Fifth Grade Back to School Night September 15, 2009
Introductions Ms. Jennifer Massey Homeroom Teacher 5-1 Math, Science, Religion Ms. Janelle Thompson Homeroom Teacher 5-2 Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies
Goals for A love for learning or learning for learning’s sake Learn “how” to learn Study skills and organization Independence Honesty Responsibility Initiative Self-advocacy
Home-School Communication Response within 24 hours Call the office for last minute changes during the day
Home-School Communication Tests and Quizzes Will be sent home after all make-ups are completed Missed assignments Think Sheets Progress Reports Sent home during quarter Area of concern or as a follow-up Report Cards Review, sign, and return the next school day
Grades Archdiocese of Washington Grading Scale 93 to 100 = A 85 to 92 = B 77 to 84 = C 70 to 76 = D Below 70 = F Honor Roll – begins in fifth grade High Honor Roll – A’s in Reading, English, Math, Science, Religion, and Social Studies Honor Roll – A’s or B’s in Reading, English, Math, Science, Religion, and Social Studies
Assignments Morning Work & Journals Must be completed even if absent or late Credit assignments Graded assignments (class work and homework), quizzes, tests, and projects Weighted equally Late assignments – penalized one letter grade Credit assignments Full credit – completed on time and according to directions Partial credit – turned in late and/or not completed according to directions An assignment is considered late if not turned in when it is collected or reviewed
Assignments Continued Extra Credit Only given if offered to the entire class Retests/Retakes Only given if offered to the entire class
Behavior Techniques Traffic Light Star- Showing behavior that is above and beyond Green- Showing behavior that expresses readiness, respect, and responsibility Yellow- The child has been given two verbal warnings; 2 minutes off recess Red- The child has not followed the school code of conduct, therefore he/she needs to fill out a think sheet; 7 minutes off recess
Absences Send a note/ Illness/Injury Absent Folder given to student upon return Work must be completed and returned in the folder by the given due date Assessments must be completed within one week of return to school Check the homework page online Band – Tuesdays Band Buddy Missed work must be made up that night in addition to homework assignment Missed assessments Must be made up on Tuesday or Wednesday
Absences - Vacations Vacations As stated in the handbook, “Parents must provide written notice to the school, in advance, of time that will be missed for vacations, trips, etc. Parents are encouraged to plan vacations and trips around school holidays. The faculty and administration will not be held responsible for class work, homework and tests missed by the student during this time. Teachers are not obligated to provide tutorial help for time missed. It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work within one week after returning to school.” All work will be provided upon return – Absent Folder Homework Website Work must be completed and turned in within one week of return Assessments must be made up within one week of return
Religion Theme: Sacraments God’s life is transmitted to us through the Sacraments, the signs of Christ’s presence in His Church. Doctrine, Scripture, sacramentals Textbook: Christ Our Life Website: Participation in Mass and prayer Moral development Personal Safety Catholic bible and rosary for home use
Science Life, Earth, and Physical Science Health, Human Body and Drug Education Four textbooks Distributed one at a time Must be covered immediately Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley
Social Studies Textbook: Social Studies: The United States Curriculum Connections
Language Arts and Reading Textbooks Treasures, Macmillian/McGraw-Hill Connected to standards Grammar-Parts of Speech Connection to reading Voyages Reading- “Miss Alaineus” Focus: Character and Plot Wordly Wise
Websites – homework, test calendar, teachers cornerswww.maryofnazareth.org Religion Christ Our Life: family-resources.htmhttp:// family-resources.htm Science Social Studies Reading
Save the Date! Calleva – Monday, October 19 No parent chaperones Approximately $60 Red Ribbon Week – To be announced Halloween Parade – Friday, October 10:30 a.m. Parent Conferences – Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 Set up your own conference on web scheduling system Grandparent’s Day – Monday, November 23 Mass is presented by the fifth grade