Open House 2016-2017 Ms. Richardson

Student Planner Brought home daily Please review and initial. All homework for the week is written in agendas at the beginning of each week. Because we do not check each planner daily, please write notes separately for me to see.

Monday Folders Include: - Student work - Behavior sheet - Other items (ex: field trip forms) On Tuesday, the folder is returned with SIGNED behavior sheet. {Progress reports will be sent home at the halfway mark.}

Homework Students are held accountable for their homework through the use of Take a Ticket clipboard and the work/study habits section of the report card. Missing 0-3 assignments = can contribute to an Satisfactory rating on the report card Missing 4-6 assignments = Needs Improvement Missing 7 or more assignments = Unsatisfactory (This rating will take a student off of honor roll.)

Classroom Management REWARDS! Tickets/Stickers (Weekly) Students sign up for class jobs in the beginning of the week. (Paid Friday: 2 Tickets/Stickers) Take a Ticket notebook/clipboard

5th Grade Testing This Year IOWA Assessment: 9/16-9/21 End of Grade Assessment (Milestone): 4/19- 4/25

Language Arts Grades County assigned weights for 5th Grade Language Arts: 30% (word work/grammar) 70% (writing)

Vocabulary Words Each Monday students will receive their vocabulary words for the week. Vocabulary tests will be on Friday. (5th grade standard requires students to spell grade level appropriate words, consulting references as needed. We will be assessing spelling through writing assignments and content related tests.)

Synergy Please check Synergy for grades on a weekly basis. Test Corrections: Math and Reading test partial credit corrections for any grades from 0-70% (Deadlines will be discussed with student.) *Corrections for grade changes are not given for classwork or quizzes.

Snacks Please send your child to school with a healthy nut-free snack each day. Snack time is 9:50. Lunch is at 12:09. You may also send your child to school with bottled water. We have a water fountain in the classroom. Snacks should be a single serving size.

Birthdays You may send or bring in a birthday treat if you wish. The treat will be served after lunch. Please make it simple and easy to serve. (Pre-cut or have individual servings for the entire class.) Ex: Cupcakes Birthday party invitations should be distributed outside of school. Nut-Free.

Bus Pass Hand written notes for your child to ride home on the bus with another student are no longer permissible. There is a form that must be filled out. The student bus change form can be found either on the school website or in the front office.

Doctor’s Appointment/Absence When your child is absent, please send in an absence excuse upon his/her return. If your child is going to be absent for several days, we will try our best to work with you and provide some work for them to complete. Make-up work is required to be completed upon return.

Tardies Please have your child to school by 7:50. It would be even better if they could arrive by 7:20. We complete our morning work during this time. It is very beneficial for your child to arrive early. This enables your child to get unpacked and settled for the day which is very important at this age. There are a few things that need to be taken care of in the morning, and it helps when students have time.

Conferences Please send us a note or an email to request a conference. Conferences may be held in person or by phone. Conference appointment times and/or dates will be discussed upon request. Conference week will be in October 17-21.

Field Trips We are currently considering: Theater Performance (Symphony) on Oct. 26th High Touch-High Tech-Hands on Science Experiments Author Visits & Guest Speakers We will have one major field trip to Chattanooga on Monday, May 8th!  (In Planning Stage.)

Ellis Island Simulation 5th Grade Program Nov. 14nd 6:00pm (parents). This will be a Go West musical! Ellis Island Simulation Dec. 1st (at school during the school day) A chance for students to experience firsthand what immigrants to America went through and felt. Parent Volunteers are Needed and Appreciated.

Social Studies Citizenship The Civil War and Reconstruction The Changing Nation World War I, Jazz Age, and Great Depression World War II and the Cold War America 1950-1975 America 1975-present

Math Units Place Value Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers/Algebraic Thinking Measurement Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Volume Addition and Subtraction of Fractions/Data Multiplication and Division of Fractions Multiplication and Division of Decimals/Algebraic Thinking Coordinate Graphing and Algebraic Thinking Hierarchy of 2-D Figures Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers and Decimals (Review) Addition and Subtraction of Fractions (Review)

Reading Reading workshop model Reading Journals Reading Conferences Reading Skills Sequencing Quote Accurately Compare/Contrast Character Analysis Theme Inferring Determining Importance Cause and Effect Making Connections Questioning Synthesizing Visualizing Figurative Language Point of View Reading workshop model Reading Journals Reading Conferences Guided Reading Groups Strategy Groups Authentic grading

Writing Narrative Writing Writing Workshop Opinion Writing Informational/ Explanatory Writing Research Writing Routine Writing Writing Stamina Writing Workshop Writer’s Notebook Writing Conferences Strategy Groups Published Work Interdisciplinary

Science Classification of Organisms Constructive and Deconstructive Forces Matter Electricity and Magnetism Cells and Microorganisms

East Side’s Definition of Bullying Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose. Bullying is: Intentional and purposeful, not an accident A pattern of behavior over time, not just a one time incident An imbalance of power or strength A feeling of injury or discomfort by the person being bullied

It is going to be a great year!!! Thank you for your support!