1. CJ Morris Elementary School Fifth Grade Year End Information 2014

2. Due: March 27 th  Yearbooks cost $30  Yearbook Dedications –  1/8 page cost $20.00  ¼ page cost $50.00  ½ page cost $100 Yearbook & Dedications

3.  Science only  April 7- April 11  Attendance is very important  Arrive to school on time  Get plenty of rest  Eat a healthy breakfast full of protein  Donations of healthy snacks welcome  CST Released Questions http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp State CST Testing

4.  Tentatively set for April 21-25 (5 th grade)  Common Core State Standards  Computerized testing environment  English Language Arts and Literacy http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/ite mpreview/sbac/ELA.htm  Math http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/ite mpreview/sbac/index.htm Smarter Balance (SBAC)

5.  2 Exams will be given in May.  6 th grade counselors place students based upon placement exam score, standardized test scores and report card grades.  Middle school will contact you regarding placement.  Questions regarding placement can be discussed with middle school counselors in the fall. Sixth Grade Math Placement

6.  May 9 th Growth and Development Parent preview tonight at the end of this presentation  Boys will be taught by Mr. Schiltz & Mr. Veneracion  Girls will be taught by Mrs. Wendland, Mrs. Arellanez, Mrs. Noelte.  Lesson covers body changes and hygiene.  Video can be previewed by parents tonight after this presentation.  Permission slips will be sent home, and must be returned completed to participate. Human Growth and Development

7.  CJ Morris Expectations: Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible  Homework / Classwork completed and turned in on time.  Positive behavior in and out of the classroom.  Uniform dress throughout the year (unless otherwise specified) Last Trimester Expectations

8.  May 15 th Exhibition  At school project  Attire  Student arrival @6:15 pm  Presentations @6:30 pm  May 16 th Celebration Fieldtrip  Earth Day Movie - Bears Exhibition

9.  May 21 st Knott’s Berry Farm Chaperones - Paperwork Student Season Passes Donations  May 27 th Softball Game begins @8:30 am Knott’s Berry Farm 5 th Grade vs Teachers Softball Game

10.  May 28 th Year End Festivities Attire Awards assembly @9:30am Reception @ 10:15 am 5 th grade party @12:40 pm  Parent helpers needed to organize  Party set up 10:30-11:40 am  Party clean up 2:00-3:00 pm  Past parties included games & crafts  Donations welcome Fifth Grade Party

11.  May 29, 12:00 dismissal  5 th Grade Red Carpet Walk  Parents must wait outside the gate  Please save balloons and flowers, etc for home  You are welcome to take pictures/video  Bring Kleenex! Last Day of School

12.  The district has 3 more budget reduction days for this school year  There will be no school on these future days Friday, March 28 Friday, April 18 Friday, May 23 Mark your calendars! Don’t Forget!

13.  Suzanne: May 6 th, Students @9-11 am & Parents @6:30 pm  South Pointe: May 7 th, Students @9-11 am & Parents @6:30 pm  Selecting Electives  Registration in August - Schools will notify you by mail in the summer  Check out Middle School websites or call for Summer School opportunities.  http://southpointe.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ http://southpointe.wvusd.k12.ca.us/  http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ Middle School Orientation

14.  Stay involved – Your child still needs you!  Be firm, fair, consistent  Seek information  Study and homework habits  Parent Portal https://parents.wvusd.k12.ca.us/abi/  Renaissance Home Connect https://hosted111.renlearn.com/268527/HomeConnect/Login.aspx https://hosted111.renlearn.com/268527/HomeConnect/Login.aspx Tips for Success in Middle School

15. Please email questions to your teacher dabel@wvusd.k12.ca.us veneracionwendland@gmail.com rmortensen@wvusd.k12.ca.us tnoelte@wvusd.k12.ca.us Questions?