Welcome to RJWE 5 th grade We’re glad you’re here!!

RJWE 5 th Grade Ms. Enache– Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Jones – Math & Science Ms. Laedtke– Language Arts Ms. Coleman– Math Ms. Foley – Science & Social Studies Ms. Dyott– Language Arts & Social Studies Ms. Kerr – Math & Science

Schedules   Check the 5 th grade website or handbook for specifics on your child’s schedule.   Specials 8:45 am – 9:35 am (4 Day Rotation) Music Art P.E.   Challenge – Tuesday   Library/Computer Lab – Every other week

Snacks   It should be a healthy finger food and not full of sugar.   Water in a closeable bottle is allowed in the classroom.   Examples:   Dried fruit   Crackers   Grapes   Raisins   Cheese sticks   Pretzels

Discipline Rules:   Be respectful to yourself and others.   Be safe.   Be responsible.

Discipline Consequences:   Warning (noted on Expectation Card)   Mark on Expectation Card and it will be sent home to be signed   Additional mark on Expectation Card and Think Time form   Additional mark on Expectation Card and ASD   Parent and teacher conference   Administrative Referral **In some instances, students may not receive a warning due to the seriousness of the offense.

Discipline Rewards:   Students may receive tickets for good and respectful behavior. Examples of tickets available for purchase:   Stinky Feet Pass   Homework Pass   Wear a Cap Pass   At the end of every nine weeks, students that receive 5 or less marks on the behavior card, will earn a special time during the day to celebrate their achievement!

Expectations Communication Folders:   Each Thursday we will send home a communication folder.   Please discuss the contents with your student.   Sign and return the folder on Friday morning.   Regardless of behavior, expectation cards are sent in the communication folder.

Expectations ID’s   Students are required to wear an ID at school.   ID’s should be kept on a lanyard.   Students are encouraged to keep ID’s at school to prevent them getting lost.

Helpful Hints As a parent you can:   Encourage your child to read every night.   Ask to look at your child’s planner nightly.   Have your child organize his/her materials weekly.   Take time to talk with your child daily about their day.   Check supplies and replenish as needed.   Encourage your child to practice math facts nightly.

Change of Transportation Getting your child home safely is our top priority!   Please send transportation changes in writing with your child in the morning so that we can let the office know of the change.   If you have an emergency, please contact the front office at   Teachers CANNOT accept change of transportation through as we may be absent and/or unable to consistently monitor throughout the day.

STAAR testing dates Math: March 30, 2015 Reading: March 31, 2015 Science: April 22, 2015

Math Areas of Study:   Data Analysis   Operations and Problem Solving with Fractions, Whole Numbers, and Decimals   Algebraic Thinking, Common Factors   Measurement, Geometry, Formulas, Conversions   Personal Financial Literacy

math   Students will keep an interactive notebook (ISN) that contains notes and classwork.   Can be used a reference and study material   Guided Math will allow all students to receive small group instruction during each unit.   Homework is given once or twice each week.

math   Students can access our textbook online!   A handout will be coming soon with your student’s specific log-in information.

Language Arts Through the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, students will:   Read and write many different genres.   Become more engaged with literature.   Read and write for knowledge and enjoyment.   Love reading and writing!

Language Arts Units of Study:   Launching the Reader’s & Writer's Workshop   Fiction/Narrative Writing   Poetry (Reading &Writing)   Myths & Drama/Narrative Writing   Reading Persuasive Text & Writing Researched Based Argument Essay   Expository (Reading & Writing)   Reading Literary Nonfiction & History Research Report Writing   Memoir (Reading and Writing)   Ongoing: Word Study, Focus Poetry, & Editing Everyday

science Fifth Grade Units:   Properties of Matter   Forces   Life Cycles and Habitats   Electricity   Standard and Alternative Energies   Erosion/Deposition   Earth/Space

Science   ISN’s will be used in class to record labs, important vocabulary, reflections, diagrams, etc.   Labs will be completed weekly to enhance learning of scientific concepts.   Homework given as needed (once a week).

Science   Our science curriculum is accessible online.   Be on the look out for more specifics on how to log in.

Social Studies A Survey of American History   US Geography   Colonization   American Revolution   Articles of Confederation   Writing of the US Constitution   US Government   US Bill of Rights   US Expansion   Free Enterprise   US Prior to 1861   JA/BizTown   Civil War   Reconstruction   Westward Movement   Early 1900s   Major Events of the 20 th Century   Civil Rights Leaders

Social Studies   Students will keep an Interactive Student Notebook (ISN).   The ISN will be updated weekly. All assignments should be glued in ISN, and it will serve as a study guide for tests.

Thank you! Have a great night!