Welcome to Schluter Elementary

Mrs. Vopelak, Ms. Pohly, Mrs. Reasoner & Mrs. McCollough 5th Grade Team 5th Grade Team One person, a teacher, changed my life in 3 rd grade. I want to be that “one person” to my students. –Ms. Pohly My husband calls me the most hardheaded person he knows. I would agree, because I refuse to let any child fail -- Mrs. Reasoner Teaching isn’t a job, a career, or a profession. It is a calling, and I was called to change lives. – Mrs. Vopelak.

Us! Please us at the following addresses so that we can add you to our address book!

Our Goal Schluter Motto: Learners today...Leaders tomorrow! Schluter Student Pledge S- chluter Spurs have P -ositive attitudes U -se their talents R- espect themselves and each other, and S- trive for excellence everyday.

To Students: structured learning environment mutual respect security-safe learning environment compassion open communication open to new ideas to be an invested member of the learning community positive respectful loving caring strong educational background teach to everyone’s strengths opportunities for all to succeed extra time and support, as needed always have their best interest in mind consistency use up to date teaching methods love and logic clearly defined expectations

To Parents: respect keep them informed make them feel like they are part of “the team” listen to them open door policy safe environment positive communication –newsletters –phone calls – s –NetSchool –websites encourage involvement to be an invested member of the learning community open to new ideas develop relationships consistency

NISD Grading Guidelines For more information: – See – Parents – Grading Guidelines

Grades Online For more information: – See – Parents – Grades Online

Netschool One stop shopping for most of your 5 th grade information needs. Check websites for individual teacher or specific subject area information. d=11310http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?i d=11310 Enrollment code is “spurs”

AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE HELP BY… Making sure your child is rested, on time, and prepared for school each day. Knowing how your child is doing in school by communicating with teachers by phone or . Monitoring your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place. Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with your child. Being an active participant in your child’s education.

“Ranch Hands” ~Volunteers Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter Elementary. You may volunteer services, time or supplies. You may volunteer here at school or in the comfort of your own home. Daily opportunities for Specials, Library or Cafeteria All volunteers must be approved by NISD (background check- aspx?SurveyID= aspx?SurveyID=1434 PTA contact-

Fun Happenings in Music Rhythm & Rhyme Choir –Open to all 4 th and 5 th Graders 4 th and 5 th grade Recorders –Starts in the Spring For more information and updates please visit my web site! Mrs. Morris

Safety First, Fashion Second! Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.! Flip –flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc type shoes or slip-on style shoes are not safe for your children during PE and recess time. Help your child learn to tie shoes. It’s safer! Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

Library Students visit the library once a week with their classes. On each visit they will: Listen to a story or portion of a book Learn a research or library skill Hear about various authors and their books Have an opportunity to check out books Students may also come to the library independently with their teachers’ permission to check out books

Family Communication Binders Blue Card – Review daily (please sign) Student Expectations – Fill planner out daily Weekly Newsletters School wide information home on Thursdays Report Cards available on Thursdays Websites/NetSchool page updated regularly Phone & Progress reports are available the Monday after the 3 rd week of each 6 weeks.

Conferences We will have Fall parent/teacher conferences after report cards come out on The campus will be holding afterschool conferences Twenty minute conferences/First come first served (ACT NOW!!!!) As needed or requested throughout the year.

Classroom Management PLANNER BEHAVIOR CODES (MATCHES REPORT CARD BEHAVIOR CODES) Work and Study Habits: 1.Listens attentively 2. Completes assignments on time 3. Follows directions 4. Uses time appropriately 5. Works carefully and neatly 7. Works well independently and in groups Personal Behavior: 8.Uses self control 9.Talks at appropriate times 10.Respects school rules 11.Respects others and environment 12.Works and plays well with others 13.Accepts Responsibility

Homework May be assigned throughout the week. Homework should take no more than 50 minutes. Read at least 30 minutes each night. Nightly spelling (study) Math HW offers practice and repetition of what has been taught here at school. Daily fact practice encouraged. HW

English Language Arts What do we want your children to know? Reading Word Identification Fluency Variety of Texts Comprehension Literacy Response Literary Concepts Writing Ideas Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions Voice

How will we know if they know it? Students will demonstrate their knowledge by applying reading strategies and demonstrating literacy competencies on daily ELA assignments and assessments, as well as real life applications. What are we going to do if they know it or don’t know it? Read Alouds Literacy Stations Guided Reading Author Studies Book Talks Independent Reading Literature Circles Book Clubs

Mathematics What do we want your children to know? Check the “Areas of Study” section of my website or grade level newsletter to find out what we are learning each six weeks. How will we know when they know it? Students will not only master the corresponding assessments, but will also be able to apply concepts to real world situations and problem situations.

Mathematics What are we going to do when they do not know it? Small group sessions Tutorials Reteach and Reassess Manipulatives Technology What are we going to do when they do know it? Problem Based Learning Projects will allow students to grow and extend on their current level.

What do we want your children to know? Science Simple Systems Inherited Traits Adaptations Properties of Matter Elements of Earth Energy Observable Changes & Patterns Plan and implement investigations Communicate valid conclusions Social Studies American History Map Skills Citizenship Geography Government Economics Individuals who have influenced history *Check the websites, or the 5 th grade newsletter, to find out what we are learning each week.

How will we know when they know it? Formative and Summative assessments such as: -projects -daily practice -homework -compositions -oral interviews - demonstrations -c lass discussions -pre-made tests -cooperative learning groups-teacher-made tests -teacher observation based on specific criteria What am I going to do when they do or do not know it? -Tutorials - Demonstrations -Small group sessions - Technology -Reteach and Reassess -Model

Technology in Action Student laptops/iPads/ Tablets Electronic Chalkboards Data Projectors Document Cameras Distance Learning Media Cast CPS Receivers Netschool- username: firstname.lastname, password: student id

Testing Dates STARR: District Summatives TBA District Formatives Ongoing

Daily 5 th grade Schedule 7:20 7:25 – 7:45 7:45 10:50 11:20 11:50 2:45 Building Open for Students Breakfast Tardy Bell: Students should be in their seat ready to learn/Morning Meeting Lunch Recess Specials Dismissal * Birthday 2:30, individual servings/PEANUT free

Middle School Visit-Late SpringMiddle School Visit-Late Spring Field Trips & Parties

Saddle Up for Success ! Thank you! Questions?