adventures in learning! mary evans elementary august 25th, 2015
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Adventures in Learning!Mary Evans Elementary
August 25th, 2015
Mary Evans Elementary Mission Statement
• All students, with support of staff, parents, and community, will be provided a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be lifelong learners and citizens of good character who are prepared to contribute to an ever-changing, global society.
Mary Evans Elementary Vision
• Mary Evans’ students will be able to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and will learn to communicate effectively. Our students will learn to work effectively as individuals and as group members, develop self-confidence, self-discipline, and respect for others, recognize the contributions of individuals, groups and cultures in society, and demonstrate civic responsibility.
Mary Evans Elementary Beliefs
• We hold ourselves accountable for:– Creating a safe environment where each member is valued
is paramount to establishing an exemplary school– Setting high academic and behavioral expectations yield
high student achievement– Developing strong relationships, clear communication, and
continuous reflection among all members of the Evans learning community is basic to the success of our school
– Establishing the connection between academic objectives and real life application is fundamental in creating life learners
– Accepting a role in developing citizenship in all students is essential to their life long success and the future of our country.
5th Grade TeachersOur conference time is from 8:20-9:05
• Jean Anderson– Science
972-747-3373
• Kyla Yakabowskas –Reading and Writing
972-747-3373
• Dianna Love– Math
972-747-3373
• Rose Ford -Social Studies
972-747-3373
Care about others and be honest.
Obey teacher and adult directions.
Respect all people and property.
Keep all body parts and objects to myself.
Yearn to be punctual and prepared daily.
9 weeks Report Card Equivalent:
Outstanding 0-4 signatures
Satisfactory 5-7 signatures
Needs Improvement 8-11 signatures
Unsatisfactory 12+ signatures
Communication• Rider Communication Chart – calendar of monthly
events and conduct signatures (sign daily)• Daily Agenda (sign daily)• “Wednesday Folder” – Weekly communication and
graded papers will be sent home in this folder. Grades that will be recorded in the grade book will be circled. (sign weekly)
• Emails and phone calls will be returned after instructional time or during our planning period.
• 5th grade teacher planning period is 8:20-9:05am daily.
5th
Assessment CalendarDates:
– Math Benchmark November– Reading Benchmark November – Science Benchmark November – Math Simulation: February 2nd – Reading Simulation: February 3rd – Science Simulation: February 24th – Math STAAR: March 29th – Reading STAAR: March 30th – Science STAAR: May11th
***AISD Assessment Calendar subject to change as mandated by TEA***
Grades• Grade Average- 60% of your child's average comes
from daily work and homework; 40% comes from tests, quizzes, and projects.
• Late work - For each day an assignment is late, 10 points will be deducted.
• Make up work - For each day of an excused absence, one day will be given to complete the assignment(s).
• Absences- If your child is absent for any reason, please send a note of explanation or call the office. Absences without notes are considered unexcused. Please send a note within 3 days of the absence.
• Grading Period- Report cards will be sent home every 9 weeks.
Daily Schedule• 7:50am Pick up students in cafeteria• 7:55am-8:15 am Homeroom & Announcements• 8:20am-9:05 am Specials• 9:05am-10:15am Block 1• 10:15am-11:20am Block 2• 11:20am-12:10pm Block 3• 12:15pm-12:45pm Lunch• 12:45pm-1:15pm Recess• 1:15pm-1:35pm Block 3• 1:35pm-2:40pm Block 4• 2:40pm-2:55pm Pack up/Dismissal
5th
5th Grade Field Trips and Activities
• November 18th ,19th ,20th : Sky Ranch
• December: Science Fair
• April 25th or 26th : Enterprise City
• A “Volunteer Background Check” is required for all volunteers and field trip chaperones. This includes Sky Ranch.
• Please register quickly online at www.allenisd.org
5th Grade Expectations
• Report Cards and Progress Reports – sign and return the next day
• Agenda – homework, tests, and projects – daily parent signature
• Check the website weekly for “Currently We’re Working On.”
Skyward Gradebook
• Gradebook is easily accessible to students and their families using Skyward.
• Login using your family access information to view your student’s calendar and grades.
• You will find a link on the Evans webpage.
Math
• Daily homework
• Math journals used to reinforce objectives
• Math Textbooks issued in 5th grade
• Practice multiplication facts nightly.
Reading and Writing• Develop good reading habits at home
– Make 20 minutes of daily reading part of your daily routine
• Reading and Writing journals used daily• Reading logs
Social Studies
• United States History
• Map Skills
• States and Capitals
• 1565-Present
Science
• Science journals
• Quizzes and study guides
• Science Fair in December
• Life Science; Physical Science; Earth Science
• Stemscopes
Sky Ranch
• November 18th- 20th
• Students will receive a packet of information in September including cost, what to bring, and other important information.
• Parent chaperone meeting in late October or early November
5th Grade WebsiteVisit www.allenisd.org
• Select a school…Evans Elementary• Click on Faculty Web Sites• Select 5th Grade – Team Page
Things to look for:• Calendars and “Currently We’re Working
On”• Test study guides and projects• Links for online textbooks & resources• Science Fair Information• Sky Ranch Information
• Teachers will be posting pictures of classroom activities, field trips and other events through Instagram.
• Permission slips will be going home with your child soon.