1. Welcome to ---5 th Grade---- --Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Johnston-- Mrs. Barrows and Ms. LaPlant Mrs. Muniz and Mrs. Dunn

2. Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25 CLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAIL REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 @fifthro Contact Information www.nisdtx.org Barrows 817-698-1671 Dunn 817-215-0687 Johnston 817-698-1670 LaPlant 817-698-1673 Muniz 817-215-0693 Roberts 817-698-1672 abarrows@nisdtx.org jdunn01@nisdtx.org smiller@nisdtx.org claplant@nisdtx.org bmuniz@nisdtx.org mroberts@nisdtx.org

3. Our Vision for Your Child

4. Academic Goals & Expectations

5. 7:45Announcements 7:50Math Tier Time 8:30Rotation 1 10:15Rotation 2 10:30Specials 11:25 Rotation 2 12:00Lunch 12:30Recess 1:00Rotation 2 2:00Reading Tier Time 2:45Dismissal A Day in the Life: Making Learning “Unique!”

6.  Literacy:  Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop  Assessments  Mathematics:  Math Workshop  Fluency and Problem Solving  Science:  Inquiry Learning  Problem-Based Learning (PBL)  Technology Integration  What is a Maker Space? A Day in the Life Of Roanoke Elementary: Making Learning “Unique!”

7.  Problem Solving Block  Example of Rich Task  Struggle – Solo Time  The Pit Math Workshop  Fluency Block  Multiplication Fluency  Origo – New Curriculum  New Standards

8.  New Curriculum  Inquiry Based  High Expectations of Notebooking  Taking hands on experiences to paper pencil tasks Science

9.  Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop  Minilesson  Work Period  Closing Language Arts  Book clubs  Reading for enjoyment  Choice of Book Bluebonnet and Battle of the Books 5 th graders should be participating in both of these activities through the Library

10.  Right Now – Words in a Snap  Vocabulary – based on content vocab – tests will be different  Spelling – later in the year, based on Reading Skills, tests look different Spelling/Vocabulary

11. Press Pockets SNIPS Students Need Inspiration for Personal Success– determining competencies Social and Behavioral Expectations

12. Student Homework Reading – at least 20 minutes per night Spelling/Vocab – will vary Math – right now, a worksheet a week – later in the year, it might be one thing a night, or a continuation of the lesson

13. Communication between school and home is essential to your child’s success. Phone number E-mail Team Website Press Pocket “Remind” Text Messages Fall Family Conference Friday Folder Flyers Follow @RoanokeRangers on Twitter Communication

14.  Background Check  Room Moms & Dads  Watch DOGS  Winter Holiday Party  Valentine’s Day Party  Field Trips  Work from home  Work from home Volunteer opportunities

15. Don’t forget! Rangers Speeding to Read Campaign Kick-Off Tomorrow! Sept. 10 at T.M.S.! Expectations: All students participate All students log books they finish All logs will be in Google so students can access at all times

16.  Additional information on the following topics can be found on our website at www.nisdtx.org. Select “Roanoke” under the “Campus” header in the top menu bar. See information under the “For Parents” tab www.nisdtx.org  Birthday Treats and Lunch Visitors (Avoid Tuesdays )  Dismissal Procedures and Ride Changes  Bus Transportation  Grading and Reporting  Attendance More Information

17. Conference Time: 10:30 – 11:25 CLASSROOM PHONE #/EMAIL REMIND 101 Sign Up # 817-778-8390 @fifthro Contact Information www.nisdtx.org Barrows 817-698-1671 Dunn 817-215-0687 Johnston 817-698-1670 LaPlant 817-698-1673 Muniz 817-215-0693 Roberts 817-698-1672 abarrows@nisdtx.org jdunn01@nisdtx.org smiller@nisdtx.org claplant@nisdtx.org bmuniz@nisdtx.org mroberts@nisdtx.org

18.  Special “Parent Picnic” tables are located in our Dining Room by the windows. For the safety and security of all children, we ask that only your child join you at the visitor’s table. Please do not invite other children to sit with you.  ***We will have an alternating lunch and specials schedule on Tuesdays! Please avoid visiting on this day; however, if Tuesdays are the only days you are available to visit, please contact me for our schedule the Monday prior.  Birthday treats can be shared after recess under the porch. (Visitors are not allowed on the playground at recess.)  Snacks provided by the class must follow state guidelines. Lunch & Birthdays

19.   HOV- For families that car pool, we have an HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your child and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider.   Supervised walkers and bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door.   Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be on file in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider. Dismissal Procedures

20. If ride changes need to be made or you need to pick up your child early for an appointment we ask that you notify the office before 2:15. Ride changes can not be made after this time. Ride Changes

21.   For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers.   Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family. Bus Riders

22.   Progress reports and report cards are sent electronically. Home Access Center accounts are available for viewing students grades.   If you do not have email or web access, please send a written note stating so, and a paper copy will be sent home to you. Grades, Progress Reports and Report Cards

23.  Texas state law requires students be in attendance 90% of the entire school day.  If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child. If your child is absent more than 3 days, a doctor’s note is required!  A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and must be escorted into the front office to be signed in by an adult or guardian. Attendance