5th Grade Parents

Welcome!

Welcome to 5th Grade! Dr. Brown –

teaches Science and Social Studies.

Mrs. McMillian– teaches Math.

Mrs. Savoie – teaches Language

Arts

Conference Time 8:30 – 9:15 by appointment only

Please wait for us in the front office. We prefer to meet together to discuss your child’s needs.

School Wide Rules Follow directions quickly Raise your hand for permission to

speak Raise your hand for permission to leave

your seat Make smart choices Keep your dear teacher happy

General Information

Library is on Mondays Students enter the classroom at 8:00, and class begins

immediately. The tardy bell rings at 8:20,. Please send absence notes with your child following each

absence. Student planners are provided to each student by PTO.

We will use these planners daily – please check it each night for homework and other assignments.

Please join PTO because your support helps our students Field trips 5th grade appreciation Folders, planners, Science Dome Family nights, holiday parties

Transportation You must send a note if your child is

going home in a different manner, i.e. from bus to walking home with a friend, walker riding home with friend’s parent, etc.

Homework Expectations

Read 20 minutes each night and have parents sign response journal

Study or practice Spelling every night to prepare for tests on Fridays.

Check planner daily for any additional assignments

Grading Guidelines 60% major and 40% minor One week will be given to redo or

retake a major test for which the student received a failing grade.

Conduct and Work Habits Scale

E = 0-4 E = 0-2

S = 5-9 S = 3-5

N = 10-13 N = 6=7

U = 14+ U = 8+

Reading Reading levels will be

inventoried 3 times a year to show growth

Book groups Response Journal –

homework each night. They will be checked on Friday.

Language Grammar lessons will be

integrated with whole-group reading – focus will change from week-to-week based on needs of students

Spelling – new list given each week. Test at the end of each week.

MathWebsite: Pearson Success

and First in Math

Target Math

Curriculum-1st 9 wks-graphing, place value, knowledge of operations

Social Studies Social Studies

textbook supplemented with History Alive

Hands-on, interactive learning

Begin with geography and end with American current events

ScienceInteractive Journals

Study Guides

STAAR

Experiments

Gifted and Talented If you would like your child tested,

please send a note by Friday, September 28, 2012

Discipline Nurtured Heart Approach New look reflected in Wed. Folder NHA Parent meetings on Tuesday,

October 2, 2012 at 12:00-1:00 and 6:30-7:30.

Scholar Dollar Bank

SCHOLAR School wide incentive that encourages

academic achievement and character development

Team day is on Tuesday and we wear blue on that day

Wednesday Folder• Graded papers, notices, and the

information sheet will be sent home on Wednesday. Please read the material, sign the information sheet, and return the folder with your child the next day.

• Any grade below 75 needs to be signed and returned.

• Keep up with grades on Gradespeed.

How you can help your child

o Establish a set time for homeworko Check over homeworko Don’t just sign return papers, go over them

with your childo READ EVERY DAY! (at least 30 minutes)o Give them responsibilities at homeo Consequences and rewards for behavior on

Wednesday folder sheet and worko Stay in touch with us! We’re here to help!(give us your email if you check it daily)

STAARReading:

1. March

2. May

3. Upon completion of mandatory summer school

Math:

1. March 2. May

3. Upon completion of mandatory summer school

Science: AprilFor additional information, or

practice test questions, please go to the TEA website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us

Cool Things about 5th Grade

o 5th grade appreciation

o Field Trip

o Middle School Visits

o Transition Day

o Leadership Corp

o Strings Program

Let’s Have a Great Year!