5 th grade parent orientation 2014-15. organization daily binder daily binder agenda agenda bulldog...
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55thth Grade Grade Parent OrientationParent Orientation
2014-152014-15
OrganizationOrganization
Daily BinderDaily Binder AgendaAgenda Bulldog FolderBulldog Folder Spirals/JournalsSpirals/Journals Student Data BinderStudent Data Binder
HomeworkHomework Language Arts=20 minutes of reading each night, Language Arts=20 minutes of reading each night,
or a total of 100 minutes per week. Additional or a total of 100 minutes per week. Additional homework rare but assigned as needed.homework rare but assigned as needed.
Social Studies=as needed (usually study for tests)Social Studies=as needed (usually study for tests)
Science/Health=study and apply academic Science/Health=study and apply academic vocabularyvocabulary
Math=1 page per weekMath=1 page per week
*Homework will be written in the agenda.*Homework will be written in the agenda.
Common & Summative Common & Summative AssessmentsAssessments
Common AssessmentsCommon Assessments are given to gauge what the are given to gauge what the students already know. These assessments guide the students already know. These assessments guide the instruction. A common assessment may be given at instruction. A common assessment may be given at the beginning of a new concept or skill, much like a the beginning of a new concept or skill, much like a pre test. However, common assessments may also be pre test. However, common assessments may also be given mid way through the chapter/unit as a formative given mid way through the chapter/unit as a formative measure. This method aids the teacher in identifying measure. This method aids the teacher in identifying those students who need further practice, students those students who need further practice, students who need to be enriched and everyone in between.who need to be enriched and everyone in between.
Summative Assessments Summative Assessments are given at the end of the are given at the end of the particular concept assessing the learning and particular concept assessing the learning and summarizing the development of the learners. These summarizing the development of the learners. These are the grades officially entered.are the grades officially entered.
GradesGrades
-Students will not receive a zero.-Students will not receive a zero.
-Students who score below a 70% will -Students who score below a 70% will have the opportunity for one retake.have the opportunity for one retake.
-If work is not turned in, students will -If work is not turned in, students will have the opportunity to make up their have the opportunity to make up their work during study hall.work during study hall.
-Grades are summative, so there will be -Grades are summative, so there will be less numeric grades per six weeks.less numeric grades per six weeks.
Student Data Binders
All students will have a binder where they record their own progress toward learning goals. Assessments and work samples will be cumulatively placed in the data binders and students will compare their own work samples to measure progress and explain their learning. Students and teachers will use the binder to conference and monitor progress. It will be an important way to help students know what their strengths and weaknesses are so, in turn, we are able to help them set personal goals for improvement.
The binder will collect data about Reading, Math and Science.
Starting in the second six weeks, these binders will come home twice per six weeks so you will be informed about your child’s progress.
Remind101Remind101This is the preferred method of This is the preferred method of communication with parents.communication with parents.
Homeroom Teacher: Text: 940-569-Homeroom Teacher: Text: 940-569-6272 and enter the text message 6272 and enter the text message below.below.
Perrone: @perronePerrone: @perrone
Leggett: @13921Leggett: @13921
Pound: @94607Pound: @94607
Sanders: @1ce78Sanders: @1ce78
AttendanceAttendance
Being present in EVERY class, in its entirety, is Being present in EVERY class, in its entirety, is
essential to your child’s learning.essential to your child’s learning.
-make appointments for after school-make appointments for after school -instruction lasts until 2:45-instruction lasts until 2:45
-Fridays are often used for assessment-Fridays are often used for assessment
-a note explaining the absence must be submitted within 72 -a note explaining the absence must be submitted within 72 hourshours
Conduct Rewards/ Conduct Rewards/ ConsequencesConsequences
Credit Card SystemCredit Card System ClipboardClipboardEach class has a conduct chart Each class has a conduct chart that is passed as the class that is passed as the class rotates. If your child is unable rotates. If your child is unable to follow the classroom to follow the classroom expectations we have gone expectations we have gone over, s/he will receive a mark over, s/he will receive a mark on the clipboard. For each on the clipboard. For each mark there will be a mark there will be a consequence. One mark equals consequence. One mark equals 5 min. of recess your student 5 min. of recess your student will walk. (max of 2 marks) We will walk. (max of 2 marks) We use these conduct marks to use these conduct marks to determine the Mighty Dogs.determine the Mighty Dogs.
This is our method of rewarding good behavior and showing studentshow responsible behavior has a consequence, positive and negative. They will be given a pretend account where they will practice financial accountability. They will be able to earn money as well as be debuted/charged through their choices during the school day. This system is similar to the Bulldog Buck structure, where they can earn “money” through good behavior.
Recess/Study Hall/DetentionRecess/Study Hall/Detention
Study Hall: If your child was unable to finish his/her Study Hall: If your child was unable to finish his/her class work and just needed a little more time, s/he class work and just needed a little more time, s/he may finish it during the recess/study hall time. may finish it during the recess/study hall time. Also, if your child was absent and needs to make up Also, if your child was absent and needs to make up work/tests/or instruction from the teacher this is a work/tests/or instruction from the teacher this is a great time to do that. This is not a punishment, but great time to do that. This is not a punishment, but an opportunity to complete the assignment.an opportunity to complete the assignment.
Detention: A student will walk around the Detention: A student will walk around the playground for each mark received on the playground for each mark received on the clipboard. 1 mark= 5 min.clipboard. 1 mark= 5 min.
( there is a 10 min. maximum)( there is a 10 min. maximum)
STAAR TestingSTAAR TestingMathMath ReadingReading Science ScienceMon., 3/30/15 Mon., 3/30/15 Tues., 3/31/15Tues., 3/31/15 Wed., 4/22/15 Wed., 4/22/15
Retake=Retake= Retake=Retake= No retake No retake
No retakeNo retake Tues., 5/12/15Tues., 5/12/15
Parental helpParental help::
-well rested-well rested
-healthy breakfast-healthy breakfast
-dress in layers -dress in layers
*Students who do not pass the Reading retake are required by *Students who do not pass the Reading retake are required by Texas state law to attend summer school.Texas state law to attend summer school.
NewsletterNewsletter
There is a monthly 5There is a monthly 5thth grade newsletter. grade newsletter.
It will be posted to the 5It will be posted to the 5thth grade webpage. grade webpage.
The newsletter will also be emailed to you, The newsletter will also be emailed to you, by your child’s homeroom teacher.by your child’s homeroom teacher.
SnackSnack
We do have a set We do have a set
snack time. If you snack time. If you
choose, please send choose, please send
a dry snack in for your a dry snack in for your
child to eat. Snack time child to eat. Snack time follows our Special follows our Special
Areas and before we Areas and before we
begin our academic begin our academic rotations. *We need snack rotations. *We need snack donations. NO SNACKS donations. NO SNACKS WITH PEANUTS!WITH PEANUTS!
Water BottleWater Bottle
Please allow your child Please allow your child
to bring a spill proof to bring a spill proof
water bottle daily. water bottle daily.
This keeps them This keeps them
hydrated, saves time hydrated, saves time
and keeps them in and keeps them in
class! Water ONLY please. class! Water ONLY please.
Birthday TreatsBirthday Treats
We love to celebrate birthdays! However, We love to celebrate birthdays! However, our schedule is extremely full. Therefore, if our schedule is extremely full. Therefore, if your child wishes to celebrate his/her your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday, s/he will need to bring a “no birthday, s/he will need to bring a “no mess” simple treat to be passed out mess” simple treat to be passed out during snack or at the end of the school during snack or at the end of the school day. Please know school policy states no day. Please know school policy states no birthday treats during lunch or recess.birthday treats during lunch or recess.
CAMPCAMP November 10-12November 10-12thth
Camper fee= $130 due by Oct. 31Camper fee= $130 due by Oct. 31stst
*Fundraising Information!*Fundraising Information! Parent chaperones welcome-fee is $100. Parent chaperones welcome-fee is $100.
Background check needed. (We will send a Background check needed. (We will send a remind101 and email as soon as this is up remind101 and email as soon as this is up and running)and running)
Camp activities include: Horseback riding, Camp activities include: Horseback riding, campfire, hayride, boat ride to Devil’s campfire, hayride, boat ride to Devil’s island, archery, hiking and more!island, archery, hiking and more!
If you already know your child will not If you already know your child will not attend camp, please let us know.attend camp, please let us know.
RemindersReminders
Cookie Dough Order/Money due Cookie Dough Order/Money due tomorrow!tomorrow!
Tomorrow all students need to wear Tomorrow all students need to wear shoes for P.E.shoes for P.E.
Parent/Teacher conferences- early Parent/Teacher conferences- early release week of Oct. 6-10release week of Oct. 6-10
Thank you for coming!
If you have further questions, please contact us.
Ms. Pound [email protected]
Mrs. Perrone [email protected]
Mrs. Leggett [email protected]
Mrs. Sanders [email protected] x0838