1. SOTL Curriculum Night
5th Grade
Mrs. Wilkin

2. Parent Expectations assist your child in studying review graded work
provide support & encouragement
see that homework is completed; sign the planner
check Fast Direct bulletin boards at least once a week; no need to even log into account; note the date change when updated
encourage reading
notify the school when your child will be absent
support your teachers and contact them with concerns and questions
attend Church and Sunday school regularly
complete Church attendance weekly in the SOTL folder.
make prayer and devotions a part of your daily schedule

3. Memory fill in the blank written quiz every Thursday
studying done outside of class
English Standard Version (ESV) is used to correspond with our Religion curriculum
see schedule for the year
only one hard copy is provided, but it’s posted on my Fast Direct bulletin board if needed at any time

4. Spelling Test given only on Friday, unless otherwise indicated
Challenge Words are worth one extra credit point
Part of the ELA curriculum
see schedule for the year
only one hard copy is provided, but it’s posted on my Fast Direct bulletin board if needed at any time

5. Homework recorded by students in planner
children are responsible for gathering all necessary items needed to complete homework
must be completed by due date (the following day, unless specified otherwise)
I try to avoid homework on weekends
refer to signed homework policy for more details

6. Notice of Concern(pink slips)
students receive when an assignment is not completed
taken home in the student’s SOTL folder to be signed by the parent
holds children more accountable and keeps parents informed
grade is lowered by 5% each day

7. Grades
percentages and/or letter grades recorded on papers, but only letter grades will appear on report cards
utilize Fast Direct to monitor your child’s academic performance; grades usually updated once a week
majority of graded papers sent home on Fridays in SOTL folder
record Church & Sunday School attendance on back
graded tests sent home as soon as possible

8. Accelerated Reader Based on individual quarterly goals
Teacher & student will meet at least quarterly
Track progress on punch cards
Medals based on total percentage for the year

9. New Math Curriculum Not Common Core
Allows for more differentiated instruction
Target specific areas of reinforcement for students
Limited homework based on student need; in a variety of forms
Technology & vocabulary integration
Think Central
Teacher and students are learning: will likely be some growing pains

10. Disipline Clips used in all classes Whole class
85% of class stays on Ready to Learn, Good Day, Great Day, or Outstanding (11 of 13 students), select a letter and place on reward choices
Individual Punch Card
Stay on Ready to Learn, Good Day, Great Day, or Outstanding, punch received
Card filled, reward earned

11. Snacks & Lunch only one snack make it healthy
a water bottle is allowed, but must remain at water stations; please have their names on bottles and periodically check for leakage
spoons, forks, plates, napkins, etc. that are needed must be provided by parents
microwavable meals no longer than 3 min.

12. Birthdays
all children are welcome, but not obligated, to bring in a birthday treat to share with the class
Please inform me of any allergies
provide any forks, spoons, plates, etc. needed for the treat; if needed, please pre-cut the treats
summer birthdays can be celebrated at the beginning or end of the year, or on a “half birthday”

13. Field Trips Abrams Planetarium @ MSU
Wednesday, October 5th (12:15 – 3:30 approx.)
The Historic First Congregational Church & Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit
Wednesday, February 1st (all day)
Greenfield Village
Wednesday, May 24th (all day)

14. Sign Up
Most activities and volunteer/ service opportunities will be on the SOTL SignUp Genius located on Mrs. VanDeven’s Bulletin Board
Parent/Teacher conferences
A FD will be sent out when these are live
Classroom parties/celebrations
Christmas & Valentines Day – found on SignUp Genius as mentioned above

15. But wait, there’s more…
Remember: No extended care after school on Special Person’s Day (Friday, 10/14)
Parent help for making copies, etc. – see SignUp Genius
Theme: Let Me Count the Ways
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness
Lamentations 3: