Mrs. Bintliff and Mrs. Kellam Welcome You!

Friendly Reminders School doors do not open until 7:15 am. School Picture Day is Thursday, August 30th Bus Passes should be printed off of the school website

Why Does 5th Grade Seem So Much Harder? Expectations are higher: The Common Core Standards for 5th grade are designed to show depth of knowledge. Therefore the 5th grade team has high expectations. Students are expected to perform at their best at all times, in school and at home. Preparation for Middle School :We are preparing your child for middle school and how to become an independent learner! We will be switching classes daily. 7 Habit Leaders :The class of 2018-2019 has been studying the 7 Habits for 6 years! We expect them to utilize the habits throughout the day.

Why Does 5th Grade Seem So Much Harder? The IOWA Test: This test helps determine Middle School Placement. Testing will be September 13-14, 17-18 The Georgia Milestone: In years past, students must pass both reading and math in order to be promoted to sixth grade. The tests will include written responses as well as multiple choice. Testing begins April 9th “No one rises to low expectations” -Less Brown

Recess!! We spend our recess time just outside the doors at the end of our hall—we could use recess balls, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, etc. Students who do not have homework or are missing work will lose recess time.

LUNCH! Feel free to join us for lunch any day. If you want to send in a special treat with your child for their birthday or holidays, they will be given out during lunch. No food from outside vendors can be brought into the cafeteria. When paying with a check, please put your students id# in memo line No canned sodas

Specials Students have specials at the beginning of the day from 8:00-8:50. This year we will have a math lab as part of our rotation. STEM will be on a 6 day rotation.

Agendas Agendas are one of our main forms of communication and we ask that you sign daily. Communication will also come in the form of our blogs and e-mails. Please subscribe to our blogs.

Factors Used in Determining Grades Cumulative assessments and projects Evaluation of student work daily Teacher observation of participation and time on task A- 90-100 D-70-73 B 80-89 F-below 70 C 74-79 *Check Parentvue often or sign up to receive weekly notifications.

Mastery and Missing Assignments Students who get below a 70% on an assignment or assessment will have the opportunity to do a mastery task at the teachers discretion that will allow them to retake or submit the assignment or assessment for grade recovery up to 70%. Students who forget an assignment will not be permitted to call home or submit a photo of the assignment. Instead, students are encouraged to fill out a missing work form that will allow them up to 3 extra days on the assignment. Parents are expected to sign the form and a penalty of -10 points will be deducted per day. If the assignment is not turned in, the student will earn a 0% in the gradebook.

Behavior and Study Habits 5 notes in the agenda for behavior will result in an NI in conduct on the report card 5 notes in the agenda for late or missing work will result in an NI for work/study habits on the report card.

End of the Year Field Trip Where: Raccoon Mountain, The Southern Bell River Boat Tour, and the TN Aquarium Cost $75 (payment plan available) Leave @ 6:45 AM 0n April 26th and return @ 6:00 PM (VERY TIRED & HAPPY!!)

Behavior Contract for Fieldtrip A behavior contract will be sent home at the beginning of the year. Students that have 3 or more office referrals will not be permitted to go on the trip and any money paid will be refunded.

Fifth Grade Awards Perfect Attendance= NO absences and NO tardies Outstanding Attendance= NO absences and 3 or fewer tardies Outstanding Achievement= All A’s and/or B’s and an S in behavior Presidential Award= 85th percentile in Reading or Math on the 5th grade IOWA Test of Basic Skills PLUS maintained a 3.5 grade point average for the entire 4th grade year and the first 2 9 weeks (semester) of the 5th grade year.

We are ready for a GREAT year at Pickett’s Mill!