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Welcome to Ruby Young 5 th Grade. GOALS NIGHT. STUDENT expectations. A message from Superintendent Dr. Harris STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND: Choose to have your BEST ATTITUDE, Choose to apply your BEST EFFORT, CHOOSE TO BE THE BEST!. 5 th grade team.
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Welcome to Ruby Young 5th Grade GOALS NIGHT
STUDENT expectations • A message from Superintendent Dr. Harris • STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND: • Choose to have your BEST ATTITUDE, • Choose to apply your BEST EFFORT, • CHOOSE TO BE THE BEST!
5th grade team • Ms. Buckley-Reading/Language Arts • Mr. Harman-Science/Social Studies • Ms. Taylor-Science/Social Studies • Mrs. Woodall-Math
Schedule • Ms. Buckley’s Homeroom • 8:00-8:40-Intervention • 8:40-9:25-Co Curricular • 9:25-11:45-Science/Social Studies with Ms. Taylor • 11:50-12:20-Lunch • 12:20-12:50-Recess • 12:55-2:00-Math • 2:00-3:15-Reading/LA
Schedule • Mr. Harman’s Homeroom • 8:00-8:40-Intervention • 8:40-9:25-Co Curricular • 9:25-10:35-Math • 10:35-11:45-Reading • 11:50-12:20-Lunch • 12:20-12:50-Recess • 12:55-3:15-Science/Social Studies
Schedule • Ms. Taylor’s Homeroom • 8:00-8:40-Intervention • 8:40-9:25-Co Curricular • 9:25-10:35-Reading • 10:35-11:45-Math • 11:50-12:20-Lunch • 12:20-12:50-Recess • 12:55-3:15-Science/Social Studies
Schedule • Mrs. Woodall’s Homeroom • 8:00-8:40-Intervention • 8:40-9:25-Co Curricular • 9:25-11:45-Science/Social Studies with Mr. Harman • 11:50-12:20-Lunch • 12:20-12:50-Recess • 12:55-2:00-Reading • 2:00-3:15-Math
Vision for 5th grade • C-Commit to Learning • A- Apply respect to self and others • P- Prepare materials and assignments • A- Attend Classes • B- Best cooperation without disruption • L-Language of Champions • E- Expect Success
Staar • Math- April 2nd • Reading-April 3rd • Science- April 24th • The 5th graders must pass the reading and math portion of the STAAR test to be promoted to the 6th grade. Retakes will be in May for Reading and Math and, if necessary, in June during Summer School. • There will be one opportunity to pass the Science STAAR test which is administered in April.
TOC Folders • TOC folders will be sent home on Fridays of every week. Inside the folder will be the students graded work and a list of assignments with their grade. These need to be signed by a parent and sent back the following Monday. • Please make sure you check the papers with the TOC list. • Discipline Cards must also be signed by parents which are attached to the TOC.
SLAnt • S- Sit Up • L- Listen • A- Ask and answer questions • N- Nod your head • T- Track the speaker
supplies • The students need a binder at school. This was not on the school supply list, but it is necessary to be organized at school. • Some supplies that will need to be replenished periodically through the year are: • Glue • Pencils • Map pencils • Crayons • Manila paper • Please replace any supplies that your student has misplaced during the course of the year.
Field trip • We will be going on our yearly field trip to The Outdoor School in Marble Falls on March 1st. This is a very fun trip for the kids and a great learning experience. • Please visit www.outdoorschool.com to learn more. • More details to come later.
homework • Reading Logs are due every Monday- 150 minutes every week. Students create their own reading log. • Math homework will be given every Tuesday and Thursday of the week. • Science and Social Studies homework will be assigned as needed. • Two current events are required each 6 week period per District guidelines for Social Studies. • All students are required to participate in the school Science Fair which will be held in January.
Common assessment • Common assessments will be given once every 6 weeks. The common assessment will be given as an exam grade. • The common assessments CANNOT be retaken for a higher grade per District policy. • Common assessments fall into the Test category for grading, which is comprised of: • 40% Test/Exam grades • 60% Class work grades
Websites • www.tickettoread.com • www.firstinmath.com • www.educationcity.com • www.coolmath.com • www.spellingcity.com
discipline • Classroom Rules • Raise hand for permission to speak • Submit homework and assignments when due • Arrive to classroom with necessary materials. • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself • Follow directions the first time given • Consequences • 1st card mark-Lunch detention • 2nd card mark-Lunch detention and study hall (missing assignments will go to study hall) • 3rd card mark-parent phone call • 4th card mark-Office Referral
Assistant Principal detention • After school Detention will be with the Assistant Principal Mrs. Hannible on Friday from 3:15-5:00 for persistent misbehavior and defiant behavior. Arrangements with the parents will be made prior to detention assignment.
Contact information • Email • bbuckley@desotoisd.org • sharman@desotoisd.org • ptaylor@desotoisd.org • rwoodall@desotoisd.org • School phone- (972) 223-6505 • Conference time- 8:40-9:25
Teacher Websites • Each Teacher is required to maintain a class website that is linked to the District website for parent access. This website is vital in providing information regarding class announcements, upcoming events, and reminders.