1. Welcome to Back to School!
Mr. Lopez
5th Grade
Room 25

2. Contact Information
(626) ext. 5325

3. Mr. Lopez *Born and raised in Los Angeles *Received a BA from
Cal State Fullerton
*Earned an MA and Teaching Credential from
Cal State Los Angeles
13th year at Camino Grove
This summer I visited the Big Island of Hawaii
I love spending time with family and friends.
I also enjoy playing tennis, traveling, and baseball.

4. Homework Policy Homework will be assigned daily- 50 minutes each night
30 minutes of Reading each night –Reading logs
Absences and make-up work * 1 day for every day absent
Late HW will be accepted but full credit will not be given
Please check student agendas on a weekly basis. They will need some guidance in planning out their week at the beginning of the school year
Students should be receiving Weekly Homework as well as Daily homework.
Check our Fusion Page online for links to websites and (some) files that you can download.

5. Grading
Student work and assessments will be graded using district grading marks
M- Meets Standards
P- Progressing Towards Standards
LP- Limited Progress Towards Standards
Student work and assessments that earn a “P” or “LP” can be redone or corrected to improve their overall grade.

6. Common Core
As a part of our transition plan, we implemented the English Language Arts Common Core Standards last school year.  
This year, we will continue to implement the Math Common Core standards.   

7. Grade Level Standards Available Online
Directions to access the standards online:
- Go to district website – 
- Click on “Curriculum Standards” on the left-hand column
- Click on whichever standard it is that they wish to view
Some additional pages containing common core information have been added to the standards documents this year (English Language Arts; Mathematics; and Literacy Standards for History/Social Science, Science & Technical Subjects).

8. 5th Grade Activities Social Studies – United States History
Optional Musical Instrument Program – free lessons, 30 minutes once a week (pull-out program/students are responsible for making up class work missed)
Chrome Books and Google Classroom
Science – Space/Weather, Body Systems, Chemistry
Track Meet (in May)

9. Student Expectations Be Prepared Be Focused
Be Responsible for your own actions
Be Respectful
Participate in discussions-
Be an active learner!

10. Parent Expectations
Make sure your child is well-rested and well-organized before sending them to school
Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast
Provide a quiet study space at home
Check the work your child brings home from school
Communicate with me and most
importantly with your child

11. What you can expect from me:
I will be fair
I will be consistent
I will set high expectations
I will motivate
I will encourage
I will communicate

12. Supplies
Please check the last page of the Back-to-School Packet
Recommended: flash drive, (5)-70 pg. Spiral Notebook, Composition Notebook, whiteboard marker and eraser by next Mon.
If you would like to donate any additional items for the classroom, please refer to the “Giving Tree” on the white board and select a note with the item you would be able to donate. This is optional 

13. Special Events
Student-Led Conferences- please remember to sign up. I will send home a reminder as we get closer to the date.
Friday Morning Run – Preparation for the Physical Fitness Test in Spring- Please make sure that your child is wearing comfortable tennis shoes everyday
Field Trip – TBA
End of Year Promotion Party

14. Before you leave, please remember to…
Put away your textbooks neatly inside your desk.
Parents: Please make sure you leave a current contact number and in the black tub at the back table.
Homework for Parents  (Student Biography Letter)

15. I am excited to work with all of you this school year
I am excited to work with all of you this school year! Thank you for attending tonight!