1. 5th Mrs. Thompkins’ SCHEDULE CONTACT GRADING HOMEWORK BIRTHDAYS
9:00 – 9:15 Silent Reading
9:15 – 10:45 Math
10:45-11:07 Science/SS
11:07-11:37 Lunch
11:37-11:55 Recess
11:55-12:35 Science/SS
12:35-1:35 Specials
1:35-2:05 Writing
2:05-3:10 ELA
3:10-3:40 Intervention
3:40-4:00 Dismissal
Schedule subject to change
 Fifth Grade students are expected to follow these 3 rules:
Respect Yourself Respect Others Respect the School
Positive Behavior System (PBS)
School wide: We follow the PBS step plan. Consequences may include:
Verbal Warning
Reflection sheet (Stop and Think)
Time out in class or another room
Conduct points deducted
Phone Call to Parent
Visit with school counselor
Rewards for Positive Behavior
Inclusive classroom environment, positive praise, Diamond Dollars, special class activities, …etc
*Student learning is 1st priority
CONTACT
GRADING
We will use the traditional grading scale as follows throughout the term on Infinite Campus:
90%-100% E = Excellent
80%-89% VG = Very Good
75%-79% S = Satisfactory
70%-74% NI = Needs Improvement
0%-69% U = Unacceptable
*I will use Class Dojo so you can see your child’s behavior in class and you can text me about your concerns about behavior,classwork, homework, and etc.
Assignment Weights:
Classwork-50 %
Test-35%
Participation10%
Homework 5%
At the end of each week you will also receive a snapshot report card that is standards based. It will show you your student’s understanding of important concepts.  
HOMEWORK
Students will have homework Monday thru Thursday. You can find it on my webpage on diamondlakes.org. –look under staff and locate my name. There will be resources and videos on the webpage that students can look at and help with their learning. If you have a computer at home, please allow your child to get on I-Ready to practice their Reading and Math Skills. Also, homework will be on Class Dojo.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays are celebrated during our lunch time.
Please send napkins, plates, utensils… when appropriate.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Students will receive weekly progress reports on Tuesday. They will receive a blue folder with the progress report inside that need to be signed and returned along with the folder by Wednesday.