Fisher Elementary School Fifth Grade Information

1. FIFTH GRADE 101 I believe the children are our futureTeach them well and let them lead the wayShow them all the beauty they possess insideGive them a sense of pride to make it easierLet the children's laughter remind us how we used to be… Tami King, Heather Kovach, and Janet Krause Fifth Grade Fisher Elementary School

2. Introductions • Tami King – Reading and Language Arts (ELA) • Heather Kovach – Math • Janet Krause –Science and Social Studies • John Daggs – Physical Education • Susanne Dickinson – Music • Kerri Groves – Resource Lab • Teresa Potter – SEARCH • Ruth Elassal – Speech Language Pathology • Michelle Sisson – Speech Language Pathology • Elvina Peak – English Language Learning • Amy Chase – Media Specialist • Heather Burns – Counselor • Kathy Massey – Principal

3. Back to School Packet • What You Signed in the Mass Chaos that was Back to School Week… • Classroom Expectations and Consequences • Permission to Display Work • Parent Letter Information

4. Classroom Expectations • We will value one another as unique and special individuals. • We will not laugh at or make fun of a person’s mistakes, nor use sarcasm or put-downs. • We will use good manners, saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me,” and allow others to go first. • We will cheer each other to success. • We will help one another whenever possible. • We will recognize every effort and applaud it. • We will encourage each other to do our best. • We will practice virtuous living using the Life Principles. • Great Expectations Education Foundation

5. Permission to Display Work • Proud Papers • Child’s choice • Thursday folder or portfolio at the end of the year

6. Parent Letter Highlights • Assignments are due the following day unless otherwise noted. 10% of the possible points will be deducted each day the paper is missing, with a maximum of 50% deducted. • Textbooks may be taken home at any time. Novels and atlases  may not leave the classroom. Online textbooks may be accessed through the Moore Public Schools webpage. • Graded papers will be sent home in Thursday Folders. • Students may sometimes rework daily assignments receiving a grade of 69 or below for a better grade. Reworked papers, along with the original work, must be turned in by the following Monday. • After a student is absent, they must check with their teachers to collect all missing assignments; children will have one day for each day absent to complete missed work. Because of schedule changes, classroom assignments will not be given in advance. 

7. Parent Letter Highlights • Students are required to log daily assignments/tests in an agenda book. Parents are expected to review and sign the agenda book every day. Consequences will be given for lack of consistency in obtaining parent signatures. • Progress reports will be sent home in Thursday Folders approximately the fifth week of school. Please review, sign and return them promptly. • Please monitor your child’s grades on Parent Portal; the grade books will be updated routinely and in a timely manner.

8. Reading Expectations 2018-2019 • Each student’s quarterly AR point goals are individualized based on his/her reading level. Point goals are figured on each student reading 45 minutes each day (20-30 minutes each evening and 20 minutes throughout the day). • Two AR grades will be given each nine weeks: one for the percentage of points earned and one for the comprehension percentage. Students should score 85% correct or higher on quizzes. • Fifth grade has weekly scheduled media center times; however, students may return/re-check/find books as needed. • Four book reports – one each quarter

9. Science Olympics • This is the second year Moore will be implementing a science competition for elementary schools to participate. The district will not be hosting a district science, invention or engineering fair. In lieu of the fair, the district will be hosting a District Science Olympics Competition for 2nd – 6th grade students.  • 5th Grade – Hot Air Speed Racer (Balloon race car) • All work done in School • Dec 1-14 site level competitions  • Winning team registration completed by Dec 18 • February District Competitions (exact date TBD) • More info will be sent home as available

10. Technology • STAR Math/Reading – quarterly assessments • Lexia – reading and vocabulary practice; accessible at home • Study Island – math and reading; kids CAN work on this at home #extrapractice • iPads • Online textbooks: www.mooreschools.com

11. OSTP • Oklahoma State Testing Program • Oklahoma Academic Standards • Fifth Grade Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests in THREE subjects: Math, ELA, and Science • Testing in April • Writing component in the ELA assessment

12. Random Bits & Pieces • Arrival Time – 8:45am • Falcon Landing – before/after school care, DHS-approved • Absences/Tardies/Early Check-out • 2 tardies = 1 absence • 2 early dismissals = 1 absence • Visitors’ Procedures – be sure to check in at the office and get a visitor’s badge! • PeachJar Flyers

13. Random Bits & Pieces • Email/Phone Calls – email correspondence is easiest and quickest; we’ll return phone calls as soon as we are able. • Cell Phones – kids’ cell phones should remain turned off and in their backpacks throughout the day; they cannot have them at recess or lunch per district policy • Extra Credit – parent signatures on study guides, early bird points on projects, additional opportunities at teachers’ discretion

14. Questions? Clarifications? Anything Else?

15. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ~African Proverb tamiking@mooreschools.com heatherkovach@mooreschools.com janetkrause@mooreschools.com 405-735-4180