Fifth Grade Back to School Night

2012-2013

We ask that all students and siblings remain seated next to their parents during the presentation this evening. Thank you!

Teacher Assignments

Humanities Teachers

Ms. Golden (AM) Mrs. Ries Mrs. Tyler

STEM Teachers

Mrs. Fischer Ms. Golden (PM) Mrs. Prajzner

Typical Day Schedule

8:45 – 9:25 = Arrival & Homeroom Responsibilities

9:25 – 10:25 = Specials

10:30 – 12:30 = AM Instructional Block

12:30 – 12:50 = Flex Time

12:50 – 1:10 = PM Instructional Block

1:10 – 1:40 = Lunch

1:40 – 1:55 = Recess

2:00 - 3:40 = PM Instructional Block

3:45 = Dismissal

SnackDue to a late lunch, students are allowed to bring in a snack to have after specials during

their AM class. Snacks must come from the approved list or they will not be permitted.

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If snack becomes an issue for any particular student the privilege will be revoked.

Snack ListGoldfish crackers fruit snackspretzels popcornstring cheese Graham crackersraisins grapesapple bananacarrots celery sticks

1.Reading Mini Lesson

2.Small group instruction/Independent

Practice

3.Writer’s Workshop

4.Word Study

(with Social Studies curriculum when appropriate)

Humanities Block

STEM Block

1. Warm-up/Homework check2. Group Instruction3. Closure/Exit Card

4. Science

(content will be integrated when appropriate)

Curriculum Updates

Integrated Writing program Common Core with increase in rigor New math timelines Focus is College and Career Readiness Real World Application and Problem Solving Increase in Higher Level Thinking Humanities Block STEM Block (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

MSA Data

95.5% scored Proficient or above in Reading 99.1% scored Proficient or above in Math

BASIC ~ 1

PROFICIENT ~ 2

ADVANCED ~ 3

Students Striving for Excellence

Turning in all assignments in on time Respecting deadlines Best effort on first attempt Carrying work ethic into all subject areas Communicating with teachers and parents Honor Roll Reward time

What can I do to increase my child’s achievement?

Make my child accountable for their nightly reading and homework assignments

Practice math facts together at home

Maintain communication with teachers

Use the data folder to discuss progress with my child

Graphing Data

Pocket folder used to hold recording sheets and student data

Means of tracking student progress Form of communication with parents Increases the students’ accountability in

the learning process Please sign on a weekly basis – Mondays Inside will contain directions on how and

when to clean out the folder One side is for math and one side is for ELA

Out of Class Time

Chorus Band Safety Patrol Helper situations Miscellaneous

5th grade has a variety of privileges that students may earn but only will keep if their

academics remain a priority.

Positive Behavior Support

Positive Behavior Support is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior.

It reduces challenging student behavior through a proactive, positive, and consistent manner across all school settings and improves academic achievement and social competence

Code of ConductCode of Conduct

Bus

Bathroom

Halls

ClassCafe. Recess

Assemblies

Respect

Responsibility

Ready to Learn

Positive Behavior Rewards

Students earn tickets in all parts of the school from any Runnymede staff member

Awarded for positive behaviors Students are responsible for keeping track of

their own home side tickets which they can periodically “cash-in” for classroom prizes or privileges

School side tickets go into a bin to qualify the student for weekly and monthly drawings

No sharing of tickets is permitted

5th Grade Consequences for Problem Behavior

1.Warning with Explanation

2.Sticker in Agenda BookToday your child struggled with...

Respect ________________Responsibility ________________Ready to Learn ________________

3. Parent Contact through Behavior Referral System

Technology Use

Two computer labsFlash drives are permitted but not

requiredStudents are independent when

typingE-readers not allowed in school

Agenda Book - Homework Policy

Homework Monday through Friday Read 20 minutes daily Independent Reading Notebook Word Study Lists (every two weeks)

Math practice Make up work or projects at times Students should not be spending more than

50 minutes a night on homework. Please sign each night after student

completes the assignments

Carroll County Public Schools recognizes the importance between attendance and academic success.

Please contact the school every day your child will not be present for learning.

Please make arrangements to obtain missed class work if applicable.

Please contact the school nurse or school counselor, if your child’s absence will be more than three days due to illness or emotional concerns. There may be supports available for you and your child.

Please provide written documentation (handwritten note sent in with your child, faxed note (fax # 410-751-3537), or email (preattendance@carrollk12.org) as to the reason for the absence upon your child’s return to school.

We look forward to seeing your child every school day.

For more information regarding attendance and attendance procedures please see the handout, student handbook, or the Student Services Manual located on the CCPS website – www.carrollk12.org

Thank You and have a wonderful 2012-2013 School Year!

Attendance

Vacation PolicyPlease try to plan all vacations on non-school days

when possible.

1. Send in a note to the principal requesting the absence be coded as an excused absence.

2. While away from school, your child should write daily in journal form, read 20 minutes or more and practice their facts.

3. When the student returns, they must collect any work they missed.

4. Students will have the same amount of days to complete their make-up work that they were absent.

Philadelphia Field Trip

Friday, November 2nd Approximate cost Outside of school hours 6:30 am – 6:00

pm Permission slip Chaperones Volunteer Training

Additional Reminders

Please do not bring in birthday treats – we encourage nonfood items

Runnymede discourages outside food in cafeteria (bringing in McDonald’s, etc.)

No cash will be accepted for books clubs – make checks payable to Scholastic Book Club

Remind your child to turn in all parent surveys, emergency cards, paperwork, etc.

Conference night sheets went home Wednesday

Communication

Notes in agenda book Wednesday folders Our planning time is 9:25 – 10:25 E-mail Mrs. Fischer ~ awfisch@carrollk12.org

Mrs. Prajzner ~ elprajz@carrollk12.org

Mrs. Tyler ~ mmtyler@carrollk12.org

Ms. Golden ~ lrgolde@carrollk12.org

Mrs. Ries ~ alries@carrollk12.org

Mrs. Hensley ~ dahensl@carrollk12.org

Thank you very much for coming! Your support is essential for the success of our students. We’re a team whose goal is student achievement. Let’s have a terrific year!