1. Mrs. Gabbert

2. As an educator I feel that it is my mission to formulate a motivating environment that will enable all students to grow academically and socially to their fullest possible potential.

3. Dear Parents and students I hope everyone has had a restful summer. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to my fifth grade class. Here are some important things to keep in mind.

4. Start Time 8:50 Dismissal 2:50

5. Mrs. Gabbert Reading Writing Mrs. Christian Math Social Studies Science

6. Work HabitsBehavior E0-3E0-3 V4-6V4-6 S7-9S7-9 N10-12N10-12 U13-aboveU13-above

7. There will be Math homework Monday through Thursday. There will also be another assignment given on these evenings in an additional subject area. There will not be any assignments given over the weekends.

8. Students will be expected to read a total of 4 chapter books per grading period. They will receive a grade for these books by turning in a signed Reading Confirmation Form. One of these books will be used to complete a project. Students are expected to spend 20-30 minutes a night reading.

9. Phone: Before school from 7:40-8:30 After school from 2:50-3:00 (Please note that the portables do not have phones) Planner: Write a note in your child’s planner. E-mail: gabbertd@pcsb.org ( Please include your child’s name in the subject of the E-mail )

10. Neatly written in pencil and dark enough to read Good spacing between letters and words Clean paper - no smudges or stains A whole sheet of paper, not wrinkled and without fringe Writing on the correct side of the paper (holes on the left) Words spelled correctly Proper heading on the page. A proper heading includes your name (first and last), the date, the subject, and the page number (s) with the numbers of the problems done as well.

11. Volunteer Forms must be filled out and returned to school. Field trip chaperones require a background check (2 weeks). Please see teacher for more information.

12. Late work will be accepted from students according to the following schedule for the first grading period. –1 day late10% –2days late20% –3days late30% Work will not be accepted after 3 days

14. Grading Scale 90 to 100 A 80 to 89 B 70 to 79 C 60 to 69 D 0 to 59 F

15. Due Dates of Important Tests and Assignments Academics Links to Textbooks and Educational Sites http://it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/itech/ctip /gabbertda/homepage.html

16. Snacks and Special Events New Nutritional Guidelines All snacks must comply with the district’s nutritional standards. These food items may not be given while school meals are being served. Please refer to Wellness Guidelines handout for more information.

17. Fifth grade is an exciting and comprehensive year as the children utilize the skills and concepts that have been taught throughout elementary school. Students prepare for middle school by visiting their "lockers" three times during the day and are required to use planners for writing homework assignments. Fifth graders may participate in chorus, student council, and safety patrol. There is an exciting end of the year field trip, a 5th grade “clap-out” & awards ceremony to celebrate the completion of their successful years of elementary school