2. Mrs. Wise 5B  Education degree –Bowling Green State University.  St. John the Baptist - 2nd grade (3 years)  St. Mary Academy - 2nd grade (3 years), 4th grade (2 years)  St. Raphael - 5th grade (11 years)

3. Fifth Grade Teachers  Math and Science Mrs. Wise  English and Reading Miss Welsh  Social Studies and Religion Mrs. Barry

4. Emails  Communication between home and school is very important.  You can contact me anytime at mwise@saintraphaelparish.com mwise@saintraphaelparish.com  Mrs. Barry – rbarry@saintraphaelparish.comrbarry@saintraphaelparish.com  Mrs. Welsh – swelsh@saintraphaelparish.com swelsh@saintraphaelparish.com

5. Websites  You can log on to the fifth grade teachers website by going to www.saintraphaelparish.com or http://saintraphaelparish-school.com and click on the school link.www.saintraphaelparish.com http://saintraphaelparish-school.com  The websites are an important communication tool. You will be able to get information about special events, projects, assignments, and tests.

6. Fifth Grade Homework Policy 1.Assignments are to be turned in on time to the teacher that gave the assignment. If the assignment is forgotten in the student’s homeroom, a homework slip will be issued. No points will be taken away from the assignment grade if the assignment is handed in to that teacher before the end of the day. 2. If the student turns in the assignment the following day, 10% of the final grade will be deducted. If the student turns in the assignment two or more days late, it will only be worth half of the original points. 3. If the homework is incomplete, the student will receive a homework slip.

7. 4. All assignments are expected to be completed. If an assignment is not turned in, the student will be required to complete the assignment during the second recess period. 5. Please note: homework slips will be tallied each Friday in the Friday folder. If there is a concern, please discuss it with your child. They complete every homework slip he/she receives. 6. Six homework slips in one month results in a demerit. If a student should reach ten homework slips in one month, he/she will receive a second demerit. REWARD: Ten credits will be given for zero homework slips at the end of the month

8. Simple Solutions - homework assignments are Monday - Thursday. Homework assignments need to be finished completely. Quiz on Fridays over the week’s homework assignments. Simple Solution quizzes are worth 15 points. Cheat Sheet - can be used for homework, but not for quizzes and tests. Math Help will be offered on Thursday mornings at 8:00 Math

10. Number and Operations in Base Ten Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations—Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Measurement and Data Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition. Operations and Algebraic Thinking Write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships. Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.

11. Math competition – only 16 fifth graders are chosen. Four Events: First Event – problem solving Second Event - 10 mental math problems / 10 number sense problems Third Event - Construction Activity (measurement, geometry and number sense.) Fourth Event - Mixed Application

12. Earth Science Motion Light Sound Life Science Ecosystems Food Chain/Food Web Carbon-Oxygen Cycle Nitrogen Cycle Biomes Plant and Animal Cells Classifying Living Things Physical Science Planets Cycles Solar System Constellations

13. Open to all Fifth Graders Competition - John Carroll University and Case Western Reserve. Practice is held after school on Wednesdays

14. Health will be taught once a week in homeroom Grades will be based on homework and projects. Family Life will be offered after Easter break

15. Two pages of the spelling book are to be completed by each Wednesday. A pretest given on Wednesday of each week. If a student receives a 100% on the pretest, they will not have to take the spelling test on Friday Spelling

16. Monday – 9:05 – 9:50 No grades Enhance vocabulary in reading and writing Vocabulary

17. You are able to earn stamps on your credit card by displaying appropriate classroom behavior. Each stamp counts as 1 credit. You will be able to use your credits for different privileges and awards. CreditCredit CardsCards

18. Please make sure your child has his/her school supplies ALL year. Replenish when needed. Notes are to be sent for appointments during the school day, for an absence (the day the student returns) and when going home by a different mode of transportation. No birthday snacks Edline – same ODDS AND ENDS