3.  In order to prepare your child for middle school, he/ she will be switching classes during each school day. They will rotate to each teacher for a different subject. They will return to their homeroom in the afternoon.  Students will receive grades and homework assignments in each class by that teacher.  Behavior Plan- Class Dojo (positives/negatives)

4. RULES TO FOLLOW Our school has embraced the methods of Ron Clark. We use his book called The Essential 55 to structure our classrooms. We will spend the first week of school learning, practicing, acting out, and implementing these rules. Our school has embraced the methods of Ron Clark. We use his book called The Essential 55 to structure our classrooms. We will spend the first week of school learning, practicing, acting out, and implementing these rules. We have high expectations for EVERY student in 5th grade. We do not allow students to just come to school and do whatever they want. Every student will participate in all class activities and complete all homework assignments. No student will be allowed to bully or cause a problem with anyone in the class because this breaks focus and spoils the learning environment. We have high expectations for EVERY student in 5th grade. We do not allow students to just come to school and do whatever they want. Every student will participate in all class activities and complete all homework assignments. No student will be allowed to bully or cause a problem with anyone in the class because this breaks focus and spoils the learning environment.

5. Students have been randomly placed into five different tribes. These are a mixture of students throughout the entire school. Students have been randomly placed into five different tribes. These are a mixture of students throughout the entire school. We will have weekly celebrations and tribal challenges to recognize accomplishments of each tribe. We will have weekly celebrations and tribal challenges to recognize accomplishments of each tribe. The purpose of these tribes is to encourage and motivate. We want each child to be supportive of others, those on their team and even those who are not. The purpose of these tribes is to encourage and motivate. We want each child to be supportive of others, those on their team and even those who are not. We are Family!

6. MATERIALS  Refer to the class supply list that was mailed to you. These materials are required…not optional!  Please DO NOT label any of the materials. This will be handled on the first day of school.  It will be the responsibility of the STUDENT to bring all materials to each class every day. Students will NOT be allowed back into their homeroom to get something. This disrupts the teacher and the other students.

7. Google Chromebook

8. Responsibility The key to success in fifth grade is RESPONSIBILITY! LEARNING is the primary focus in our classrooms, so everyone needs to be on the right track TOGETHER! This includes keeping up with: Homework—assigned nightly in each class (recorded daily and placed in the back pocket of the homework folder) Homework—assigned nightly in each class (recorded daily and placed in the back pocket of the homework folder) Reading Log- daily and initialed by parent Reading Log- daily and initialed by parent Tests and Quizzes Projects Tests and Quizzes Projects Materials Materials

9. Parent Portal  Please sign up for parent portal. (http://powerschool.anderson5.net/public /) Here you will be able to find your child’s grades in EVERY subject at ANY time!http://powerschool.anderson5.net/public /  Please go by the office and sign up for this great resource. You will be asked to submit a copy of your Driver’s License.

10. Parent/Teacher Communication It is very important that you check your child’s homework folder DAILY, go on our class websites, and stay in close contact with the teachers. It is very important that you check your child’s homework folder DAILY, go on our class websites, and stay in close contact with the teachers. Please be sure to give us your email address. We will be updating you weekly on your child’s behavior (positives and negatives) and we must have the correct information. Please be sure to give us your email address. We will be updating you weekly on your child’s behavior (positives and negatives) and we must have the correct information. Please sign up for the 5 th grade REMIND APP Please sign up for the 5 th grade REMIND APP If you ever have any questions, you can reach us by phone (260-5090) until 3:00 or through email. If you ever have any questions, you can reach us by phone (260-5090) until 3:00 or through email.

11. Barrier Island One of the BEST things about fifth grade at Calhoun is getting to go to St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Seabrook Island, SC for 3 days and 2 nights! St. Christopher Camp and Conference CenterSt. Christopher Camp and Conference Center  January 6-8, 2014- Wednesday-Friday  $215 with a $35 non-refundable deposit  There will be opportunities for fundraising!  No parent chaperones!  Two words: MUD PIT!  More details will be coming home later! If you need more information at anytime, contact your child’s homeroom teacher!

12. Extracurricular Activities Because fifth graders are typically more responsible, we offer more opportunities to them. Here are just a few of the “extras” that are available to your student this year:  Safety Patrol (morning and afternoon)  WRTY

13. We look forward to working with you this year to make this the most successful and memorable year! Stop by the gym to pay your fees, sign up for PTO, and check about the new online GATEWAY Registration. SEE YOU TUESDAY!