Nicole Lokhandwala Melissa Wilburn Kari Sjursen

Arrival to School: Instruction begins at 7:45 am. Students will wait outside the door until the 1 st bell rings, by 7:45 we are in the room and working.

If your child is absent for any reason, he or she is responsible for getting the work and making it up. “We Missed You” file has been created in the front of the room Your child will be given the same number of days as their absence to complete the work Your child is considered tardy if they are not in the room at the 7:45 bell.

Dress Code No spaghetti straps Tennis shoes on PE days (Tuesday and Thursday) No tummies showing Shorts, skirts and dresses at least midthigh or longer

Specials Computer Lab Time- Mondays from 12:30-1:00 P.E.: Physical Education with Mr. Barney Tuesday 10:30-11:00 and Thursday 12:00- 12:30 Music: Band, Orchestra, and General Music from 10:00-10:30 Library: Thursday at 12:30 to 1:00 GEM: Tuesday’s with Mrs. Thelen (only for students in the G.E.M. program)

Writing/ Reading (ELA): Reading/English: Daily Five; Houghton Mifflin Series Writing: 4-square writing using the 6 Traits+1 method Spelling : Follows along with the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series, words will be assigned on Monday with a test on Friday

Throughout the year we also complete many different Social Studies Projects, including: If you are interested in the history of the United States, think about attending our 5th Grade California trip in May where we will be participating in a live Civil War Re-enactment at Riley's Farm!

Unit 1: Place ValueUnit 2: Operations Unit 3: Geometry Unit 4: Fractions- Addition and Subtraction Unit 5: Fractions- Multiplication and Division Unit 6: Measurement and Volume Unit 7:Algebra and Coordinate Planes This year in 5th Grade, we will be covering many different topics in math. Timed Tests In 5th grade, it is our goal to master the Multiplication and Division Timed Tests. Each of these Timed Tests last 5 minutes and have 100 problems. They cover all math facts from As students enter the 100% Club, they will begin taking Simplifying Fractions, Fraction to Decimal to Percent, and Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Timed Tests, too.

Human body, nutrition, physical and chemical properties, solar system, and the laws of motion

Agenda Books: Filled out Daily by Student and checked daily by teacher. Please initial/Sign nightly. Homework will be sent home Monday’s and is expected to be returned completed on Friday. You may receive notes from me, or you may write notes to me in the planner.

Monday-Math/Reading Log/ Select 2 Spelling Menu items to complete for the week Tuesday-Math/Reading Log Wednesday-Math/Reading Log Thursday-Math/Reading Log Friday-HAPPY DAY OFF! No Homework. Daily homework:  Math  20 minutes of Reading or 80 minutes per week

Homework folder –planner, graded papers will be sent home on Friday, and other important forms.Homework folder –planner, graded papers will be sent home on Friday, and other important forms. Progress report – 9/5Progress report – 9/5 Report cardReport card Phone calls and conferences, as needed.Phone calls and conferences, as needed.

Communications/Information for Parents Friday Folder Planner Teacher Webpage Monthly Calendar/Newsletter Teacher

How can YOU help? Encourage Assist Review papers in Homework folder Review homework sheets daily Read to your child and have him/her read to you

State Nutrition Policy: We have four class parties a year for which we have the opportunity to have food in the classroom and you are welcome to celebrate your child’s birthday by sending in treats. Due to state guidelines, all items sent to the school must be packaged - no homemade treats can be brought in. Party invitations

5 th Grade Field Trip Completely Optional Trip California Trip- May 1-3, 2014 Trip Cost is $350 (can receive tax credit for this expenditure) –If you are interested in having your child attend or in chaperoning the trip, please attend the California Trip Information Meeting that will be held in September/October.

5 th Grade Tentative Disneyland Field Trip Schedule* *As plans are finalized, changes to schedule may happen Day 1: (Bring your own sack lunch and sack supper) 12:30 pm- Depart from Quail Run Elementary for Los Angeles. 5:00 pm- Supper in California 9:00 pm- Arrive at hotel with night security

Day 2: (Bring money to buy your own lunch and supper- approximately $30) –Complimentary breakfast –Disneyland with YES program: Disney's World of Physics: Properties of Motion –Overnight: Hotel stay with night security

Day 3: (Bring money to buy your own lunch and supper-approximately $20) –Complimentary breakfast –Riley Farms- Civil War Re-Enactment! –Drive to Tucson 10:00 pm - Arrive back at Quail Run

Please sign up for a conference time –Parent Conference Day: October 19th& 20 th –I look forward to working with you to ensure that your child has a successful year! for coming !