Welcome To Fifth Grade

Mrs. ClokesMr. Paris

Thanks for coming. We’re glad you’re here!.

Attendance

It is very important for your child to be in school, unless he/she is ill.

The school day begins at 7:50am and ends at 2:35pm.

If your child is absent, please send in a note the next day.

If your child is tardy, please stop at the office to check him/her in.

If you must pick up your child early, please send a note so we can have him/her and his/her belongings ready to go.

Supply List

Your child will need…◦ pencils w/erasers and paper◦ accordion portfolio◦ pocket folders (no clasps)◦ colored pencils◦ glue sticks◦ruler (wood, customary and metric ruled)◦composition notebooks (marble journals)◦red checking pencils◦5 subject notebooks◦flash drive◦highlighter/dry erase markers◦* Note: No desk pencil sharpeners please!!!

Class Rules

Respect yourself, others, and your learning.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Speak only when it is appropriate to do so, and use appropriate language.

Arrive at school prepared and ready to learn.

Always do YOUR personal best.Make every day a great day!

Curriculum

Reading-Nonfiction, Making Inferences, Drawing Conclusions, and Author’s Purpose

Writing-Essay/Poetry Writing, Grammar Skills, and Spelling/Vocabulary

Math- Number Sense, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Fractions/Decimals, and Problem Solving

Science- Scientific Investigation, Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science

Social Studies- Mapping/Geography, and US Regions

DRA (Diagnostic Reading Assessment)

DRA is a reading assessment given to students in grades 1-5.

Students in grades 3-5 read part of the story orally. They write a summary, answer literal questions, tell about the author’s message and the most important part of the story. This assessment is used by teachers to help guide their reading instruction.

One to the World (OTTW)

“One to the World” is a Loudoun County school wide initiative taking content we already teach and helping students make connections outside of the classroom to answer questions and solve problems creatively.

Grading

There are four grading periods, each is nine weeks long.

Fifth graders receive letter grades (A – F) on their report cards.

Any papers with a number (1-4) will count towards your child’s grade in that subject. (Summative grades)

Any papers marked with a check mark (check plus, check minus, etc.) are averaged together and count as one grade for that subject. (Formative grades)

All work is important and needs to be completed correctly and on time!

Helping your child at home

Have your child read EVERYDAY and model good reading in your home by reading with him/her and discussing good books. Remember: “All reading is good reading!”

Practice multiplication and division facts through “12.”

Have your child practice writing by keeping a daily journal of the day’s events.

Volunteer

If there is a special activity or service you would like to be involved with (mystery reader, field trips, etc.) please let us know. We welcome your willingness to assist. Give us a call or drop the class “Room Parent” a note. Also, thanks for getting involved!

Class Celebrations/Birthdays

We will have three class celebrations this year (Fall/Harvest Festival, Winter Wonderland, and Valentine’s Day). Stay tuned for more information.

It is LCPS policy not to have parents send in food treats for your child’s birthday. However, parents may bring in non-food items to commemorate their child’s birthday. ◦Drop items off at the office and we will distribute them at

the end of the school day. ◦Please make sure you send the correct quantity - how sad

for someone if there isn’t enough!

Breakfast and Lunch

Please have your child eat a healthy breakfast; however, breakfast is served in the cafeteria. The coast is $2.10. We do not have snacks in 5th grade.

5th Grade Lunch is served from 11:00 – 11:30; the cost is $3.00◦Please pay online at

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ or send money/checks (payable to LCPS) in an envelope with your child’s name on it.

Home/School Communication

The fifth grade newsletters can be accessed on each teachers’ website. Please let us know if you prefer a paper copy.

Student agendas will list any work assignments needed to be completed by your child. Please consult it daily. Parent initials are encouraged.

Take Home Folders will go home weekly and contain graded work and school related communications.

Ham Comm. You can reach us via email:

◦ Mrs. Clokes: elanyna.clokes@lcps.org◦ Mr. Paris: mark.paris@lcps.org

Home/School Communication

We feel it is important to build a trustful relationship with parents based on respect. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about your child.

If you have a question/concern about what is happening in the classroom, please contact your child’s teacher first.

We ask that you set up a meeting so that we can devote our time and attention to the matter.

We will use email to answer quick questions and set up meetings.

Best ways to contact us are:◦ Mrs. Clokes: elanyna.clokes@lcps.org◦ Mr. Paris: mark.paris@lcps.org

Final Thoughts

It’s not what you look at that matters, All kids are gifted; some it’s what you see. just open their packages

~Henry David Thoreau earlier than others. ~Michael Carr

We must learn to live together like brothers or perish together like fools.~Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are looking forward to a productive year of learning with your child and we are excited about the discoveries that we will make. We will cover much material and in the process hopefully learn a lot. We truly believe that by working together we can help each student achieve their personal best! ~The Fifth Grade Team