Welcome to our Open House Mr. Doody – Room 226

Who am I? Family Bachelor Degree from Eastern Illinois University, Major in Accounting, Minor in Economics Masters Degree from the University of St. Francis – Endorsed in Mathematics and Social Studies Third year at Hilda Walker Substitute taught in many districts for 3 ½ years Percussion Instructor at Argo Community High School, Summit, IL for 15 years.

My Family…. Emmerson and Olivia

Introduction to 5 th Grade Transition Year –Fifth grade can be difficult because students are switching classes, taking notes, and are responsible for following up on missed assignments. –New, larger building. –Many students. –Procedures that are new. My goal is to make this transition a smooth transition

Expectations and Procedures: P.B.I.S. ~ Positive Behavior Intervention Supports THE THREE BE’S BE Respectful BE Responsible BE Safe

Classroom Rules & Consequences Rules: 1. Listen Carefully 2. Follow Directions. 3. Work Quietly. Do not disturb others who are working. 4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions. 5. Respect school and personal property. 6. Work and play safely. Consequences/Behavior Steps: 1.Green – All is well. 2.Orange – Verbal warning. 3.Yellow – Call home and loss of intramurals. 4.Red – Call home, loss of intramurals and disciplinary referral written (minor) **Three minor infraction result in an after school detention. Major behavior problems will be referred to the assistant principal for immediate action. A major referral form will be completed and parents or guardians will be contacted immediately.

Rewards -Positive recognition of good behavior -Individual PAWS to be used at school store or in drawings -Class PAWS

Academics Starr Testing: Measures individual student growth throughout the school year. Administered in the fall, winter, and spring. Please, encourage your child to do his/her best. PARC Testing: State wide test given to all students the first two weeks in March. Please, make sure your child has a supply of #2 pencils. A good nights rest and a healthy breakfast helps the student focus during testing. Grading Scale: 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 70 C 69 – 60 D 59 – 0 F Grades will be updated on Power School weekly. Late and missing assignments will be graded according to the guidelines in the school handbook. Grade Weighting: Tests = 40% Quizzes = 35% Homework/ = 25% class work

HOMEWORK Homework Homework is assigned daily. It is the student’s responsibility to record assignments in the assignment notebook each day. I’d like to have your help in checking the notebook every day. Upcoming tests and projects are posted on the school’s web-site and updated each week at * * If your child is absent, please arrange for the work missed to be sent home with another student or picked up in the office. It is easy to fall behind!!

Late & Missing Assignments Late Assignments Late and missing assignments will be graded according to the guidelines in the district handbook.

Homework Help Extra help is available. I will offer study group sessions during intramural time. Those that want to attend are welcome to do so. Study Hall is available during intramurals. Students are allowed to go to study hall if they need to catch up. Academic Assistance is available after school. Please send a note with your child letting me know he/she will be staying after. Include in the note how your child will be getting home from Academic Assistance. If I feel there is a need for this service or your child can benefit from this program, I will contact you first and see if it is ok for your child to attend Academic Assistance.

Math Math meets daily from 10:06 to 10:51 a.m. NEW Math Series – Go Math! Curriculum: Common Core based (real world applications) Whole number computation and place value Fact mastery Problem solving and application skills Decimals Fractions *Your child will have math homework each day.

Reading/Language Arts Our reading and language arts block meets daily from 1:11 to 2:40 p.m. (90 minutes) Curriculum: Common Core Based Comprehension/Vocabulary Fluency/Oral Reading Reading Improvement Time (Testing) Grammar skills Theme and Fantasy Unit Writing skills

Science/Social Studies Science ~ The curriculum is divided into three key areas; Life Science, Earth Science, & Physical Science. ~Concepts are developed through hands-on activities. Social Studies ~ The students will study American History from Colonial America to the Civil War.

Class Schedule Physical Education: 5 days a week! (Please take time to visit our gym and meet the teachers. Special Classes 1 st Term – Art/Cycle 2 nd Term – Music/Cycle All Year – Technology – will meet twice a week (Our special teachers are also available for you to meet)

Communication Please, feel free to contact me anytime throughout the school year at: (815) or me at Teacher page is updated dailywww.summithill.org Please note Parent/Teacher Conferences will be utilizing an online sign-up format. Details will be coming to you in October. My classroom expectations and procedures are posted on my webpage. Please review this information with your child, sign and date the final page, and have your child return it to school ASAP.

Weapons Policy A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for period of at least one calendar year, but not more than 2 calendar years. A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon A knife (including plastic, kitchen knives, etc.), brass knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.

Thank You Good night and drive safely!