Welcome to Welcome to ---5---5thth Grade---- Grade----

--Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. --Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Johnston--Johnston--

Mrs. Barrows and Ms. Mrs. Barrows and Ms. LaPlantLaPlant

Mrs. Muniz and Mrs. Mrs. Muniz and Mrs. DunnDunn

Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25

CLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAILCLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAIL

REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 @fifthro @fifthro

Contact InformationContact Information

www.nisdtx.org

Barrows 817-698-1671Dunn 817-215-0687Johnston 817-698-1670LaPlant 817-698-1673Muniz 817-215-0693Roberts 817-698-1672

abarrows@nisdtx.orgjdunn01@nisdtx.orgsmiller@nisdtx.orgclaplant@nisdtx.orgbmuniz@nisdtx.orgmroberts@nisdtx.org

Our VisionOur Visionfor Your for Your

ChildChild

Academic Goals & ExpectationsAcademic Goals & Expectations

7:457:45 AnnouncementsAnnouncements

7:507:50 Math Tier TimeMath Tier Time

8:308:30 Rotation 1Rotation 1

10:1510:15 Rotation 2Rotation 2

10:3010:30 SpecialsSpecials

11:25 11:25 Rotation 2Rotation 2

12:0012:00 LunchLunch

12:3012:30 RecessRecess

1:001:00 Rotation 2Rotation 2

2:002:00 Reading Tier TimeReading Tier Time

2:452:45 DismissalDismissal

A Day in the Life:A Day in the Life:Making Learning “Unique!”Making Learning “Unique!”

A Day in the Life Of A Day in the Life Of Roanoke Elementary: Roanoke Elementary:

Making Learning “Unique!”Making Learning “Unique!”

Problem Solving BlockProblem Solving Block Example of Rich TaskExample of Rich Task Struggle – Solo TimeStruggle – Solo Time The PitThe Pit

Math WorkshopMath Workshop

Fluency BlockFluency Block Multiplication FluencyMultiplication Fluency

Origo – New CurriculumOrigo – New Curriculum New StandardsNew Standards

New CurriculumNew Curriculum Inquiry BasedInquiry BasedHigh Expectations of High Expectations of NotebookingNotebooking

Taking hands on Taking hands on experiences to paper pencil experiences to paper pencil taskstasks

ScienceScience

Reader’s and Writer’s WorkshopReader’s and Writer’s Workshop MinilessonMinilesson Work PeriodWork Period ClosingClosing

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Book clubsBook clubs Reading for Reading for

enjoymentenjoyment Choice of BookChoice of Book

Bluebonnet and Battle of the Books 5th graders should be participating in both of

these activities through the Library

Right Now – Words in a SnapRight Now – Words in a Snap Vocabulary – based on content Vocabulary – based on content

vocab – tests will be differentvocab – tests will be different Spelling – later in the year, based Spelling – later in the year, based

on Reading Skills, tests look on Reading Skills, tests look differentdifferent

Spelling/VocabularySpelling/Vocabulary

Press PocketsPress Pockets

SNIPS SNIPS

Students Need Students Need Inspiration for Inspiration for Personal Success– Personal Success– determining determining competenciescompetencies

Social and Social and Behavioral Behavioral

ExpectationsExpectations

Student HomeworkStudent HomeworkReading – at least 20 minutes per nightSpelling/Vocab – will varyMath – right now, a worksheet a week – later in the year, it might be one thing a night, or a continuation of the lesson

Communication between school and home is Communication between school and home is essential to your child’s success.essential to your child’s success.

Phone numberPhone numberE-mailE-mailTeam WebsiteTeam WebsitePress PocketPress Pocket““Remind” Text MessagesRemind” Text MessagesFall Family ConferenceFall Family ConferenceFriday Folder Flyers Friday Folder Flyers Follow @RoanokeRangers on Twitter Follow @RoanokeRangers on Twitter

CommunicationCommunication

Background CheckBackground Check Room Moms & Dads Room Moms & Dads Watch DOGSWatch DOGS Winter Holiday PartyWinter Holiday Party Valentine’s Day PartyValentine’s Day Party Field TripsField Trips Work from home Work from home

Volunteer Volunteer opportunitiesopportunities

Don’t forget!Don’t forget!Rangers Rangers Speeding to Read Speeding to Read

CampaignCampaignKick-Off Tomorrow! Kick-Off Tomorrow! Sept. 10 at T.M.S.!Sept. 10 at T.M.S.!

Expectations:All students participate

All students log books they finishAll logs will be in

Google so students can access at all

times

Additional information on the following topics can Additional information on the following topics can be found on our website at be found on our website at www.nisdtx.org. Select . Select “Roanoke” under the “Campus” header in the top “Roanoke” under the “Campus” header in the top menu bar. See information under the “For Parents” menu bar. See information under the “For Parents” tabtab

Birthday Treats and Lunch Visitors Birthday Treats and Lunch Visitors (Avoid Tuesdays (Avoid Tuesdays )) Dismissal Procedures and Ride ChangesDismissal Procedures and Ride Changes Bus TransportationBus Transportation Grading and ReportingGrading and Reporting AttendanceAttendance

More InformationMore Information

Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25

CLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAILCLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAIL

REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 @fifthro @fifthro

Contact InformationContact Information

www.nisdtx.org

Barrows 817-698-1671Dunn 817-215-0687Johnston 817-698-1670LaPlant 817-698-1673Muniz 817-215-0693Roberts 817-698-1672

abarrows@nisdtx.orgjdunn01@nisdtx.orgsmiller@nisdtx.orgclaplant@nisdtx.orgbmuniz@nisdtx.orgmroberts@nisdtx.org

Special “Parent Picnic” tables are located in our Dining Special “Parent Picnic” tables are located in our Dining Room by the windows. For the safety and security of all Room by the windows. For the safety and security of all children, we ask that only your child join you at the children, we ask that only your child join you at the visitor’s table. Please do not invite other children to sit visitor’s table. Please do not invite other children to sit with you.with you.

***We will have an alternating lunch and specials ***We will have an alternating lunch and specials schedule on Tuesdays! Please avoid visiting on this day; schedule on Tuesdays! Please avoid visiting on this day; however, if Tuesdays are the only days you are available however, if Tuesdays are the only days you are available to visit, please contact me for our schedule the Monday to visit, please contact me for our schedule the Monday prior.prior.

Birthday treats can be shared after recess under the Birthday treats can be shared after recess under the porch. (Visitors are not allowed on the playground at porch. (Visitors are not allowed on the playground at recess.)recess.)

Snacks provided by the class must follow state guidelines.Snacks provided by the class must follow state guidelines.

Lunch & BirthdaysLunch & Birthdays

HOV- For families that car pool, we have an HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your child and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider.

Supervised walkers and bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door.

Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be on file in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider.

Dismissal ProceduresDismissal Procedures

If ride changes need to be If ride changes need to be made or you need to pick up made or you need to pick up your child early for an your child early for an appointment we ask that you appointment we ask that you notify the notify the officeoffice before 2:15. before 2:15. Ride changes can not be Ride changes can not be made after this time.made after this time.

Ride Changes

For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers.

Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family.

Bus RidersBus Riders

Progress reports and report cards are sent electronically. Home Access Center accounts are available for viewing students grades.

If you do not have email or web access, please send a written note stating so, and a paper copy will be sent home to you .

Grades, Grades, Progress Reports and Progress Reports and

Report CardsReport Cards

Texas state law requires students be Texas state law requires students be in attendance 90% of the entire in attendance 90% of the entire school day. school day.

If your child is absent, please send a If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child. If your note to school with your child. If your child is absent more than 3 days, a child is absent more than 3 days, a doctor’s note is required!doctor’s note is required!

A student who arrives after 7:45 is A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and must be considered tardy and must be escorted into the front office to be escorted into the front office to be signed in by an adult or guardian.signed in by an adult or guardian.

AttendanceAttendance