1. Forest Edge Elementary
Welcome Parents!
Forest Edge Elementary
Dr. Y. Calhoun
Fifth Grade Class

2. Welcome to Fifth Grade!
I will introduce you to fifth grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please hold them until the end.

3. My Goals
To give my students the academic and social skills needed to progress to the sixth grade.
To provide them with a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To help them make new friends and discover new interests.

4. Fifth Grade Curriculum
The subjects that are covered in fifth grade are:
Reading, Writing, and Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social studies
A host of additional options

5. Home Learning and Weekly Assessments
Home learning includes a Reading Log. Your child is required to read for a min. of 30 minutes per day. The children are to fill out the reading log on inside their journals as it will be counted for a grade. Homework is copied in the agenda on a daily basis and that homework is due the next day. Please initial their assignments.
Word Study: Test are given on a bi-weekly basis. Weekly packets with many different practice options are sent home at the beginning of each week and is due on Friday.
Students will be assessed on a weekly basis on material covered during the week or the prior week.

6. Communication between Home and School
Friday Folders
Folder will be sent home weekly with notes, newsletters and other important information
It is very important that they are returned on Monday.
Quarterly Newsletter from our grade level/class
Best way to contact Dr. C at

7. Student Expectations
Students should behave appropriately and follow classroom rules established as a class.
Homework
Homework is assigned on Monday and should be completed and turned in Friday morning. We will go over homework together on Monday
Copies of the homework can be found on Blackboard
Class work
should be completed in a timely manner

8. Parent Expectations Homework procedures Conference requirements
Check your child’s backpack for their Homework Folder.
Conference requirements
Conferences will be held on November 7th
Attendance
Students should arrive on time and attend
school everyday unless they have a scheduled
Doctor appointment.
Please notify the school if your child will
be late or absent from school

9. Teacher Expectations Individualized instruction
I will teach your child to the best of my ability and accommodate to all of their learning needs
Individualized instruction
Will be given according to your child’s needs
Interims and Report Cards
Interims come home 4 ½ weeks into each quarter
Report Cards come home every 9 weeks at the end
Of each quarter
Both come home in Friday folders

10. FCPS 24-7 Learning
Students can find assignments, practice sites, classroom news, schedules, etc. on FCPS 24-7 Learning specifically in Dr. Calhoun’s Fabulous Fifth Grade Class
Each student will have their own username and password to access the site from school and home. (separate paper with further details)

11. Google Classroom Google Classroom will be used this year
Weekend Writing assignments
Daily check-ins/exit tickets, projects, and other assignments will be completed on google classroom as well as google apps
Feel free to have your child log on and show you what google classroom is all about

12. Rewards System .
The children will be rewarded based on an economy point system.
The students can also be given a caught doing good ticket (Weekly drawings take place for prizes). 
The ultimate reward is KNOWLEDGE! 

13. Important Information
Materials - Make sure students have all supplies each day. Their pencil pouch will have 5 sharpened pencils, 1 eraser, at least 3 highlighters, crayons and or color pencils, 1 glue stick and a pair of scissors .
BE PREPARED

14. Other Key Points Medication
If your child requires medication during the school day, please ensure that the doctor prescribing the medication fills out the proper form, and that it is submitted to the office. We cannot administer medication to your child. PLEASE DO NOT send any type of medication without proper authorization with your child, as he/she will not be allowed to take it.

15. Classroom Community
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:
Keep hands and feet to yourself.
Follow directions when given.
Remain seated until permission is given.
Raise your hand if you wish to speak.
Be kind to others and polite.

16. Phone: (703) 925-8000, ext. 8071 Contacting Me Dr. Y. Calhoun
1501 Becontree Lane Reston, VA
Phone: (703) , ext. 8071

17. Let’s work together to have a great school year!
Any Questions?