1. Fifth Grade Back to School Night 2011-2012 We ask that all students and siblings remain seated next to their parents during the presentation this evening. Thank you!

2. Teaching Schedule Students are in mixed homerooms for arrival, specials, lunch and dismissal Homeroom teacher may or may not be a student’s instructional teacher Mrs. Tyler and Ms. Bartley teach reading and writing Ms. Wallace teaches math and science Mrs. Prajzner teaches math and social studies

3. Typical Day Schedule 8:55 – 9:25 = Arrival, attendance, etc. 9:25 – 10:25 = Specials 10:30 – 11:50 = AM Instructional Block (part 1) 11:50 – 12:20 = Lunch 12:20 – 1:00 = AM Instructional Block (part 2) 1:00 – 1:15 = Recess 1:20 - 3:20 = PM Instructional Block 3:25 – 3:45 = FLEX Time 3:45 = Dismissal

4. 1.Reading Mini Lesson 2.Small group instruction/Independent Practice 3.Writer’s Workshop 4.Word Study ELA Block

5. Math Block 1. Warm-up/Homework check 2. Group Instruction 3. Closure/Exit Card 4. Content (Science or Social Studies)

6. Curriculum Updates Integrated Writing program Handwriting Common Core Rigor Focus is College and Career Readiness Real World Application and Problem Solving Increase in Higher Level Thinking STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

7. MSA Data 86.8% scored Proficient or above in Reading 89% scored Proficient or above in Math BASIC ~ 1 PROFICIENT ~ 2 ADVANCED ~ 3

8. How will the 5 th grade team boost student achievement? §Departmentalization §Collaboration with resource teachers §At-risk students receive double dose of math or reading instruction §Success Maker §Use assessment data to target specific needs of students §Flex time to provide interventions

9. What can I do to increase my child’s achievement? §Make my child accountable for their nightly reading §Practice math facts together at home §Maintain communication with teachers §Use the data folder to discuss progress with my child

10. Graphing Data Pocket folder used to hold recording sheets and student data Means of tracking student progress Form of communication with parents Increases the students’ accountability in the learning process Please sign on a weekly basis Will clean out quarterly or after a math cluster

11. Out of Class Time Chorus Band (contracts) Safety Patrol Helper situations Miscellaneous 5 th grade has a variety of privileges that students may earn but only will keep if their academics remain a priority.

12. Positive Behavior Support  Positive Behavior Support is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior. §It reduces challenging student behavior through a proactive, positive, and consistent manner across all school settings and improves academic achievement and social competence

13. Code of Conduct Bus Bathroom Halls Class Cafe.Recess Assemblies Respect Responsibility Ready to Learn

14. Positive Behavior Rewards Students earn tickets in all parts of the school from any Runnymede staff member Awarded for positive behaviors Students are responsible for keeping track of their own home side tickets which they can periodically “cash-in” for classroom prizes or privileges School side tickets go into a bin to qualify the student for weekly and monthly drawings No sharing of tickets is permitted

15. 5th Grade Consequences for Problem Behavior 1.Warning with Explanation 2.Stamp in Agenda Book Today your child struggled with... Respect ________________ Responsibility ________________ Ready to Learn ________________ 3. Parent Contact through Behavior Referral System

16. Agenda Book - Homework Policy Homework Monday through Friday Reading (every night 20 min. recorded on a log plus Ready Set Read journal entries) Math practice Please sign each night after student completes the assignments Serves as a communication tool

17. Carroll County Public Schools recognizes the importance between attendance and academic success. Please contact the school every day your child will not be present for learning. Please make arrangements to obtain missed class work if applicable. Please contact the school nurse or school counselor, if your child’s absence will be more than three days due to illness or emotional concerns. There may be supports available for you and your child. Please provide written documentation (handwritten note sent in with your child, faxed note (fax # 410-751- 3537), or email (preattendance@carrollk12.org) as to the reason for the absence upon your child’s return to school.preattendance@carrollk12.org We look forward to seeing your child every school day. For more information regarding attendance and attendance procedures please see the handout, student handbook, or the Student Services Manual located on the CCPS website – www.carrollk12.orgwww.carrollk12.org Thank You and have a wonderful 2011-2012 School Year! Attendance

18. Vacation Policy 1. Send in a note to the principal requesting the absence be coded as an excused absence. 2. While away from school, your child should write daily in journal form, read 20 minutes or more and practice their facts. 3. When the student returns, they must collect any work they missed. 4. Students will have the same amount of days to complete their make-up work that they were absent.

19. Philadelphia Field Trip Friday, November 4 th Approximate cost Outside of school hours Permission slip Chaperones Volunteer Training

20. Additional Reminders  Party invitations are not permitted to be distributed on the school bus or at school  Please do not bring in birthday treats – we encourage nonfood items  Runnymede discourages outside food in cafeteria (bringing in McDonald’s, etc.)  No cash will be accepted for books clubs – make checks payable to Scholastic Book Club  Remind your child to turn in all parent surveys, emergency cards, paperwork, etc.  Conference night sheets

21. Best way to communicate with teachers Notes in agenda book Our planning time is 9:25 – 10:25 E-mail Ms. Bartley ~ babartl@carrollk12.org Mrs. Prajzner ~ elprajz@carrollk12.org Mrs. Tyler ~ mmtyler@carrollk12.org Ms. Wallace ~ alwalla@carrollk12.org Ms. Gostic ~ s_gosti@carrollk12.org

22. Thank you very much for coming! Your support is essential for the success of our students, we’re a team whose goal is student achievement. Let’s have a terrific year!