1. Welcome to Mrs. Bautsch Mrs. Jordan
Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies
and
Mrs. Jordan
Math, Science, and Social Studies

2. In 5th grade… We are preparing your child for intermediate school.
We feel it is very important to have….high expectations.
This includes:
following written and oral directions
having materials and assignments
maintaining self-control
accepting responsibility - socially and academically

3. Bullying
Zero Tolerance
Bullying will not be tolerated. This includes hitting, kicking, teasing, threatening, taunting, assaulting, or any other form of written, verbal, physical, or electronic harassment toward another student that occurs at school.

4. Written note to attendance office within 5 days or it is unexcused
8:15 am – Tardy bell rings.
Please try to have your children here everyday. Attendance counts. We want your child to get everything we have to offer.
Make-up work
Written note to attendance office within 5 days or it is unexcused
Early dismissal – notify by phone call to attendance office or note by 2:30

5. No skinny straps for girls’ tops. No jeans with tears or holes.
Dress Code
No skinny straps for girls’ tops.
No jeans with tears or holes.
No hats or head coverings.
No feathers.
Shorts need to reach halfway down the knee.

6. Web Pages
You can get to our web pages by going to Kleinisd.net – Campuses – Kuehnle – Teachers - 5th – Marilyn Bautsch and/or Karyn Jordan.
There will be academic information, grading guidelines, upcoming events, etc.

7. Skyward - the new Gradespeed Grading guidelines:
Major grades:
all subjects: 3
Minor grades:
Math and Reading - 8
Science and Social Studies - 6
Language - 5

8. For math we have a busy and exciting year.
We have a lot of TEKS to cover
Goal Folders and “I Can” Statements
Reflex (all students should be 100% fluent by the December 9
IXL, think through math
Think Central for textbooks *

9. In Science we have 4 basic areas.
Nature of Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
Life Science
Online curriculum and support:
Stemscopes (

10. Social Studies
History Alive
Consumable workbook

11. Independent reading on instructional level Book Lover’s Book
Reader’s Workshop:
Independent reading on instructional level
Book Lover’s Book
Teacher/Student weekly conferences

12. Scholastic Book Order
The first book order is due September 28 for Mrs. Bautsch’s homeroom. Online orders only!
Mrs. Jordan’s first order is due September 9.

13. Language
Writing Workshop:
Composition
Grammar
Spelling

14. Weekly rule written in agenda Individualized spelling list in BLB
Buddy Spelling
Weekly rule written in agenda
Individualized spelling list in BLB

15. Binder: Reading (Book Lover’s Binder)
Sections: Goals, Reading log, Tracks, Resources, Vocabulary

16. Composition Notebooks
*Writer’s Notebook
*Reader’s Response
*Math - 2 (Interactive and computer)
*Science

17. Composition Notebooks
Math
includes warm-ups, guided/independent practice, homework, and vocabulary
computer spiral is to write down which lessons and show work if needed
Science
Teacher input
Student output

18. STAAR
Math March
Reading March 39, 2017
Science May 10, 2017

19. Math/Science/Language/Reading/Social Studies as needed
Homework
Read 20 minutes daily
Math/Science/Language/Reading/Social Studies as needed
Check website and student agenda

23. 8:30 – 9:15 am except Thursdays.
Conference Times
8:30 – 9:15 am except Thursdays.
**Please or call if you have any concerns.

24. Check Skyward often for grades!
Tuesday Folders
Review papers. Keep all papers for your records! Sign and return Tuesday folder by Wednesday.
Check Skyward often for grades!
Conduct: with number of conduct marks noted weekly - sticker or happy face if conduct was fine

25. Parent Conference Day
Monday, Nov. 8
Student holiday

26. Remind APP Text the following codes to 81010
For Mrs. Bautsch’s reminders
Bautsch homeroom
ELA- @mrsbauts
For Mrs. Jordan’s reminders
Jordan homeroom
Math

27. Fifth Grade – here we go! Thanks for coming!
Please sign the sign-in sheet.
Conference Day sheet

28. Awards Math and Reading Awards:
All A’s, A/B Honor Roll, Koality Character
Growth award: 1 and 2 nine weeks, 3rd and 4th nine weeks (5 point increase)
Reading only: Bluebonnet (library)
Math only: Reflex: Top 3 in class

29. 40 Book Challenge!! Rules and Requirements (optional)
1. Books must be read on or after August 25, 2015.
2. Books must have at least 150 pages. 
3. Books must be at or above individual reading level. (In other words, you can’t read 40 first grade books no matter how many pages they have!)
4. No more than 2 books can be graphic novels.
5. Books must be recorded on reading log.
6. Books must be approved by Mrs. Bautsch in order to count toward challenge.