mrs. roberto’s (mrs. skeels’) & mrs. stoyle’s fifth- grade class

Mrs. Roberto’s(Mrs. Skeels’) &

Mrs. Stoyle’s Fifth- Grade ClassWelcome, students and

families!

Our journey together begins today!

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Chinese Proverb

Dear Students,Welcome to Fifth Grade!

Remember, every day counts.Enjoy yourself,

make new discoveries,set realistic goals,

andhave fun!

Welcome to Fifth Grade!Please place school supplies

in the designated areas. Don’t forget to complete the

scavenger hunt located on your desk.

Don’t forget to sign up for fall conferences.

If you have any questions, please feel free to write me a note and leave it in my mailbox.

GoalsTo provide you with the academic and social

skill opportunities you will need to progress not only to sixth grade, but life.

To provide a supportive and fun classroom learning environment.

To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

Class SubjectsThe core content areas we cover

during fifth grade are:Reading and WritingMathScience & HealthSocial studiesTechnology Integration throughout

all content areas

There is more treasure in books thanin all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.

~ Walt Disney ~

The more that you read,the more things you will know.The more that you learn,the more places you'll go.~ Dr. Seuss ~

Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky.My pile of booksAre a mile high.How I love them!How I need them!

I'll have a long beardBy the time I read

them.~ Arnold Lobel

Discovery QuestionsPurpose: 1- To allow students to find

answers to their “Ah-ha” questions they have in school.

2- To extend and enrich 5th grade standards

3- To create life-long learnersBenefits: Independent projects across all

content areas to support student learning.

Classroom CommunityOur classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Our class rules are:Be respectful and responsible.Be organized and follow directions.Be on time.Be prepared.

“To the world you may be one person, to one person you may be the world!” ~ Unknown author

HomeworkWe will assign about 50 minutes of homework

every night. This includes 15-20 minutes of reading.

Please record in planner daily from homework menu, as well as check Edmodo.

Weekly assignments as well as individual assignments.

Students will also be required to complete online journal entries (blogs).

If you need extra time to work on your homework, please contact us in advance.

TardinessSchool starts at 9:05 A.M. Please check in at the school office before

coming to class if you are late.Please read school policy carefully in regards

to vacation, and scheduled/unscheduled absences.

Watch your thoughts,They become words.

Watch your words,They become actions.

Watch your actions, They become habits.

Watch your habits,They become character.

Watch your character,For it becomes yourDestiny. Source Unknown

Let’s Begin our Journey!