1. CJ Morris Elementary School
Fifth Grade
Parent Information
2017

2. Last Trimester Expectations
CJ Morris Expectations:
Be Caring
Be Principled
Be Reflective
Homework / Classwork completed and turned in on time.
Positive behavior in and out of the classroom.
Uniform throughout the year (unless otherwise specified)

3. Yearbook & Dedications
Yearbook Sales & Dedications Due: March 24th
Yearbooks cost $30
Yearbook Dedications –
1/8 page cost $20.00
¼ page cost $50.00
½ page cost $100

4. CAASPP Testing Preparedness
April 24 – May 5, 2017
Attendance is very important
Arrive to school on time
Get plenty of rest
Eat a healthy breakfast full of protein
Donations of healthy snacks welcome

5. CAASPP Test
April 24 – May 5, 2017
Scores will be reported to parents in the Fall
California State Standards
Computerized testing environment
English Language Arts & Math Practice Tests

6. Exhibition May 11, 2017 Exhibition Project – completed at school
Attire dressy or uniform
Bottoms – No jeans, sweats or shorts
Tops – no spaghetti straps or strapless
Student pm pm
Musical Performance immediately following presentations

7. Knott’s Berry Farm May 17th Knott’s Berry Farm Chaperones – Paperwork
Student Season Passes

8. Human Growth and Development
May 22nd Growth and Development
Boys will be taught by Mr. Bhojani
Girls will be taught by Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Noelte
Lesson covers body changes and hygiene.
Video can be previewed by parents tonight after this presentation.
Permission slips will be sent home, and must be returned completed to participate.

9. 5th Grade vs Teachers Softball Game
May 23th am
Gear
Parent Committee (canopies, water, etc.)

10. Fifth Grade Party May 24th Year End Festivities
Awards
10:15 am
5th grade pm
Attire
Parent Volunteers needed to plan and organize
Party set up 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Party 12:35 – 2:35 pm
Party clean up 2:30-3:00 pm
Past parties included games & crafts
Donations welcome

11. Last Day of School May 25, 12:00 dismissal 5th Grade Memory Walk
Parents must wait outside the gate
Please save balloons and flowers, etc for home
You are welcome to take pictures/video
Bring Kleenex!

12. Sixth Grade Math Placement
Math Placement Exam will be given in May.
Students are placed based upon CAASPP test results, placement exam score, and report card grades.
Middle school will contact you regarding placement.
Questions regarding placement can be discussed with middle school counselors in the fall.

13. Middle School Orientation
South Pointe: May 3th - pm
Suzanne: May 9th - pm
Selecting Electives
Registration in August - Schools will notify you by mail in the summer
Check out Middle School websites or call for Summer School opportunities

14. Tips for Success in Middle School
Stay involved – Your child still needs you!
Binder Building
Be firm, fair, consistent
Seek information
Study and homework habits
Parent Portal

15. Please email questions to your teacher