1. Welcome to Mrs. Gregorek’s Class Back-to-School-Night Thank you for coming. Please make sure you sign in, so I can give your child a homework pass!

2. Working Together for Success
At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.
Jane D. Hull

3. Basic Contact Information
Call before things get to be a real problem or concern!
To reach me: School # ext. 229 (leave message)
I regularly check my teacher web site, text messages, and .
Please supply me with your and cell phone number so I can easily contact you.
I am usually available before and after school. I am not available on Thursday & Friday mornings or Thursday afternoons, because I have duty.
Help students before and after school
Importance of leaving me your address - work or home

4. Daily Schedule 8:00 - Morning Work 8:30 - Greek & Latin / Spelling
9:00 - Math
10:20 - Recess
10:40 - Language Arts
12:20 - Lunch
1:00 - Literature
1:20 - Recess
1:30 - Social Studies / Science

5. Schedule P.E. - Wednesdays & Fridays @ 9:40 Library - Mondays @ 8:15
Computers – We use them daily
Students have Chrome Books on their desk

6. My Website

7. Jupiter Grades

8. Message to: 81010 Text - @mrsgregore Remind101
Reminders of important classroom information will be sent via Remind101
Please do the following -
Message to:
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9. Accelerated Reader
No child will receive an “A” in Reading or Math if they have not achieved the following goals Accelerated Reader:
1st Trimester – 30 pts.
2nd Trimester –35 pts.
3rd Trimester –35 pts.
If a student wants to read a novel, and there is a movie made from the novel, parents must write a note before the student begins to read, stating that they will monitor reading. This reading will be done at home, so the parents can verify.
20% of grade

10. Accelerated Math Accelerated Math: 1st Trimester – 35 pts.
2nd Trimester – 40 pts.
3rd Trimester – 40 pts.
TOPS Reports must be corrected
All mistakes are to be corrected before turning in for credit.
20% of grade

11. Homework Assigned daily - Monday through Thursday
Approximately 60 minutes per night
30 minutes of reading, additional
Usually Language Arts & Math Homework
Homework= Unfinished Classwork

12. Projects First Trimester – Living Museum
Second Trimester – Invention Convention
Third Trimester – State Fair

13. Agendas ALL homework is written into the agenda daily
Review with your child daily
Look for notes from me at the bottom of the agenda
All Classwork is Homework if unfinished and all Homework is Classwork if they have extra time
Late work - Don’t run their work back unless it’s a big project and you hear from me -part of their learning experience
Absent work is due a day later - they are responsible to get it when they return - they find it in weekly file; look on my internet site for that day’s homework - Posted usually by 2:45

14. Missing or Late Work
Homework is corrected in class on the next day, so in general, late work is not accepted.
Long Term Projects/Reports - still need to be turned in and will get a grade. I will deduct 10% for each day.
Extra Credit is just that – I do not give “Extra” work unless all assigned work has been completed.

15. Friday Folders
Every Friday, students will bring home a folder with important notes, returned assignments, and tests. Please check this. Review scores and work with them
They need to return the folder on Monday, signed. Reading logs are also due on Monday, so you can sign them together,
One of the more valuable things you can do as a parent is to praise outstanding work and help him/her learn from mistakes.

16. Tests & Quizzes
Literature, comprehension, and grammar are usually on Friday
Spelling- Tests are on Thursday (list given on Friday)
Greek & Latin - Thursday
Math- tests at the end of a unit
Science/ Social Studies- tests at the end of the chapter.
Study Guides- please sign and return the day of the test.

17. State Testing
Spring In addition to the Standards Based test in Language Arts and Math, 5th grade takes a Physical Education and Science test. Students must participate in running the 1 mile, push-ups, curl-ups, and flexibility.
District website has a list of all Common Core Standards

18. Common Core Standards
Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.
-Roger Lewin

19. Behavior
Classroom Behavior- Emphasis on respect and responsibility - Our classroom is a family!
Positive Rewards: Praise, Tickets, Popcorn Parties, & Basketball Shots (Team Points)
Problems: JUPITER GRADES, time outs, phone calls home, text messages,
Academic - I am looking for your child’s best work.

20. Study Skills & Habits Make sure they have a quiet place for homework
Health Habits - Good breakfast, Deodorant, Daily Showers
Come on time, Don’t leave early (unless necessary) , Good Attendance - THEY are responsible for locating missed work, Tardy is marked once the class door has been closed.

21. Special Occasions
Birthday Treats- let me know at least the day before (Note, , or talk to me) Provide nutritious alternatives (ie. fruit, carrots) NO HOMEMADE Treats allowed. Only store-bought packaged, sealed treats, and they must be served in the afternoon.

22. Grading
Students will receive a letter grade on their report card (A, B, C, D, F)
Breakdown of grade:
Reading 60% Tests & Quizzes, 20% Classwork & Homework, 20% Accelerated Reader
Writing 30% Tests & Quizzes, 50% Essays, 20% Classwork & Homework
Language Mechanics & Spelling 20% Homework/Classwork, 50% Tests & Quizzes, 30% Essays (Content grammar and spelling)

23. Grading Continued
Math Application 60% Tests & Quizzes, 20%, Classwork & Homework, 20 % Accelerated Math
Math Computation 80% Timed Math Facts Tests (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division) 20% Homework correcting
Social Studies & Science 50% Tests & Quizzes, 30% Projects, 20% Classwork & Homework

24. Grading Continued
Grading periods end October 30, February 11, and May 15.
Conferences will be held September (for everyone) Sign-up sheet is in the back
December (on an as-needed basis)
If you ever feel you need to conference about your child’s progress - I am always available!

25. Field Trips
Fifth Grade Outdoor Science Camp- February 16-19, 2016 in Crestline.
Attend meeting this evening.
Children are supervised every minute of the day and night. I always attend! It is a great experience.

26. Book Orders
I will send book orders home monthly. This is a great opportunity to build your home libraries. Please make all checks out to “Scholastic Books” or order on-line. If more than one book order is sent home, you may combine totals and send one check. Sometimes books are only $ .99, so don’t miss out on great deals. This is a great way to encourage your student to read.
It is always optional - You do not have to purchase books.

27. Parent Volunteers
I need volunteers, normally in the afternoons, but filing can be done at any time.
Volunteer for Art or special talent???
Room Mom

28. Special Reminders Sign up for conferences
Please call if you child is absent
Support the PTA – Membership
Reading Logs & Agendas – Sign
School Supplies
Parent Help
Classroom Donations – APPLES

29. Curriculum - Reading Novel Studies Fiction Non-Fiction
Fables, Myths, Legends, & Fairy Tales
Expository
Poetry

30. Curriculum - Writing Opinion Writing Informative & Explanatory
Narrative Writing

31. Math - COMMON CORE Numbers & Operations in Base Ten Fractions
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Measurement and Data
Geometry

32. Curriculum Continued SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS: Accelerated Math (AM)
Multiplication Facts - (X 0-12)
Should be within 3 sec. by now or 30/min.
Review them at home daily if they still don’t have them down with flash cards or computer games
Their grades will suffer if they do not have these memorized!

33. Curriculum - Science Scientific Process Life Science
Cells & Body Systems
Earth Science
Weather
Solar System
Physical Science
Elements & Compounds

34. Curriculum – Social Studies
Fifth Grade
Native Americans
Explorers
Colonies
Revolutionary War
Constitution
Location and capitals of the 50 United States

35. Curriculum Continued Monthly poetry Visual & Performing Arts:
Fifth - grade level, standards based, art projects
Art and music integrated into the curriculum where possible & Music Program
Appreciation of different types of music, art, and dance
Monthly poetry

36. Significant Instructional Variables
Ranking second is reading at home
Education is a team effort. I will put my heart and soul into everything I do, but it takes the parent working with the teacher to make a student successful.
Ranking top for student success is parental involvement and cooperation.

37. Thank you for your support!