1. Welcome to Parent Night!
Mrs. Sue Richmond

2. Communication is Key! Email – scrichmond@d47.org
Phone – (815) (voic )
Class website - For class updates, important reminders, and curriculum links, visit my page on the Dist. 47 website or go to:

3. Standardized Testing OLSAT test – week of October 13th PARCC testing
Please keep these important dates in mind when planning trips. Thank you!
OLSAT test – week of October 13th
PARCC testing
March 7 – April 25 (one round rather than 2)
Science Exam : new this year, dates TBD
MAP testing
Fall: Done!
Winter: November 30 - January 9
Spring: May 2 – May 27

4. Our Schedule 9:00-10:00 Encore 10:00-11:05 Math 11:05-11:35
Intervention Block
11:35-12:30
Literacy: Writing
12:30-1:20
Lunch & Recess
1:20-2:45
Literacy: Reading
2:45-3:20
History / Science

5. Homework Thank you WPO for assignment books!
Math Study Link (please check!)
We are doing the Math Units in a different order. First trimester covers a bit of Unit 1, and most of Unit 2, 4, and 7. The purpose of doing it this way is to cover the standards in a timely fashion.
W.E.B. Reading and Writing
Let’s try to read and write a summary every night for minutes!
120 minutes per week

6. Homework FYI’s
Homework notices – Used for incomplete or missing work. Need to be signed and returned. Assignment still needs to be done.
5th grade policy – Students may not call home for assignments or materials.
This includes band instruments

7. Out of Class Band, Speech, interventions, etc. Sick? Vacations
Buddy system – record sheets provided.
Sick?
Make up time/instruction will be provided.
Vacations
Work will be made up when student returns.

8. Language Arts Curriculum
ELA (English Language Arts) Units of Study
See yellow “Balanced Literacy Brochure”
Aligned to New Illinois Learning Standards
Common skills taught across district
Scholastic’s Traits Writing
Traits lessons, conventions lessons – spelling, grammar, punctuation

9. Math Chicago Everyday Mathematics Online materials:
– Common Core Standards Edition
Online materials:
Student Reference Book, Study Links (English/Spanish), Games, etc.
Student log-in card (see orange sheet and pink card)
**See family letters for help!
MATH FACTS ARE ESSENTIAL!

10. Science Hands-on! Group work! Variables Mixtures & Solutions
Levers & Pulleys
Human Growth and Development Unit
taught in STEM with Mrs. Wolf

11. Social Studies History Alive! Curriculum Topics include:
Native American Cultural regions, European Explorers, Colonial Period, Slavery, Revolutionary War
Often taught in conjunction with Language Arts

12. PBIS…What is it? Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
(Positive Behavior In School!)
PBIS is an approach to teaching and supporting behaviors while meeting the needs of all students. The focus is school-wide expectations that develop a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.
Expectation tours
Voice Levels 0-4
Principal Pride
Paw Pride
Monthly school-wide celebrations
Positive rewards

13. Classroom Referral form (minor)
**Office Discipline Referral (major)

14. Conferences - Sign Up Genius
New this year: Conference sign up will be electronic.
Friday, September 18th you will receive an with a link directly to my home page. Follow the directions.
You will get a reminder 2 days prior to your conference with the date and time.  
No internet access? No problem! Just let me know and I will get you signed up.

15. This is what you will see in your email:

16. Select a time

17. New Progress Reports

18. Before you leave… Parent Mystery Game Wish Bowl (please & thank you!)
Scholastic Book Fair!

19. The newest member of my family, Emily Pearl Richmond
The newest member of my family, Emily Pearl Richmond. Thank you for coming tonight!