1. Welcome to 5 th Grade! Room 127 Mr. Marnon (mar-nin) Room 127 Mr. Marnon (mar-nin)

2. To Do… Please sign in and add your email and/or cell phone number to the list. This provides a quick & easy way to communicate throughout the school day if necessary. Please take a ‘First Day Folder’ with important papers and get a jump start on filling out paperwork. Please return necessary forms with your child on Monday. Please sign in and add your email and/or cell phone number to the list. This provides a quick & easy way to communicate throughout the school day if necessary. Please take a ‘First Day Folder’ with important papers and get a jump start on filling out paperwork. Please return necessary forms with your child on Monday.

3. About Me Teaching for 7 years 5 th grade for 5 years Married to Natasha for 12 years 2 Daughters – Alyssa (in Mr. Bennett’s class) and Isabela (1 st grade at Hepburn) 1 Dog - Princess A few of my favorites….Sports, Penn State Football, Coaching & Teaching, Hanging out with my family My sister teaches 4 th grade here at LVIS (Mrs. Plocinski)

4. First Day of School o Monday August 31 st o Full Day of School o First Day Folders – if taken tonight, can be returned on the first day of school Breakfast Program o Free/Reduced Price $.40 per breakfast o Regular Price $1.00 per breakfast

5. Student Belongings o Each student is assigned a locker – it does not lock o Coats and backpacks dropped off upon arrival o We ask that students not decorate their lockers (inside or out) o Only school supplies need to be brought to school

6. What to expect in Room 127 My main goal is to motivate and encourage all students to be the best learners they can be, to help them grow to their full potential while becoming independent and responsible members of our school community. It is imperative that all students understand their behaviors in the classroom affect more than just themselves. We will strive to create a fun, safe, productive learning environment. Not completing classwork/homework or purposely disrupting the education of others may result in a recess detention or other consequences determined by district policies.

7. MILLIONAIRE BUCKS In the Williamsport Area School District we teach the importance of POSITIVE BEHAVIOR. The use of $$ MILLIONAIRE BUCKS $$ will encourage students to always BE PRESENT, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE SAFE. MILLIONAIRE BUCKS can lead to cool prizes and fun activities. Students should ALWAYS be doing what is RIGHT and just maybe they will be rewarded! :) "BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE ONE COMPLIMENT AT A TIME!"

8. Agenda Books Students are responsible for filling out their Agendas DAILY. Parents PLEASE check them and sign them AFTER homework has been completed. This is a great way to keep up to date on what your child is doing in school everyday as well as a great way for you to communicate any questions, concerns, and information with me.

9. Homework Monday through Thursday Math-Study Link reviewing and practicing skills from the lesson that day. Reading-read 20-30 minutes independently or to someone. Spelling- various assignments to practice words through the week.

10. CURRICULUM/ASSESSMENTS o Treasures: Reading and Language Arts (Roughly 120 minutes daily) o Weekly Comprehension Assessments o Weekly Spelling and Vocab Tests o Everyday Math (Roughly 90-120 minutes daily) o Unit Pre-tests o Unit Post-tests o Science and Social Studies (Roughly 90 minutes weekly) o Packets and Assessments

12. SPECIALS DAY 1: ART 11:00 – 12:00 DAY 2: PHYS. ED. 11:00 - 11:30 BAND/ORCHESTRA 2:30 – 3:15 DAY 3: MUSIC 11:00 – 11:30 CHORUS 2:30 – 3:15 DAY 4: MUSIC 11:00 - 11:30 BAND/ORCHESTRA 2:30 – 3:15 DAY 5: PHYS. ED. 11:30 – 12:00 CHORUS 2:30 – 3:15 LUNCH / RECESS EVERYDAY 12:40 – 1:20 *CHORUS/BAND/ORCHESTRA TIMES NOT OFFICIAL

13. HOW CAN YOU HELP? In 5 th grade we seem to always be in need of the following items: Number 2 pencils Dry erase markers Hand Sanitizer Tissues No one is obligated to donate these items, but in case you are wondering, this is usually what we need. THANKS!!!!

14. COMMUNICATION I believe an open line of communication between the teacher and parents is crucial to the success of students. Here are the most effective ways of reaching me should a need arise: Name: Mr. Marnon Email Address: jmarnon@wasd.org Phone number:570-494-1700 Fax: 570-494-1706 Visit our class website often for updates: (http://www.wasd.org//Domain/788)

15. Wrap-up Questions Tour ~ Music Room, Art Room, Office, Cafeteria Questions Tour ~ Music Room, Art Room, Office, Cafeteria