2. Please sign the following papers before leaving this evening:  Schedule your child’s goal setting conference(one conference per student).  Sign up to volunteer. Welcome to 5 th Grade

3. 5 th Grade Teachers Mrs. LeBlanc Mrs. O’Neill Mr. Gong

4. Meadow Park Mustangs Know the R espect O neself P roperty E ach other S chool “The essence of respect is to show solemn regard for the worth of people including yourself.” -Zona Hutson

5. Classroom Management  ROPES coupons  “Respect” cards  Reward tickets

6. School Policies arrival 7:55/leave campus 2:39 playground and equipment are reserved for Meadow Park students from 7:55-2:39, other children are not permitted on the playground no parents parking or dropping off in parking lot no animals on campus tardy students – sign-in volunteers must register, sign in at the front office, and wear a badge while on campus parents may not bring late assignments/instruments late lunches can be left in the container in the office make a plan for picking up students on a rainy day

7.  Nightly:  Math  One additional assignment (ex: Science, Grammar, or studying for an assessment)  30 minutes of reading (monthly Book Log)  Weekly:  Personal Word Quiz (PWQ)  Some long-term assignments  Student’s responsibility:  understand all assignments before leaving school  write in planner daily  bring home all materials necessary to complete the assignments  Homework due at 8:10 a.m.  Weekly Reports (green mustangs or blue slips) sent home every Friday.Homework

8. Curriculum  Please visit the California Department of Education’s website for specific information on 5 th grade state standards: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/

9. Learning Resources  Math Journal- Each student will have a spiral notebook designated to take daily notes. This notebook should be used for reference on homework and in preparation for assessments.  Grammar Journal- Students will take weekly notes in a composition book. These notes should be used for Grammar homework and to prepare for assessments.  Study Guides- Students will complete a study guide for all Unit/Chapter Tests (not quizzes).  Science Notes- Completed weekly in class.

10.  Achievement – A,B,C,D,F  Percentages  Effort – O, S, N  Check +, Check, Check -  Complete/Incomplete  Teacher Comments Grading

11.  Weekly Folder  school announcements and student work  signed and returned each Friday  Weekly Report: Blue Slip or Green Mustang  E-mail updates, Mustang Express, and school website  Homework Planner - review  Progress Report as needed  Report Card  Goal Setting Conference - Child Attends  E-mail  Phone Calls/Voice Mail Communication

12.  Field Trip (TBD)  Colonial Day – March 8, 2011  Pool Party – Last week of school Special Events

13. Meadow Park Foundation Mission: To enhance our children’s education through technology. Who we are: We’re you... Meadow Park parents. What we do: Raise funds for technology-related purchases for Meadow Park. Why we do it : To supplement state funding and fill gaps from budget cuts. Where the funds come from: Meadow Park parents, Foundation fund raisers, corporate donors, and other foundations. What we’ve provided (just a recent sample): 15 new computers; new laser printer in the lab; new iPad 2 with keyboard; upgraded memory in 24 computers; 2 document cameras (projectors); software upgrades. When we meet: The second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please join us. How you can help: By donating to the Meadow Park Foundation. All proceeds go directly to Meadow Park for the benefit of our children. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, please visit our table in the main corridor (and enter the raffle) or go to our website at www.meadowparkfoundation.org.www.meadowparkfoundation.org

14. Thank you for attending! We look forward to a wonderful year! *Please sign-up for a goal-setting conference on your way out.