WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE! Blast Off 2015

FIFTH GRADE TEACHERS Laura Anne Hughes Robbie Morrow Laure Friedel Kristal Schneider Candice Aranda

MRS. CANDICE ARANDA Math & Science University of Houston – Clear Lake First year at Summerwood Third year teaching

MRS. KRISTAL SCHNEIDER RELA & Social Studies Stephen F. Austin State University – Undergrad Sam Houston State University - Masters Fourth year at Summerwood Sixteenth year of teaching

IMPORTANT DATES Manner’s BanquetOctober 23, 2015 Patriot’s DayNovember 6, 2015 BizTown Field TripMay 3, 2016 Early Dismissal Dates Friday, August 28 Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 30 Wednesday, October 28 Thursday, October 29 Wednesday, December 2 Friday, December 18 Wednesday, February 3 Wednesday, March 2 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, June 2

DAILY SCHEDULE Monday & Wednesday – Homeroom class Tuesday & Thursday – Partner class Fridays – Split schedule On weeks with early release Thursday, students will spend Monday/ Wednesday in their homeroom and Tuesday/Thursday in their partner class.

COMMUNICATION *Please make sure your address(s) are current in HAC* Newsletters –Weekly, Every Friday Agendas/Conduct Sheet: Should be signed NIGHTLY Phone Calls Remind 101 Aranda Schneider

RESPONSIBILITY IN FIFTH GRADE Preparing for Middle School Being ready to learn with supplies, homework, agenda, etc. Bringing lunch to school or having money in account Parent Signatures Being aware of transportation home from school Please help your student develop responsibility for themselves and their belongings as they prepare for middle school this year. Teacher classroom phones are for teacher use, not for when students need to call parents when they forget something.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES * Students should always have their supplies with them and ready to learn in class.

PLANNERS/AGENDAS Develop responsibility and organization. Communication Tool Conduct/Behavior Sheet to be signed nightly

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE -Respects adults and peers -Speaks at appropriate times -Keeps hands, feet, and objects to self -Is prepared for class with materials -Follows school-wide expectations

CONDUCT SHEET

HOMEWORK On the days they are with their RELA teacher, they will receive math/science homework On the days they are with their math teacher, they will receive RELA homework Please check their homework folder nightly.

GRADES Students should assume all work assigned will be taken for a grade. If a student receives a grade below a 70, they will have the option to redo the assignment and take an average of the two grades for their final grade. We do our best to update grades in Home Access Center (HAC) at least every two weeks. As a parent, you have access to log in and check on your student’s grades. Graded papers will be sent home in the yellow Thursday folder. Please check the Thursday folder, sign it and return.

MISSING AND INCOMPLETE WORK Students are RESPONSIBLE for completing work that is assigned to them in an appropriate amount of time. All students work at different paces. Students may be asked to stay in for recess to complete work, but they will never be asked to stay in more than 2 or 3 days a week. Graded work should be completed at school. Incomplete and missing work can have an impact on a student’s grade.

DRESS CODE Students should wear shoes that have a back. Athletic shoes should be worn on PE days Girls No Make-up Shorts should be an appropriate length Please be sure to check SWE’s handbook for a complete list of dress code regulations.

FOOD AND SNACKS IN THE CLASSROOM Only water is allowed in the classroom. Students should not bring breakfast (from school or outside of school) into class with them in the morning. Each morning, students will have a snack time. The snack should be HEALTHY No chips No candy Suggestions are: Fruit, fruit cup, yogurt, veggies, gold fish, fruit snacks, etc.

CAFETERIA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH School Lunch is now $2.20. School Breakfast is $1.40. Students eating breakfast at school will need to get their breakfast before 8:00. Students are allowed to purchase 1 salty item, 1 sweet item, and 1 ice cream per day.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL Morning Arrival: Supervision does not begin until 7:30am. Students will not be dismissed to the classrooms until 7:45. Students are counted tardy at 8:05am. Dismissal: Most importantly, make sure your student is aware of how they are getting home daily. If there is a change, please send a note with your student. If it is a last minute change, please call the front office and they will let us know. We do not always check our s or voic s in time to let a student know of a change in dismissal. Front Car Riders - East of W. Lake Houston (same side of school) Cafeteria Car Riders - West of W. Lake Houston (opposite side of school)

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Parent Breakfast in the Cafeteria Monday, August 24 th 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

ACTIVITY FEE $25 Used for various fifth grade activities throughout the year. (parties, field trips, supplies for activities, etc.) Cash or Check