Welcome to 5/6 Grade!

1. Welcome to 5/6 Grade! Mr. Banks Mrs. Deveaux Ms. Gobbo Ms. Morris

2. Important Information • Student Based Budget (pilot program) • Common Core Curriculum • Thematic Units Unit 1: Survival

3. Departmentalized • Students will rotate for each subject • Ms. Morris: Reading • Ms. Gobbo: Math • Mrs. Deveaux: Social Studies • Mr. Banks: Science

4. Class Schedule 7:30 - 8:00 Homeroom 8:00 - 8:45 Specials 8:45 - 9:45 Period 1 9:45 - 10:45 Period 2 10:45 – 11:45 Period 3 11:45 – 12:15 Lunch 12:15 – 12:45 Recess 12:45 – 1:45 Period 4 1:45 – 2:00 Pack up/dismissal Wed: No Specials Wed. 8:00 – 8:45 Period 4

5. Assessments • SRI: Week of August 29 • MSA Goals: Reading: 91% Proficient/Advanced Math: 90% Proficient/Advanced

6. Grading Policy 5th Grade Homework: 15% Class work: 35% Assessments: 50% **Includes Test, quizzes, projects Check the Parent Portal to monitor your child’s progress!!

7. Reading: Assessments: 50% Classwork: 25% Homework: 25% Math: Assessments: 50% Classwork: 30% Homework: 20% Science: Assessments: 45% Classwork: 40% Homework: 15% Social Studies: Assessments: 50% Classwork: 25% Homework: 25% Grading Policy6th Grade **Assessments includes Test, quizzes, projects

8. Expectations • Come prepared for each class • Be in control of your behavior • Work hard/Effort • Be responsible!! • Succeed!!

9. Attendance • Prompt, present, and ready to learn everyday. • Absences (lawful vs. unlawful) • Make-up work

10. Discipline Plan • Rules • Rewards • Consequences **Behavior Calendar: Must be returned signed daily

11. Study Island

12. Homework • Your child will receive homework every night, including weekends. • They will copy their homework in their agenda books and will be expected to return this signed the next day. • Study Island • Projects

13. Weekly Newsletter • Every Friday a newsletter will be posted on the Allenwood website. http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood • The newsletter will include what was accomplished that week and what skills will be addressed the following week.

14. School Supplies • Supply list is on the school website! http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood • Critical Supplies: 2 ½ Binder Dividers Paper Pencils Binder Pencil Pouch (NOT pencil box) Agenda Six pocket folders

15. Field Trips • Camp Schmidt

16. Dress • Your child is expected to be in their uniform everyday. • White collar shirts • Navy blue pants or shorts (boys) • Navy blue pants, jumpers or skorts (girls) • NO accessories (large earrings, belts, colored socks, etc). • Shoes should be black or white.

17. Volunteers • We encourage every parent to get involved in their child’s class throughout the school year. • Chaperoning, classroom assistants, special activities. • At home – working with your child on homework assignments. • Share your expertise with the class • Join the PTA

18. Parent Responsibilities • Ensure your child completes their homework • Sign behavior calendar/agenda daily • Check the Allenwood website several times a week for updates, weekly newsletters. http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood • Ensure your child completes all Study Island assignments

19. Conferences • There will be at least one scheduled conference throughout the year. • If you want to request a conference, notify your child’s teacher.

20. Safety • If you are to visit Allenwood, you must first stop by the office, sign in, and get a visitor's badge. • If there is a change in your child’s dismissal, please notify us in writing.

21. Toys / Money • Do not allow your child to bring anything of value to school. This includes electronics, games, money, etc.

22. Communication • Email robert.Banks@pgcps.org jessica.morris@pgcps.org stephanie.gobbo@pgcps.org elfleata.deveaux@pgcp.org • Telephone - 301-702-3931 • Notes home • Allenwood Website http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood

23. Questions, Comments or Concerns?????

24. We look forward to working with you and your child this school year. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions!See you on Monday at 7:30.