Welcome to Mrs. Bautsch Mrs. Jordan Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies and Mrs. Jordan Math, Science, and Social Studies

In 5th grade… We are preparing your child for intermediate school. We feel it is very important to have….high expectations. This includes: following written and oral directions having materials and assignments maintaining self-control accepting responsibility - socially and academically

Bullying Zero Tolerance Bullying will not be tolerated. This includes hitting, kicking, teasing, threatening, taunting, assaulting, or any other form of written, verbal, physical, or electronic harassment toward another student that occurs at school.

Written note to attendance office within 5 days or it is unexcused 8:15 am – Tardy bell rings. Please try to have your children here everyday. Attendance counts. We want your child to get everything we have to offer. Make-up work Written note to attendance office within 5 days or it is unexcused Early dismissal – notify by phone call to attendance office or note by 2:30

No skinny straps for girls’ tops. No jeans with tears or holes. Dress Code No skinny straps for girls’ tops. No jeans with tears or holes. No hats or head coverings. No feathers. Shorts need to reach halfway down the knee.

Web Pages You can get to our web pages by going to Kleinisd.net – Campuses – Kuehnle – Teachers - 5th – Marilyn Bautsch and/or Karyn Jordan. There will be academic information, grading guidelines, upcoming events, etc.

Skyward - the new Gradespeed Grading guidelines: Major grades: all subjects: 3 Minor grades: Math and Reading - 8 Science and Social Studies - 6 Language - 5

For math we have a busy and exciting year. We have a lot of TEKS to cover Goal Folders and “I Can” Statements Reflex (all students should be 100% fluent by the December 9 IXL, think through math Think Central for textbooks *

In Science we have 4 basic areas. Nature of Science Physical Science Earth Science Life Science Online curriculum and support: Stemscopes (www.acceleratelearning.com)

Social Studies History Alive Consumable workbook

Independent reading on instructional level Book Lover’s Book Reader’s Workshop: Independent reading on instructional level Book Lover’s Book Teacher/Student weekly conferences

Scholastic Book Order The first book order is due September 28 for Mrs. Bautsch’s homeroom. Online orders only! Mrs. Jordan’s first order is due September 9.

Language Writing Workshop: Composition Grammar Spelling

Weekly rule written in agenda Individualized spelling list in BLB Buddy Spelling Weekly rule written in agenda Individualized spelling list in BLB

Binder: Reading (Book Lover’s Binder) Sections: Goals, Reading log, Tracks, Resources, Vocabulary

Composition Notebooks *Writer’s Notebook *Reader’s Response *Math - 2 (Interactive and computer) *Science

Composition Notebooks Math includes warm-ups, guided/independent practice, homework, and vocabulary computer spiral is to write down which lessons and show work if needed Science Teacher input Student output

STAAR Math March 28. 2017 Reading March 39, 2017 Science May 10, 2017

Math/Science/Language/Reading/Social Studies as needed Homework Read 20 minutes daily Math/Science/Language/Reading/Social Studies as needed Check website and student agenda

8:30 – 9:15 am except Thursdays. Conference Times 8:30 – 9:15 am except Thursdays. **Please email or call if you have any concerns. mbautsch1@kleinisd.net kjordan2@kleinisd.net

Check Skyward often for grades! Tuesday Folders Review papers. Keep all papers for your records! Sign and return Tuesday folder by Wednesday. Check Skyward often for grades! Conduct: with number of conduct marks noted weekly - sticker or happy face if conduct was fine

Parent Conference Day Monday, Nov. 8 Student holiday

Remind APP Text the following codes to 81010 For Mrs. Bautsch’s reminders Bautsch homeroom - @bautsch1 ELA- @mrsbauts For Mrs. Jordan’s reminders Jordan homeroom - @jordanhome Math - @kjordan15

Fifth Grade – here we go! Thanks for coming! Please sign the sign-in sheet. Conference Day sheet

Awards Math and Reading Awards: All A’s, A/B Honor Roll, Koality Character Growth award: 1 and 2 nine weeks, 3rd and 4th nine weeks (5 point increase) Reading only: Bluebonnet (library) Math only: Reflex: Top 3 in class

40 Book Challenge!! Rules and Requirements (optional) 1. Books must be read on or after August 25, 2015. 2. Books must have at least 150 pages.  3. Books must be at or above individual reading level. (In other words, you can’t read 40 first grade books no matter how many pages they have!) 4. No more than 2 books can be graphic novels. 5. Books must be recorded on reading log. 6. Books must be approved by Mrs. Bautsch in order to count toward challenge.