to our 5

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Grade Meet the Teacher Night

We’re so glad you’re here!

Language Arts Teachers

Ms. Doglio English, Spelling Grammar Mrs. Behrent Reading/Vocabulary ISAT Rdg. Response

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Grade Teachers

Mrs. Sitze Social Studies Ms. Kopec Science Mrs. Nelson Math Mrs. Weller P.E.

Check the Assignment Book Daily Check SDS for Grades each Friday Clean Expandable Folders

Weekly :

Get Rid of Old Papers

End of Quarter 1 st Q. October 18 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Q. December 20 Q. March 7 Q. May 22

* Midterm grades are online . If you check grades online, you will not receive a paper copy.

Let us know if you need us to print your child’s mid-term grades.

*Report cards will be sent home quarterly with your child .

• • • Vocabulary is figured into the grade.

Students in 5 th and 6 th vocabulary book. Units grade use the same are completed in ; units are covered in .

Practice flashcards & activities can be found on the school website: Pawnee CUSD 11 - 5th Grade Vocabulary Pawnee CUSD 11 - 6th Grade Vocabulary

Makes up 20% of the English Grade Tests: Taken in Computer Class Your child’s Computer Day is also his/her Spelling Test Day.

Worksheet: Due Day After it is Received Must be in Cursive 2 Yearly Lists Provided : 1 for Expandable Folder , 1 for You will find our Spelling Lists and links to Spelling City grade Home Page of the School Website.

Home on the 5 th /6 th We will write the words three times each every Friday. Students can print, type, or use fancy letters. They may use colored pencils, markers, highlighters, or whatever other creative tool is available. Make it beautiful; create a new design each week. Surprise your teacher!

P.E Information

Gym Shoes

No Gym Shoes = No Participation = ZERO for the day

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No Shoe

Days per Quarter: Grade Drops 1 LETTER Shoes must be tied properly before entering the gym.

Sit-Outs for Injuries or Illness

Students may be excused from P.E. participation up to 3 days on a parent’s note. After the 3 rd day, a DOCTOR’S note will be required.

If a student does not participate due to a note, they CANNOT participate at RECESS.

I S A T IAA TEST

March 3-14, 2014 No Vacations Excused on These Dates Dr. appointments & family trips will be unexcused.

However, please do not send your child to school sick.

ATTENDANCE

1. Call the school between 7:30-10:00 and leave a message. Grade School Office: 625-2231 2. If no phone call is received, your child must bring a written excuse. Include: date, student name, grade, parent signature, and reason for absence.

3. If no call is made & no note is received, the absence is Unexcused .

Doctor, Dentist & Ortho. Appointments Best Time Frame to schedule: First thing in a.m.

or Leave : 10:40 Back by 12:00

the secretary at 625-2231 if you plan to pick up assignments.

Otherwise, a classmate will collect assignments & leave them on your child’s desk.

Upon return from illness , students are allowed one day for each day they are absent to complete work.

from school If a student collects homework assignments prior to a planned vacation or absence, the work is due 2 days after the student returns to school.

After 10 excused absences, a doctor’s note will be needed to verify that your child was ill.

The note must be from the doctor, counselor, dentist, or orthodontist.

It must be on office letterhead and include the date/time of appointment.

*If the student is not at school by noon, s/he will NOT be able to be a spectator or participant at any extra-curricular school activities .

5 th

It is our philosophy that to be successful, students must be responsible for completing homework and be prepared for quizzes/tests. A Study Hall is scheduled daily, but students are expected to finish assignments and study for tests at home. We may occasionally need to keep students in at recess for extra assistance.

We believe it is crucial for parents to see their child’s test scores in order to track progress and offer support. We know that left unchecked, students often don’t bring home tests for parents to see. This is why, as a courtesy to you, we require a parent signature on tests. Even if you check grades on SDS, you won’t be able to see what was missed.

Study Sessions/Detentions

Late assignments are documented daily on index cards.

After each quarter, new cards are made; each student begins with a clean slate. Parents are contacted if late assignments or misbehavior become a problem.

5 Late assignments per homeroom/per quarter = 30 min. study session/detention 10 late assignments = 1 hr. study session 15 late assignments = 1 ½ hr. study session 20 late assignments & beyond = Saturday Detention

Detentions/SS are served on Tuesdays after school with a 5 th or 6 th grade teacher. Travel arrangements should be made by parents. Saturday detentions are assigned by Mrs. Cline. Detentions will start after Labor Day. ***Noon recess cannot be substituted for the after school requirement.

All detention/study session notices must be signed by parent/guardian.

Detentions will be given for behavior issues. Time limits/consequences will vary, depending on the severity of the action.

Encouraging Rewards

Once a week a recess will be given to those who have not had any late assignments all week. Check out our Late Assignment Article.

No Late Assignments for Quarter!

Little Italy’s Pizza & dessert is ordered for lunch at school. Students need to bring their own money: Cost is around $3.00 + Drink. A certificate is sent home explaining the details.

Stay Informed: Use the School Website

Find the 5 th & 6 th Grade Homepage : Look under Grade School, Teacher Websites, 5 th /6 th Grade Homepage Sign up for News Updates Go to www.pawneeschools.com

• • • • • • • Links: Check out Schedules Daily Assignments Dates to Remember School Calendar District Forms AR Book Finder Menus & Much More

Pawnee School is a Bully Free Zone

Informational Article GS Handbook Pawnee School Management Plan Expectations Enforcement

9 Things Teachers Hope Parents Know

1. Don’t be a stranger!

Talk to your child’s teacher early and often. All teachers have a phone and and extension for messages. (the best way)

2. Learning doesn’t stop at 3:15.

Encourage your child to show you something that they are working on at school. Every time your child gets the chance to show off what he knows, he builds confidence.

3. Stay involved – even when you don’t know the material.

Just knowing a parent is paying attention can be very motivating for a student.

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Keep your child organized.

Have your child empty their backpack everyday. Keep plenty of supplies on hand. Kids run out of paper and pencils frequently.

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Let your child make mistakes.

Teachers don’t want perfect students, they want that we can go over the material again.

students who try hard .

Sometimes parents get caught up in thinking that every assignment has to be done exactly right, and they put too much pressure on their child. It’s OK for kids to get some problems wrong. It’s important for us to see what students don’t know so

6. Raise a good reader.

Even if your child is not a natural bookworm, encourage him to love literature. Reading aloud can expand his vocabulary.

7. Teaching isn’t easy.

We have good days and bad days just like every human. We can make mistakes too. Volunteering is a way of showing your support, even if you have time to help out once a year. It show your child – and his teacher- that you really care about his education.

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The teacher is on your side – give her the benefit of the doubt.

If there is an issue between your child and a teacher, don’t automatically run to the principal behind the teacher’s back. Certain situations that involve a child’s safety do merit a meeting with the head of school, but otherwise going over the teacher’s head signals a lack of respect. When you can’t agree on a solution, set up a meeting with the teacher and the principal, who can help work things out.

Always go to the teacher first.

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9. There is a secret to better grades.

Converse daily with your child to show interest in their school work.

Inform the teachers of any issues that the child has confided in, for example, bullying, struggling with the schedule, health issues, etc.

Constantly check the schoolwebsite to keep ahead on assignments, grades and upcoming projects.

If your child is having a tough time in a particular class, don’t swoop in and try to make things right. Encourage your child to meet with his teacher to resolve the problem on his own.

Thanks for viewing our presentation. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions you might have.

We’re looking forward to working with you and your child this year.

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