Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Info. from Administration Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/ Morning drop off/car pool line begins at 7:20. Late afternoon check out needs to occur prior to 2:00. From 2:00-2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal. Attendance Policy After 3 unexcused absences: teacher will make contact with parents After 5 unexcused absences: administration will send a letter home After 7 unexcused absences: referral to the school social worker Bus Lot/Fire Lane Transportation Changes Mandated Reporter Law Buzz-In System Blackboard Connect

Thank you! Together, we make a difference! Membership Matters Your PTA membership dues enhance the Excellence and Quality of Education at Mountain View: Online Mathematics Program: Sumdog Online Reading Resources: A-Z Reading, BookFlix, Document Cameras for Classroom Instruction Art, Music & Physical Education Support Teacher-requested Curriculum Materials for K-5th grades (e.g., Bare books) Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly Student Agendas/Planners for 3rd-5th grades Enrichment Materials for Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance Additional Supplies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff Family Engagement Activities (e.g., Fall Festival, Science Night & Bingo Night) Thank you! Together, we make a difference!

Membership Matters Your Foundation Membership dues support Science, Technology & Enrichment Programming: Computer Teacher Computer Lab Science Teacher Science Enrichment and Materials How do I get informed and involved with PTA & Foundation? Subscribe, Receive & Read Pawprints - our weekly PTA e-newsletter at mountainviewpta.org It’s all in here: Visit us on-line – Click on PTA or Foundation links from Mountain View Elementary website: mountainviewpta.org mtnviewfoundation.org Find out about Volunteer Opportunities! Contact president@mountainviewpta.org or president@mtnviewfoundation.org

Communication Regular two-way communication Allow at least a 24 -hour response time Friday Folders / Signed Papers Email Blog Remind 101 Class Dojo

ParentVUE Activation Key Parents of 4th and 5th graders please stop by the table on our hallways and pick up your ParentVUE activation key! ParentVUE is a great tool to help you monitor your child’s progress and have access to the latest information about your child’s schedule, attendance, and grades.

Academic Matters Math Workshop (including Number Talks) Writer’s Workshop (Lucy Calkins Units of Study) Reader’s Workshop (Lucy Calkins Units of Study) It is expected that students read a MINIMUM of 20 minutes each night & log their info. on the reading log provided. Homework (Monday-Thursday) Spelling test every week Required extension science and social studies performance tasks & at-home projects Data-driven instruction

What should my child’s reading level be? Currently- 40 By December, they should be at least on a level 50. *In fifth grade, students are required to read at least 25 books.

DRA LEVELS

Behavior Class Dojo: 80% and above = S, 70-74% = N, 73% and below = U Quarterly behavior percentage in the range of 79 % or below will result in an N or U, which will impact student’s ability to receive an end of the year award. Specials Behavior More serious behavioral infractions will be followed with a phone call home and/or administration referral.

Study Habits & Grades Homework and at-home projects will be assigned consistently throughout the year. Students work ethic/study habits will be recorded on Class Dojo. Teachers will keep track of missing homework, work effort, and missing/late assignments. In a nine weeks period, 1-5 infractions will result in an S on report card, 6 – 9 = N, and 9 or more = U. More than 5 infractions in the Quarter will impact student’s eligibility for end of the year awards. If your child earns a C or below in a specialist class, he or she will also be ineligible for academic awards at the end of the year.

Study Habits & Grades Continued… Request to Retest form. Can only be used on tests, not including spelling. The grading scale is as follows: A= 90 - 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 74 – 79 D = 70 – 73 F = 69 or below Students are to record assignments in their agendas for you to check and sign each night. 5th grade homework mandate is 50 minutes of written homework PLUS 20 minutes of reading.

Study Habits & Grades continued… Grades are weighted in all classes according to the following grading scale: Tests are worth 30% of a student’s final grade. Performance Tasks are worth 30% of a student’s final grade. Quizzes are worth 20% of a student’s final grade. Classwork is worth 20% of a student’s final grade.

Testing IOWA (ITBS)– September 16th, 19th, 20th, & 21st GMAP- Georgia Measures of Achievement Ga Milestones April 19th-28th RI (Reading Inventory) computer generated reading test MI (Math Inventory) computer generated math test DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)

Health & Safety Dress Code: no shorts or skirts shorter than fingertip, no flip flops on P.E. days, no midriff baring or spaghetti strapped tops. Please make sure your child uses deodorant daily…we have P.E. first thing in the morning. Human Growth and development classes have been scheduled for December 19th and 20th.

5th Grade T-Shirts Please stop at the designated table in the hallway and preorder your child’s fifth- grade t-shirt. Mad Dash order forms will be sent home soon. These are different t-shirts.

What to Look Forward to October 28th- Masquerade Ball December 16th- Winter Wonderland Dance End of Year Events (Tentative) Popcorn Extravaganza Ice Cream Social Cookout with a DJ Inflatables & shaved ice truck 5th Grade Walk (last day of school) May 22 6:00-7:30 Moving Up Ceremony at Lassiter High School -seating allows for more participants & for siblings to attend -timing doesn’t require parents to take off work -prevents conflict with middle school end of year events -students will not have to change outfits & be stressed on last day

THANK YOU! Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! We are excited about working with you and your children this year! We’re off to a fantastic start!