Welcome to Fifth Grade!

Mrs. Kenny’s Class Room

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Sign in sheet Volunteer sign up sheet (various opportunities) Conferences Class directory Supplies: 1 ½ inch binder and a set of 5 dividers, no

pockets.

Please take a moment to read and sign up before you leave this evening. Thank you!

Reminders:

DARE Program instructed by Deputy Largent 5th Grade Chorus 5th Grade Student Council PE Tournaments Sammy Show Bus Sign Holders/Bus Buddies Blue and Green Game Middle School Tour Watch Dogs 5th Grade End of the Year Celebration

Highlights of 5th grade

 

Chorus will meet before school and after school this year. Look for information to come home soon!

Chorus will have performances throughout the school year.

Chorus is a great way to improve reading skills and have fun at the same time!

Chorus

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Sammy Show (morning announcements) in fifth grade. In order to participate students will have to complete an application and audition for a place on the Sammy Show. If chosen, they will need to be at school by 7:30 each morning.

Being on the Sammy Show is a privilege. If a student is not arriving to school on time, not behaving in class, or has missing assignments they will not be able to participate.

Sammy Show

Reading: nonfiction and fiction texts, story elements (setting, plot, characters, author’s purpose), literary elements (cause/effect, sequencing, inference), novel studies, AR (Accelerated Reader).

Writing: composition, journal entries, writing prompts, parts of speech, editing, punctuation

Science: tools, scientific method, units on earth, life, and physical science

Social Science: regions of the USA, states and capitals, geography, maps

Math: place value, decimals, fractions, operations, geometry, variables with Mrs. Dillon.

These are just some of the topics in our curriculum.

Curriculum

Please think healthy!◦ Fruits, vegetables, cheese and crackers,

yogurt◦Easily eaten and/or taken to another

classroom◦*PEANUT/TREE nut free classroom*

Thanks so much for your cooperation.

Snacks

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)

School wide behavior model

5 Sammy spots: recess, hallway, bathroom, bus, and cafeteria

3 anchors: Respect Self, Respect Others, Respect Property

Students can earn Sammy tickets at any spot from staff members

Individual and class rewards Class goal = 100 stars and

rewards are earned *Check the school’s webpage

for PBIS updates!

Classroom Behavior Plan for 5th grade (two components)

1. Behavior: Consists of 5 bucks daily. Students may choose to lose bucks for behaviors that are inconsistent with our class and school rules along with missing assignments.

2. Positive Reinforcement: Students can earn bucks from teachers and specialists for a variety of reasons.

Approximately, every 2 weeks is free time. All students can cash in at the store, however not all will participate in free time if there are any missing assignments.

Bonus Bucks

Will consist of the following: Reading Log (15 min. and summary/thick

questions) each night (due on Friday) Weekly Reading Sheet (due on Friday) Journal prompts (twice a week on M&W) Expect Math nightly Science or Social Science will occur weekly All homework will be written in the agenda

nightly. Please sign the agenda after homework completion each night.

Homework

Homework The goal of homework is for practice and in order to inform the teacher of the students’ level of understanding.

Incomplete or missing assignments will be noted at the end of the week on

a weekly report.

Agenda UseThe agenda has many purposes:1) to communicate2) to inform3) to organize the student

Parent’s Role Provide a well lit, quiet, environment for homework

completion. Initial/sign planner after checking for completion of

homework. Parental assistance is encouraged when

appropriate. Please use the planner to inform your child’s

teacher if he or she does not understand the homework concepts.

Great place to leave a quick note for the teachers.

This year the fifth grade is taking three SOL tests. MayScienceMathReading

All SOL tests will be taken on the computer.

SOL Tests

Indicators for progress follow the national rubric:4= Exceeds Standards3= Meets Standards2= Progressing Towards Standard1= Below Standard

• *Students graded assignments will show a # score (1-4) rather than letter grades

Grading

Report Cards*Summative Assessments: tests, quizzes, and projects These will be shown as both letter and number grades on the report card.

*Formative Assessments: classwork These will be shown as number grades on the report card.

Support our School• Join the PTA• Recycle ink cartridges, Capri Sun pouches, Frito Lay bags, Elmer gluesticks• Submit company labels from food for schools and box tops• Watch Dogs (Orientation on Oct. 9th at 5pm)• Volunteer