Transcript Welcome to the 5th Grade Parents Night!!

Welcome to the
5th Grade Parents’ Night!
Please schedule a
conference if you have
more questions.
Teachers & Support Staff
2013-1014
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Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Karey Pierce
Avelia Cullingford
Elizabeth Hampton
Johanna Dorris
Stacey Sebesta
Silke Piper
Adam Blomquist
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Librarian – Kelly Giacomozzi
Music – Shannon Gallinger, Charlotte Wurman
Physical Education – Judy Hulen, Heath Miller, Chris Stanley
Campus Instructional Technologist/Computer - Frank Arevalo
Inclusion Specialist - Allison Pechal
English Language Learners – Sue Henderson
RICA / Dyslexia – Gwen Searls
Counselors- Patricia Journey / Amy Alexander
Curriculum Instructional Specialist – Brian Wadsworth
Assistant Principals – Conniesue Wambsgans, Gloria Mays
Principal - Carrie Parker
Agenda
Parents’
Role in the Skipcha Family
Skipcha - Arrival / Dismissal Procedures
5th Grade Policies and Planning
Discipline Plan / Communication
Team specific information
Questions
Volunteer:
Annual Criminal Background check
Must complete a background check before you can help
in the classroom to include field trips & parties.
Skipcha Elementary Office @ 336-6690
See the office staff for dates and paperwork regarding
Skipcha parent orientation for volunteers – online training
PTO
Volunteer/[email protected]
Partner in education
Homework “coach” / Conversations that reinforce learning
Policies and Procedures
Arrival:
West Side of School
Breakfast
7:00 - 7:20 a.m.
All other students 7:15 a.m.
Outside
teacher’s classroom with reading material
Teachers
pick up students 7:25 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 7:30 a.m.
Policies and Procedures
Dismissal
Bus
– 2:45 p.m.
riders go to the gym
YMCA go to cafeteria
Daycare students go to library
Walkers/Pick-ups--West Entrance
Early dismissal: 2 hours earlier (12:45)
Students will meet siblings in these designated areas.
*Note required if change in dismissal procedures
Homework / Class Work Policy
*Late work: 10% deduction from grade
*REDO policy: Formative assignments with a grade
below 70%.
*Study Hall may be assigned for “redo” work
*Excused absence = 5 days to make-up
NOTES for ALL ABSENCES are required.
*Expectation: Show work / justify answers
*Progress reports: Mid-quarter
*Home Access Center - view student grades
online
Grade-level &Team Planning
Teaching
staff meets weekly to discuss 5th
grade curriculum plans and upcoming events.
Discipline Plan / Grading policies
Field Trips (curriculum based)
Goals:
Teachers
provide challenging opportunities for all
learners in order to meet our national, state and
district objectives.
Students become responsible, independent learners
that actively participate in our school community.
Curriculum: TEKS Resource System
CONTENT – Unit Topics / Year At a Glance (YAG) (handouts)
TEKS:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148
STATE TESTING-5TH GRADE
READING, MATH and SCIENCE
STAAR (testing) – Spring 2014
Math Center applications available – free tutoring
1-
Discipline Plan /
Communication
Redirect/Warning
2-Refocus Area
3-Buddy Room (Parent Contact)
4-Referral
*Star Bux Store: Library
*Friday Study Hall / Recess
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Thursday Folders / Agendas / E-mail / Phone / E-School +
Conference Time: 11:00- 11:45 M, T, TH, F
KISD website: https://www. Killeenisd.org
TEAM Expectations
Rotation
Math
schedule
/ Science (Mr. Sebesta) – multiplication facts
12x12, Journaling/Thinking like a scientist!
Language Arts / Social Studies (Mrs. Cullingford) –
Reading Strategies, Note-taking / organization /
citing work (MLA)
Homework
Meet
expectations
Due Dates
Read Nightly (30 min)
Study for tests
Utilize ReDo Policy for classwork/homework
Miscellaneous / Questions
Extra
Curricular Activities - Grades must
be passing to participate
Emergencies
do happen! – Please update
POC information as it changes. The homeroom
teacher will send the update to the office.
Any
Questions???