Welcome to Ms. Pappas’ Fifth Grade Classroom Room 201

Schedule for Tonight Introduction Binders: BFB and PK Student expectations during homeroom Advisory Discipline Math Science Reading 6:25 move to room 203, Mrs. Kwiatek 6:40 meet with Specialists

Homeroom Expectations Students will begin every day by making sure they have with them: BFB, PK, water, and snack. Students should remain in their seats, but may talk with the other students at their table. Students will have time to write in their assignment notebook the homework for the night. Homework can be checked online Swampscott Middle SchoolSwampscott Middle School

Advisory 1:50-2:00-Mandatory silent reading 2:00-2:15-Homework done first!! o Work on any unfinished class work. o Read silently 2:15-2:18-Put away your materials. o Check your Agenda and make sure you have what you need for homework tonight. o Cleanup! Check for anything on the floor around/under your desk and put it away or in the trash. o Gather your things onto your desk to go home 2:20 -LISTEN to announcements o Wait for Ms. Pappas to say goodbye

Grading/Assessment Tests are counting twice Quizzes are counting once If 3 homework assignments are missing throughout the term, students grade will go down 1/2 grade. There are no retakes on tests and quizzes.

Science This year we will study: –Earth’s place in the universe –Earth’s Changing Crust (Rocks and Minerals) –Weather –Ecosystems –Working with text

Math Very Important - Proficiency with Math Facts Common Core - DESE website Extra help - available on Mondays from 2:20 to 3:00. Will start in Oct.

Reading Spelling homework due on Fridays Spelling test on Fridays Basal reader with accompanying workbook Trade books done as whole group with individual responsibilities