meets 5 times a year, sometimes in person and sometimes virtually. We have an executive board as well as multiple committees- fundraising, teacher appreciation, spiritwear, events and more. You are welcome to attend a meeting or join a committee at any point in the school year. Meetings are announced in Parent Square.
To learn more about opportunities with the PTO or if you have questions, email wwpto@fpsct.org or attend the next meeting. We are always looking for committee members and volunteers.
Family Engagement
You play an important role in your child's education and academic performance!
West Woods Upper Elementary School provides ongoing communication through an app, Parent Square, which provides information from the school for things such as announcements, upcoming events and activities, school closings and more.
To download the Parent Square app, go to: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin. Under select your school/district, type in "Farmington Public Schools".
Here are some general things you can do at home to support your child's success:
Let your child know that you value their education, their school and their teachers.
Share your child's strengths and weaknesses with their teachers.
Send your child to school every day. Strong attendance is linked to academic performance. Please consult the Farmington Public Schools calendar when planning vacations.
2024-2025 School Calendar (revised 7/9/24)
2025-2026 School Calendar (approved 7/9/24)
Instructional time is important so late arrivals and early dismissals should be avoided. Parents must walk children inside to sign them in or out.
Make sure your child starts the day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is also available at school from 8:30-8:40 AM.
Provide a set time and place for completing homework. Students will have homework every day. They also should be reading 30 minutes every day at home.
Help your child with time management for assignments that are long-term. This is a skill they will need for middle school and beyond.
Talk to your child about what they are learning in school. Ask open-ended questions such as "tell me about...", or "what are you learning in class?"
Attend parent conferences which are held twice a year (November & March). This a great opportunity to ask your child's teacher questions and ways you can support their success.
Demonstrate a positive attitude about the school and teachers. If you have concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher directly.
Monitor your child when using technology. Talk to them about internet safety and social media usage. District issued chromebooks should be used for school related assignments only.
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