1. Welcome to the 5th Grade Parents’ Night! Please schedule a conference if you have more questions.

2. Teachers & Support Staff 2013-1014 Team 1Team 2Team 3 / Karey PierceAvelia CullingfordElizabeth Hampton / Johanna DorrisStacey SebestaSilke Piper / Adam Blomquist ******************************************************************* / Librarian – Kelly Giacomozzi / Music – Shannon Gallinger, Charlotte Wurman / Physical Education – Judy Hulen, Heath Miller, Chris Stanley / Campus Instructional Technologist/Computer - Frank Arevalo / Inclusion Specialist - Allison Pechal / English Language Learners – Sue Henderson / RICA / Dyslexia – Gwen Searls / Counselors- Patricia Journey / Amy Alexander / Curriculum Instructional Specialist – Brian Wadsworth / Assistant Principals – Conniesue Wambsgans, Gloria Mays / Principal - Carrie Parker Team 1Team 2Team 3 / Karey PierceAvelia CullingfordElizabeth Hampton / Johanna DorrisStacey SebestaSilke Piper / Adam Blomquist ******************************************************************* / Librarian – Kelly Giacomozzi / Music – Shannon Gallinger, Charlotte Wurman / Physical Education – Judy Hulen, Heath Miller, Chris Stanley / Campus Instructional Technologist/Computer - Frank Arevalo / Inclusion Specialist - Allison Pechal / English Language Learners – Sue Henderson / RICA / Dyslexia – Gwen Searls / Counselors- Patricia Journey / Amy Alexander / Curriculum Instructional Specialist – Brian Wadsworth / Assistant Principals – Conniesue Wambsgans, Gloria Mays / Principal - Carrie Parker

3. Agenda / Parents’ Role in the Skipcha Family / Skipcha - Arrival / Dismissal Procedures / 5th Grade Policies and Planning / Discipline Plan / Communication / Team specific information / Questions / Parents’ Role in the Skipcha Family / Skipcha - Arrival / Dismissal Procedures / 5th Grade Policies and Planning / Discipline Plan / Communication / Team specific information / Questions

4. Parent: Volunteer & Role W e e n c o u r a g e a n d a p p r e c i a t e y o u r s u p p o r t a n d p a r t n e r s h i p i n e d u c a t i o n. / Volunteer: Annual Criminal Background check Must complete a background check before you can help in the classroom to include field trips & parties. Skipcha Elementary Office @ 336-6690 See the office staff for dates and paperwork regarding Skipcha parent orientation for volunteers – online training  PTO Volunteer/Membership- skipchaPTO@hotmail.com skipchaPTO@hotmail.com / Partner in education Homework “coach” / Conversations that reinforce learning / Volunteer: Annual Criminal Background check Must complete a background check before you can help in the classroom to include field trips & parties. Skipcha Elementary Office @ 336-6690 See the office staff for dates and paperwork regarding Skipcha parent orientation for volunteers – online training  PTO Volunteer/Membership- skipchaPTO@hotmail.com skipchaPTO@hotmail.com / Partner in education Homework “coach” / Conversations that reinforce learning

5. Policies and Procedures / Arrival: West Side of School / Breakfast 7:00 - 7:20 a.m. / All other students 7:15 a.m. / Outside teacher’s classroom with reading material / Teachers pick up students 7:25 a.m. / Tardy Bell: 7:30 a.m. / Arrival: West Side of School / Breakfast 7:00 - 7:20 a.m. / All other students 7:15 a.m. / Outside teacher’s classroom with reading material / Teachers pick up students 7:25 a.m. / Tardy Bell: 7:30 a.m.

6. Policies and Procedures / Dismissal – 2:45 p.m. / Bus riders go to the gym / YMCA go to cafeteria / Daycare students go to library / Walkers/Pick-ups--West Entrance / Early dismissal: 2 hours earlier (12:45) Students will meet siblings in these designated areas. *Note required if change in dismissal procedures / Dismissal – 2:45 p.m. / Bus riders go to the gym / YMCA go to cafeteria / Daycare students go to library / Walkers/Pick-ups--West Entrance / Early dismissal: 2 hours earlier (12:45) Students will meet siblings in these designated areas. *Note required if change in dismissal procedures

7. Homework / Class Work Policy *Late work: 10% deduction from grade *REDO policy: Formative assignments with a grade below 70%. *Study Hall may be assigned for “redo” work *Excused absence = 5 days to make-up NOTES for ALL ABSENCES are required. *Expectation: Show work / justify answers *Progress reports: Mid-quarter *Home Access Center - view student grades online *Late work: 10% deduction from grade *REDO policy: Formative assignments with a grade below 70%. *Study Hall may be assigned for “redo” work *Excused absence = 5 days to make-up NOTES for ALL ABSENCES are required. *Expectation: Show work / justify answers *Progress reports: Mid-quarter *Home Access Center - view student grades online

8. Grade-level &Team Planning / Teaching staff meets weekly to discuss 5 th grade curriculum plans and upcoming events. / Discipline Plan / Grading policies / Field Trips (curriculum based) / Goals: / Teachers provide challenging opportunities for all learners in order to meet our national, state and district objectives. / Students become responsible, independent learners that actively participate in our school community. / Teaching staff meets weekly to discuss 5 th grade curriculum plans and upcoming events. / Discipline Plan / Grading policies / Field Trips (curriculum based) / Goals: / Teachers provide challenging opportunities for all learners in order to meet our national, state and district objectives. / Students become responsible, independent learners that actively participate in our school community.

9. Curriculum: TEKS Resource System CONTENT – Unit Topics / Year At a Glance (YAG) (handouts) TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148 STATE TESTING-5 TH GRADE READING, MATH and SCIENCE STAAR (testing) – Spring 2014 Math Center applications available – free tutoring http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148 Curriculum: TEKS Resource System CONTENT – Unit Topics / Year At a Glance (YAG) (handouts) TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148 STATE TESTING-5 TH GRADE READING, MATH and SCIENCE STAAR (testing) – Spring 2014 Math Center applications available – free tutoring http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148

10. Discipline Plan / Communication / 1- Redirect/Warning / 2-Refocus Area / 3-Buddy Room (Parent Contact) / 4-Referral *Star Bux Store: Library *Friday Study Hall / Recess ************************************************************** Thursday Folders / Agendas / E-mail / Phone / E-School + Conference Time: 11:00- 11:45 M, T, TH, F KISD website: https://www. Killeenisd.org / 1- Redirect/Warning / 2-Refocus Area / 3-Buddy Room (Parent Contact) / 4-Referral *Star Bux Store: Library *Friday Study Hall / Recess ************************************************************** Thursday Folders / Agendas / E-mail / Phone / E-School + Conference Time: 11:00- 11:45 M, T, TH, F KISD website: https://www. Killeenisd.org

11. TEAM Expectations / Rotation schedule / Math / Science (Mr. Sebesta) – multiplication facts 12x12, Journaling/Thinking like a scientist! / Language Arts / Social Studies (Mrs. Cullingford) – Reading Strategies, Note-taking / organization / citing work (MLA) / Homework expectations / Meet Due Dates / Read Nightly (30 min) / Study for tests / Utilize ReDo Policy for classwork/homework / Rotation schedule / Math / Science (Mr. Sebesta) – multiplication facts 12x12, Journaling/Thinking like a scientist! / Language Arts / Social Studies (Mrs. Cullingford) – Reading Strategies, Note-taking / organization / citing work (MLA) / Homework expectations / Meet Due Dates / Read Nightly (30 min) / Study for tests / Utilize ReDo Policy for classwork/homework

12. Miscellaneous / Questions / Extra Curricular Activities - Grades must be passing to participate / Emergencies do happen! – Please update POC information as it changes. The homeroom teacher will send the update to the office. / Any Questions??? / Extra Curricular Activities - Grades must be passing to participate / Emergencies do happen! – Please update POC information as it changes. The homeroom teacher will send the update to the office. / Any Questions???