Back To School Night Sinclair Elementary School Grade
Back To School Night Sinclair Elementary School Grade 5 Thursday, October 1 st, 2015
Sinclair Elementary School • • Address: 7801 Garner Drive, Manassas VA Telephone: 703 -631 -4811 Fax Number: 703 -361 -7707 Principal: Dr. Sharon D. Woodson Assistant Principal: ? ? Website: http: //sinclaires. schools. pwcs. edu/ School Day: Class begins promptly at 8: 15 am, dismissal 2: 55 pm
Our Daily Schedule • • 7: 50 -8: 15 - 9: 05 - 9: 40 – 11: 20 - 11: 35 – 12: 05 - 2: 00 - 2: 45 Morning Business Encore Writing Block 1 Recess Lunch Block 2 Core Extension Block 1 & Block 2 consist of: Language Arts/Geography OR Math/Science *your child sees 2 different teachers
Expectations • Students are expected to: – Participate – Try their best – Be respectful & responsible – Complete work on time – Not bully
BULLYING Prevention • Sinclair has a bullying prevention program in place, called Olweus • 3 components: students, staff, parents • ZERO tolerance for bullying • Will teach students about how serious bullying is and how they can help • Class meetings weekly to address issues
Homework Expectations • Students will have HW nightly Usually: -test or quiz to prepare for -math worksheet or online video - science projects -read 20 minutes • Consequences for no homework: -parent communication -missed recess -detention
CLASS DOJO • 5 th grade teachers use class dojo • An online behavior management tool • Sign in with your access code to see your child’s report and receive instant updates about behavior • Receive communication reminders and communicate with teachers
SCHOOLOGY • An online program with posted videos and class content for students • Parents have an access code to review their child’s information, assignments/grades, and responses • A lot of math and science content can be accessed through here. • A link can be found on teacher webpages
How can I help? • • • Encourage your child to read & Check your child’s agenda – practice math facts nightly students have HW every night (there are many websites to practice) Ask your child what they are learning in school – there is • Have your child complete the usually a test/quiz every week Book It calendar monthly for a free personal pizza Study with your child • Check class website weekly Review resources on teacher webpage or SCHOOLOGY • Check Class DOJO • Look for weekly progress reports – sent on Fridays
SOL Tests!!!! • Students will take 3 SOL tests this year: – Science • In May • On 4 th AND 5 th grade material – Reading • In May – Math • 2 parts: calculator portion and non-calculator portion • Word problem based • In May THERE ARE SOL RETAKES FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC SCORES
Parent Volunteers Needed • Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome in our room. • Please let me know if you would like to help – – At school – working with students, copies, helping with class parties/activities, chaperone field trips – At home – making activities
Upcoming Events • PTO SPIRIT NIGHTS : – Chuck E Cheese – October 2 nd – Chick Fil-A – October 21 st – Ice Cream Social – October 30 th • BOOK FAIR (November 3 -6) • PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES – Tuesday, November 3 rd (schedule a time tonight) • Quarter 1 Report Cards (Nov. 10) • Title 1 Family Night (Nov. 10)
Contacting the Teachers • Parent-Teacher Conferences: call the school or write a note requesting a conference – at least 3 days in advance • EMAIL: – Mr. Musser: musserrp@pwcs. edu – Mr. Greene: greenec@pwcs. edu • Website: http: //sinclaires. schools. pwcs. edu/ • CLASS DOJO – use your parent code • Sinclair telephone number: 703 -631 -4811 • Sinclair fax number: 703 -361 -7707
Let’s work as a team and have a great school year! Sinclair Elementary School Grade 5
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