Welcome to Back to School Night

1. Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Blazinski Room 10 Homeroom and Language Arts

2. Tonight’s Agenda • Classroom Management • Grading System • Language Arts • Standardized Tests • Homework • Communication • 5th Grade Activities • Specials Schedule

3. Classroom Rules • Raise hand to ask and respond • Respect who is talking; no blurts or outbursts • Respect my property as well as that of others • Keep my hands, feet, and any negative thoughts to myself • Observe and implement the “Give Me Ten” Character Traits along with the new Fish Philosophy

4. Green Card Eye contact Hand signals General class reprimand Personal reprimand will be used Yellow Card Repeated behavior will result in turning card from green to yellow. No consequence is given at this point Red Card Continued disrespectful behavior will result in turning card from yellow to red. Consequence as follows: Loss of second recess Student writes behavior plan at the indoor recess room Take home plan for parent signature Return signed behavior plan to school the following day If inappropriate behavior still persists, a phone call home to parents is warranted. Extreme violation of class rules warrants a visit to the principal’s office. Rules and ConsequencesSteps of Action

5. Daily Expectations • Come to class prepared with all materials • Write in assignment book daily/check website • Complete assignments on time • Missing Work Notices • Follow Kerby’s Keys of Success, Respect, Responsibility, and Self-Discipline • Follow Give Me 10 Character Traits and the new Fish Philosophy

6. 5th Grade Grading System ES Exceeds Standards Consistently performs above grade level standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at grade level and beyond. MS Meets StandardsConsistently and accurately demonstrates skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on multiple and varied assessments over time. AS Approaching Standards Demonstrated skills inconsistently. Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet. CA Concerns in the area Needs considerable assistance and is performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area; shows little or no progress. + area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement

7. Language Arts Writing Process:three forms of writing: Narrative, Persuasive and Information. Focus on author’s voice, figurative language, read aloud from the Making Meaning series, MAISA Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, and picture books. Reading: Readers’ Workshop Making Meaning Series; MAISA Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, and picture books. Readers’ Workshop Daily instruction using short picture books, or our core novels, incorporating comprehension though discussion and written language. Kid Blog: Reading and Writing Students will blog in 3 different manners inside and outside of the classroom. • Response to what they have read in school • Response to what they are reading at home • Response to question of the week literature related Reading instructionally appropriate leveled novels: F&P nationally normed test. NWEA. Vocabulary: Making Meaning Series, Wordly Wise Spelling:High Frequency Words test three times a year. Spelling Patterns used in content area

8. Standardized Tests Meap October, Science, Math, and Reading NWEA Computer Assessment 3 times a year in reading and math Fountasand Pinnell testing 2 times a year Grosse Pointe Writing Assessment – May Homework Assignment Book as well as web page, http://staff.gpschools.org/blazinp Days: Monday-Friday Approximate time spent: approximately 30-45 minutes daily Read at home 20-30 minutes a day Missed work: No 2nd recess, Recess Receipt

9. Communication Weekly Wrap-up via email and on the web http://staff.gpschools.org/blazinp E-mail Address: Patricia.Blazinski@gpschools.org Phone: (313) 432-4200 (Office) (313) 432-5248 (Voice Mail) School Visitor Policy Conference appointment 5th Grade Activities Camp Sept. 27- 30, 2013 Student Council Service/Safety Instrumental Music Choir Lunchtime enrichment

10. Specials Schedule 45 minutes at varies 2:35-2:40 to 3:25 dependent on day of the week A Library/Spanish B Music C Physical Education D Art Instrumental Music Tuesday 8:45-9:30 Wednesday 11:05-11:50

11. Parent Volunteers • Room Parents/Class Parties • Promotion Ceremony • 5th Grade Picnic • Copy and Project Helper • Dissection: Sheep Heart and Lungs • Guest Speakers

12. Thank you for coming this evening! If you have any questions or concerns, you may write me a note and leave it with me tonight. Thank you.