1. Mrs. Erickson 5th Grade

2. Welcome to Fifth Grade! I am so excited to have you here!! Fifth Graders! WOW!! At the top of the elementary! Can you believe it?!!

3. It is indeed an honor to have you in my class! I look forward to guiding you on the next leg of your journey through elementary school. It has been a wonderful privilege to have been a witness to all you have achieved as you have progressed through each previous grade. What hard workers you are, and what great things you have accomplished so far!!

4. An exciting year lies ahead!!! We are going to be learning such amazing things, AND as the oldest in the elementary, fifth graders are given many special perks, such as:

5. COUCH POTAOTES DARE ENTRUSTED WITH FLAG BAND HOMEWORKOPOLY LIT CIRCLES KINDER BUS BUDDIES LUNCH BUNCH KINDER RDG BUDDIES ADVENTURE CLUB PASS OUT PROGRAMS LUNCH ROOM HELPERS HELP WITH CONCESSIONS HELPERS IN 1 ST AND 2 ND LUNCH IN CLASSROOM LIBRARY HELPERS 100% HOMEWORK CLUB SPELLING WIZARDS COOL !!

6. SPECIAL SPECIAL PROJECTS SOME OLD and SOME NEW… ALL EXCITING!!! SCOTTISH PEN PALS GROUNDHOG DAY PROJECT MYSTERY CLASSESPOD CASTING OREO PROJECT MYSTERY STUDENT EXCHANGE JR. ACHIEVEMENTMYSTERY STATES ADOPT A FALCON GPS PROJECT MATH ALL AROUND USBATTLESHIP CHALLENGE CONSTITUTION DAY VETERANS DAY TRAVELING TRIPP FROM TEXAS PROJECT STUDENT SIGNATURES IN SPACE VIDEO CONFERENCING

7. WHOA! Pretty awesome, but with privilege comes responsibility. Younger students are watching you, so it is very important that you make wise choices, both academically and personally. It is even more important that you make these wise choices for your own sake, as they will help you to lay the foundation for a happy and successful future. It is my sincere hope that this is a challenge you are ready to accept.

8. Because Fifth Grade is the last year before you move down to Middle School, two of our most important goals for the year are for you:  To accept responsibility for your own learning  To be well-organized

9. Following directions Handing in work on time Using work time wisely Having the necessary materials for class Keeping a neat desk and locker Bringing weather appropriate clothing for recess Working independently, yet asking questions when needed Having papers done neatly Following classroom procedures; Being respectful of yourself and of others Accepting the consequences of your actions........... These are the signs of a responsible, well-organized student. Developing these positive habits will ensure not only success in school, but success in life, as well.

10. Our classroom is like a community, and just like in a community, we, in this classroom, take care of each other. We are respectful and kind and honest and forgiving at all times, and we always try our very best. We recognize that we are all special, and that we all have been blessed with certain strengths and talents. No one of these is better than the other; all are important and valued. Yes, our classroom is a community, and as in all communities, there are rules to ensure that we get along and that everyone feels safe.

11. CLASSROOM RULES  Respect yourself, others, and the world around you.  Always, do your very best. Set goals and work hard to achieve them.  Be honest  Accept personal responsibility for your actions and your learning.

12. WARNER DISCIPLINE PLAN Following instructions Accepting ‘NO’ for an answer Disagreeing appropriately Accepting criticism or consequences Personal hygiene (Never Punished) No physical aggression Respect and courtesy for others Personal organization Voice Control. Moving under control Completion of Assignments on time Respect for the facility

13. PLAYGROUND RULES Play past the green line, and line up quietly on it immediately when the bell rings. Stay to the right when passing into or out of the school building. Swing straight. Don't go crooked or twist and spin. Never jump out of a moving swing. Use jump ropes only on the front part of the playground. Do not take them out to the playground equipment. Never put them around someone. Do not run up the slides.

14. Do not play ball on any of the playground equipment. Never throw or kick balls against the school building. Do not use hard balls for tag games. No "grabbies". No bullying. Choose fair sides. Leave toys at home. When needed, bring warm clothes: hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, jacket, etc. Boots are needed when there is snow on the ground.

15. CURRICULUM  MATH, ACM, ROCKET MATH  READING, LIT CIRCLES, ACR, JOURNALS  ENGLISH  SPELLING  SOCIAL STUDIES  SCIENCE  SPECIALS: LIBRARY, ART, PE, MUSIC, GUIDANCE, DARE, BAND

16. GRADING SCALE 100 % A+ 94-99 A 86-93 B 78-85 C 70-77 D 0-69 F S Satisfactory I Improvement Needed GRADES Letter grades will be based on: Points given for Daily Work In-class activities Special Projects Tests / Quizzes Accelerated Reading Accelerated Math No Extra Credit will be given. It is important to do your best the first time, every time. There will be opportunities for Bonus Points to be earned on some assignments.

17. EXPECTATIONS  Assignments are to be headed correctly, well-organized, written neatly, and are to be a reflection of your best effort. Papers which do not meet these standards will not be accepted.  Assignments not finished in class are due the following school day by 8:30 AM.  Assignments which are not done on time or are done on time, but do not meet 'quality' standards will be due at 8:30 of the next school day. Twenty points will be deducted from the earned percentage when figuring the letter grade for these papers.

18.  Late or poor quality assignments not handed in by 8:30 the following school day become a zero, and you will need to make arrangements to attend an after school Study Club to complete the late work.  Because it is imperative that you get fresh air, exercise, and time for social interaction with your peers, recess times will not be utilized for late or sloppily done work.  Recess times will be reserved for addressing the needs of students who may need extra help on a particular concept.  Any outstanding assignments will become Incompletes, and will need to be completed before a report card will be issued.

19. PLANNERS FRIDAY FOLDERS Planners are to be filled out each morning by the 8:30 bell. Helpers check to make sure they are filled out correctly. If late work becomes a concern, planners will need to be signed each night by a parent. Planners are checked after last recess. Cross off any assignments that are completed, and circle those that are not. Check to make sure that you have all materials needed to complete those assignments as homework. Friday Folders go home each Friday and are to be signed and returned no later than Tuesday of the following week. All completed and corrected papers are to be saved in your mailbox until they are put in your folder to take home on Friday.

20. Tardiness  School officially starts at 8:30 A.M.  If you are not in the classroom by the time the second bell rings, you are tardy.  Seatwork begins at 8:20. Students in the room at that time take their seats and begin the day’s work. Every effort should be made to be in the room, breakfast over, and all papers handed in by that time.  There will be times when that is not possible. When you arrive, please quietly and quickly go about completing your early morning activities. TARDINESS

21. We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year…some of them we will not even have to leave the building! BARRIER AWARENESS DAY IN ABERDEEN WEATHER STATION IN ABERDEEN (TENTATIVELY) SCOTLAND VIA TWO VIDEO CONFERENCES OTHER VIDEO CONFERENCING TRIPS! FIELD TRIPS

22. We’re Going to Have a Great Year!!!