CJ Morris Elementary School Fifth Grade Parent Information 2017

Last Trimester Expectations CJ Morris Expectations: Be Caring Be Principled Be Reflective Homework / Classwork completed and turned in on time. Positive behavior in and out of the classroom. Uniform throughout the year (unless otherwise specified)

Yearbook & Dedications Yearbook Sales & Dedications Due: March 24th Yearbooks cost $30 Yearbook Dedications – 1/8 page cost $20.00 ¼ page cost $50.00 ½ page cost $100

CAASPP Testing Preparedness April 24 – May 5, 2017 Attendance is very important Arrive to school on time Get plenty of rest Eat a healthy breakfast full of protein Donations of healthy snacks welcome

CAASPP Test April 24 – May 5, 2017 Scores will be reported to parents in the Fall California State Standards Computerized testing environment English Language Arts & Math Practice Tests http://www.smarterbalanced.org/assessments/practice-and-training-tests/

Exhibition May 11, 2017 Exhibition Project – completed at school Attire dressy or uniform Bottoms – No jeans, sweats or shorts Tops – no spaghetti straps or strapless Student arrival @6:15 pm Presentations @6:30 pm Musical Performance immediately following presentations

Knott’s Berry Farm May 17th Knott’s Berry Farm Chaperones – Paperwork Student Season Passes

Human Growth and Development May 22nd Growth and Development Boys will be taught by Mr. Bhojani Girls will be taught by Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Noelte Lesson covers body changes and hygiene. Video can be previewed by parents tonight after this presentation. Permission slips will be sent home, and must be returned completed to participate.

5th Grade vs Teachers Softball Game May 23th Begins @8:30 am Gear Parent Committee (canopies, water, etc.)

Fifth Grade Party May 24th Year End Festivities Awards assembly @9:30am Reception @ 10:15 am 5th grade party @12:40 pm Attire Parent Volunteers needed to plan and organize Party set up 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Party 12:35 – 2:35 pm Party clean up 2:30-3:00 pm Past parties included games & crafts Donations welcome

Last Day of School May 25, 12:00 dismissal 5th Grade Memory Walk Parents must wait outside the gate Please save balloons and flowers, etc for home You are welcome to take pictures/video Bring Kleenex!

Sixth Grade Math Placement Math Placement Exam will be given in May. Students are placed based upon CAASPP test results, placement exam score, and report card grades. Middle school will contact you regarding placement. Questions regarding placement can be discussed with middle school counselors in the fall.

Middle School Orientation South Pointe: May 3th - Parents @6:00-8:00 pm Suzanne: May 9th - Parents @6:00 pm Selecting Electives Registration in August - Schools will notify you by mail in the summer Check out Middle School websites or call for Summer School opportunities http://southpointe.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/

Tips for Success in Middle School Stay involved – Your child still needs you! Binder Building Be firm, fair, consistent Seek information Study and homework habits Parent Portal https://parents.wvusd.k12.ca.us/aeries.net/

Please email questions to your teacher rharrington@wvusd.k12.ca.us tnoelte@wvusd.k12.ca.us rmortensen@wvusd.k12.ca.us