1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Mrs. Bernal

2. About the teacher…
This is my 12th year teaching!  I have taught 5th grade and 1st grade.  
I graduated from California Baptist University with my Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential. I earned my Master’s in Education through Lesley University.
I am the Instructional Technology Leader for Cole Canyon.

3. 5th Grade Rules
Essential Agreement (rules) will be agreed upon through a class meeting
Please me with any questions or concerns as soon as they arise.
We should work as a team

4. Communication General Information/Forms posted on website
Announcements, volunteer sign-ups, and class photos will be posted on Classroom Facebook Page (Tracy Bernal’s Class)
Jupiter Grades - You will be notified of behavior and missing assignments on a daily basis

5. GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
MATH PE
LIBRARY/
COMPUTER LAB
CLASS MEETING
RECESS
U.A.
INQUIRY
READING/INQUIRY
LITTLE BUDDIES
EARLY-OUT
LUNCH
FFC

6. HOmework Daily Homework should not exceed 60 minutes
Students should read a minimum of 30 minutes each night.
Non-routine homework will be posted online for students
Late work will be accepted for only one week after the due date
Some homework assignments will require internet access

8. Class Incentives/consequences
Positive behavior is encouraged and rewarded!
All Star Days
Students earn 5 points per day
Points are deducted due to behavior, missing assignments, and/or not being prepared
At end of 9 week period, the points convert to a percentage

9. ALL STAR DAY

10. Report card and Grades
We have 2 grade reporting periods and 2 progress reports
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be the week of October 23rd
Graded assignments will be sent home with students or will be in the student’s digital binder
Late work will be accepted for only 1 week 

11. IB- PYP Transdisciplinary Themes
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) is for students aged 3-12
The PYP prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom

12. Curriculum New Language Arts Program called Benchmark
Reading Counts Point Goals – Individualized Goals for Students 
Universal Access Hour
Go Math 
Think Central
Weekly Math Review – 10 Questions

13. HIGH TRAILS Science Camp
September 26th-29th
Cost is $ – Checks will only be accepted until August 25th. After that, it is CASH only.
Snakes, Astronomy, Archery, Rock Climbing, Dancing, Hiking, Survival Skills and more!
Students not attending camp, will participate in science activities at school with a substitute teacher.
****WE NEED A LARGE TRAILER TO AND FROM CAMP FOR LUGGAGE****

14. Band Pull out program lead by Mr. Green
Each instrument has a different schedule
Students will miss class and work will need to be made up
Full band during PE for less out-of-class time

15. Special 5th gRADE Events
Science Camp
Little Buddies
Shop Till You Drop
Turkey Trot
Fitness Testing
Gingerbread Houses
100th Day of School
Field of Honor
DARE
Colonial Day
5th Grade Exhibition
Field Day
Bowling
Finale

16. Volunteers Volunteers are needed and appreciated!
Meet the Masters Docent
Room Parent
Picture Parent
 Reading Counts Parent 
Working with students
Clerical help throughout the week

17. I look forward to an amazing year!
Thank You For Coming!
I look forward to an amazing year!