Welcome to Back to School Night 5th grade Mrs. Russell Use ipad to show slideshow Show school website Show chromebooks Safety plan, fire, disaster plan in office or district website

Who we are Riverview STEM Academy is a comprehensive K-5th grade school with a year-long Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program designed for students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers. Using the engineering design process and the scientific method with a dynamic hands-on science curriculum, students will employ STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind. Through critical and collaborative work, our students discover that it is OK to take risks and make mistakes.

PERSONAL PROPERTY – Do not bring it to school. THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS' DAMAGED OR LOST PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Toys, balls, music players, electronic devices, stuffed animals, party invitations, or any personal property are not to be brought to school, unless requested by the student's teacher.  1st offense = Confiscation and returned at end of day.   2nd Confiscation = Parent pick-up.  3rd Confiscation = Return last day of school.

Phones, pagers, and technology devices shall: 1. Be turned off and placed out of sight during the instructional time of the school day (class time, passing periods, and recess) and at any other time when directed by a District employee. 2. Not disrupt the educational program or school activity. If the device is used at an inappropriate time, it may be confiscated. If a school employee finds it necessary to confiscate a device, he/she will give the device to school administration so that the parent can be notified. A parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device from the school. A student who violates this policy may be restricted from possessing a personal electronic signaling device at school or school-related events. 3. The school takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of such devices.

Riverview School-widee Positive Behavior Support Program Anti-Bullying Program Second Step B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T. Right-On Rockets Tickets to reward positive behavior Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe Recognition Assembly Behaviorist Support Systematic Supervision Training for all staff Social and Emotional support with district MFT’s and Social workers.

Don’t leave cars unattended in the yellow or red zones.

Pull up to within 18” of the curb

Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up

For the saferty of the children Do not double park to pick up or drop off

Traffic, Safety, and “Getting the Day off to a good start.” Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and unload from the curbside Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red zones. If you are going to leave your car unattended, park it on the street or parking lot. Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or pick up Do not double park to pick up or drop off

Contact Information School Web Site: www.fcusd.org/rve Parent/Student Handbook available-online https://www.fcusd.org/domain/3157 Parent Rights and Responsibility-online Student Conduct Code-online Teacher email: rrussell@fcusd.org

Teacher Background Married for 25 years 18 year old son and a 16 year old daughter B.S. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in math and science Multiple Subject Credential PLTW Lead Teacher Teaching experience Two years teaching 7th grade math and science and one year teaching 4th at a private school in San Francisco Three years teaching 5th grade in Los Altos A volunteer in my children’s classrooms Substitute in the district Fifth year teaching 5th grade in the district

Discipline Policy & Code of Conduct Rules Responsible Respectful Safe Respectful: Follow directions the first time. Use appropriate language. Keep hands, feet other objects to self. Responsible: communicate needs in a mature manner, turn in all work on time and do your best Safe: Students use materials as instructed by the teacher, especially when using the VEX IQ robots Technology Use Agreement strictly enforced Student code of conduct p. 13-15 parent handbook on Riverview Website Consequences: Class fines, timeout recess, write statements, apology note, call home, parent conference, talk to principal.

Curriculum Standards California Common Core State Standards Benchmark Universe Envision Math Next Generation Science Standards Project Lead the Way teacher selected lessons

Daily Schedule This schedule may be subject to change 8:25 Housekeeping/silent reading 8:30 Math 9:40 Recess 10:00 Math (continued) 10:20-11:05 Learning Center(1st trimester only) /Reader’s workshop 11:05 Reader’s/Writer’s workshop 12:00 P.E (M-F) 12:20 Lunch, recess 1:00 STEM M,W,F, Social Studies Tu/Thu 11:10 Music-on Wednesdays and Thursdays Varies Art one to two times a month

STEM Project Lead the Way helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in the global economy Students apply what they know, identify a problem, find unique solutions, and lead their own learning Research/Evidence-Based: We follow Wiggins and McTighe’s approach, Understanding by Design® to develop a cohesive and coherent instructional path for students. Problem-Based: project-, problem-based experiences to prepare students to solve problems. This approach creates scaffolding for student learning and provides the rigor and relevance that engages and empowers our students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards in math and English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, and other national and state standards

●Asking questions and defining problems ●Developing and using models Strengthen and develop students understanding of the nature of science and engineering by... ●Asking questions and defining problems ●Developing and using models ●Planning and carrying out investigations ●Analyzing and interpreting data ●Using mathematics and computational thinking ●Constructing explanations and designing solutions ●Engaging in argument from evidence ●Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Math Times tables and division must be memorized; benchmark 20 problems in one minute;See me if you need ways to help your child memorize the times tables. Math homework Monday-Thursday; homework is due the day after it is assigned; please correct the problems each night with your child; students should ask questions about homework the next day When we get to the end of the topic (chapter) this means a test is coming. (see book) There will be pop quizzes during the chapter to inform students about what they know and what they need to practice. For homework, students will watch the videos online at Pearsonsuccessnet before the lesson is taught. They will have a math notebook and take notes for each lesson.

Homework Homework is recorded in a daily planner. Math Monday-Thursday Keep all papers in accordion folder. Save all papers until the end of the school year. Students will read at least 20 minutes each day; complete a reading activity, record their reading on the reading log; take AR tests at school after reading a book. Writing and science on occasion.

Help them be successful... Check agenda each night Check for completed homework Homework is on my website Correct math homework Check Power School weekly (an app is available) Make corrections on tests and quizzes with scores below a C They have 2 weeks to make the corrections. Correction sheets are available in my classroom. Read weekly email updates Help them keep accordion folder organized Keep all papers-graded and ungraded

Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes •3 chapter books per trimester at AR level •Must pass AR test with at least an 80% •Each book is worth 10 points for a total of 30 points each trimester toward your Lang. Arts grade. •Can check progress at home (handout will go home in Friday folders ) •It is your CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY to take tests.

Grades Principal’s List: all A's Honor Roll: a GPA of 3.5 or better in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, Math, Science, Social Studies and Music. (4 A’s and no C’s) The subjects will be averaged on a point basis: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0.

Grades 90%-100% 89%-80% 79%-70% 69%-60% 59% or less As a reminder, students can correct tests too

Grading Grading Policy assignments are weighted homework, classwork, quizzes, tests scores C- and below; corrections accepted to raise score to Important Parent Tip Have your child check Powerschool at least once a times a week. Make sure he/she completes and turns in all assignments and makes corrections on assignments that are C- or lower.

Friday Folders •Each Friday, your child’s Friday Folder will be sent home. •In it, you will find notes or reminders from the office, PTA, or me. •The folder will also hold papers that need to be corrected, and recorded assignments from the previous week. •Please review all the papers, sign, and return the folder the next Monday. •Save graded work until the report card for the trimester has been received. Quizzes/tests with a “Parent Signature” stamp must be signed and returned.

Jobs •$10 per day salary *No Pay if absent •One Job •Must be Done *Half pay if late or early •Lose Your Job dismissal -Not doing your job -Not doing your homework -Bad Character •Spend $ at class auction -Donations for our auction would be great:)

•Arguing with Job Holder Fines •Arguing with Job Holder •False Start •Bathroom •Messy Area •Messy Group •Not Doing Your Job •Items Left at School •Missing Homework •Missing Supplies

Volunteers Needed A yearbook parent who can help with class page photos, either collecting them from parents or taking them at field trips and in the classroom. Plan food, activities for class parties at Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s Day Share your career with the class (this can be done via the internet) Take pictures for the yearbook Correct papers copy/cutting/ etc Math helper Science helper (PLTW Robotic Team Assistant)

Outdoor Science School Sly Park Sept. 4-7 www.slyparkcenter.org Cost $220 Due Aug. 24, 2018 Payments to teacher: *Checks addressed to…Riverview STEM Academy Check the over the counter medication for Tylenol or cough medicine. Prescription medicine due Mon., Aug. 27th.

Sly Park -Medication Authorization (blue form) physician and parent signature for any kind of medication prescription or over the counter; Ask me about what happened last year at 12 midnight. -section 1 OTC physician and parent signature required -section 3 prescriptions, vitamins, supplements and or over the counter allergy meds, inhaler, epi-pen….. MUST be listed in section 3

Sly Park Yellow form -front side must be completely filled out; even the health section -boxes in the Health Information section should be checked ONLY if the student currently has or has a recent history of any conditions listed -First Aid section; check yes/no for EVERY item; checking YES indicates that Mrs. Lanich, Mrs. Russell or chaperone may use first aid treatments if needed. Back of the form -opt-in sections requires a parent signature to give Sly Park permission to include the student in the weekly slide show -AT the BOTTOM your signature gives permission for your student to attend Sly Park

Sly Park Send your child with a plain T-shirt for silk screening.

Donations Scholastic News and Science Spin $ 8 Science/art activities $15 Outdoor Science School $220 Challenger Learning Center $30 INTEL $10 Cost of all field trips subject to change depending on transportation costs.

Mess on the desk Help Wanted Powerschool Parent Portal (If you haven’t log in yet) enVisionMATH/Pearson Realize log in Sly Park permission slips Note card to write note

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