1. Welcome To Fifth Grade Mrs. Clokes Mr. Paris Thanks for coming. We’re glad you’re here!.

2. Attendance It is very important for your child to be in school, unless he/she is ill. The school day begins at 7:50am and ends at 2:35pm. If your child is absent, please send in a note the next day. If your child is tardy, please stop at the office to check him/her in. If you must pick up your child early, please send a note so we can have him/her and his/her belongings ready to go.

3. Supply List Your child will need… ◦ pencils w/erasers and paper ◦ accordion portfolio ◦ pocket folders (no clasps) ◦ colored pencils ◦ glue sticks ◦ ruler (wood, customary and metric ruled) ◦ composition notebooks (marble journals) ◦ red checking pencils ◦ 5 subject notebooks ◦ * Note: No desk pencil sharpeners please!!!

4. Class Rules Respect yourself, others, and your learning. Follow directions the first time they are given. Speak only when it is appropriate to do so, and use appropriate language. Arrive at school prepared and ready to learn. Always do YOUR personal best. Make every day a great day!

5. Curriculum Reading-Nonfiction, Making Inferences, Drawing Conclusions, and Author’s Purpose Writing-Essay/Poetry Writing, Grammar Skills, and Spelling/Vocabulary Math- Number Sense, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Fractions/Decimals, and Problem Solving Science- Scientific Investigation, Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science Social Studies- Mapping/Geography, and US Regions

6. Grading There are four grading periods, each is nine weeks long. Fifth graders receive letter grades (A – F) on their report cards. Any papers with a number (1-4) and/or letter grade will count towards your child’s grade in that subject. (Summative grades) Any papers marked with a check mark (check plus, check minus, etc.) are averaged together and count as one grade for that subject. (Formative grades) All work is important and needs to be completed correctly and on time !

7. Helping your child at home Have your child read EVERYDAY and model good reading in your home by reading with him/her and discussing good books. Remember: “All reading is good reading!” Practice multiplication and division facts through “12.” Have your child practice writing by keeping a daily journal of the day’s events.

8. Volunteer If there is a special activity or service you would like to be involved with (mystery reader, field trips, etc.) please let us know. We welcome your willingness to assist. Give us a call or drop the class “Room Parent” a note. Also, thanks for getting involved!

9. Class Celebrations/Birthdays We will have three class celebrations this year (Fall/Harvest Festival, Winter Wonderland, and Valentine’s Day). Stay tuned for more information. It is LCPS policy not to have parents send in food treats for your child’s birthday. However, parents may bring in non-food items to commemorate their child’s birthday. ◦ Drop items off at the office and we will distribute them at the end of the school day. ◦ Please make sure you send the correct quantity - how sad for someone if there isn’t enough!

10. Breakfast and Lunch Please have your child eat a healthy breakfast; however, breakfast is served in the cafeteria. The coast is $2.10. We do not have snacks in 5 th grade. 5 th Grade Lunch is served from 11:00 – 11:30; the cost is $3.10 ◦ Please pay online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ or send money/checks (payable to LCPS) in an envelope with your child’s name on it. https://www.myschoolbucks.com/

11. Home/School Communication The fifth grade team will send monthly newsletters. The newsletters can be accessed on each teachers’ website. The newsletters will contain information on curriculum covered during the month and other pertinent information. Student agendas will list any work assignments needed to be completed by your child. Please consult it daily. Parent initials are encouraged. Take Home Folders will go home weekly and contain graded work and school related communications. You can reach us via email: ◦ Mrs. Clokes: elanyna.clokes@lcps.orgelanyna.clokes@lcps.org ◦ Mr. Paris: mark.paris@lcps.orgmark.paris@lcps.org

12. Final Thoughts It’s not what you look at that matters,All kids are gifted; some it’s what you see. just open their packages ~Henry David Thoreau earlier than others. ~Michael Carr We must learn to live together like brothers or perish together like fools. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. We are looking forward to a productive year of learning with your child and we are excited about the discoveries that we will make. We will cover much material and in the process hopefully learn a lot. We truly believe that by working together we can help each student achieve their personal best! ~The Fifth Grade Team