Transcript cjmorris.wvusd.k12.ca.us

CJ Morris Elementary School
Fifth Grade
Parent Information
2015
Last Trimester Expectations
∗ CJ Morris Expectations:
Be Caring
Be Principled
Be Reflective
∗ Homework / Classwork completed and turned in on
time.
∗ Positive behavior in and out of the classroom.
∗ Uniform dress throughout the year (unless otherwise
specified)
Yearbook & Dedications
Yearbook Sales Due: March 27th
∗ Yearbooks cost $30
∗ Yearbook Dedications –
∗ 1/8 page cost $20.00
∗ ¼ page cost $50.00
∗ ½ page cost $100
State CST Testing
∗ Science only
∗ April 14- April 23
∗ Attendance is very important
∗ Arrive to school on time
∗ Get plenty of rest
∗ Eat a healthy breakfast full of protein
∗ Donations of healthy snacks welcome
∗ Science - CST Released Questions
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/documents/cstrtqs
cience5.pdf
Smarter Balance (SBAC)
Pilot Test
∗ April 14- April 23
∗ Scores will not be reported to parents or school districts
∗ Common Core State Standards
∗ Computerized testing environment
∗ English Language Arts and Literacy
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA
.htm
∗ Math
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/inde
x.htm
Exhibition
∗ May 14th Exhibition
∗ At school project
∗ Attire
∗ Student arrival @6:15 pm
∗ Presentations @6:30 pm
∗ May 15th Celebration Fieldtrip
∗ Rated G Movie
Knott’s Berry Farm
∗ May 20th Knott’s Berry Farm
∗ Chaperones - Paperwork
∗ Student Season Passes
∗ Donations
Human Growth and
Development
∗ May 22nd Growth and Development
∗ Boys will be taught by Mr. Schilz or Mr. Veneracion
∗ Girls will be taught by Mrs. Veneracion and Mrs. Noelte
∗ Lesson covers body changes and hygiene.
∗ Video can be previewed by parents tonight after this presentation.
∗ Permission slips will be sent home, and must be returned completed to
participate.
5th Grade vs Teachers Softball
Game
∗May 26th
∗Begins @8:30 am
∗Gear
∗Parent Committee (canopies, water, etc.)
Fifth Grade Party
∗ May 27th Year End Festivities
∗Awards assembly @9:30am
∗Reception @ 10:15 am
∗5th grade party @12:40 pm
∗Attire
∗ Parent helpers needed to organize
∗ Party set up 10:30-11:40 am
∗ Party clean up 2:00-3:00 pm
∗ Past parties included games & crafts
∗ Donations welcome
Last Day of School
∗ May 28, 12:00 dismissal
∗ 5th Grade Memory Walk
∗ Parents must wait outside the gate
∗ Please save balloons and flowers, etc for home
∗ You are welcome to take pictures/video
∗ Bring Kleenex!
Sixth Grade Math Placement
∗ Math Placement Exam will be given in May.
∗ 6th grade counselors place students based upon
placement exam score, and report card grades.
∗ Middle school will contact you regarding
placement.
∗ Questions regarding placement can be discussed
with middle school counselors in the fall.
Middle School Orientation
∗ Suzanne: May 5th - Parents @6:30 pm
∗ South Pointe: May 6th - Parents @6:00-8:00 pm
∗ Selecting Electives
∗ Registration in August - Schools will notify you by mail in the summer
∗ Check out Middle School websites or call for Summer School
opportunities.
∗ http://southpointe.wvusd.k12.ca.us/
∗ http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/
Tips for Success in Middle
School
∗ Stay involved – Your child still needs you!
∗ Be firm, fair, consistent
∗ Seek information
∗ Study and homework habits
∗ Parent Portal
https://parents.wvusd.k12.ca.us/abi/
∗ Renaissance Home Connect
https://hosted111.renlearn.com/268527/HomeConnect/Login.aspx
Questions?
Please email questions to your teacher
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