1. Mrs. Roberto’s (Mrs. Skeels’) & Mrs. Stoyle’s Fifth- Grade Class
Welcome, students and families!

2. Our journey together begins today!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Chinese Proverb
Our journey together begins today!

3. Dear Students, Welcome to Fifth Grade. Remember, every day counts
Dear Students, Welcome to Fifth Grade! Remember, every day counts. Enjoy yourself, make new discoveries, set realistic goals, and have fun!

4. Welcome to Fifth Grade!
Please place school supplies in the designated areas.
Don’t forget to complete the scavenger hunt located on your desk.
Don’t forget to sign up for fall conferences.
If you have any questions, please feel free to write me a note and leave it in my mailbox.

5. Goals
To provide you with the academic and social skill opportunities you will need to progress not only to sixth grade, but life.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom learning environment.
To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

6. Class Subjects The core content areas we cover during fifth grade are:
Reading and Writing
Math
Science & Health
Social studies
Technology Integration throughout all content areas

7. There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island. ~ Walt Disney ~

8. The more that you read, the more things you will know
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. ~ Dr. Seuss ~

9. Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky
Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky. My pile of books Are a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I'll have a long beard By the time I read them. ~ Arnold Lobel

10. Discovery Questions
Purpose: 1- To allow students to find answers to their “Ah-ha” questions they have in school.
2- To extend and enrich 5th grade standards
3- To create life-long learners
Benefits: Independent projects across all content areas to support student learning.

11. Classroom Community
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be on time.
Be prepared.

12. “To the world you may be one person, to one person you may be the world!” ~ Unknown author

13. Homework
We will assign about 50 minutes of homework every night. This includes minutes of reading.
Please record in planner daily from homework menu, as well as check Edmodo.
Weekly assignments as well as individual assignments.
Students will also be required to complete online journal entries (blogs).
If you need extra time to work on your homework, please contact us in advance.

14. Tardiness School starts at 9:05 A.M.
Please check in at the school office before coming to class if you are late.
Please read school policy carefully in regards to vacation, and scheduled/unscheduled absences.

15. Watch your thoughts, They become words
Watch your thoughts, They become words. Watch your words, They become actions. Watch your actions, They become habits. Watch your habits, They become character. Watch your character, For it becomes your Destiny.
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17. Let’s Begin our Journey!