5 th Grade Teachers Mrs. Ethington – Math/Science Mrs. Ferguson – RELA/Social Studies Mrs. Sanchez - RELA/Social Studies Mrs. Nerad – Math/Science Mrs. Carter/Mrs. Rickert Academic Support

Our students’ safety is our priority!!

New Safety procedures Please WALK all bicycles when on the Deerwood property

Car rider signs For the safety of our students, every student riding in a car will be required to have a DWE car rider sign. The names must be written in black marker so they are easy to see.

Inclement Weather All students should be either a front car rider or a side car rider on inclement weather days. Please make sure the teacher knows the inclement weather plan. Take a car rider sign for those days.

Kindergarten and first grade walker/bikers All walker/bikers in Kindergarten and First grades will be seated on the pavilion. They will be released to an older sibling or a parent. They will NOT be allowed to walk alone.

Daily Schedule 7:45-8:05 Pledge/Lunch Count/Planner 8:05-9:00 Specials 9:05-11:30 Block 1 10:00 ATTENDANCE 11:35–12:35 Lunch/Recess 12:35-3:05 Block 2 3:05-3:15 Classroom Jobs/Pack Up/Dismissal 3:10 Ambassador Dismissal

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS & SUPPORTING GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY TICKETS/CLASS STORE – we like to give tickets for a variety of incentives; students have opportunity to spend tickets for various things or privileges. HOMEWORK – for the purpose of responsibility and practice; homework is taken seriously in 5 th grade CONDUCT – is graded on effort in class and behavior CONDUCT BOOK – because our students have two teachers, we keep a record of uncompleted homework, not following 5 th grade guidelines, and non-FLIP behavior in class and around school to be proactive in solving problems.

Communication Teacher Websites Humble ISD app Home Access Remind 101 – (in envelope) Reminders: Forgotten items 8:45 deadline No cafeteria visitors first two weeks Limited seating in cafeteria Lunch delivery concerns Dismissal changes Attendance notes – written or /48 hours

Extra School Supplies Needed for Every Student Twistable colored pencils (small pack) Markers (8 – 10 pack) Crayons (24 pack) Pencil BAG ALSO, please put extra articles of clothes in your backpack (in case of a mishap on the wet soccer field). The nurse is always open for clothing donations.

Planner and Homework Folder …to help build responsibility and organization. These are important skills they will carry on for a life- time. Order yours online!

The Heat Water Bottle Healthy Fruit Break Feel free the first couple weeks of school to bring an extra fruit break as your child gets acclimated to our 5 th grade schedule. Bug spray/sunscreen should be applied at home, or via wipes/lotion. New this year, cough drops are not allowed.

Reading Book Projects Wednesday, Oct. 12 th 5 books completed (Read at least one Historical Fiction) Wednesday, Dec. 7 th 6 books completed (Read at least one Mystery) Wednesday, Feb. 22 nd 7 books completed (Read at least one Biography) Monday, May 8 th - note date change on flyer!!! 8 books completed (Read at least one Science Fiction)

Social Studies American History Exploration to Present Time States & Capitals – YES! MEMORIZE!

STATE Parade Students make a float to represent the state they researched about!

WHAT’S UP IN MATH? Texas has changed the goals for 5 th graders. More emphasis on algebra and all four operations for whole numbers, decimals & fractions including unlike denominators. (some of what used to be 6 th grade math) Math workbooks for students are kept at school. Homework Monday-Friday (packet or page from workbook) ALL students are STRONGLY encouraged to work on their Subtraction/Multiplication/Division FACTS via First in Math, this is foundational for SUCCESS!

Super Science!!!! Physical Science 9 weeks Matter, Electricity, Light, etc. LOTS of time in the science lab! Academic Fair Project Earth Science 9 weeks Stream tables, space Life Science 9 weeks Animal Research/Environment BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY!!!!

Special Events Academic Fair November 17th Manners Luncheon December 2nd Visit to Riverwood Middle School (in Feb.) Science experiment at KHS (in April) JA Biztown Jan. 13th LOTS of 5 th grade celebrating in May! (student/teacher volleyball, patriotic performance and 5 th grade graduation, our STATE Parade!!!)

Academic Fair NOV 17

Eyeball KHS

Manners Luncheon –Dec. 2nd All students need money in their lunch account!!! Please sign the Volunteer Sign Up Sheet.

Manners Luncheon

Biztown! Jan. 13th!

Biztown Cafeteria/Break Time!

Biztown Town Hall Meeting

Biztown Store

Volleyball!!!