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Mission: Fifth graders at Oakdale School are preparing to become lifelong, independent learners. Each of us is unique and affected by cultural, linguistic, intellectual, psychological, social and economic factors. We develop an awareness and understanding of our strengths as individuals, as well as an appreciation of our diversity. We know that a strong academic foundation, a love of learning, a sense of responsibility, and a sense of pride in ourselves will enable us to be successful middle school students. Our confidence builds as we grow as problem solvers and creative thinkers. In cooperation with our families and our community, we begin to define our identities. As the oldest students at Oakdale School, fifth graders are proud to be role models, demonstrating critical thinking, academic excellence, positive study skills and responsible citizenship.
Message to Parents: The strong academic foundation in the earlier grades becomes the springboard for launching fifth graders. We are instilling a sense of responsibility, a love of learning, and a sense of pride in our students. It is our belief that these values will help them with their next big step - Middle School - as well as throughout life's journey.
"The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving." Oliver Wendell Holmes
Curriculum:
Reading: SRA, Imagine It!
Themes: Heritage, Energy, Making a New Nation, The Universe, Going West, Call of Duty
Writing: Empowering Writers
Focus on Expository Writing: The Expository Pillar, Developing Main Ideas, Adding
Elaborative Details Using Golden Bricks, Conclusions
Math: MacMillan McGraw-Hill, Math Connects
Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplying Whole Numbers, Dividing Whole Numbers,
Measurement in both the Customary and Metric Systems, Perimeter/Area, Time and
Elapsed Time, Two-Dimensional Geometry, Volume and Surface Area, Developing Fraction
Concepts, Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Using Factors and
Multiples, Using Algebraic Expressions, Using Equations and Function Tables, Displaying
and Interpreting Data, Using Probability to Make Predictions
Science: (Delta)
Units: Ecosystems, The Moon, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Oceans
Social Studies:
The Social Studies topics are integrated into our Imagine It! Language Arts Curriculum.
There are many non-fiction expository pieces throughout each unit of learning.
Health:
The Health objectives in fifth grade are taught in conjuction with the DARE Officer and
the school nurse.
Special Events: DARE Culmination Ceremony, Fifth Grade class trip, and Fifth Grade Culmination Ceremony.
Special Awards: There are several awards which are reserved for fifth grade students. They are awarded at the close of the school year, but represent work over the entire school year.
•Comstock Award: One boy and one girl from each class are awarded the Comstock Award for academic improvement during the middle marking periods of the past school year.
•Joyce Eccleston Poetry Award: One student from each fifth grade class receives this award which honors a student who shows an interest in poetry.
•Dr. Charles E. Murphy Award: A yearly district-wide creative writing competition is held in which all fifth grade students in the district participate.
•Montville Rotary Music Award: Awarded to fifth grade students for outstanding effort and achievement in instrumental band and chorus participation.
•Presidential Academic Award: Awarded to students for academic achievement and improvement over the past school year.
•Governor's Physical Fitness Award: Awarded annually for outstanding performance on the Connecticut State Physical Fitness Assessment. This assessment is a test for strength, endurance, and flexibility.
•Perfect Attendance Award: Awarded to students who have missed no school during the school year.
•Emery B. Merrill Award: Awarded to one 5th grade boy and one 5th grade girl, who, in the judgment of the teachers, best exemplify fairness, a quiet, patient manner, a sense of humor, tolerance, and kindness to all at Oakdale School and beyond.
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