1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 5th grade

2. Introductions 2 TEAMS Janet Box – Math Michelle Parker – Science
Audrey Weber - Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies
Beth Boyer – Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies
Kelly Griffin – Science
Cicely Walker – Math

3. Lunch Lunch for 5th begins somewhere between 12:15 – 12:35.
For exact times, see your child’s homeroom teacher’s website.
Through September, later lunch until PIN numbers have been memorized.
Parents may bring lunch, but you must check in with front office.

4. Planners Homework recorded Signed nightly (part of homework grade)
Organization tool

5. Wednesday Folders Should be reviewed, signed, and returned by Thursday
Weekly progress for academics and behavior
Please review graded papers with your child

6. Organization Choice of binder, accordion file, or folders
Separate homework folder

7. Going Home
Please be sure your child knows how he/she is going home every day BEFORE they get to school.
Any changes need to be made through the front office.

8. Dress Code (from Handbook)
Shorts (“athletic attire,” walking or "Bermuda" type)/skirts/dresses are acceptable as long as they are mid-thigh or below. Bike shorts of any style or length, worn either as an outer or visible under garment, are prohibited.
Any low-cut, see-through, or backless dress, tank top, blouse, or shirt may not be worn to school. Straps on outer garments must be sufficiently wide to cover undergarments.

9. Skyward Family Access Instructions are on Klein ISD website
Monitor grades

10. Technology Teacher websites – main source of information Remind APP
Google

11. Library
All classes go on Thursday

12. Reading/Language Arts
Reading Logs/Reading projects
Novel with them at all times
Reading/Writing notebook
Storyworks
Social Studies
U.S. History

13. Math Math notebook Homework nightly Monday – Thursday
Quizzes after most topics

14. Science Notebook Always work on vocabulary
Key to success is paying attention
Students must be able to APPLY what is learned in class

15. Star Reader Program Students read books and take quizzes at school
When they have 90 points, they get a shirt!
Party at end of year

16. Study Tips Participate in class Complete homework regularly
Make sure to get plenty of rest
Have a designated study area
Practice math facts daily
Review vocabulary in all subjects daily

17. Gifted and Talented
If you would like to refer your child for GT testing, you will need to fill out the link below before September 29th.  We will have computers available for parents to fill out the form following our presentation.

18. Awesome Websites Klein ISD Website/StudentNet PebbleGo True Flix
Tumble Books
Brittanica School
For all of the above,
Username: theiss
Password: tigers

19. Awesome Websites Klein ISD Website/StudentNet
Overdrive/Elementary – Use to download EBooks in Klein TLC
Sample username and password using student ID,
Username: S123456
Password: 3456

20. Awesome Websites
KleinISDWebsite/StudentNet/Campuses/Theiss/Library/Awesome Sites
Tumblebooks
Username: theiss
Password: tigers

21. Thank you for coming! We look forward to working with you this school year.