2. WAYS TO CONTACT US Mrs. Gehrs sgehrs@bssd.net Mrs. Krikorian hkrikorian@bssd.net Mr. Hall mhall@bssd.net Mrs. Smith asmith 1 @bssd.net Plan time is 9:25-10:10 sgehrs@bssd.net hkrikorian@bssd.net mhall@bssd.net asmith 1 @bssd.net

3. Planners should be filled in every day by the students! Please sign the planners every night! Planners are a great communication tool! Planners are an excellent organizational tool! Thank you for your support on planners! Planners cost $5.00. PLANNERS

4. WEEKLY REPORTS & NEWSLETTER Look for weekly reports in the student’s Friday Folder. There will be a sticker for each week if there were no problems. If there was a problem, a number that reflects the rule broken will be written in by the teacher and a Pink Slip, Behavior Slip or Think Sheet filled out by the student will be attached to the weekly report. Please leave these slips attached. Please sign the report for each week and return Monday in the Friday Folder. This is a great communication tool! Look for a weekly newsletter in the Friday Folder also! The newsletter will contain the next week’s spelling words and upcoming important dates. Soon to be paperless and on class webpages.

5. FIELD TRIPS School of Economics -December Art s Partners dates to be announced 5 th Grade Picnic

6. BLOCKS Extended Literacy Blocks – Mrs. Krikorian Math with Mr. Hall Science with Mrs. Smith Middle School PREP

7. SCIENCE Main Science Concepts for Fifth Grade : - Physical Science - Space & Technology - Earth Science -Life Science - Students will be given study guides before each test. - Each week students will be participating in guided inquiry. - Implementing Project Lead The Way building wide. Fifth graders will be taking the Science MAP.

8. SOCIAL STUDIES New curriculum this year. (Integrated with English Language Arts) Geography skills and the states American government American history Economic concepts

9. English Language Arts Extended Literacy Block Reading- Reader’s Workshop, metacognitive strategies, fluency practice, book clubs, variety of genres. Word Work- Weekly lists.

10. Reading Logs will be used in lieu of book reports. At least 20 minutes, at least 4 times per week, parent signature required for each session. **Reading Logs are due every two weeks! A list of dates is included in the packet. These count for points as well as toward the Reading Circle Certificate.

11. Writing In Homerooms Grammar- parts of speech, usage, sentence structure. Quarterly Writing Projects- Writer’s Workshop, the writing process, effective writing traits. Journaling and Quick Writes.

12. MATH Daily Homework Review multiplication facts Sheppardsoftware.com Common Core curriculum implemented this year.

13. D.A.R.E - 10 weekly meetings with Officer Blom. - DARE essay will be due in November.

14. Recess Temperature Guidelines EXTREME HEAT – We will not be going outside if the temperature is above 95 degrees. EXTREME COLD - We will Not be going outside if the Temperature is below 20 degrees. Please send students with appropriate attire.

15. Medication - All medication must be checked into the nurse, including cough drops. Parent Pick-up - Parents are asked to remain in their car and watch for staff members’ directions.

16. Parents are welcome at lunch School policy - NO recess Birthday Treats - No homemade treats - Please notify teacher ahead of time. - Only store-bought items Attendance – 6 day letter Tardiness Leaving early TESTING!!!!!!!!!

17. Miscellaneous Electronics Cell Phones Attire and Appearance PBS- Positive Behavior Support

18. LUNCH MONEY On Line – http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/ Karen Logan – Lunchroom Coordinator You can always pay with a check. 3 Choices – Student’s must take what they order!!!

19. Bullying Olweus Bullying Prevention Program - Reduce Bully Problems - Prevent New Bully Problems Parents are Key - Parents are asked to report bullying to the school.

20. THANKS FOR COMING!