Welcome to Room 87! We will begin our presentation once everyone joins us...as close to 7:30 as possible. 1

Student Expectations A. Assignment Book *Each child will be given an assignment book. They are expected to stay organized and record their assignments daily. B. Weekly Mail Folders *Contain work from the previous week as well as important forms that may need to return to school, such as permission slips. C. Behavior * All students are expected to follow all school rules to ensure that all class members are safe and happy! :) Practice kindness, Always show respect, Challenge myself, and Keep it safe! D. Technology * Acceptable Use Policy, for you and your child to review and sign. 2

Homework Policy Room 87 Goals Choose Kindness and Respect Engage Your System 2 Thinking Work Hard and Persevere Learn and Have Fun Homework Policy 3

Homework Policy Homework Policy The district guidelines for homework are in the student handbook; you can expect no more than 50 minutes of homework per night in 5th grade. However, if longer term projects are put off until the night before they are due - your child will probably have to spend more than an hour on them. (Homework will rarely be assigned over weekends...unless it is a long term project) Almost all assignments are started in class so children understand how to complete the assignment. All assignments are recorded together. 4

Your child should be bringing the assignment book home every day and I encourage you to insist upon seeing it to reinforce the importance of staying organized. It is also reasonable to ask to see all of your child’s work before they turn it in, even finished work. Kids will be expected to use an assignment book in sixth grade and we are working hard to make the transition to middle school as smooth as possible.  The book should have entries in it every week except during holidays, and testing in the spring. If you do not see things written in the book please be in touch. 5

In addition to any homework assigned in school, I encourage your child to read 15-30 minutes every day. Did you Know: Reading just 30 minutes a day 5 times a week is the equivalent of 15 extra school days a year!  

Communication about progress: Check weekly folders for work. (Not all assignments will be given back to students, as some are needed for record keeping purposes) Assessment data Contact me with questions and concerns. I will be in touch if there is an issue with progress or keeping up with assignments.  

Units Of Study Science: Environmental Studies, Geology, Animal Kingdom, Human Body. S.S.: Preface/Beginnings, Freedom, Journeys/ Westward Ho. 8

5th Grade Primary Resources Supporting Resources: Math 5th Grade Primary Resources Math Expressions (Common Core) Math In Practice Supporting Resources: Calendar Math Nimble with Numbers Carson Dellosa resources Hands-On Manipulatives IXL computer software Xtra Math computer software Program Features: 9:00-10:15 every day Based on Eligible Content (PSSA) and Common Core Standards Extra Credit (If necessary) 9

Are We Regrouping for Math? Yes, we are hoping to start our flexible groupings on September 11th As the grouping is flexible, we will continue to collect data and assess our students throughout the year. If we need to move your child to another room, you will be notified of the move ahead of time.

Field Trips Fifth Grade will participate in a few field trips throughout the school year- yet to be determined. All volunteers are appreciated. If there is a large number of volunteers for one particular trip, I will do a drawing to be fair to all. In the past... * Recycling Center * Palmer Museum * P.S.U. Geology Dept. * Carnegie Science Center * P.F.M.S. 11

Testing Schedule P.S.S.A. English Language Arts window: April 9th – April 13th (Makeups: April 30th - May 4th) P.S.S.A. Math window: April 16th – 20th (Makeups: April 30th - May 4th) M.A.P. (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing: Fall Window: September 5th – 22nd Winter Window: January 16th – 30th Spring Window: May 7th – 25th 12

Reminders Conference Sign-Ups (sign up genius) Volunteering ( Birthday treats Acceptable Use Slips (You can fill out tonight) Our 3rd Annual Wolfpack Challenge will take place during the school day on Friday, September 22nd 13

Believe, Confidence, Focus, Action We CHOOSE to believe that this will be an amazing year of learning and growth. It will be challenging, however it will be worth it. We CHOOSE to be confident in our thinking, skills, abilities, and attitudes. We are confident to take risks, make mistakes, and learn. We CHOOSE to focus. We CHOOSE to take action. 14

Contact Information My Contact Information: Todd Roth Phone: (814) 933-6916 Email tjr17@scasd.org Email is best. We can coordinate a time to chat via phone or meet based on email. 15

Thank you for your participation in your child’s education! Please feel free to spend a few minutes looking around the room (and hallway) to see what we have already done this year. 16