Welcome to Curriculum Night Ms Boggess Fifth Grade

Welcome to Curriculum Night Ms. Boggess Fifth Grade 2015 -2016

Expectations/Rewards/ Consequences • Respect people and property; Be responsible for work, actions, and belongings; Have fun. • Rewards: move clip up, phone call/note, prize box, other as determined by teacher. • Consequences: move clip down, phone call/note home, time out, other as determined by the teacher.

ARC • We have a new reading program, ARC (American Reading Company) • IRLA, teacher directed, small group/research, writing

Math Facts • It is imperative that students know their multiplication and division facts from 0 – 12. • We will practice in class, please also encourage practice at home. Thank you!

Homework /Homework will be on the computer, Schoolnet. Students will access it through Powerschool. / 20 math problems assigned on Friday, due the next Friday. / Science will be added in a few weeks. /Read at least 30 minutes nightly and record on the calendar

Science • Science EOG • Science tests will be application to real world situations. Students must be able to apply knowledge, not just memorize. • Use notes and graded papers in Monday folders to study.

Grading Scale This school year Guilford County Schools will use a 10 point grading scale. A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 E = Below 60 Grades will be weighted: Classwork: 20% Homework: 10% Quiz: 30% Test: 40% Don’t forget to set up/access Powerschool. It will be available for information the middle of next week.

Schedule and Specials: /Specials runs on a 5 day rotation. We will have one special per day. /Art /Library /Music /P. E. /Tech Lab /Recess: 10: 20 – 10: 50 /Lunch: 10: 55 – 11: 25

Dress Code • Shorts must be finger-tip length • Shirt sleeves must be 3 finger widths • Sneakers or closed toed shoes for daily recess.

Field Trips /Fall: Natural Science Center /Fall: Slim Goodbody (Oct. 18) /Fall: Kersey Valley /PTI: Weather /Winter: Orchestra /Spring: Charlotte Motor Speedway /March 23 - 24: Camp Hanes

Attendance Notes must be turned in within 3 days of an absence Notes must be signed by parents, we cannot accept emails Family emergency is not considered an excused absence, please explain Absences for trips must be approved in advance (Must describe educational experience)

Room Parent/Volunteers We need a Room Parent to organize our class parties and celebrations. Are you willing to help? Volunteers are needed for a variety of things. If you have time, we can put you to work!

Graduation We are in need of a chair for 5 th grade graduation. If you are interested, please let me know!

Thank you for coming to classroom night! Any questions?