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Fifth GradeBack to School NightSeptember 15, 2009
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Introductions
• Ms. Jennifer Massey Homeroom Teacher 5-1 Math, Science, Religion
• Ms. Janelle Thompson Homeroom Teacher 5-2 Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies
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Goals for 2009-2010
A love for learning or learning for learning’s sake Learn “how” to learn Study skills and organization Independence Honesty Responsibility Initiative Self-advocacy
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Home-School Communication
• Email [email protected] [email protected] Response within 24 hours
• Call the office for last minute changes during the day
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Home-School Communication
• Tests and Quizzes Will be sent home after all make-ups are completed
• Missed assignments
• Think Sheets
• Progress Reports Sent home during quarter Area of concern or as a follow-up
• Report Cards
Review, sign, and return the next school day
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Grades• Archdiocese of Washington Grading Scale
93 to 100 = A 85 to 92 = B 77 to 84 = C 70 to 76 = D Below 70 = F
• Honor Roll – begins in fifth grade High Honor Roll – A’s in Reading, English, Math,
Science, Religion, and Social Studies Honor Roll – A’s or B’s in Reading, English, Math,
Science, Religion, and Social Studies
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Assignments
• Morning Work & Journals Must be completed even if absent or late Credit assignments
• Graded assignments (class work and homework), quizzes, tests, and projects Weighted equally Late assignments – penalized one letter grade
• Credit assignments Full credit – completed on time and according to
directions Partial credit – turned in late and/or not completed
according to directions
• An assignment is considered late if not turned in when it is collected or reviewed
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Assignments Continued
• Extra Credit Only given if offered to the entire class
• Retests/Retakes Only given if offered to the entire class
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Behavior Techniques
• Traffic Light Star- Showing behavior that is above and
beyond Green- Showing behavior that expresses
readiness, respect, and responsibility Yellow- The child has been given two verbal
warnings; 2 minutes off recess Red- The child has not followed the school code
of conduct, therefore he/she needs to fill out a think sheet; 7 minutes off recess
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Absences
• Send a note/email
• Illness/Injury Absent Folder given to student upon return
• Work must be completed and returned in the folder by the given due date
• Assessments must be completed within one week of return to school
Check the homework page online
• Band – Tuesdays Band Buddy Missed work must be made up that night in addition to
homework assignment Missed assessments
• Must be made up on Tuesday or Wednesday
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Absences - Vacations
• Vacations As stated in the handbook, “Parents must provide written
notice to the school, in advance, of time that will be missed for vacations, trips, etc. Parents are encouraged to plan vacations and trips around school holidays. The faculty and administration will not be held responsible for class work, homework and tests missed by the student during this time. Teachers are not obligated to provide tutorial help for time missed. It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work within one week after returning to school.”
All work will be provided upon return – Absent Folder
• Homework Website
• Work must be completed and turned in within one week of return
• Assessments must be made up within one week of return
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Religion
• Theme: Sacraments God’s life is transmitted to us through the
Sacraments, the signs of Christ’s presence in His Church.
Doctrine, Scripture, sacramentals
• Textbook: Christ Our Life Website: www.loyolapress.com
• Participation in Mass and prayer
• Moral development
• Personal Safety
• Catholic bible and rosary for home use
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Science
• Life, Earth, and Physical Science
• Health, Human Body and Drug Education
• Four textbooks Distributed one at a time Must be covered immediately
• Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley www.sfscience.com
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Social Studies
• Textbook: Social Studies: The United Stateswww.sfsocialstudies.com Curriculum Connections
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Language Arts and Reading
• Textbooks Treasures, Macmillian/McGraw-Hill www.macmillianmh.com Connected to standards
• Grammar-Parts of Speech Connection to reading Voyages
• Reading- “Miss Alaineus” Focus: Character and Plot
• Wordly Wise
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Websites• www.maryofnazareth.org – homework, test calendar, teachers
corners
• www.scholastic.com
• www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/homework6.cfm
• www.factmonster.com
• www.kidskonnect.com
• Religion Christ Our Life: http://www.loyolapress.com/christ-our-life-
family-resources.htm www.catholic-kids.com
• Science www.sfscience.com
• Social Studies http://sfsocialstudies.com/index2.html
• Reading www.macmillanmh.com
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Save the Date!
• Calleva – Monday, October 19 No parent chaperones Approximately $60
• Red Ribbon Week – To be announced
• Halloween Parade – Friday, October 30 @ 10:30 a.m.
• Parent Conferences – Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 Set up your own conference on web scheduling
system
• Grandparent’s Day – Monday, November 23 Mass is presented by the fifth grade