Welcome to Back-to-School Night F ifth Grade Room 22 Mr. Jovel

About Me: Mr. Jovel I was born and raised in Fremont. After high school, I earned my B.A. in Community Studies at UC Santa Cruz. Go Banana Slugs! After two years of hard work, I received my teaching credential at San José State University. My student teaching assignment was completed in Antigua, Guatemala and Brier Elementary. Afterwards, I worked as an Intervention teacher at Grimmer for two years. I am looking forward to a successful third year here at Patterson Elementary!

Student Expectations Come to class and be on time. Complete assignments on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day. Bring all necessary materials to class. Be an active learner. Respect others.

Prep Schedule  Monday- rotating  Tuesday- Computer  Wednesday- Science  Thursday- P.E.  Friday- rotating *Class schedule on word document

Treasures Go to:  a/families a/families  For fun resources on our language arts program

Math Expressions Go to: Math homework and remembering book will be used. They are responsible for returning the book each day it is used. Don’t be alarmed if we are not going in order in the book.

Homework Homework is posted each morning. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners. Assignments and notices are put into binders. Students have been instructed to make sure they have everything before they leave. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed. Points will be given for completeness and students are highly encourage to ask questions and participate in class. Students will only be recording reading or online minutes.

HW Help Ms. Unger and I will be opening our classrooms for students who are not able to complete the online assignments. Times will take place 30 minutes before and after school on Tuesday and/or Thursday.

Folders will be sent out each Thursday and are to be returned Friday. Parents are required to sign folders before they are returned. Folders may include: Important forms Previous weeks assignments Math homework answer guide (for parents only) Thursday Folder

Trips We will be going on several field trips this year:  Math Science Nucleus Dec. 10  Intel Museum March  Tech Museum late 3 rd trimester  Others maybe be coming If your child has allergies, you (the parent or guardian) MUST attend as a chaperone.

Volunteers  I would LOVE to have your help if you are willing to volunteer!  I have requested forms to be filled out, so please sign up, , or write me a note on how you can help! :)

Supplies and donations are greatly appreciated Please replenish your child’s pencil supply as the year continues. When sending money into school, place in an envelope with your child’s name. Anything helps!! Books, tissue boxes, gift cards, paper, etc! Thank you again for helping me make this year a great one for our students!

Rubrics will be used in addition to letter grades. As a team, all fifth grade teachers at Patterson Elementary are weighing their grade books with the following scales:  50%- Test  30%- Classwork, Projects, and Participation  20%- Homework Grading

Class Dojo  We will be using class dojo in our classroom this year. Students are able to track their points and parents will be able to message me.  If no points are awarded, don’t worry! They are doing fine!  Notices/reminders can be sent through class dojo. 

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Additional Information Students should always have a chapter book at their desk for reading if they finish their work early Science and P.E.- Grade will be provided to me by prep teachers Adults on campus between 8:15-3:00 is not permitted without checking into the office.

Communication  If you have not filled out my survey on google forms, please do so as soon as possible so that I have your current contact information. Link:  As a final note, I would like to stress the importance of communication between us. I will do everything possible to keep you informed of your child’s progress and provide any needed feedback. Please or message me through class dojo if there are any concerns. We are a team in the education of your child; therefore teamwork is imperative. Let’s work together and have a great school year!