1. Welcome to Mrs. Bautsch’s Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies class and Mrs. Jordan’s Math, Science, and Social Studies class!

2. In 5 th grade… We are preparing your child for intermediate school. We feel it is very important to have…. high expectations. This includes: following written and oral directions having materials and assignments maintaining self-control accepting responsibility - socially and academically

3. Zero Tolerance Bullying will not be tolerated. This includes hitting, kicking, teasing, threatening, taunting, assaulting, or any other form of written, verbal, physical, or electronic harassment toward another student that occurs at school.

4. –Make-up work –Written note to attendance office within 5 days or it is unexcused –Early dismissal – notify by phone call to attendance office or note by 2:30

5. Watch the short shorts. No skinny straps for girls’ tops. No jeans with tears or holes. No beards or mustaches for the boys. No hats or head coverings. No feathers.

6. You can get to our web pages by going to Kleinisd.net – Campuses – Kuehnle – Teachers - 5 th – Marilyn Bautsch and/or Karyn Jordan. There will be academic information, grading guidelines, upcoming events, etc.

7. Available to parents online. Go to Kleinisd.net. Click on Parent Access. Then, go to Parent Connection. You must set up an account the first time. Then, you simply have to log on to access your child’s grades. The system updates as we enter grades.

8. For math we have 6 objectives to cover. They are…….. -Obj.1 Number, Operation and Quantitative Reasoning –Obj. 2 Patterns, Relationships and Algebraic Thinking –Obj. 3 Geometry Spatial Reasoning –Obj. 4 Measurement –Obj. 5 Probability and Statistics –Obj. 6 Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools * Please access www.pearsonsuccessnet.com for online assignments. The math textbook is online as well at this site.www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

9. In Science we have 4 basic areas. –Nature of Science –Physical Science –Earth Science –Life Science –Online curriculum and support: www.stemscopes.com User:kjordan25 Password: student

10. History Alive Online interactive support

11. Independent Reading Book Lover’s Book Teacher/Student weekly conferences

12. 40 Book Challenge!! Rules and Requirements 1.Books must be read on or after August 25, 2014. 2.Books must have at least 150 pages. 3.Books must be at or above individual reading level. (In other words, you can’t read 40 first grade books no matter how many pages they have!) 4. No more than 2 books can be graphic novels. 5. Books must be recorded on reading log. 6. Books must be approved by Mrs. Bautsch in order to count toward challenge.

13. Scholastic Book Order The first book order is due September 24. Online orders only!

14. Parts of Speech Composition Grammar Writing Workshop

15. District provided list Words passed out Monday; test on Friday Words posted on teacher website *Homework – If a student fails a test, he/she must write the spelling words 10 times each every week til the end of the nine weeks

16. Binder: Reading Warm-ups, Reading Records, Resources, Tracks, Homework, Social Studies

17. *Writer’s Notebook *Math Spiral *Science Spiral

18. Math –includes warm-ups, guided/independent practice, homework, and vocabulary Science –Teacher input –Student output

19. STAAR Math March 30. 2015 Reading March 31, 2015 Science April 22, 2015

20. Study spelling words Monday - Friday Math/Science/Language/Reading/Social Studies as needed Check website and student agenda

21. 8:30 – 9:15 am except Tuesdays. **Please email or call if you have any concerns. mbautsch1@kleinisd.net kjordan2@kleinisd.net

22. Review papers. Keep all papers for your records! Sign and return Tuesday folder by Wednesday. If there are no academic, work habits, or conduct concerns, there will be a sticker in the column for the week at the top of the page. An “x” in any area indicates concerns. Check Parent Connection for grades!

23. Monday, October 13 Sign-up sheet in the room Student holiday

24. Fifth Grade – here we go! Thanks for coming! Please sign the sign-in sheet. Conference Day sheet