Welcome to Mrs. Sanders’ fifth grade

1. Welcome to Mrs. Sanders’ fifth grade Class of 2014

2. Unity I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child’s mind, And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher: the tools he used were books and music and art; One a parent with a guiding hand and a gentle, loving heart. Day after day the teacher toiled, with touch that was deft and sure, While the parent labored by his side and polished and smoothed it o’er. And when at last their task was done, They stood proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had molded into the child could neither be sold or bought. And each agreed he would have failed if he had worked alone, For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher, the home. (author unknown)

3. communication Important ingredient to any successful relationship Together we can foster a healthy, honest, and supportive partnership between home and school for your child Email address: sandercd@unit5.org

4. Behavior/discipline Goal to create an environment that encourages mutual respect and cooperation Guidelines for Behavior We respect one another We value learning We are a hands free school We are accountable for our learning We expect excellence

5. Knight pride: Get your armorrr on Classroom reward system – “5DS BINGO” Outside of Class reward system – “North Points” Inappropriate Behavior: 1 Speeding Ticket or classroom “Caution Slip” – teacher warning 2 Speeding Tickets or classroom “Caution Slip” - Respect Paper (details of event and how to make a better choice), Parent signature 3 Speeding Tickets or classroom “Caution Slip” - Respect Paper, Office Visit & Parents Notified

6. grading Every child has the opportunity to SUCCEED Receive D or F on assignment, may correct and receive the average score, no greater than 70% Student’s responsibility to redo the assignment and return within 2 days Redo option is not available on quizzes, tests, or projects

7. Report card dates Report cards will be sent home three times 1st Trimester – November 15, 2013 2nd Trimester – March 21, 2014 3rd Trimester – Last Day of School Parents and students may monitor grades at home by accessing Skyward.

8. testing MAP Testing – Fall ~ August 26 – September 10 Winter ~ January 6 - 17 Spring ~ April 21 – May 2

9. Homework policy Homework is for reinforcement and practice of skills we are covering in the classroom On average, approximately 45 minutes of homework a night “No Homework” days strongly encourage reading and reviewing math facts Missing or late assignments will have “late assignment slip” sent home for parent signature

10. Assignment journal Homework assignments will be written in the student’s “assignment journal” Review the assignments with your child each evening and sign May check 5DS web page Means of communication – write down any questions or comments

11. absences Event that your child is absent, he or she will have two days for each day of absence to make up the work Student’s responsibility to turn in make-up work Parent’s signature required on Make-up Assignment sheet

12. math Units covered in fifth grade Number Theory Estimation and Computation Division Fractions, Decimals, Percents Using Data Addition/Subtraction of Fractions Exponents and Negative Numbers Fractions and Ratios Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity Algebra Concepts and Skills

13. Science Life Science Cells Plants Human Body–Respiratory System Circulatory System Digestive System Earth Science Space & Technology Physical Science – Matter Forces in Motion

14. Social studies Students will learn about the events, individuals, and movements that shaped our country’s history Early Explorers Colonial History Revolutionary War Constitution Settling the West Civil War

15. Language arts Reading Workshop Guided Reading Literature Circles Writing Workshop Words Their Way

16. Book orders Send one check with order form(s) Payable to Scholastic Books Write student’s name on order form Online code will be provided

17. Birthdays Due to the number of food allergies among our student population, Northpoint has adopted the policy – No birthday treats in the classroom.

18. Book buddies We are buddies with Miss Shay’s first grade class. We will be meeting periodically throughout the year.

19. snacks Each school day will consist of a four hour morning. Our lunch hour is 12:30 – 1:20. Your child needs to bring a healthy snack to enjoy during snack time. Popcorn, fruit, vegetables, and cheese sticks are excellent choices. With food allergies in the school, try to stay away from peanut products.

20. Question time

21. Before you leave Sign-up for Parent/Teacher Conferences Thank You!