5th GradeParent Orientation2015-2016

Introductions Policy handbook

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DEPARTMENTALIZING Homeroom-writing 5A Mrs. Flax—language arts 5B Mrs. Leikam—history 5C Mrs. Dinkel—science Teacher will be assigned—reading/math Schedule in back of handbook

GRADE CARDS Sent home each 9 weeks/sign and

return No midterms will be sent Check Power School

HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is due the day after it has

been assigned. Late work is docked 10% a day and is a

zero after 3 days. Students will lose recess till work is

completed. Take advantage of homework room. No name on paper = no recess.

AGENDA/TAKE-HOME FOLDER Promotes Responsibility Agenda

Signed each Thursday night by parentTeachers will check on Fridays

Take-Home FolderClean out every night

SCHEDULE Orchestra Special Choir Library—Wednesday and Thursday each

week Counseling—2 times each month

DARE Drug Abuse Resistance Education Once a week for one semester DARE Graduation

BIRTHDAYS Students may bring treats. (Peanut-free

school) Half Birthdays are celebrated.

June in January July in FebruaryAugust in March

VISITORS When you visit, please check in at the office. You will need a visitor’s pass when you are in

the building.

CELL PHONES Cell phones must remain in book bags

till school is out. Cell phones policy is inthe Roosevelt Handbook.

BEHAVIOR POLICY We have high expectations for fifth graders as

the leaders in our building. Appropriate choices will result in participation in

special classroom activities each month. Inappropriate choices may result in loss of

recess, loss of tickets, notes home, office referrals, and possible

in-school suspension.

REMINDER • One way messaging to provide important class

information, updates, and reminders.• You may get these messages as emails or as

text messages. • We would like you to sign up to received

messages from the 5th grade teachers.

REMINDER: MRS. DINKEL

REMINDER: MRS. LEIKAM

REMINDER: MRS. FLAX

WRAP-UPo Remember to sign in.o Please sign up for a party.o Be sure to sign the request sheet if you

need a printed copy of the 5th Grade Policy Handbook.