1. House Night! Mrs. Hoover’s
Welcome to Open
House Night! Mrs. Hoover’s
5th Grade

2. Find a seat facing the board.
Please sign in.
Find a seat facing the board.

3. What my teacher expects of me:
A greater level of RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY
Use manners and be polite to EVERYONE
The ability to follow a schedule
My BEST at all times
Headers (Name, date, and assignment title) on all papers every time
To do my classwork/homework (and turn it in on time)
To be prepared for class
To use my brain

4. What are the expectations of 5th grade?
Respect is shown to all.
Everyone raises their hands to talk or ask for help.
Soft voices and appropriate language is used.
Participation is expected of all, students and teachers.
Everyone comes to class prepared.
Class begins on time, so be on time.
Teacher’s directions are followed the first
time.

5. What can I expect of 5th grade?
Subject matter will get harder, but you will learn more too.
You will work harder than you ever thought you could.
You will learn how to take notes from text and other media.
You will be held accountable for your choices.
You will be ready for middle school when the year is over.
You will have fun and learn new things.

6. New stuff: Agendas how they should be filled out
your responsibilities for the agenda as the parent
Safety Patrol (applications have been submitted)
Student Council (application at the end of August, need recommendation letter from NON-family member)
All-State Choir
Pittsburgh field trip
Carnegie Science Center
Clubs
Friday afternoons during school

7. Mrs. Hoover’s class only
New stuff:
Mrs. Hoover’s class only
Class Jobs – job application
Paycheck
Pay rent
Manage a checking account/write a check

8. What will stay the same?
School-wide rules and policies will not change. However, you will be expected to follow them.
We will still use the school-wide PBIS where your child will be given tickets (which can be used for rewards and BAES bucks) for following and exceeding expectations.

9. Lockers: Books will be kept in lockers 4 locker trips each day
First thing in the morning
Right before recess
After lunch
End of the day
Locks for your lockers is fine
As long as the teacher has the combination or a spare key (just in case)

10. Important info: Attendance counts towards field trips
Instructional time begins at 8 am daily
Instructional time ends at 3:10 pm daily
Recess is before lunch this year (11:20-11:50)
Lunch is 11:50-12:20
Class will resume immediately thereafter
Water bottles are permitted
Clear, sugar-free water only
Supplies will be provided
Replacement supplies will be purchased using PBIS tickets
EXTRA MILK WILL NOT BE SOLD THIS YEAR

11. What can I send to school
with my child?
We provide all the supplies your child will need for school. If they need something, we will make you aware of this ahead of time.
If you’d still like to send something in for your child’s class, here’s a list of appreciated items:
Tissues
Paper towels
Napkins
Paper plates
Plastic utensils
Hand sanitizer
Ziploc bags (varying sizes based on teacher)
Band-Aids (various sizes)

12. How can my teacher be reached?
Phone calls: (304) ext. 2084
LiveGrades message center
Class Dojo
Remind

13. Thank you for coming to Open House.
Please head to the cafeteria before you leave.