1. 5th Grade Curriculum Night

2. Conduct

3. Homework
Students that do not complete or turn in work will be encouraged to finish that work during recess in study hall.
If you find that your child is spending much more than an hour on homework each night, please contact us so we can work together to find out why.
Math Homework will be given on Friday and due the next Thursday.
Science homework will be given Monday and due Wednesday (with the exception of weeks with a holiday).
ELA –Ringo Project each 9 weeks and bi-weekly spelling/vocabulary

4. Late Work and Corrections
Late Work – Work should be turned in on time. Any assignments not completed in class is homework and due the next day. If work is late we will count off 25 points the first day, 50 points the second day and if it is 3 or more days late it will be a 0. If a child is going out of town, makeup work will not be given until the child returns.

5. Corrections
Corrected Work – Daily work below a 70 may be corrected to have the grade raised to a maximum grade 70.
Tests grades will not be raised, but can be corrected.

6. Student Drop Off 7:00am– Gym opens (do not drop off before 7:00am)
7:00am—Cafeteria opens for breakfast
7:30am – Students can go to their classroom
7:40am – Tardy Bell (all students should be in class ready to learn)
Students may be dropped off in the back or front of the building.

7. Please make sure to pick up your child on time.
Student Pick-Up
Dismissal time is 3:00pm.
There are two car lines. The FRONT car line will be off of Front Street near at the flag poles. You must pull all the way up to get your child.
The back of the school is where buses will pick up. Students will wait in the cafeteria until their bus is called.
The back of the school off of Crawford road is also a place for car riders. HOWEVER, these car riders will not be dismissed until ALL buses have pulled away.
Please make sure to pick up your child on time.
If you must make a last minute change regarding your child’s ride home, please your child’s homeroom teacher.
Please do not PARK in the either carline and get out of your car. These lines should be continuously moving. If you need to get out of your car, please park in a parking spot.

8. Nicky Folders and Agendas
Students should bring home their Nicky folder each night. This red, white, and blue folder will have an agenda, graded papers, homework and notes home. There may also be unfinished classwork so PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PAPERS OUT OF ANY SECTION EXCEPT FOR NOTES HOME.
Please check your child’s folder each night.
Organization is a key part of being a fifth grader.

9. Communication
A newsletter will come home each Friday regarding information about the upcoming week. This is a great place to look at any upcoming homework, tests, quizzes and then any other important information. The first newsletter will come home week 3.
Please check websites for more information.
Please fill out the student information sheet that was sent home and return it as soon as possible.

10. Parties
Parties – Our class parties this year will be Christmas and End of the Year. We will need volunteers to help with each of these parties.
Please keep in mind these are the only official party days. Any other celebrations must follow all policies and food guidelines set aside by the state. Please do not send dessert items to celebrate or to share at other times during the year. (EX: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mini Mall, etc.)

11. Water Bottles
Water bottles – It is important for all students to have a water bottle at school. We allow students to have water at their desk at all times.
Please do not send any other beverage for classroom consumption.

12. Mini Mall
Each quarter we will have mini mall in our classrooms. We will set aside time for students to set up their shop. They can sell things they make or items from home they no longer want.
Students earn money for showing responsibility, effort in their learning and through positive behavior.
*Please do not send food, candy, or drinks for Mini Mall. This is against state guidelines, and your child will not be allowed to sell it to the class.

13. STAAR Students take three sections of the STAAR test in fourth grade.
Math – April 10
Reading– April 11
Science – May 16

14. Conferences
Conference – Please feel free to contact us if you would like to set up a conference.
We believe that communication is the key to a successful year.
Wednesday, September 27th is the Intermediate Conference Day. We will let you know if we need a conference at that time.

15. Reading/Language Arts
Novel Studies
ELAR notebook
Library Time
Spelling and Vocabulary
RINGO and RINGO projects
Writers Workshop
Guided Reading

16. Math Bell Work (daily) Pearson Realize Vol. 1/Vol. 2 Homework (weekly)
Motivation Math
Math Journal
Guided Math

17. Social Studies United States from 1565 to the present
Daily Bellwork: Geography
UNITED STATES
United States from 1565 to the present
American Revolution; Declaration of Independence
US Constitution; Bill of Rights
Symbols, traditions, and landmarks
States and Capitals
Current Events
Celebrate Freedom Week (September 15-19)

18. Science UNIT 1: LAB TOOLS/SAFETY UNIT 2: MATTER
UNIT 3: ENERGY AND FORCE
UNIT 4: FOSSIL FUELS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
UNIT 5: EARTH CHANGES
UNIT 6: SUN, EARTH AND SUN
UNIT 7: LIFE SCIENCE
STAAR test prep
MUCH OF SCIENCE CLASS IS DEDICATED TO MAKING THESE CONCEPTS COME TO LIFE THROUGH HANDS- ON LABS. YOUR STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THEIR SUCCESS.

19. Homework Helpers
If your child is having difficulty completing homework or you just need extra help-look into HOMEWORK HELPERS!
$15/day or $60/week: Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:30
A note with more specifics was sent home in your child’s folder on Monday.
Please contact Mrs. Boysen or Mrs. Dillaman for more information.