CJ Morris Elementary School Fifth Grade Parent Information

CJ Morris Elementary School Fifth Grade Parent Information 2017

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 throughout the year (unless otherwise specified)

Yearbook & Dedications Yearbook Sales & Dedications Due: March 24 th ∗ Yearbooks cost $30 ∗ Yearbook Dedications – ∗ 1/8 page cost $20. 00 ∗ ¼ page cost $50. 00 ∗ ½ page cost $100

CAASPP Testing Preparedness ∗ April 24 – May 5, 2017 ∗ 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

CAASPP Test ∗ April 24 – May 5, 2017 ∗ Scores will be reported to parents in the Fall ∗ California State Standards ∗ Computerized testing environment ∗ English Language Arts & Math Practice Tests http: //www. smarterbalanced. org/assessments/practice-and-training-tests/

Exhibition May 11, 2017 ∗ Exhibition Project – completed at school ∗ Attire dressy or uniform ∗ Bottoms – No jeans, sweats or shorts ∗ Tops – no spaghetti straps or strapless ∗ Student arrival @6: 15 pm ∗ Presentations @6: 30 pm ∗ Musical Performance immediately following presentations

Knott’s Berry Farm ∗ May 17 th Knott’s Berry Farm ∗ Chaperones – Paperwork ∗ Student Season Passes

Human Growth and Development ∗ May 22 nd Growth and Development ∗ Boys will be taught by Mr. Bhojani ∗ Girls will be taught by Mrs. Harrington 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.

5 th Grade vs Teachers Softball Game ∗May 23 th ∗Begins @8: 30 am ∗Gear ∗Parent Committee (canopies, water, etc. )

Fifth Grade Party ∗ May 24 th Year End Festivities ∗Awards assembly @9: 30 am ∗Reception @ 10: 15 am ∗ 5 th grade party @12: 40 pm ∗Attire ∗ Parent Volunteers needed to plan and organize ∗ Party set up 11: 30 am – 12: 30 pm ∗ Party 12: 35 – 2: 35 pm ∗ Party clean up 2: 30 -3: 00 pm ∗ Past parties included games & crafts ∗ Donations welcome

Last Day of School ∗ May 25, 12: 00 dismissal ∗ 5 th 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. ∗ Students are placed based upon CAASPP test results, 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 ∗ ∗ ∗ South Pointe: May 3 th - Parents @6: 00 -8: 00 pm Suzanne: May 9 th - Parents @6: 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. k 12. ca. us/ ∗ http: //suzanne. wvusd. k 12. ca. us/

Tips for Success in Middle School ∗ Stay involved – Your child still needs you! ∗ Binder Building ∗ Be firm, fair, consistent ∗ Seek information ∗ Study and homework habits Parent Portal https: //parents. wvusd. k 12. ca. us/aeries. net/

Questions? Please email questions to your teacher rharrington@wvusd. k 12. ca. us tnoelte@wvusd. k 12. ca. us rmortensen@wvusd. k 12. ca. us