1. Welcome to Back To School Night
* Please make sure you sign up for a November conference. Sign-ups are on the table near the back of the room.
* Feel free to make a surprise bookmark for your child! Place it in the wire bin on the back table when you are finished. PLEASE put their name on it.
* On the back of the paper on your child’s desk is a place for you to write a note back to your child, if you’d like.

2. Who is Mrs. Inker? What school did Mrs. Inker graduate from?
What is Mrs. Inker’s favorite subject?
What is the name of Mrs. Inker’s favorite American?

3. Educational Philosophy
Your children and their success as a person is my top priority for the year.
My hope is that, at the end of the year, your child has grown not only in their knowledge, but also has grown as a responsible person.
Foster and further develop the idea of respect for themselves and others in the school, at home, and in the community.

4. Homework Expectations
Approximately 50 minutes per night
Math homework nightly
Reading for at least 30 minutes
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies as required
Please review the homework book nightly
You do not need to sign the book each night. I will initial the book so you know that I’ve seen that your child has copied the correct homework.
If homework is taking longer to complete than the recommendation, please contact me!

5. Homework Policy
This was sent home the first week of school. Please refer to our web-site if you need to see another copy of it.
On the report card you will receive:
“M”- misses between 0 to 5 homework assignments in ALL subject areas in one marking period
“I”- misses more than 5 homework assignments in ALL subject areas in one marking period

6. 5th Grade Curriculum Math EnVisions Student book is online
Tailored to differentiate instruction
Students able to review book on their own with personal log-in
(works best with Firefox)
If an Enrichment page is sent home, it is OPTIONAL extra credit
Cover page to each math test to show the breakdown according to the new report card

7. Curriculum Continued…
Science
Microworlds
Mixtures and Solutions
Matter and Chemistry
Ecosystems
Social Studies
Early Americans
Early Explorers
Development of America up to the Revolution
The Revolution (the T ‘s favorite)

8. Curriculum Continued…
Language Arts
Use of Journeys (also online!)
Class will be on a five day schedule
Comprehensive program includes
Grammar
Writing
Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
Students can log-into their account from home

9. Home/School Communication
Please attach any notes to the homework book if you have any questions or concerns.
I will respond to you as quickly as I can.
Please feel free to me at
If you need to call during the day, please call the office and I will return your call as soon as possible.

10. Absences
Please send a note in with your child when he/she returns to school.
Absence notes are able to be submitted electronically on the SFE homepage.

11. Birthday Celebrations
We are a nut free and peanut free classroom. If you are sending in treats, please be aware of this.
NEW POLICY!
Fifth grade is requesting that these are the ONLY treats being sent in this year.
Soft pretzels
Brownies (with list of ingredients)
Rice Krispy treats
Oreos
Popsicles- complete with napkins
Summer birthdays will be celebrated during the last few weeks of school.
Please be sure to send in napkins or plates if your treat needs them.
We have 29 students in our classroom this year.

12. Scholastic Book Clubs
The monthly Book Clubs are a wonderful opportunity to encourage your child to read. You only need to write one check (to Scholastic Book Club) regardless of how many clubs you choose from. Additionally you can now order the books online. See our class web-site for more information. Books orders are due one week after the form is first sent home and the books usually arrive within two to three weeks.

13. Final Thoughts
I look forward to this coming year and working with your children to further foster their growth as young people. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the rest of the evening!