Open House Mrs. Mills & Mrs. Misinco

Friendly Reminders *School doors do not open until 7:15 am. *Bus Passes can be printed off of the school website

Why is 5th Grade so much harder? Expectations are higher: The Cobb Standards of Excellence 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! 7 Habit Leaders The class of 2019-2020 has been studying the 7 Habits for 6 years! We expect them to utilize the habits throughout the day.

Why is 5th Grade so much harder? 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. Our goal is not only to get your child to meet standards on the GA Milestone, but to EXCEED standards! Testing begins April 14th.

Reader’s Workshop *Students will “Get In the Zone” and study specific genres this year. *Our class oral read and the novel they have chosen to read independently should be in the same genre. *Students will have independent reading time, reading groups, and one on one conferences with the teacher.

Writer’s Workshop *Students will begin focusing on personal narrative and writing stories based on their experiences. *Your student will follow the writing process, which includes conferencing with me or their peers. *You will also be asked to give feedback and proof-read their papers… Please check their WRITING section of their binder frequently. *Students will also be writing many opinion and informational essays this year.

Writer’s Workshop Greek and Latin Roots Mentor Sentences *We will be studying vocabulary by learning about different root words and what they mean. Mentor Sentences *We will also be using mentor sentences to work on our grammar and writing skills.

MATH *Mrs. Mills will teach Math this year. *Many questions on the Math section of the Milestone test will be WORD problems. *Students will be expected to work on Education Galaxy to practice Math skills taught in class. *Homework (when assigned) will reinforce skills learned that week. *Students will participate in Guided Math groups and Math stations.

SCIENCE & S.S. *Students will be taught Science and Social Studies everyday. *Students will have notebooks for both Science and Social Studies. These notebooks will serve as Study Guides for tests and quizzes. *Please have your students study this information throughout the year! It will be seen on the Milestone Test.

BINDERS Organization is KEY!!! Binders: *Papers should be filed appropriately *Papers to be removed from parent section ONLY.  *Use all notes and classwork/homework as a study guide

AGENDAS *Agendas are an important organizational tool *Agendas are a means of communication Check homework (Is it complete?) Check for teacher notes

CLASS WEBSITE http://www.cobblearning.net/misinco/ http://www.cobblearning.net/mmills28/

CLASS TAG www.classtag.com We will use Class Tag for class information, sign ups, and reminders!

BYOD We will be a BYOD classroom this year. We use the devices for a number of activities. Permission Slip must be signed to participate. We have a 3 strike policy before devices must remain at home. Strike 1- Student loses device privileges in the classroom for 24 hours. Strike 2- Student loses device privileges in the classroom for one week. Strike 3- Student loses all device privileges for the remainder of the school year.

GRADING POLICIES *Grades can be viewed using Parent Vue. *Students will be given the opportunity to retake Tests and Quizzes. *Grades will be weighted this year. *REPORT CARDS will be electronic this year.

GRADING POLICIES *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 , as well as an S in Work/Study Habits. *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 two 9 weeks (semester) of the 5th grade year.

End of the Year Field Trip *Where: Raccoon Mountain, The Southern Bell River Boat Tour, and the TN Aquarium *Date: Wednesday, May 6th Leave @ 6:45 AM Due back @ 6:00 PM (VERY TIRED & HAPPY!!) *Price: $80

End of the Year Field Trip Since the trip is 9 months away, it is important for parents and students to understand that student participation in this trip will depend on appropriate behavior throughout the school year.  Three office/bus referrals or one out of school suspension automatically eliminates a child from attending, and any other inappropriate behavior issues deemed by teachers and administration.  If behaviors are not acceptable or might interfere with the safety of others, students will lose the opportunity to join us and will have their money refunded.  We will notify parents if their child is in jeopardy of losing the field trip privilege.  Working together we can make this a successful year and a great trip for your children!

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