Parents As Partner Night Mr. Marrinan Grade 5 Room 20 * Please fill out the papers on your child’s desk! Thank you!

Schedule

Math Place Value Decimals Multiplication Division Money / Time Finding the mean (average) Fractions Measurement Geometry Ratios Probability Algebra State Test in May

Reading Guided reading groups Independent reading Response journals Class Novels

ELA Language mini-lessons, daily practice, and chapter tests Spelling unit each week - daily homework, tests on Friday Writer’s Workshop Vocabulary Work State Test in April

Science Controlled Studies Human Body: skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, & muscular Interactions in the environment

Social Studies Current Events Map skills United States, Canada, & Latin America History, Geography, & Government

Grading Formal assessments, rubrics, checklists, running records, Classroom observation, weekly quizzes Break down of grading Tests - 50% Quizzes - 25% Performance/Participation - 20% Homework/Classwork - 5%

Elementary Report Cards In order to be consistent with the Performance Levels established by the NYS Education Department and aligned with core standards, the performance levels for students are as follows: Level 1 – Below Standard Student does not demonstrate an understanding of he content expected at this grade level. Level 2 – Meets basic Standard Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the content expected at this grade level. Level 3 – Meets Proficiency Standard Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the content expected at this grade level. Level 4 – Exceeds proficiency level – Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of he content expected at this grade level.

Responsibility Please do not deliver forgotten lunches, money, homework, or permission slips. Please allow your child to unpack their own backpacks… BUT it is a good idea to check for important notices.

Organization Please sign planners each night. They will be checked daily. Fifth graders need to organize their time and get their homework completed! Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday.

Important information Birthdays - treats need to be sent in to the main office by 11:00 a.m. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. We try to go out when we can. Appointments - please try to make them for before or after school. We have a very tight schedule and we do work until 3:30 p.m. everyday! Visitors - you must sign in before proceeding throughout the school.

Important information Lake Compounce trip Movie/Recess permission slips Code of Conduct book Current Events

More Important Information Weekly graded packets are sent home every Friday. Please review the packet, sign and return the entire packet. I will cut off the bottom and return all items.

The Good Stuff! Rewards and Incentives Popcorn party after earning 50 compliments. Prize box drawing at the end of the week. Misc. rewards

Consequences Class rules and the Constitution Discipline board Missing homework – Homework Report Parent/Teacher communication!

Thanks! I are all looking forward to an awesome school year! The children are off to a great start. Please fill out all the forms that were on your child’s desk and leave them on the desk! Please sign up for a November conference before you leave!