1. Welcome to Open House
Mrs. Lawrance
Ms. Poll

2. Mrs. Lawrance’s Background
Bachelors, Master’s and Ed.S. from Florida State University
17th Year teaching, 8th at Killearn Lakes Elementary
Assistant Principal/Literacy Coach for 3 years in GA
Married for 15 years next March.
2 children: Harrison 13 (8th at DMS), Ava 10 (5th at KLES)
1 cat (my baby boy!)
Top Notch Teacher of the Year in 2013
Breast Cancer Survivor! Get your MAMMOGRAMS!

3. My Family

4. Ms. Poll’s Background
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Temple University
This is my 37th year teaching and 2nd year at Killearn Lakes. 24 years teaching 4th grade, 12 years teaching 2nd and 3rd, 2nd year teaching 5th.
I have 2 children, Nikita and Keenan along with a son-in-law, TJ and a daughter-in-law Bethany. I have a new granddaughter, Zeena! 
I have a cockapoo, Keeper who is just over a year.
I love reading and doing gardening and of course watching the FSU football games!

5. My Family

6. SPECIAL AREA

7. Technology We have the following: 7 student computers
An interactive board
A mounted projector
Audio Enhancement (speakers in the ceiling)
A document camera
One-to One Laptops

8. Agrirama
Georgia’s Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village opened as the Agrirama on July 4, 1976.
Agrirama is our first field trip. We will travel to Tifton, Georgia, where students will experience life on a turn-of-the-century farm. The cost is about $40.

9. Planner/Student Agenda Books
Friday’s warm up is writing in our planners.
Check the website if you need a back-up.

10. Grading Policy = 100% Hard Work Math/ELA Science/SS
45% Assessments % Assessments
25% Quizzes % Quizzes
20% Classwork % Projects/Investigations
10% Homework % Classwork
= 100% Hard Work

11. Please Sign It Each Weekend!
Folders:
Behavior Log
Reading folder is Red
Social Studies folder is Blue
Science is Green
Math folder is Yellow
Behavior Log:
Daily folder is PURPLE
Will contain the daily schedule, WS/C behavior sheet, AR goal sheet, graded work, notes, and newsletters.
Please Sign It Each Weekend!

12. Citizenship & Work Study Habits
The behavior and work study grades from the purple folder directly coordinate with your child’s report card. No Surprises on Report Cards!
E = 3 or less checks C/ WS columns
S= 4-10 checks in the C/WS columns
N= 11+ checks in the C/WS columns
*Referrals to the office lower citizenship grades.
**Not reaching an AR goal drops a child in Work Study.

13. Bonus Bucks
AR Points: Bonuses are given for A.R. points ($10 per point) and for Success Maker.
Being Helpful: Bonuses are also given for being kind, mature, and helpful.
Good Grades: Bonuses are given for A’s on assessments.

14. 5th Grade Science Science textbook Fusion (online) covers…
Energy, Forces and Motion
Properties of Matter
The Structure of Living Things
The Nature of Science
Earth and Space
We will supplement with…
AIMS activities
GEMS activities

15. 5th Grade Math Math Series: Go Math (Think Central)
Application based program (hands-on activities)
Students MUST know their facts:
Addition Practice
Subtraction Practice
Multiplication Practice
Division Practice
Speedy Math every Friday
Success Maker Lab
Khan Academy

16. AR Goals Weekly Goals must be met for Fun Friday
Non-fiction book report is a requirement
Be on top of your goals so you don’t miss out on fun activities.

17. Our Websites Our Website ALWAYS has what you’re looking for: Homework
Up-coming dates
Study guides
A.R. book search
Quizlet

18. Think Central: Math and Science

19. Birthdays
We love cupcakes and birthday celebrations. Just give a little advance notice, and we can help your child celebrate the big day at snack time.
If you decide to bring in a special treat, please remember to include napkins and a safe, store bought treat for students who may have peanut allergies.
*Please don’t send party invitations to be passed out at school UNLESS you are inviting the whole class.
Students have feelings that get hurt easily when watching some people get invitations…and they aren’t invited. Thank you for your understanding.

20. Conferences
Please sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.

21. Personal Hygiene
*Our 5th graders are getting to the age where it’s time to start wearing deodorant.
*We go to PE from 8:40-9:30, and the kids come back VERY hot and sweaty.
*24 plus bodies in one room can get very “odor-riffic”

22. EXTRA Information
Afterschool activities and special area teachers are in the cafeteria. Please stop by to check out what KLES has to offer and meet your other teachers.

23. We look forward to a great year with you and your child.
Thank You!!
We look forward to a great year with you and your child.