Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Kent Mrs. Weyandt Ms. Zafran

Behavior Be Respectful Enter and leave the room quietly. Raise your hand and wait to be called upon. Listen respectfully to the teacher and to other students without interrupting. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Say “please” and “thank you.”      Be Responsible Place personal property where your teacher directs. Do not touch other people’s property. Follow directions. Come to school every day, on time, with your homework completed to the best of your ability. Be Safe Walk. Keep walkways clear. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Get permission before leaving your seat or the room. Be Your Best!

Weekly Conduct Sheet (Purple Form) Behavior Weekly Conduct Sheet (Purple Form) School Wide Every Thursday, Sign, and Return Checks indicate a need for improvement Blank boxes indicate following rules Fifth-Grade Reward Monthly Activity Students with 5 or less checks

Schedule/Rotations 7:52-8:15 Breakfast in the Classroom 8:15-10:00 Language Arts/ELD 10:00-10:20 RECESS 10:20-11:20 Math 11:20-12:20 Rotations Science – Mrs. Weyandt Social Studies – Mrs. Kent Art/Health – Ms. Zafran 12:20-12:55 LUNCH 1:00-2:10 Depends on Teacher Additionally we have Library, Computer Lab, Ballroom Dance, P.E., and Psychomotor.

Grades 4 Student is proficient at standards and goes above 95-100% For elementary schools, LAUSD uses a 4-3-2-1 grading scale. The fifth-grade breakdown is as follows: 4 Student is proficient at standards and goes above 95-100% 3 Student is proficient at standards 71-94% 2 Student is partially proficient at standards 55-70% 1 Student is not proficient at standards below 55%

Example of Scoring from LAUSD Scoring Guide Algebra and Functions 4 – Advanced, when the student Uses variables in simple expressions accurately, computes the value of the expression for specific values of the variable correctly, and plots and interprets the results clearly. 3 – Proficient (meets grade level), when the student Uses variables in simple expressions, computes the values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets the results. 2 – Partially Proficient, when the student Uses some variables in simple expressions, computes some values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets some of the results but incorrectly. 1 – Not Proficient when the student Uses few, if any, variables in simple expressions, computes few, if any, values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets few, if any, the results.

Homework Policy Homework Assigned Monday - Thursday Students receive Language Arts and Math daily. Monday - Friday Science, Social Studies, Health, and Art assigned on day of class. Due the following day/class If missed, work can be completed at recess. Student receives a check on behavior log if not done. Long Term Projects assigned throughout the year.

Independent Study Skills Students need to come to school prepared Students must use the planner provided Organized Binder Encourage Students to bring home required materials Go over graded tests with student Students should study for tests. Use study guide Make flashcards Practice quizzes Assist your child in studying *Use websites to get more ideas for strategies to study.

Fifth-Grade Privileges Possible Fifth-Grade Activities in Spring Movie and Pizza Lunch at the Park Slide Show 5th Grade vs. Staff Softball Game Culmination at Holmes Middle School Possible Field Trips CSUN Riley’s Farm Griffith Observatory *Chaperones will be chosen by lottery, must have a current Volunteer Form Meeting in February to discuss fifth-grade activities.

Donations Thank you! PTA Memberships $8 DECA Dues $100/ $50/ $10 options Support programs like: Ballroom Dance Computer Lab Program Planners Fifth-Grade End of Year Breakfast Buses to Riley’s Farm Psychomotor Program Class Supplies Forms available near sign-in sheets Thank you!

Fall Festival October 27th Photo Booth $4 donation Volunteers Needed

Contact Information Mrs. Kent esk6738@lausd.net Mrs. Weyandt mrh8737@lausd.net Ms. Zafran jessica.zafran@lausd.net http://dearbornfifthgrade.weebly.com/ http://dearbornelementary.org **If you would like to discuss something with your child’s teacher, please put a ✔️ next to your name on the sign-in sheet or send them an email or note.

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