1. Welcome to Back to School Night Ms. Cobain, 5 th Grade, Room 12 Email: e.cobain@loma.k12.ca.us Phone: 408 353-1106 ext. 5712

2. What is Fifth Grade? A time to become independent, organized, responsible, and self- reliant students capable of consistently turning in high quality work. Trimester 1 Becoming a fifth grader Trimester 2 I am a fifth grader Trimester 3 Becoming a middle schooler

3. Daily Schedule Math/Language Arts8:30-11:40 Science Instruction12:30-1:35 Science LabMon. @ 9:00 Social Studies 1:45-2:40 PE, Coach PatinoMon/Fri 2:15 Music, Ms. Lee-LakeFri. 11:00

4. Activities Character Development Mon 1:05 LibraryThurs 12:30 Enrichment ClubsTues/Thurs/Fri 1:45 Computer Lab TBD Buddies/Riccomini TBD Art in Action: once per month TBD Project Cornerstone: once per month TBD

5. Volunteers* We love you! *All Volunteers must have a current clear TB test on file in the office to volunteer Needs: – Room Parent – Library – Work with students and librarian – Nicole Fichthorn – Field Trips – supervise students – Classroom Volunteers – prep projects, work with small group of students, garden projects, assist with paperwork, bulletin boards…you name it!

6. Pigeon Point Science Camp Heidi Plowe, the outdoor education coordinator for Exploring New Horizons Science Camp, – on Wednesday 9/3@ 12:45 presentation concerning all things science camp! All parents are welcome to attend – Room 15. Science Camp Oct. 8th- 10 th Wed.-Fri. Parent chaperones required

7. Website The new and improved Loma Prieta website will help to keep you informed about all school and classroom happenings. www.loma.k12.ca.us

8. Accelerated Reader – AR 5 th grade students read 800,000 words Accelerated Reader will record the number of words read following each quiz. Other books (not in AR) will count towards the 800,000 word goal.

9. Homework and Such Fifth grade is a critical year for students to develop responsibility and self- reliance. Please help your child to take responsibility for his or her homework. Reports/Projects Yes….we will have some that require work at home. Plenty of time and complete instructions will be given as assigned.

10. Student Planners Essential for success! Planners are filled out every day except Friday – will help to keep you in the know. Binders will help students stay organized in the various subjects and prepare for middle school.

11. Thank you and goodnight!