Welcome to 5th Grade! 2014-2015

Meet the Team Michelle Morse (Rm. 400) x7765 Melissa Lang (Rm. 401) x7759 Naomi Moravec (Rm. 402) x7777 Jamalee Desmond (Rm. 403) x7764 Simone Haugen (Rm. 405) x7761 From left to right - Ms. Morse, Mrs. Lang, Ms. Moravec, Mrs. Desmond, Mrs. Haugen

Extension Teachers (Reading and Math) RoseMary Hunt x7778 Joanne Bell x7798 Mandy Stewart x7773 Back Row – Mrs. Haugen, Ms. Stewart, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Desmond, Ms. Morse Front Row – Mrs. Bell, Ms. Moravec, Mrs. Hunt

5th Grade Expectations for Behavior Rules Be respectful. Be responsible. Be safe.

Daily Schedule 8:30 – 8:45 am Morning Routine 8:45-8:55 am Announcements, Morning Meeting 9:00-9:55 am Specialist 10:00-11:00 am Reader’s Workshop 11:05-11:45 pm Homeroom/Writer’s Workshop 11:50 – 12:30 pm Lunch/ Recess 12:40 – 1:40 pm Math or Unit Studies (Science, Social Studies, Spanish) 1:45- 2:45 pm 2:50-3:25 pm End of Day Routine/Dismissal

Reading and Math Classes We determine classes so they are the best instructional fit for each student. We use data and performance indicators that inform us of a student’s current learning needs. Your child’s instructional teacher will communicate, to their students, the specific requirements of their class.

Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Homeroom, Specialist Teacher Contact IMPORTANT!! Save your copy of the Home School Communication Plan to refer to ALL YEAR! If you have a question or a concern, please contact the subject area teacher to which it directly relates. Subject areas Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Homeroom, Specialist

****E-mails, phone calls, e-blasts will be on-going as needed**** Communication Norms School View - updated as needed every 2 weeks Purpose - For parents to track missing assignments & monitor academic progress Teacher Websites - updated every 2 weeks Purpose - For parents to find classroom information Parent Communication Meetings – on the following dates: August 28 September 23 October 9 November 13 February 19 April 28 Purpose - Opportunity to meet with any of your child's teachers during the year to discuss concerns or to check-in on progress ****E-mails, phone calls, e-blasts will be on-going as needed****

Planner & Turtle Lake Folder Students are responsible for bringing their planner & TL Folder to EVERY subject area where they will record & file daily information as required by the teacher. We encourage you to read the planner & review their TL Folder daily with your child. Do not remove anything from the right hand side. These items are an essential form of communication between home and school!

Homework We expect kids to rely on their planner as a primary tool for guiding their completion of homework and preparing for their classes. If you have questions about your child’s homework, please contact the subject area teacher for details.

Common reasons students receive a late slip: Late Assignments 5th graders are expected to manage their materials, assignments, and overall workload. Late assignments will receive a LATE SLIP, which is a form of communication and documentation between teacher, child, and/or parent. Late slips are not factored into a grade, however students will be responsible to make up the work to receive credit. Common reasons students receive a late slip: -Incomplete assignments -Lost assignments -Assignments “accidentally” left at home, yet complete -Assignments removed from child’s folder by a caretaker

We are looking forward to a great year! 2014- 2015 *