Mrs. Kenny’s Class Room 26

 Sign in sheet  Volunteer sign up sheet (various opportunities)  Conferences  Class directory  Supplies: 1 ½ inch binder and a set of 5 dividers, no pockets.  Please take a moment to read and sign up before you leave this evening. Thank you!

 DARE Program instructed by Deputy Largent  5 th Grade Chorus  5 th Grade Student Council  PE Tournaments  Sammy Show  Bus Sign Holders/Bus Buddies  Blue and Green Game  Middle School Tour  Watch Dogs  5 th Grade End of the Year Celebration

 Chorus will meet before school and after school this year. Look for information to come home soon!  Chorus will have performances throughout the school year.  Chorus is a great way to improve reading skills and have fun at the same time!

 Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Sammy Show (morning announcements) in fifth grade. In order to participate students will have to complete an application and audition for a place on the Sammy Show. If chosen, they will need to be at school by 7:30 each morning.  Being on the Sammy Show is a privilege. If a student is not arriving to school on time, not behaving in class, or has missing assignments they will not be able to participate.

 Reading: nonfiction and fiction texts, story elements (setting, plot, characters, author’s purpose), literary elements (cause/effect, sequencing, inference), novel studies, AR (Accelerated Reader).  Writing: composition, journal entries, writing prompts, parts of speech, editing, punctuation  Science: tools, scientific method, units on earth, life, and physical science  Social Science: regions of the USA, states and capitals, geography, maps  Math: place value, decimals, fractions, operations, geometry, variables with Mrs. Dillon.  These are just some of the topics in our curriculum.

Please think healthy! ◦ Fruits, vegetables, cheese and crackers, yogurt ◦ Easily eaten and/or taken to another classroom ◦ *PEANUT/TREE nut free classroom* Thanks so much for your cooperation.

 School wide behavior model  5 Sammy spots: recess, hallway, bathroom, bus, and cafeteria  3 anchors: Respect Self, Respect Others, Respect Property  Students can earn Sammy tickets at any spot from staff members  Individual and class rewards  Class goal = 100 stars and rewards are earned  *Check the school’s webpage for PBIS updates!

 Classroom Behavior Plan for 5 th grade (two components)  1. Behavior: Consists of 5 bucks daily. Students may choose to lose bucks for behaviors that are inconsistent with our class and school rules along with missing assignments.  2. Positive Reinforcement: Students can earn bucks from teachers and specialists for a variety of reasons.  Approximately, every 2 weeks is free time. All students can cash in at the store, however not all will participate in free time if there are any missing assignments.

 Will consist of the following:  Reading Log (15 min. and summary/thick questions) each night (due on Friday)  Weekly Reading Sheet (due on Friday)  Journal prompts (twice a week on M&W)  Expect Math nightly  Science or Social Science will occur weekly  All homework will be written in the agenda nightly. Please sign the agenda after homework completion each night.

The goal of homework is for practice and in order to inform the teacher of the students’ level of understanding. Incomplete or missing assignments will be noted at the end of the week on a weekly report.

The agenda has many purposes: 1) to communicate 2) to inform 3) to organize the student

 Provide a well lit, quiet, environment for homework completion.  Initial/sign planner after checking for completion of homework.  Parental assistance is encouraged when appropriate.  Please use the planner to inform your child’s teacher if he or she does not understand the homework concepts.  Great place to leave a quick note for the teachers.

This year the fifth grade is taking three SOL tests. May Science Math Reading  All SOL tests will be taken on the computer.

 Indicators for progress follow the national rubric: 4= Exceeds Standards 3= Meets Standards 2= Progressing Towards Standard 1= Below Standard *Students graded assignments will show a # score (1-4) rather than letter grades

*Summative Assessments: tests, quizzes, and projects These will be shown as both letter and number grades on the report card. *Formative Assessments: classwork These will be shown as number grades on the report card.

Join the PTA Recycle ink cartridges, Capri Sun pouches, Frito Lay bags, Elmer gluesticks Submit company labels from food for schools and box tops Watch Dogs (Orientation on Oct. 9 th at 5pm) Volunteer