1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR MISS ROOP’S CLASS 2015-2016 School Year

2. WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE 1. Please sign up for a conference time found on the back kidney table. 2. Find your child's seat and the handouts for the night. 3. We will watch a message from the county, Mr. Mitchell and then get started.

3. DAILY SCHEDULE AND ENCORE SCHEDULE 8:50-9:00 Morning Announcements, Morning Work, Lunch Count, Bathroom Break 9:00-9:45 Core Extension 9:45-11:15 Language Arts: Writing Workshop Reading Groups Daily Five Activities Strategy Groups 11:15-11:25 Bathroom Break 11:25-12:10 Lunch and Recess 12:10-1:30 Science and Social Studies: Inquiry Lessons Map Locations 1:30-2:45 Math: DROPS in the Bucket Math Centers/Math Groups 2:45-3:30 Encore: Day 1: PE Day 2: Library (first, second and fourth marking period) Guidance (third marking period) Day 3: PE Day 4: Art Day 5: Music 3:30-3:40Pack-up for Dismissal

4. BALDRIDGE IN EDUCATION In the classroom you will find: Quality Teacher Quality Student Radar Charts Weekly Class Meetings Goal Setting Data Folders

5. BALDRIDGE IN EDUCATION Class Vision: We are Miss Roop’s Unique, Loyal, Independent ALL STAR Team. We are a Creative and Funny fifth grade class. Class Mission: We will SMASH our student goals. We will be Funny and Unique. We will Share our ideas and be Helpful to our team.

6. AREAS OF STUDY FOR THE YEAR Science: Scientific Investigation Cells and Plants Matter Sound Light Oceanography Geology Geography/Social Studies: Map and Globe Skills Geographic Concepts The American Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, South, and West Canada Mexico Central America The Caribbean

7. AREAS OF STUDY FOR THE YEAR Math: Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Data Analysis and Statistics Measurement Fraction and Decimal Number Sense Probability Fraction and Decimal Computation Geometry Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Language Arts: Skill lessons in strategy groups E-books Guided Reading Groups Writing Workshop Daily Five Activities Book Exchange Program Book Clubs I-pad/Computer Sites

8. HOMEWORK POLICY Homework Policy Bel Air Elementary has implemented new homework guidelines based on the revision of regulation 663-1. 5th grade students are expected to read for 30-50 minutes daily. Students should also be capable of completing homework "independently". The homework does count as a grade including the weekly reading logs.

9. GRADING SCALE

10. INFORMATION ABOUT GRADED PAPERS Data Notebooks need to be checked by parents with the students for their assessment grades. Tuesday Folders will have the graded papers that are completed in class or for homework. Papers (not assessments/quizzes) can be redone for a better grade before the end of the marking period. If you have questions about the child’s grade, please look at the gradebook provided for parents online and contact the teacher.

11. IMPORTANT DATES: October 5 th : Fall Picture Day October 7 th : Walk to School Day October 7 th : Family Night October 9 th : Interims Go Home October 12 th : Teacher Workday October 23 rd : Fall Family Night October 30 th : End of First Marking Period

12. Please stop by the PTA table and join our Parent Teacher Association for only $6 per family. ** You will get to choose a treat **

13. CONTACTING MISS ROOP Please feel free to contact me at school if you ever have any questions/concerns. My email address is roopcs@pwcs.edu. The school phone number is 703- 670-4050. roopcs@pwcs.edu Please make sure that you have signed up for the school fusion page for our classroom. I will be posting pictures and dates for important events.

14. TITLE 1 PRESENTATION AND BOOK DRIVE Please take a moment and check out this presentation from Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Hulse, and Miss Bayne.

15. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION