Welcome Fifth Grade Parents Mrs. L. Johnson & Mrs. K. Wiebe Kreinhop Elementary Kreinhop Elementary School*****Fifth Grade *****

Your Child’s Teachers Mrs. Johnson is the Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. Mrs. Wiebe is the Math and Science teacher. Students will spend half of the instructional day with each teacher (not counting PE, Music, Lunch).

Daily Schedule 8:00 - 9:15 AM Announcements and class time. 9:15 AM - 10:05 AM PE/Music/Art (M-F) 10:05 - 11:50 am 11:50 am Switch classes 12:30 – 1:25 pm Lunch/Recess 1:305 - 3:30 3:25 Prepare for dismissal

Attendance Please do everything you can to help your child be on time for school. Students who are late getting to class have less time gathering their materials and are rushed in preparing for the day.

Attendance Students are considered tardy if they are not in their seats when the bell rings at 8:15 AM.

Communication Tuesday folder Please check all papers. Graded work will be sent home. Please review the graded papers with your child. Your child will have two folders, one from each teacher. Please sign the sheets in each one and return on Wednesday. Student Communication cards are also sent in the folder. Sign and return these also. Be sure to sign on the correct date.

Communication You can access websites for any Kreinhop teacher through the Klein homepage. http://www.kleinisd.net/

Communication Contact information, including email and phone numbers, is available on the teacher websites. Phone calls Please leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible. If you need to make a change in transportation, please call the front office directly.

Student Agendas Students are responsible for recording all assignments and upcoming assessments in their agendas. Students are also responsible for updating their agendas daily. Any upcoming events are also noted.

Grading Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Language/Composition (50%): Minimum of 3 major grades and 6 minor grades Reading (50%): Math Science Social Studies

Skyward Family Access Family Access is a free service and will be available to all parents and guardians with children enrolled in the Klein Independent School District.  Family Access is a secure internet-based website allowing parents and guardians easy access in tracking their student's attendance, grades, schedules, and assignments.

Assignments Proper heading is required on all assignments. Show all strategies and work. Turn in assignments on time! Always use best spelling and handwriting.

Missed Assignments Check make-up file for assignments after an absence or early dismissal. KISD policy: 1 day for each day you are absent. After the third day absent, you can request homework and pick it up in the office at the end of the day. Class work and homework are not given in advance for early dismissals or absences.

Redoing Work Major tests can be retaken once to raise the grade to a maximum of 70. A parent must sign the original test. Do not make any changes to the original. Students may not redo daily work or projects.

Promotion to Sixth Grade 70 or above in Language Arts and Math. Overall average of 70 in all subject areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)

5th Grade STAAR Math Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Reading Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Science Wednesday, May 16, 2018

How to Help Your Child Succeed in 5th Grade Teach your child to be organized. Supplies in order Backpack in order Homework put in an easy to find place Discuss homework and upcoming school events with your child. Is there a test coming up? Do you have a project to work on? When is it due? Is there anything that I need to sign for you?

Success! Help your student study for tests. Go over study guides together. Make sure your child goes to bed early and eats a good breakfast in the morning.

The PTO Needs You! Please join the PTO. The PTO Supplies food, drinks, crafts and games for classroom parties, for student appreciation days, equipment for our playground, and much, much more!

Thank you for coming. Join PTO today!