Welcome to the 5th Grade Academic Page!

My name is Ivette Cruz and I am the 5th grade teacher at St. Mary's. It is an honor to serve our Lord through teaching in a Catholic School. I am originally from Arizona but recently moved to Texas; therefore, everything is new and exciting for me! I am looking forward for what Texas has to offer. 

I am so happy that I have the opportunity to serve my Church community through my passion for teaching and I am extremely excited for this upcoming school year full of fun learning and various activities for my students!!

Please contact me through email with any questions you may have or schedule a time for a conference. Please note that if you drop by to talk, I may not always have the opportunity to have a discussion with you as I may be busy with students or planning activities/lessons. Making an appointment is appreciated. 

Please view this page often for schedules, documents, and other important announcements.

Happy Learning,

Ivette Cruz

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Extra Help!

 

Mrs. Linda Lindberg and Mrs. Janette Baxter will be in class to help out/tutor students.

Mrs. Lindberg will be with us Monday-Friday from 10:10:30AM (ELA)
Mrs. Baxter will be with us Monday-Friday from 11:00-12:00 (ELA/MATH)
 

Safety Patrol Schedule 08/20-08/24

Monday

Wesley Kuriger
MacKenzie Aller
Noel Kurtin
Madison Donohue

Tuesday & Wednesday

Jacob Boone
Charlie Glass
Sarah Barkis
James Humphreys

Thursday & Friday

Haley Markham
Ezekiel Mendez
Wesley Kuriger
Rosie Mosmeyer

 

 

NEWS

Parents,

I have the scores of the math assessments! 

Ms. Cruz's Class: Haley Markham, Adam Compean, Charlie Glass, Grace Mckenna, James Humphreys, Jacob Boone, MacKenzie Aller & Brinley Pierson.

Mr. Ables' Class: Wesley Kuriger, Noel Kurtin, David Stewart, Rosie Mosmeyer, Sarah Barkis, Brendan Nash, Michael Hubbard & Nicholas Basile.


Also, the first homework packet was given out today! The due date is Friday August 24. We also have additional math homework written on your child's planner. For example, for Ms. Cruz's Math class, homework for today is pages 9 & 10. Mr. Ables class has NO math homework for today. Math homework needs to be stapled or cliped with the rest of the packet to be turned in by Friday August 24 with the rest of the homework. 

Have a great day!! 

Ivette Cruz :)

Grade 5 – English Language Arts Syllabus

 
Week 1-3: Creating a Classroom Community:

• 1^st 15 Days Introduction to ALL Genres.

 
Writing: Set-Up Workshop Model
 
Poetry: Set-Up Workshop Model
 
Reading TEKS: 5.1A, 2B, 9A, 18B, 18C, 27A, 28, 29, Fig. 19A, B, C, D, E, F
 
Writing TEKS: 5.15A, B, C, D, E, 22E
 
Word Study: 5.22D
 
Week 4-9: Unit 1

• Infer/summarize
• Exploring Fiction/Poetry/Theme
• Story Structure (Plot)
• Character Development (Relationship Conflicts)
• Determine Word Meanings (Context Clues)
• 1^st and 3^rd Person/Figurative Language

 
Reading TEKS: 5.2.B, D, 3A, 4A, 6A, B, C, 8A, 9A, Fig. 19A, B, C, D, E, F
 
Writing: NARRATIVE: TEKS: 5.15A, B, C, D, E, 16Ai, Aii, Aiii, 17A, 20Ai, 20B, C, 21Bi
 
Poetry: Narrative, Lyrical, Humorous, and Free Verse
 
Word Study TEKS: 5.2E, 22Ai, ii, Aiii
 

Grade 5 – Mathematics Syllabus

 
Week 1 (Starting 08/20/18) – MODULE 1 Place Value and Decimals

• Algebraic Properties
  • Properties of Addition
  • Properties of Multiplication
• Investigate – Thousands (5.2.A)
  • Number and Operations
• Place Value of Decimals (5.2.A)
• Compare and Order Decimals (5.2.B)
• Round Decimals (5.2.C)

 
Week 2 – MODULE 1 Place Value and Decimals and MODULE 2 – Multiply and Divide Whole Numbers

• Estimate Decimals Sums and Differences (5.3.A)
• Add and Subtract Decimals Through Thousandths (5.3.K)

Add/Subtract Money/Problem Solving (5.3.K)
**END OF MODULE – MODULE 1 ASSESSMENT**

• Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers (5.3.B)
• Multiply by 2-Digit Numbers (5.3.B)
• Division with 2-Digit Divisors (5.3.C)

 
Week 3 – MODULE 2 - Multiply and Divide Whole Numbers CONTINUED

• Partial Quotients (5.3.C)
• Estimate with 2-Digit Divisors (5.3.A)
• Divide by 2-Digit Divisors (5.3.C)
• Adjust Quotients (5.3.C)
• Division/Problem Solving (5.3.C)

**END OF MODULE – MODULE 2 ASSESSMENT**
 
Week 4 – MODULE 3 – MULTIPLY DECIMALS

• Algebraic Multiplication Patterns with Decimals (5.3.E)
• Multiply Decimals and Whole Numbers/Investigate (5.3.D)
• Multiplication with Decimals and Whole Numbers (5.3.E)
• Multiply Using Expanded Form (5.3.D, 5.3.E)
• Multiply Money/Problem Solving (5.3.D, 5.3.E)

 
Week 5 - MODULE 3 – Multiply Decimals CONTINUED and MODULE 4 Divide Decimals

• Decimal Multiplication/Investigate (5.3.D)
• Multiply Decimals (5.3.E)
• Zeros in the Product (5.3.E)

**END OF MODULE – MODULE 3 ASSESSMENT**

• Algebraic Division Patterns with Decimals (5.3.G)
• Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers/Investigate (5.3.F)

 
Week 6 - MODULE 4 Divide Decimals CONTINUED

• Estimate Quotients (5.3.A)
• Division of Decimals by Whole Numbers (5.3.F, 5.3.G)
• 2-Digit Divisors/Problem Solving (5.3.G)

* *END OF MODULE/END OF UNIT ASSESSMENTS**
 
 
Week 7 – MODULE 5 – Add and Subtract Fractions

• Addition with Unequal Denominators/Investigate (5.3.H, 5.3.K)
• Subtraction with Unequal Denominators/Investigate (5.3.H, 5.3.K)
• Estimate Fraction Sums and Differences (5.3.A)
• Common Denominators and Equivalent Fractions (5.3)
• Add/Subtract Fractions (5.3.K)

 
Week 8 - MODULE 5 – Add and Subtract Fractions CONTINUED and MODULE 6 – Multiply and Divide Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers

• Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers (5.3.K)
• Subtraction with Renaming (5.3.K)
• Use Properties of Addition/Problem Solving (5.3.H)
• Find Part of a Group (5.3.I)
• Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers/Investigate (5.3.I)

   
Week 9 - MODULE 6 – Multiply and Divide Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers

• Fraction and Whole Number Multiplication (5.3.I)
• Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers/Investigate (5.3.J, 5.3.L)
• Use Multiplication/Problem Solving (5.3.J, 5.3.L)
• Fraction and Whole-Number Division (5.3.J, 5.3.L)
• **END OF MODULE/END OF UNIT ASSESSMENTS**

 

Grade 5 - Religion Syllabus

RELIGION – UNIT 1 JESUS CHRIST SHARES HIS LIFE WITH US
 
 QUARTER 1

 

• LESSON 1: Jesus Christ Shares His Life with Us
  • Jesus is the Son of God
  • Jesus shows us God’s love
  • Jesus invites people to follow him
  • Jesus disciples continue his work
• LESSON 2: Jesus Shares His Mission with the Church
  • We are joined to Jesus Christ and to one another
  • We proclaim the Good News of Christ by what we say and do
  • In the liturgy we celebrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery
  • When we serve others we give witness to Christ
• LESSON 3: The church celebrates Seven Sacraments
  • Jesus gave the Church Seven Sacraments
  • The Sacraments of Chsitian Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
  • The Sacraments of Healing are Penance and Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick
  • Holy Orders and Matrimony are Sacraments at the Service of Communion
• LESSON 4: New Life in Christ
  • Baptism is the foundation of Christian Life
  • In Baptism we freed from sin and become children of God
  • We are priestly, prophetic, and royal people
  • Because of our baptism, we have hope of eternal life
• LESSON 5: The Celebration of Baptism
  • The Church welcomes all to be baptized
  • The parish community participates in the celebration of Baptism
  • Water is an important sign of Baptism
  • The baptized begin their new life as children of God
• LESSON 6: The Liturgical Year
  • Throughout the liturgical year we remember and celebrate the life of Christ
• LESSON 7: Ordinary Time
  • Ordinary Time is a special season to learn about the life of Christ and to grow as his followers

** UNIT ASSESSMENT**

 

Grade 5 – Social Studies Syllabus

 
QUARTER 1

• WEEK 1: Age of Discovery
  • Students will examine and understand the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization in the New World. They will discuss some major explorers and the settlement of early colonies such as St. Augustine.
• WEEK 2: Early American Settlements
  • Students will study the early settlements of Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. They will explain the organization of early government in American colonies.
• WEEK 3: Comparing the New Colonies
  • Students will compare the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. They will also learn about Roger Williams and Anne Hutchninson
• WEEK 4: Tension in the Colonies
  • Students will be able to determine causes and effects of the French and Indian War. They will also study why some British laws angered colonists.
• WEEK 5: Independence
  • Students will study the conflict and events leading up to American Independence. They will also learn about leaders Samuel Adams and George Washington.
• WEEK 6: Revolutionary War
  • Students will be able to discuss ideas represented in the Declaration of Independence. They will study major battles of the Revolutionary War as well as the Treaty of Paris.
• WEEK 7: Constitution and Bill of Rights
  • Students will learn about Shay’s Rebellion. They will understand how and why the Constitution and the Bill of Rights came to be. Students will discuss the rights given to citizens by these documents.
• WEEK 8: Let’s Review!
  • Students will review content learned in Quarter 1.