1. Welcome Back To School! Please take a few minutes to: –Visit the sign-in table and sign up for volunteering with parties and helping out with class donations. –Fill out “A Note to My Child” and the information sheet. You may hand it to me when you leave or bring it back at Open House on Friday. –Sign up for a conference day and time. –Enjoy your afternoon. 10/10/20151

2. Welcome Back to School! Mrs. Reiner’s Class 5C Room 38

3. Introduction Some things about me Some things about my family 10/10/20153

4. Homework Homework is not graded. Homework assignments will be posted on each fifth grade teacher’s webpage. Each student is expected to use the agenda to legibly record homework. Parent signatures are required in the agenda during September. On average, homework should not take more than an hour each night (including reading). 10/10/20154

5. Homework Responsibilities Please help your child set aside a time and place every day for homework completion. Your child is responsible for doing the work & for remembering to bring materials back to class. A little assistance from you goes a long way toward ensuring your child’s future success. Missing homework assignments will result in checkbook deductions. Homework will include the use of technology, notify teachers if access is an issue. 10/10/20155

6. Checkbooks The goal of the checkbook system is to promote good behavior and wise decision making. Checkbooks relate to the study of economics in 5th grade. Students will learn about credits, debits, the basics of taxation, and many other real-life lessons. 10/10/20156

7. Checkbooks Classroom rules will be discussed the first day of school. All rules have a monetary value. If a child should “break” a rule, he/she will pay money from the checkbook. Students will use money in their checkbooks to purchase golden tickets, buy tickets to participate in end of year events, and purchase items in the auction. 10/10/20157

8. Math Assessments will be given during the first month of school. Math class assignments will be determined by the end of September. Math classes may change to meet the individual needs of your child. Reflex Math and i-Ready are two web- based programs that will be assigned regularly. 10/10/20158

9. How you can help your child in Math Reinforce the need to know basic math facts fluently. Encourage reviewing of the math journal nightly and studying for assessments. Review math work sent home in the Thursday envelope. Check school, 5th grade, and teacher websites for additional online resources. 10/10/20159

10. Reading Independent Reading – 40 Book Expectations Teacher Approval Thinkmarks/Organizers to support Opportunities to read in class daily Novel Groups Reading Responses 10/10/201510

11. SOLs Math Reading Science – 4th and 5th grade cumulative Review will begin in April/May. 10/10/201511

12. Supplies All of the supplies listed are important. Please purchase the items as indicated on the Newton-Lee website. Students will need to replace supplies that they consume or lose. Interactive Notebooks will contain everything studied for the entire year and will serve as great study tools for the SOL tests. Please purchase 8-tab dividers for binder. 10/10/201512

13. Bully-Free Zone NLE is a bully-free zone. Consequences for bullying are: –1st Offense: Verbal Warning –2nd Offense: Written Self Reflection –3rd Offense: Office Referral & phone call home –4th Offense: Office Referral, phone call home, and possible suspension. 10/10/201513

14. Birthdays “Per Loudoun County Guidelines only non-food items will be allowed for birthday treats.”- LCPS Student Handbook To have lunch with your child, please send a note to me stating the date and your lunch order. No restaurant food is to be brought into school. You may pack a lunch from home for yourself. Remember, your time is the treat. 10/10/201514

15. PHOENIX Parent Portal will open mid 1 st quarter to view student progress. Please follow directions sent to you for access. Phoenix is a snapshot of student progress. Assessments in Phoenix are not the sole factor in the grading process. Teacher observation, classroom participation, and other elements can influence the grade. Progress reports are issued quarterly. 10/10/201515

16. Miscellaneous Let me know in advance of any known absences & please limit early dismissals. If you choose to have your child Media Exempt, his/her picture will not appear in the yearbook or the 5th grade promotion photos. Working snack-time (water & nutritious, nut- free, finger snacks) Time for Kids Fifth Grade T-shirt Support our DARE & 5 th grade t-shirt days 10/10/201516

17. Field Trips Fall –October 9th for Extended Day –Hemlock Adventure Links Winter –Middle School concert Spring –Middle School visits 10/10/201517

18. Communication Email: joy.reiner@lcps.orgjoy.reiner@lcps.org Telephone: 571-252-1535 Electronic Newsletters Thursday envelopes Written notes Conferences 10/10/201518

19. What Can Parents Do to Help? PTO: please join and support Donations – Tissues – Cleaning wipes – Gallon zip-lock baggies – Outdoor recess equipment & indoor games Volunteers – Class parent(s) – 5 th Grade Copy Team 10/10/201519

20. Questions? Thank you for coming! 10/10/201520