Welcome to Parent Night! Mrs. Sue Richmond

Communication is Key! Email – scrichmond@d47.org Phone – (815) 356-2738 (voicemail) Class website - For class updates, important reminders, and curriculum links, visit my page on the Dist. 47 website or go to: http://home.d47.org/wes/scrichmond/

Standardized Testing OLSAT test – week of October 13th PARCC testing Please keep these important dates in mind when planning trips. Thank you! OLSAT test – week of October 13th PARCC testing March 7 – April 25 (one round rather than 2) Science Exam : new this year, dates TBD MAP testing Fall: Done! Winter: November 30 - January 9 Spring: May 2 – May 27

Our Schedule 9:00-10:00 Encore 10:00-11:05 Math 11:05-11:35 Intervention Block 11:35-12:30 Literacy: Writing 12:30-1:20 Lunch & Recess 1:20-2:45 Literacy: Reading 2:45-3:20 History / Science

Homework Thank you WPO for assignment books! Math Study Link (please check!) We are doing the Math Units in a different order. First trimester covers a bit of Unit 1, and most of Unit 2, 4, and 7. The purpose of doing it this way is to cover the standards in a timely fashion. W.E.B. Reading and Writing Let’s try to read and write a summary every night for 20-30 minutes! 120 minutes per week

Homework FYI’s Homework notices – Used for incomplete or missing work. Need to be signed and returned. Assignment still needs to be done. 5th grade policy – Students may not call home for assignments or materials. This includes band instruments

Out of Class Band, Speech, interventions, etc. Sick? Vacations Buddy system – record sheets provided. Sick? Make up time/instruction will be provided. Vacations Work will be made up when student returns.

Language Arts Curriculum ELA (English Language Arts) Units of Study See yellow “Balanced Literacy Brochure” Aligned to New Illinois Learning Standards Common skills taught across district Scholastic’s Traits Writing Traits lessons, conventions lessons – spelling, grammar, punctuation

Math Chicago Everyday Mathematics Online materials: – Common Core Standards Edition Online materials: https://www.everydaymathonline.com Student Reference Book, Study Links (English/Spanish), Games, etc. Student log-in card (see orange sheet and pink card) **See family letters for help! MATH FACTS ARE ESSENTIAL!

Science Hands-on! Group work! Variables Mixtures & Solutions Levers & Pulleys Human Growth and Development Unit taught in STEM with Mrs. Wolf

Social Studies History Alive! Curriculum Topics include: Native American Cultural regions, European Explorers, Colonial Period, Slavery, Revolutionary War Often taught in conjunction with Language Arts

PBIS…What is it? Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (Positive Behavior In School!) PBIS is an approach to teaching and supporting behaviors while meeting the needs of all students. The focus is school-wide expectations that develop a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn. Expectation tours Voice Levels 0-4 Principal Pride Paw Pride Monthly school-wide celebrations Positive rewards

Classroom Referral form (minor) **Office Discipline Referral (major)

Conferences - Sign Up Genius New this year: Conference sign up will be electronic. Friday, September 18th you will receive an email with a link directly to my home page. Follow the directions. You will get a reminder email 2 days prior to your conference with the date and time.   No internet access? No problem! Just let me know and I will get you signed up.

This is what you will see in your email:

Select a time

New Progress Reports http://safeshare.tv/w/TdRKeAIyvI

Before you leave… Parent Mystery Game Wish Bowl (please & thank you!) Scholastic Book Fair!

The newest member of my family, Emily Pearl Richmond The newest member of my family, Emily Pearl Richmond. Thank you for coming tonight!