1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Weyandt

2. Behavior Be Respectful Enter and leave the room quietly.
Raise your hand and wait to be called upon.
Listen respectfully to the teacher and to other students without interrupting.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Say “please” and “thank you.”     
Be Responsible
Place personal property where your teacher directs.
Do not touch other people’s property.
Follow directions.
Come to school every day, on time, with your homework completed to the best of your ability.
Be Safe
Walk.
Keep walkways clear.
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Get permission before leaving your seat or the room.
Be Your Best!

3. Weekly Conduct Sheet (Purple Form)
Behavior
Weekly Conduct Sheet (Purple Form)
School Wide
Every Thursday, Sign, and Return
Checks indicate a need for improvement
Blank boxes indicate following rules
Fifth-Grade Reward
Monthly Activity
Students with 5 or less checks

4. Schedule/Rotations 7:52-8:15 Breakfast in the Classroom
8:15-10:00 Language Arts/ELD
10:00-10:20 RECESS
10:20-11:15 Math
11:15-12:15 Rotations
Science – Mrs. Weyandt
Social Studies – Mrs. Kent
Art/Health – Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Weyandt
12:20-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:30 Depends on Teacher
1:30-2:15 P.E. (may change time, due to weather)
Additionally we have Library, Computer Lab, Ballroom Dance, and PE rotations.

5. Grades 4 Student is proficient at standards and goes above 95-100%
For elementary schools, LAUSD uses a grading scale.
The fifth-grade breakdown is as follows:
4 Student is proficient at standards and goes above %
3 Student is proficient at standards %
2 Student is partially proficient at standards %
1 Student is not proficient at standards below 55%

6. Example of Scoring from LAUSD Scoring Guide
Algebra and Functions
4 – Advanced, when the student
Uses variables in simple expressions accurately, computes the value of the expression for specific values of the variable correctly, and plots and interprets the results clearly.
3 – Proficient (meets grade level), when the student
Uses variables in simple expressions, computes the values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets the results.
2 – Partially Proficient, when the student
Uses some variables in simple expressions, computes some values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets some of the results but incorrectly.
1 – Not Proficient when the student
Uses few, if any, variables in simple expressions, computes few, if any, values of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plots and interprets few, if any, the results.

7. Homework Policy Homework Assigned Monday - Thursday
Students receive Language Arts and Math daily.
Monday - Friday
Science, Social Studies, Health, and Art assigned on day of class.
Due the following day/class
If missed, work can be completed at recess.
Student receives a check on behavior log if not done.
Long Term Projects assigned throughout the year.

8. Independent Study Skills
Students need to come to school prepared
Students must use the planner provided
Organized Binder
Encourage Students to bring home required materials
Go over graded tests with student
Students should study for tests.
Use study guide
Make flashcards
Practice quizzes
Assist your child in studying
*Use websites to get more ideas for
strategies to study.

9. Fifth-Grade Privileges
Possible Fifth-Grade Activities in Spring
Movie and Pizza
Lunch at the Park
Slide Show
5th Grade vs. Staff Softball Game
Culmination at Holmes Middle School
Possible Field Trips
CSUN
Griffith Observatory
Colonial Day
*Chaperones will be chosen by lottery, must have a current Volunteer Form
Meeting in February to discuss fifth-grade activities.

10. Donations Thank you! PTA Memberships $8 DECA Dues $150
Payment Plan - $15 for 10 months
Support programs like:
Ballroom Dance
Computer Lab Program
Planners
Fifth-Grade End of Year Breakfast
Class Supplies
Thank you!

11. Fifth-grade Class of 2020 Shirts
$12 due tomorrow
Size chart on website
Make out checks to Dearborn
Financial concern – contact teacher
100% participation

12. Contact Information
Mrs. Kent Mrs. Weyandt **If you would like to discuss something with your child’s teacher, please put a ✔️ next to your name on the sign-in sheet or send them an or note.

13. Questions?