1. Fifth Grade Back to School Night September 15, 2009

2. Introductions Ms. Jennifer Massey  Homeroom Teacher 5-1  Math, Science, Religion Ms. Janelle Thompson  Homeroom Teacher 5-2  Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies

3. Goals for 2009-2010  A love for learning or learning for learning’s sake  Learn “how” to learn  Study skills and organization  Independence  Honesty  Responsibility  Initiative  Self-advocacy

4. Home-School Communication Email  jmassey@maryofnazareth.org jmassey@maryofnazareth.org  jthompson@maryofnazareth.org jthompson@maryofnazareth.org  Response within 24 hours Call the office for last minute changes during the day

5. Home-School Communication Tests and Quizzes  Will be sent home after all make-ups are completed Missed assignments Think Sheets Progress Reports  Sent home during quarter  Area of concern or as a follow-up Report Cards Review, sign, and return the next school day

6. Grades Archdiocese of Washington Grading Scale  93 to 100 = A  85 to 92 = B  77 to 84 = C  70 to 76 = D  Below 70 = F Honor Roll – begins in fifth grade  High Honor Roll – A’s in Reading, English, Math, Science, Religion, and Social Studies  Honor Roll – A’s or B’s in Reading, English, Math, Science, Religion, and Social Studies

7. Assignments Morning Work & Journals  Must be completed even if absent or late  Credit assignments Graded assignments (class work and homework), quizzes, tests, and projects  Weighted equally  Late assignments – penalized one letter grade Credit assignments  Full credit – completed on time and according to directions  Partial credit – turned in late and/or not completed according to directions An assignment is considered late if not turned in when it is collected or reviewed

8. Assignments Continued Extra Credit  Only given if offered to the entire class Retests/Retakes  Only given if offered to the entire class

9. Behavior Techniques Traffic Light  Star- Showing behavior that is above and beyond  Green- Showing behavior that expresses readiness, respect, and responsibility  Yellow- The child has been given two verbal warnings; 2 minutes off recess  Red- The child has not followed the school code of conduct, therefore he/she needs to fill out a think sheet; 7 minutes off recess

10. Absences Send a note/email Illness/Injury  Absent Folder given to student upon return Work must be completed and returned in the folder by the given due date Assessments must be completed within one week of return to school  Check the homework page online Band – Tuesdays  Band Buddy  Missed work must be made up that night in addition to homework assignment  Missed assessments Must be made up on Tuesday or Wednesday

11. Absences - Vacations Vacations  As stated in the handbook, “Parents must provide written notice to the school, in advance, of time that will be missed for vacations, trips, etc. Parents are encouraged to plan vacations and trips around school holidays. The faculty and administration will not be held responsible for class work, homework and tests missed by the student during this time. Teachers are not obligated to provide tutorial help for time missed. It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work within one week after returning to school.”  All work will be provided upon return – Absent Folder Homework Website Work must be completed and turned in within one week of return Assessments must be made up within one week of return

12. Religion Theme: Sacraments  God’s life is transmitted to us through the Sacraments, the signs of Christ’s presence in His Church.  Doctrine, Scripture, sacramentals Textbook: Christ Our Life  Website: www.loyolapress.com Participation in Mass and prayer Moral development Personal Safety Catholic bible and rosary for home use

13. Science Life, Earth, and Physical Science Health, Human Body and Drug Education Four textbooks  Distributed one at a time  Must be covered immediately Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley  www.sfscience.com www.sfscience.com

14. Social Studies Textbook: Social Studies: The United States  www.sfsocialstudies.com www.sfsocialstudies.com  Curriculum Connections

15. Language Arts and Reading Textbooks  Treasures, Macmillian/McGraw-Hill  www.macmillianmh.com www.macmillianmh.com  Connected to standards Grammar-Parts of Speech  Connection to reading  Voyages Reading- “Miss Alaineus”  Focus: Character and Plot Wordly Wise

16. Websites www.maryofnazareth.org – homework, test calendar, teachers cornerswww.maryofnazareth.org www.scholastic.com www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/homework6.cfm www.factmonster.com www.kidskonnect.com Religion  Christ Our Life: http://www.loyolapress.com/christ-our-life- family-resources.htmhttp://www.loyolapress.com/christ-our-life- family-resources.htm  www.catholic-kids.com www.catholic-kids.com Science  www.sfscience.comwww.sfscience.com Social Studies  http://sfsocialstudies.com/index2.html http://sfsocialstudies.com/index2.html Reading  www.macmillanmh.com www.macmillanmh.com

17. Save the Date! Calleva – Monday, October 19  No parent chaperones  Approximately $60 Red Ribbon Week – To be announced Halloween Parade – Friday, October 30 @ 10:30 a.m. Parent Conferences – Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13  Set up your own conference on web scheduling system Grandparent’s Day – Monday, November 23  Mass is presented by the fifth grade