Welcome 5th Grade Parents Mrs. Estrada Mrs. Kent Mrs. Weyandt Ms. Zafran

SPRING CALENDAR April 8 Growth and Development Video (parents) April 11 Open House April 12 Growth & Development Video (students) April 29 Field Trip to CSUN May 9 Science Fair (mandatory participation) May 11 Ballroom Dancing Competition @ El Camino High School May 20 Dearborn Ballroom Performance May 31 Tech Fun Activity June 3 Culmination Dress Rehearsal for Dearborn June 3 Movie and Pizza June 4 5th Grade vs. Staff Softball Game (families invited) June 5 Culmination Dress Rehearsal at Holmes June 5 Slideshow June 6 Culmination at Holmes Middle School at 9:00 June 7 Fifth-Grade Breakfast (PTA Sponsored) & Report Cards

LAUSD Policies on Sexual Harassment & Bullying Sexual Harassment is… -unwelcome comments, conduct, suggestions, or gestures -same gender or opposite gender -bumping, pushing, pinching, snapping or otherwise physically engaging without someone’s consent -spreading rumors -telling graphic, sexual jokes -making slurs, insults, or threats based on gender -drawing or displaying pictures that are suggestive, explicit, or gender demeaning Bullying is… -intimidating, pestering, or bothering another student -demanding another student to behave in a certain way or perform a certain act -demanding another student turn over items or allow the bully to play first, cut in line, etc. -verbally assaulting another student with insults or accusations

Growth & Development Video Parent Preview April 8 @ 8:00 a.m. Girls’ and Boy’s Video April 12 @ different times Parents have the option to preview the video and speak to our school nurse prior to the student presentation. All students must have a signed permission slip in order to see the video and participate in discussion.

Science Fair Mandatory May 9th Information Packet Suggested Activities and Guidelines http://dearbornfifthgrade.weebly.com/mrs-weyandt.html Questions – Mrs. Weyandt mrh8737@lausd.net

SBAC Testing April 30th – May 17th ELA and Math Science Test Prep Two Sections Computer Adaptive – 2 hours Performance Task – 2 hours Science Test Prep Typing Tutor, Practice Tests, and ScootPad

Fifth Grade Activities Dates TBD Monthly Fifth-Grade Activities May 31 Tech Fun Activity June 3 Movie and Pizza June 4 5th Grade vs. Staff Softball Game June 5 Slideshow June 6 Culmination June 7 Fifth-Grade Breakfast

PARTICIPATION IN 5TH GRADE ACTIVITIES 80% of Homework No fighting or office referrals for behavior Adherence to classroom behavior plan and minimal checks on weekly conduct sheet  

CULMINATION CEREMONY Thursday, June 6 @ 9:00 – Holmes Middle School 5 tickets per family (we cannot accommodate more) Students come to school at regular time (empty hands) Parent sign-out table outside auditorium No flowers or balloons for students Aisles are used for the program – NO tripods or strollers Students may leave with a family member after the ceremony

CULMINATION DRESS CODE GIRLS: Yes: sundresses slacks and a blouse skirt and top flat shoes w/ back strap No: spaghetti straps long gowns high heels open toe shoes denim excessive jewelry makeup BOYS: Yes: slacks button down shirts polo shirts clean shoes No: denim shorts t-shirts tuxedos or suits long ties suspenders hats

CULMINATION DRESS CODE

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THANK YOU! We appreciate you taking the time to come to our 5th Grade Parent Assembly. You may email us anytime with additional questions or concerns. Mrs. Kent esk6738@lausd.net Mrs. Weyandt mrh8737@lausd.net Ms. Zafran jessica.zafran@lausd.net Also, check our website for updates. http://dearbornfifthgrade.weebly.com/