Welcome to Fifth grade

1. Welcome to Fifth grade Ms. Chen & Mrs. Hendon

2. RCSD • What we believe: “The mission of the Rankin County School District is to prepare every student with the cognitive and social skills necessary to be productive members of an ever-changing global society.”

3. Activity Fee and T-shirts • Please do not forget to pay your $15 activity fee and buy a t-shirt for $25. This form was distributed at Meet the Teacher night. • We will be placing our first order on Wednesday and do not want anyone left out. • We will place another order in about a month.

4. Residency • New to NWRE this year: If you have registered since June you do not have to resend this information. • For all students who attended NWRE last year, new residency must be submitted. • Parents of multiple children at NWRE: Please send a separate copy for each child • See purple form what what is accepted/not accepted • All residency papers due August 31

5. Medicine • Please take a medicine form if you think your child might need medicine (even over the counter) during the year. • Must have Dr. signature • For children with asthma, an Asthma Action Plan is needed

6. Lunch Money • Easiest way is to pay on Monday for the week ($2.75 day/ $13.75 week). • Two separate accounts- Meal account for tray and general account for extra sales such as chips, ice cream, and cookies. • Please designate which account when sending money

7. Parent Portal • Only for grades (3-5) • Sign acknowledgement when you receive code

8. PBIS: Positive behavior interventions and support • Tickets • Store • Minors/Majors • Big Event and No Minor Monthly

9. Independent Reading Grades 2-5 will participate in an Independent Reading program this year All students will be required to read independently on books on their level and take a short assessment. Be watching for more details in the coming week.

10. Conferences • To schedule a conference please contact us via e-mail. Erica.chen@rcsd.ms Alesia.hendon@rcsd.ms

11. Communication • Weekly newsletters sent home Monday • Signed papers every Thursday • Planners need to be checked/signed every night • E-mail is the best form of communication • School calendar on RCSD website • Remind 101

12. Hendon - reading/language arts/Social Studies Mrs. Hendon’s Homeroom Schedule Specials-9:20- 10:00 Monday- PE Tuesday- Counseling Wednesday- Computer Thursday-Library Friday –Music Snack 9:00 Switch classes 10:05 then at 12:00 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Recess 1:05-1:35 Dismissal 1:55

13. Components of language arts (Reading) • Trade books Literature circles, independent reading • Guided Reading - Each student reads with teacher support on his/her own independent reading level • Scott Foresman Reading Street - Skills and Assessments

14. Components of language arts (Writing) • Writing - PIEE (persuasive, informative, entertain and express) We will be working on using all of these modes of writing. • Grammar - Scott Foresman - Houghton Mifflin English - Shurley Grammar

15. Social studies • United States History and Studies as an integrated part of Language Arts with Current Events.

16. Homework • Spelling Choices • Independent Reading leveled books • Grammar • Word Study • Skill Review • Current Event Reports assigned on Monday and due on Friday

17. Assessments • Weekly Skill Assessments, spelling, and vocabulary tests are given each Friday and are taken as formative grades.

18. Chen- math/science • Everyday Math Program • Common Core objectives integrated • Math Journals • Group work • Morning Work/Warm-ups

19. Schedule • Specials: 9:20-10:00 Monday: Computer Tuesday: P.E. Wednesday: Library Thursday: Music Friday: Counseling -VENTURE: All day every Tuesday - Snack time is at 9:00 • Switch classes at 10:05 then again at 12:00. • Friday Treats – after recess at 1:40

20. Homework • Homework will be assigned every Monday-Thursday. • Will count as a completion grade. Every missing assignment will be a deduction of 5 points. • Students need to be kept up to date on multiplication facts.

21. Science • Group experiments/ Whole group experiments • Egg + vinegar experiment • The Incredible Edible Cell Project • Science Fair in Spring- mandatory

23. Purple:  • I did a great job today. I made great choices! • When students remain on this color through the day, it brings about joy and personal pride. • Red: 1st warning, Warning • The student will move their assigned magnet to red if they receive a warning. This lets the student know that they can either correct their behavior to earn a purple for the end of the day, or if the behavior(s) persist(s), their next choice will be chosen by the teacher. Students can always be rewarded by moving their magnet back to purple. • Green: 2nd warning, Silent Lunch • If bad choices or inappropriate behaviors persist, the student will be asked to move their assigned magnet to green. If a student is on this color by lunch time, they will receive “Silent Lunch” for that day. If a student is moved to green after lunch has already passed that day, they will serve it the following day. • Yellow: 3rd warning, 15 minutes off of recess • If behaviors are continuing to disrupt classroom learning, and a student chooses to change their color to yellow, they will receive 15 minutes of time out during recess. • Blue: 4th warning, Minor • The final chance to make good decisions will end with blue. If a student must move their magnet to blue, this will be considered a “Minor.” A Minor slip will be sent home and must be signed by a parent. This is not an office referral, just a documentation of the inappropriate behavior(s) along with a plan for improvement. The student who does not correct their behavior will miss their entire recess privilege.

24. Thank you for your time • Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. • Visit our websites for important class information (through NWRE website) • We are looking forward to a great year!