1. Welcome to… Know Your School Night
Please take this time to complete the paperwork at your child’s seat. You may leave your completed form there and I will collect it after my presentation.
If the information is correct on the eSchool Data Form, please sign where it is highlighted. If there are any mistakes, please make corrections where necessary with a colored pen (NOT BLACK INK).

2. Welcome to… Know Your School Night
Lenox Elementary School
5th Grade
Mrs. Lombardi

3. 5th Grade Curriculum Busy year! Extensive curriculum
available online.
Two State Tests (ELA & Math)
ELA TEST: April 1-5
MATH STATE TEST: April 30-May 7

4. Literacy
Reading Literature and Non-Fiction, Foundational Skills (Fluency/Word Study), Writing, Speaking and Listening
Workshop Model - shared, guided and independent reading and writing activities.
Extensive Leveled library w/variety of genres
Core Titles:
Bridge to Terabithia
Lewis and Clark
Hatchet

5. English Language Arts – con’t
Reading At Home
Daily Reading Log (student-driven)
Read minimum of 25 minutes each night, and record on Reading Log. Will increase as the year progresses.
Just Right book (on their current reading level)
There will be random checks to be sure students are keeping up to date with their work.

6. Mathematics GoMath! Eureka Math (Modules) i-ready.com
Programs
GoMath!
Eureka Math (Modules)
i-ready.com
The goal is for students to spend a minimum of 45 minutes weekly at home
Multiplication.com
Free interactive website to practice multiplication fluency.

7. Homework
Purpose: to reinforce skills and concepts taught during class – NOT make you crazy! If too difficult, make attempt and send in note!
Assigned every night
We copy homework in the morning
Posted on the class website daily
Weekend homework
Incomplete classwork/missed homework
PLANNER…
Please sign daily
Check that assignments were complete
Check reminders/test announcements/notes
Graded Work = CORRECT, SIGN & RETURN!

8. Report Card - Trimesters
December 6th and December 7th – given out at Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 21st and 22nd – given out at Parent/Teacher Conferences
June 26th – given to students the last day of school
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home twice a year.
February 1st and May 17th

9. Extra Help Monday: 11:40-12:10 Wednesday: 11:40-12:10
Students are encouraged to attend extra help.
Students will be invited to join extra help sessions to work on specific skills or to complete unfinished work.

10. Instrumental Music Mr. Gordon Band = Tuesday Orchestra = Thursday
Lessons are Thursdays or Fridays
Lessons are the student’s responsibility. There is a schedule posted that students can refer to daily.
Any questions or concerns please speak with Mr. Gordon

11. Snack & Birthdays Snack Birthday
Please provide a one handed healthy snack
Working snack for 10 minutes
Birthday
IF you would like you may send your child in with a snack for the class. Following school policy, please send in a nut-free snack with labeled ingredients. We have 23 students and napkins are always appreciated

12. Attendance
Please call the office if your child is absent and provide a written note on the day he/she returns to school.
The attendance policy is included on the website if you would like to read more about it.

13. Scholastic Book Orders
Sent home approximately once per month
Checks only please!
Made payable to: Scholastic Books
You may also order online with a credit card using our class code HHMPH

14. Behavioral Expectations
Please review Student Discipline Code (available online)
Rainbow Chart
Student of the Month - Attendance, Behavior, Homework and Community Service
Class Checkbook (Can you send in a register booklet?)

15. School Wide Behavior Plan
There are six levels or “colors” to the plan.
From top to bottom the colors are: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
Each student starts each day “fresh”, on the color green.
Green represents GREAT behavior.
The “green” student meets classroom expectations. He/she follows classroom rules, participates, cooperates, and is respectful and responsible.
Students can move up and down throughout the day.

16. School Wide Behavior Plan
Purple
Exceptional and Outstanding
Goes above and beyond expectations
A role mode for
other students
Blue
Very Good Behavior
Puts forth best effort all day; follows routines with ease, Needs no reminders, consistently demonstrates “green” behavior
Green
Acceptable
Meets classroom expectations, is respectful, responsible, participates and cooperates
Yellow
Warning
Has broken a rule or a set of rules and needs an individual reminder or two to behave appropriately
Orange
Unacceptable Behavior
Is not working up to ability level; is off-task, fooling around, defiant or bothersome to peers
Red
Out of Control Behavior
Presents as a safety concern to self or others OR engages in any type of antisocial behavior, such as stealing or bullying

17. School Phone – Emergency Use
Forgotten homework, instrument or other supplies are not excuses to call home or interrupt parents at work.
Parents will be contacted
if a child is…sick, doesn’t have food, or there is an academic or behavioral concern
Students are not permitted to have cell phones, cameras or other recording devices. Phones will be confiscated if I see them.
If there are extenuating circumstances, please notify Mrs. Baez.
Student Technology

18. December Conference Thursday, December 6th Friday, December 7th
Sign-up sheets are located on the back table
Thursday, December 6th
Friday, December 7th

19. Communication
a quick note in the planner
REMIND APP…
Sign up now!

20. Project Wisdom Readers
You are encouraged to sign up to be a Project Wisdom Reader this year.
You can plan for a special day or when you have off from work.
It takes about ten minutes in the morning
Mrs. Baez will be available in the gym if you would like to sign up for a date or ask a question.

21. 5th Grade Informational Meeting
Please attend the 5th grade informational meeting in the lunch room at the conclusion of this presentation.

22. Paperwork & A Love Note
Please leave the eSchool Data form and the note for your child at his/her seat. Be sure to make corrections and sign the bottom.
Don’t forget to sign up for a December conference tonight.