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UnityI dreamed I stood in a studioAnd watched two sculptors there.The clay they used was a young child’s mindAnd they fashioned it with care.One was a teacher:the tools she used were books and music and art;One was a parent,With a guiding hand and loving heart.And when at last their work was done,They were proud of what they had wrought.For the things they had worked into the childCould never be sold or bought!And each agreed she would have failedif they had worked alone.For behind the parent stood the school,and behind the teacher stood the home.
Miss Welsh5A • Education degree -Bowling Green State University. • Middle Childhood Education-Math and LA • A.I. Root Middle School- 8th grade Math and LA (1 year) • McComb Middle School – 6th grade (1 year)
Mrs. Barry Room 5 • Religion • Social Studies • Spelling • Health
Miss Welsh Room 5A • English • Reading • Spelling • Health
Mrs. Wise Room 5B • Math • Science • Spelling • Health
Website You can log on to the fifth grade teachers website by going to www.saintraphaelparish.com and click on the school link. The websites are an important communication tool. You will be able to get information about special events, projects, assignments, and tests. There is also a link to review games and activities on the website.
Email Communication between home and school is very important. You can contact me anytime at swelsh@saintraphaelparish.com Mrs. Barry’s rbarry@saintraphaelparish.com Mrs. Wise’s mwise@saintraphaelparish.com http://mswelshsclassroompage.wikispaces.com
DRESS CODE A few friendly reminders: * Boys are to wear belts every day. *Shirts need to be tucked in. *No hoodie of any kind are to be worn as a sweater. * Zippers on sweaters are also not permitted. *Socks need to show above the shoe, please. *Boys’ hair must comply with the handbook description. No hair over ears, or on the shirt collar. * If these requirements are not abided, students will receive a Dress Code Violation.
English ~Mix of Grammar and Writing ~Students will be taking a written/essay portion on the IOWAs this year. ~Major Pieces of Writing include: * Personal Narrative * Invention Convention Research paper (spring) *Response to Literature *Business Letters *All About Me ~ Cursive ~ Parent assistance with writing ~ Extra at home help – handouts
READING ~ Accelerated Reader ~ Projects/Tests for the novels we read ~ Vocabulary quizzes ~ Common Core Standards ~ Students must have a book to read at all times!
Health • Health will be taught once a week in homeroom • “Outstanding,”“Satisfactory,” or “Unsatisfactory” will be given as a grade • D.A.R.E. • Family Life will be offered after Easter break
Spelling • Words written 2x each due Wednesday. Spelling book pages are due Friday. • A pretest given on Wednesday of each week. If a student receives a 100% on the pretest, they will not have to take the spelling test on Friday • Spelling is subject to change!
Homework! • Assignments are to be turned in on time to the teacher that gave the assignment. • If the assignment is forgotten in the student’s homeroom, a pink slip will be issued • No points will be taken away from the assignment grade if the assignment is handed in to that teacher before the end of the day. • If it is not, the assignment will be considered late. If the student turns in the assignment the following day, 10% of the final grade will be deducted. If the student turns in the assignment two or more days late, it will only be worth half of the original points.
Homework Cont’d • If the homework is incomplete, the student will receive a homework slip. • Incomplete homework must be completed and handed in. • All assignments are expected to be completed. If an assignment is not turned in, the student will be required to complete the assignment during the second recess period. • Please note: pink slips will be tallied each Friday in the Friday folder. If there is a concern, please discuss it with your child. They complete every pink slip he/she receives. • Six pink slips in one month results in a demerit. • If a student should reach ten pink slips in one month, he/she will receive a second demerit. REWARD: Ten credits will be given for zero homework slips at the end of the month
Credit Cards • 1. Each child has a credit card • 2. Credits will be given randomly for good conduct. • 3. The students will be able to use their credits for privileges and awards.
Vocabulary/Homeroom Art • Wednesday • No grades • Enhance vocabulary in reading and writing • Switch
Fifth Grade Special Events • Family Life will be taught in the spring (one week course), and parents will be able to see/discuss texts with students before material is taught in school. • No D.A.R.E. • Science Field Day in the spring. • Invention Convention • Mr. Kereky retreats/time spent in Religion classes • Field trips: Orchestra
ODDS AND ENDS • Please make sure your child has his/her school supplies ALL year. Replenish when needed. • Notes are to be sent for appointments during the school day, for an absence (the day the student returns) and when going home by a different mode of transportation. • No birthday snacks • Edline – same • Next week = about your child 1000 Words or Less
