Leaders grow; they are not made.-Peter F. Drucker

Fifth Grade Parent Information

PTO INFORMATION

Join PTO ! ~Fun Night~Traffic Flow ~Volunteers are Vital~Traffic Safety

Stay up to dateWebsite – maxeypto.orgFollow on FacebookRead the weekly newsletter

PTO Open House-August 22nd 6:30-7:30

Fun Night ~Volunteers~Baskets ~No donation too small!

Contact Tracey Reichmuthtreichmuth@msn.com402-309-0399

DAILY SCHEDULE

•Homeroom/Attendance

•Writing and Reading Block

•Recess

•Math

•Lunch/Recess

•Guided Reading

•Specials

•Unit Studies

I try to learn as much as I can

because I know nothing compared to what I need to

know.

-Muhammed Ali

MATH

•Problem of the Day

•Quick Review

•New Concepts

•Guided Practice

•Independent Work

•Homework

•Problem Solving

•Basic Facts

Our math program will provide many challenges

for all students.

We would like to emphasize the importance of

mastering basic math facts.

LITERACY BLOCK

•Spelling

•Reading

•Literature Books

•Vocabulary

Our block includes whole group instruction, small group instruction, and independent work.

UNIT STUDIES

•Indigenous Nations

•Encounters, Explorations & Colonization

•Establishing a Nation

•Change and Growth

•Rocks and Minerals

•Scientific Investigations

•Water & Wetlands

•Chemistry

•Emotional, Family and Social Health

•Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

•Growth & Development

•Nutrition

Social Studies Science Health

DATES TO SAVE

Field Trips

•Sheldon Art Gallery – October

•Morrill Hall- February

•Earth Wellness Festival – March

•Outdoor Education- Camp!

•March 3rd - Parent Information Night

•May 15th – Camp

Testing Dates

•MAP Reading

•September 4th-5th

•MAP Math

•September 9th-10th

•NSCAS

•(Reading, Language,

Math, Science)

•March-April

STUDENT INCENTIVE PLAN

l Booster Cards

l Booster Prizes

Ø Tickets for special privileges

Ø Donations welcome! All of our booster prizes come from donations. Examples: Fancy pens, colorful notepads, highlighters, unique erasers, etc. Think dollar store and dollar aisle at Target!

FIFTH GRADE COMMUNICATION

•Communicationl Daily Plannerl Newsletterl Emaill Call teachers before

school, during plan time (1:30-2:20), or after school

•Parent Supportl Help your child to be

organized.l Establish a homework

routine.l Review child’s planner

each day.l Have regular

conversations with your child.

l Contact teacher with concerns.