1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 5th Grade August 3, 2017
Mr. Jenkins
Ms. Pappalau

2. About the 5th Grade Teachers
Mr. Jenkins
ELA
Science
Ms. Pappalau
Math
Social Studies

3. 5th Grade Schedule 8:35-8:40 Arrival 8:37 First Bell
8:45 School Starts
8:45-9:30 Homeroom RTI- math/ELA
9:30-10:15 Specials
10:15-11:45 Block 1 ELA or Math
11:45-12:20 Block 2 Science or SS
12:20-1:00 Lunch/Recess
1:00-2:00 continue Block 2
2:00-3:30 Block 3 ELA or Math
3:30 Dismissal

4. Birthday Celebrations
To maintain a healthy and safe environment, birthday treats may include non-food items

5. New Mandarin Special Exposure Phasing in Not immersion
Cultural exposure
Brain based learning
Once a week
Phasing in

6. Expectations and Discipline
Expectations- the 3 B’s
Be respectful
Be responsible
Be safe
Be ready to learn
Consequences
Environment breaks
Loss of privileges
/phone call home
Office referral to Ms. Gill

7. Attendance and Absent Work
Attendance is extremely important to academic success
8:45 Arrival Time
3:30 Dismissal
Absent Work
Absent work will be ready for after school pick-up at 4:00pm
Please a 5th grade teacher

8. Graded Work Graded Work Take Home Folders
returned to students every week in Social Studies
Take Home Folders
review work
read newsletters
return time sensitive forms
check powerschools
sign and return

9. Student Planners Filled out each day with the day’s agenda
Parent signature NOT required unless arranged
Could become a daily communication tool

10. 5th Grade Homework
Homework will be determined by the classroom teacher
Additional homework may include:
Unfinished classwork
Missed assignments
Projects
Google Drives
Students are able to access work via Google Drive for ELA, Science, and Social Studies
Online access to Social Studies textbook

11. 5th Grade Grading and Reporting
Grading Scale
100%-90%- A
89%-80%- B
79%-70%- C
69%- 60%- D
59%-50%- F
Scores below 50% will be recorded in the grade book as 50%.
Missing/late assignments will be recorded as a 0 until the assignment is turned in
Late work will receive a 10% deduction and is due before the end of the quarter
Please check Powerschools and

12. PowerSchools Missing assignments Absent work
Daily practice checked off as completed
Grades updated weekly

13. 5th Grade Websites
We each have an informative website for parents and students to locate classroom information, curriculum documents, and assignments.
You can access our websites through the Desert Sage Website.

14. Communication Phone calls E-mails return calls as soon as possible
Quickest response

15. BizTown
JA BizTown® is a learning experience that teaches 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances in a student-sized town built just for them.
Schedule for: Tuesday, March 6th

16. First Day Paperwork
Please return all first day paperwork as soon as possible
Please check the front and paper of all forms for required signatures
Internet agreement form
Confinement form
Pink nurse’s form
Release of information form (double-sided)

17. Questions

18. 5th Grade Class of
We look forward to a positive, challenging, and productive year!