welcome to 5 th grade mrs. barrows (mrs. baker) mr. chaler mr. eudy miss mavridis mrs. roberts mrs....
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Welcome to 5th Grade
Mrs. Barrows (Mrs. Baker)Mr. ChalerMr. Eudy
Miss MavridisMrs. RobertsMrs. Stringer
Who are your teachers?
MathScience LA/SS
Science LA/SS Math
Contact InformationConference Time: 10:30-11:25
Amber Barrows [email protected] 817-215-0693
Terry Chaler [email protected] 817-698-1670
Michael Eudy [email protected] 817-698-1671
Ashley Mavridis [email protected] 817-215-0687
Melissa Roberts [email protected] 817-698-1672
Shelly Stringer [email protected] 817-698-1673
www.nisdtx.org•Select A School – Roanoke
Philosophy
Our team philosophy is that all children can learn. We believe that this is accomplished through building strong relationships with students, parents, and community.
Goals & ExpectationsO Goals and expectations are aligned with the state
learning standards for 5th Grade (TEKS – Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills -
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html)
STAARO April 2 – MathO April 3 – ReadingO April 24 – Science
O RetestsO May 14 and 15 (Math and Reading)O Summer June 25 and 26
If a student does not pass, a grade placement committee will meet and discuss the student’s promotion to the next grade.
Behavioral Expectations
Take care of yourself
Take care of others
Take care of the environment
The 5th Grade Courtesy Policy has also been
established.
Dress CodeO No make-up, pleaseO Tank tops – must be 3 adult fingers
wide on the shoulderO Shorts – need to be mid-thighO Appropriate shoes for PE and the
playground (closed toe) – they know what day they have PE, please don’t have them bring shoes, wear appropriate shoes on the right day
Daily ScheduleO 7:15-7:45 – Morning WorkO 7:45-7:50 – attendance/lunch countO 7:50-9:30 – 1st RotationO 9:30-10:30 – 2nd Rotation (part 1)O 10:30-11:25 – Specials (Conference)O 11:25-12:00 – 2nd Rotation (part 2)O 12:00-1:00 – lunch/recessO 1:00-2:40 – 3rd rotationO 2:40-2:45 – homeroom duties
Grade level PlannerPRESS Pocket
What is in it?1.Calendar2.Morning Work/Homework3.Things we use at school4.Parent Communication/Friday Folder
As a school we will…1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.
2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which we will discuss your child’s achievements and goals.
3. Provide parents with frequent reports on your child’s progress.
4. Provide parents with opportunities to meet with staff for consultation and conferences.
5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom and school activities.
As parents, you can support your child’s learning in the following
ways:O Monitor attendanceO Read every night for 20 minutesO Volunteer in your child’s classroomO Participate in decisions relating to your child’s
educationO Promote positive use of your child’s
extracurricular time.O Stay informed about your child’s education and
communicating with the school by reading all notices from the school or the school district.
O Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory groups.
MathWe are using:•Prime Time•InvestigationsFlipping Instruction Videoshttp://www.nisdtx.org//Domain/1525 (Mavridis Website)http://www.nisdtx.org//Domain/1530 (Barrows Website)http://www.nisdtx.org/domain/1570 (5th Grade Website)
Strategies Online6 weeks Math Project: My Special Number
www.stemscopes.comInquiry Based LearningWeekly hands on labsJournalingWriting Instruction Standards Based Bulletin BoardsField Trips
Science
1st Six Weeks – Foundations Study in Reading and Writing (frontloading a lot of content and practicing routines)
2nd – 6th Six Weeks – Comprehension Toolkit, Journeys, and various other resources
Social Studies – USA Studies WeeklyLate in the year we will be conducting a Problem Based Learning Project students will work on in small groups
LA/SS
NetSchoolO We will be utilizing NetSchool – a
web-based program students can access on line to complete classwork and homework.
O 2nd Six weeks is when we will start using this mostly at school in all subject areas.
Student Homework1st Six Weeks
EVERY DAY – Read 20 minutes, practice Math Facts 10 minutes, practice Spelling 10 minutes, States and Capitals Review
2nd Six WeeksEVERY DAY – Read 25 minutes, practice Math Facts 10 minutes, practice Spelling 10 minutes, States and Capitals Review
Web pages
Please look over our grade level web pages for news and information about what is being done in class. Newsletters, websites, instructional tips and tools can be found on the campus web page as well as the team page.
Like us on Facebook! 5th Grade Roanoke Spurs
Communication
Communication between school and home is a valued part of your child’s success.
Phone numberE-mailPress Pocket communicationFall Family conferences (TBD)
Clothes
OPlease label your child’s jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, water bottles, backpacks
Volunteer opportunities
O Sign up now! (Mention background check and the location on the district web page)
O Room Moms & Dads O Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program
to assist students in grades k-2)O Watch DOGSO Winter Holiday PartyO Valentine’s Day PartyO Field TripsO Work from home
Lunch & Birthday’s
O There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located in our Dining room by the windows. We ask that you only eat with your child because of the many food allergies we have on campus.
O Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at the end of the school day.
Dismissal ProceduresO HOV- For families that car pool, we have an
HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your kiddo and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider.
O Walkers and Bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door.
O Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be obtained in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider.
If ride changes need to be made you notify the office before 2:15. Ride changes can not be made after this time.
If you are picking up early for an appointment, we ask that the child be picked up prior to 2:15.
Ride Changes
Bus Riders
For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers. Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family.
Grades, Progress Reports and
Report CardsO Electronic distribution of grade reports. Let
the office know if a printed copy is needed.O E-school accounts are available for viewing
students grades.
AttendanceO Texas state law requires students be
in attendance 90% of the entire school day.
O If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child.
O 5 tardies are equivalent to 1 unexcused absence. A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to be signed in at the front office area by an adult or guardian.
If the back door is closed, parents must go around to the front office and sign their child in.
2012-2013 Roanoke “Loud and Proud” Choir
The registration window for choir will be from Tuesday, September 11, 2012 through Friday, September 14, 2012. The choir registration is an online form.
To locate this form you will need to: 1. Go to the “Roanoke Elementary” website 2. Select the “Extra/Co– Curricular” tab at the top of the website. 3. Select the “Choir Registration” link on the left sidebar. 4. Fill in the registration form and select the “Submit” button of the form. 5. No student will be registered for choir until the choir
registration form has been completed and submitted.
Please see Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Pitts if you have any questions.
• Membership contest currently in-progress – Class with the highest percentage of members will win a
free spirit shirt and ice cream• Membership is $5.50 per person (adults only) per year
• Membership forms are available on the school website• To learn about volunteer opportunities, email Robin Zost at
[email protected]• We need volunteers for Dining Room helpers, each day from 10:30 to 11:15 or
11:15 to noon.
• Yearbook cover contest – Last day to submit entries is this Friday, September 14• Cookie dough fundraiser will begin this Thursday• Spirit wear order forms will be sent home this Friday
• Questions about PTA – contact Jamie Winters-Johnson at [email protected]• Join our Facebook group – Roanoke Elementary PTA (Texas)
Your teachers like O Sonic drinksO Taco Casa tea O Chicken Express (when it opens) tea
O Starbucks