1. Welcome to Central Middle School!
Team 5-2
Mrs. Hecht
Mrs. Radake

2. Let’s Jump into the Fifth Grade!
May we introduce ourselves?
Mrs. Hecht Rm 119 / Math, Social Studies
Mrs. Radake Rm 116/ Comm. Arts, Science

3. Attendance and punctuality are a must for academic success!!
School Hours
Our School Day begins at 8:15am. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin learning. Four tardies= after school detention.
Faculty Supervision / Breakfast is available starting at 7:40 AM
Teachers pick students up from designated areas at 8:00 AM
Dismissal = 3:15 PM
Attendance and punctuality are a must for academic success!!

4. Communication Newsletters Monday Graded Work Folders Student Planners
Postcards
Telephone

5. How to help your child be successful?
Help your child develop a routine for homework – same time, same place – make it a date!
Concerns? See your classroom teacher – we want to make CMS a wonderful place for your child.
Ask questions? Read handouts and review weekly folders and newsletters. Be involved!

6. Homework Policy You can expect to see 20-30 minutes of homework daily.
Missing Assignments Procedure
10% off & Parent contact in planner for each missing assignment
After the 3rd missing/late assignment in each subject area the student will have a referral sent to the office.
Homework is assigned as a way to
review or reinforce concepts that
were covered in class. If your child
has excessive homework – they may
not be using their time in class effectively!

7. Homework Continued…
Students will have ONE day for each absence to make up work.
Absentee work will be ready for students first thing in the morning upon their return. If you would like to pick up missing work – please call the office by 9:00 am. and we will have all work together for you in the office by 3:30pm.
It is important for the parents to be involved with your child’s daily work.

8. Homework Incentives
100% of homework completed on time each month…..
Free ice cream coupon to be used at lunch.

9. Student Planners Sign it and return each day.
Your child will have an agenda book that they will record daily objectives and assignments. It is their responsibility to copy the correct information from the homework board.
Please check this book NIGHTLY!!!
Sign it and return each day.

10. Self-Selected Reading
Students will be
given the STAR
test at the beginning,
middle, and end of the
school year. Students will receive goals that will be met by AR Quizzes on the computer. We will have approximately 30 minutes of silent, self-selected reading daily.

11. Staying out of trouble with Team 5-2!

12. PBS Positive Behavior Support
Safe Responsible Respectful
Minor vs Major
Tiger Bands
Cash or Bank every other Thursday
Rewards
PAWS

13. Classroom Rewards! PAWS
Class Reward Parties for points earned for great class behavior.
Positive encouragement

14. What to Do on the First Day of School
Eat breakfast
Go to the gym
Find your teacher’s name on the wall
Sit at the front of your line
Wait patiently until your teacher comes to pick you up 
Take a breath and relax… it will be a GREAT Day!

15. Reminders For Tonight
Please leave all textbooks and folders on top of your desks
See your teacher to sign up early for conferences in October

16. Questions? Comments? Feel free to check out your classroom!
Let’s Have a FANTASTIC Year! Thanks for joining us at Back 2 School Night!
Questions? Comments?
Feel free to check out your classroom!