Meet the 5th Grade Teachers!

Jason Bruck Shelley Couch Jayme Langford

Behavior Policy

 Clipboard  Phone Call/Email  Parent Conference  Assignment book

Planners

  Write assignments daily Homework  Monday-Thursday: At least 20 minutes of independent reading and journal entry     Monday-Thursday: Math packets given each Monday, but will be graded daily together (1 sheet per night) 2-4 days a week: Science, social studies or health Book Project due at the end of each six weeks Spelling Homework and tests every two to three weeks

Communication

• • • • • • Email – Best form www.5thgradewildcats.weebly.com

Office Phone – 817-815-7000 Planner/Written Notes Students will be provided with a planner to record assignments and chart their daily behavior.

This is an excellent source of communication, therefore consequences will be given if the planner is not signed by a parent or guardian daily.

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Supplies

2 packages of notebook paper 2 ball point pens/ blue or black 1 box of markers 4 composition notebooks 2 spiral notebooks 2 dozen #2 pencils 6 pocket folders 2 boxes of tissues 2 packages of construction paper Scissors Glue Flash drive if possible (helpful when saving projects) Pencil box/bag if needed

Tardy/Morning Policy

 8:01 TARDY! Must report to office and come in the room with a tardy pass. School and District policy  Teachers must be good role models during morning announcements…

Daily Class Schedule

Fifth Grade Homerooms

  7:50 – 8:00 Homeroom 8:00 - 9:45 Block 1  9:45 - 11:15 Block 2 (Mental Break 10:00)    11:15 - 12:15 Block 3 12:15 - 12:45 Lunch 12:45 - 1:00 Recess     1:00 - 1:50 Fine Arts/Planning 1:50 - 2:20 Block 3 2:20 - 2:50 Writing 2:50 - 3:00 Dismissal

Parent Conferences

 1:00 – 1:45  [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Reading

Accelerated Reader  5 AR Tests on grade level per 6 weeks-these will be test grades in reading expected to meet AR points goal  every 6 weeks-a test grade Record Journal Entry Mon-Thurs  Book Project each six weeks

Progress Reports and Report Cards

Progress Reports  Every 4th Wed. of each 6 weeks in Wildcats Folder  Sign and Return Promptly Report Cards  Each 6 weeks  Sign and Return Promptly

Grading Policy

 Your child may turn in missing/late work by the end of the six weeks for a maximum grade to a 70%.

 If your child earns a grade below a 70%, then he or she can redo the assignment for up to a 70%, but this does not apply to

math and reading tests.

 Weighted Grades   Homework 10% Class Work 40%  Tests 50%

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED!

   Copy Parent/Laminate Scholastic Chaperones for Field Trips  All volunteers must complete a new background check form in the office.

Thank You!

We are very excited for the new year!