Welcome to 5 th Grade! Mr. Rhee Room 29

5 th Grade – Camino Grove 5th Grade Teacher Team: Mrs. Bengford Mrs. Kim Mrs. Shahinian Mr. Rhee Camino Grove Website:

About Mr. Rhee This is my 13 th year teaching at Camino Grove. I have taught 4 th grade and 4/5 combo class. Schools attended: Grand Canyon University, Cal State LA, UC San Diego, Arcadia High, Dana, Camino Grove!

About Mr. Rhee, continued Thinking Maps will be used all year to organize our thinking! This is a basic circle map that defines who I am or what I enjoy. FAMILY

What to expect in 5 th grade More emphasis on being independent learners with more… Responsibility Problem solving Organization Proficiency in typing and technology skills

Core Plus Groups Groups will be flexible, allowing students to flow from one group to another. Students will receive core reading/writing instruction in their home room. Students will rotate (for 30 min) into skills-based groups.

MY Access Online Writing MY Access School Edition is an instructional writing and tutoring computer program that provides unlimited opportunities for students to write, revise, and learn. Sometimes, writing on MY Access will be assigned over the period of 1-2 weeks in which having access to a computer at home would be helpful, but is not required. Often students get so excited watching their scores climb that they are motivated to work on assignments at home!

Classroom Management Class rules and expectations are set with students and reflect a classroom that is learning. Classroom jobs teach responsibility and ownership. Mr. Rhee dollars are awarded every Monday for what I expect to be a great week of learning. The goal for students is to maintain the highest possible balance through each week (each week starts over with $10). Tickets are also awarded for positive behavior. $9-10 Green, $6-8 Yellow, $1-5 Red Positive reinforcement motivates students to make the wise choices.

Homework Policy Daily homework = 50 minutes Usually assigned Monday and due Friday. Assignments will be written on the board and in agendas. Avoid “missing assignment” forms! At least minutes of daily reading. Signed reading logs are due on Friday. Yes, you can take books home. Just bring them back! Online resources available. Arcadia Library Arcadia Library offers “Homework Help” on their website for grades Be sure to have your child apply for their very own library card! It’s easy!

Typical Week Mon. – Get agendas signed. Mon. – Get agendas signed. Wed. – Bring home Friday Folders with mail. Wed. – Bring home Friday Folders with mail. Fri. – Turn in Friday Folder Fri. – Turn in Friday Folder Reading Log (with Parent Signature) Reading Log (with Parent Signature) Homework Homework

Accelerated Reader Each trimester, students will receive a reward for reaching their reading goals. 1 st trimester goal: At least 20 pts. at 75% or more (Over 5 books passed) Each trimester reading goals will be increased slightly to encourage student reading. We encourage students to read books from all genres at their own personal reading level.

Life Skills : Tools for Success  Respects each other  On time to school, NO TARDIES  Works quietly and independently  Uses class time wisely  Participates in class discussions  Listens well and follow directions  Works well with others in a group  Completes class work on time  Completes homework on time  Demonstrates technology skills to research  Produces neat and legible work  Uses self control; takes responsibility  Demonstrates sportsmanship

Student Awards Eligibility Presidential Award (Gold/Silver) -- awarded at the end of 5 th grade The last two trimesters of 4 th grade and the first two trimesters of 5 th grade are considered:  CST – Adv/Adv (will have to look at end of year benchmarks this year)  Demonstrates scholarly traits  Report Card grades – Meets or exceeds standards in all areas.  Life Skills – no more than 2. Roadrunner Recognition Award -- awarded every trimester  Life Skills – meets or exceeds standards in all areas.  No Unexcused Tardies (excused tardies are okay) – gates close at 8:25!

Communication  Classroom Website:  Friday Folders will have important school notices, graded class work, a reading log that must be signed weekly, and a record of your child’s progress in life skills.  My address is and is the most efficient way to communicate with me. You can also call the school at (626) and my extension in #5329. You will be asked to leave a voic if it is during school  3 report cards, student-led conferences, and Open House in the spring. Please sign up today for Fall Student Led Conferences. This will be a valuable time when students showcase their hard work and we look at student progress.

Volunteers We welcome parents to visit our classrooms and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Please sign up to be a classroom parent volunteer and complete the school office volunteer form. TB Test Required. Any time a parent is on campus to volunteer, the school office is required to have TB test results on file (good for 4 yrs). Please join the PTA! *See the “School Supply Letter” for opportunities to donate to our classroom.

Thank you for coming! You are your child’s first teacher and your influence lasts a lifetime. Thank you for partnering with me to make this a great year for your child!

To-do List! Say, “Hello,” to Mr. Rhee. Sign up for Fall Student Led Conferences Sign up for PTA school/classroom events Fill out now OR take home to complete. Parent Questionnaire/Contact Information “Student agenda” donation form FIRST DAY! I will see you in front of my room tomorrow morning! Remember it is Wednesday and early release (1:45). Set a pick-up location. (Parents can wait in front of the MPR)