55thth Grade Grade Parent OrientationParent Orientation

2013-142013-14

OrganizationOrganization

Daily BinderDaily Binder AgendaAgenda Bulldog FolderBulldog Folder Spirals/JournalsSpirals/Journals Student Data BinderStudent Data Binder

HomeworkHomework Language Arts=20 minutes of reading each night, Language Arts=20 minutes of reading each night,

or a total of 100 minutes per week, to help reach or a total of 100 minutes per week, to help reach their Reading Counts goal. 2 to 4 nights per week their Reading Counts goal. 2 to 4 nights per week of grammar homework will be assigned as needed.of grammar homework will be assigned as needed.

Social Studies=as neededSocial Studies=as needed

Science=as neededScience=as needed

Math=2 to 4 nights per weekMath=2 to 4 nights per week

*Homework will be written in the agenda.*Homework will be written in the agenda.

Common & Summative Common & Summative AssessmentsAssessments

Common AssessmentsCommon Assessments are given to gauge what the are given to gauge what the students already know. These assessments guide students already know. These assessments guide the instruction. A common assessment may be the instruction. A common assessment may be given at the beginning of a new concept or skill, given at the beginning of a new concept or skill, much like a pre test. However, common much like a pre test. However, common assessments may also be given mid way through assessments may also be given mid way through the chapter/unit as a formative measure. This the chapter/unit as a formative measure. This method aids the teacher in identifying those method aids the teacher in identifying those students who need further practice, students who students who need further practice, students who need to be enriched and everyone in between.need to be enriched and everyone in between.

Summative Assessments Summative Assessments are given at the end of are given at the end of the particular concept assessing the learning and the particular concept assessing the learning and summarizing the development of the learners.summarizing the development of the learners.

GradesGrades

-Students will not receive a zero.-Students will not receive a zero.

-If work is not turned in, the student -If work is not turned in, the student will stay in for study hall during recess.will stay in for study hall during recess.

-Grades are summative, so there will -Grades are summative, so there will be less numeric grades per six weeks.be less numeric grades per six weeks.

Student Data Binders

All students will have a binder where they record their own progress toward learning goals. Assessments and work samples will be cumulatively placed in the data binders and students will compare their own work samples to measure progress and explain their learning. Students and teachers will use the binder to conference and monitor progress. It will be an important way to help students know what their strengths and weaknesses are so, in turn, we are able to help them set personal goals for improvement.

The binder will collect data about Reading, Math and Science.

Starting in the second six weeks, these binders will come home twice per six weeks so you will be informed about your child’s progress.

Target TimeTarget TimeThis time is designated to review This time is designated to review

and/or enrich concepts. Some and/or enrich concepts. Some

students need extra reinforcement, students need extra reinforcement,

others need enrichment. Groups will others need enrichment. Groups will

be formed based on results of be formed based on results of

common assessments.common assessments.

AttendanceAttendance

Being present in EVERY class, in its entirety, is Being present in EVERY class, in its entirety, is

essential to your child’s learning.essential to your child’s learning.

-make appointments for after school-make appointments for after school -instruction lasts until 2:45-instruction lasts until 2:45

-Fridays are often used for assessment-Fridays are often used for assessment

-a note explaining the absence must be submitted within 72 -a note explaining the absence must be submitted within 72 hourshours

Conduct Rewards/ Conduct Rewards/ ConsequencesConsequences

TokensTokens ClipboardClipboardEach class has a conduct Each class has a conduct chart that is passed as the chart that is passed as the class rotates. If your child is class rotates. If your child is unable to follow the unable to follow the classroom expectations we classroom expectations we have gone over, s/he will have gone over, s/he will receive a mark on the receive a mark on the clipboard. For each mark clipboard. For each mark there will be a consequence. there will be a consequence. We use these conduct marks We use these conduct marks to determine the Mighty to determine the Mighty Dogs.Dogs.

This is our method of rewarding good behavior. Each child is assigned a number and has token labeled accordingly. Tokens are put into a container for an individual or for the whole class. These are then randomly drawn and rewards are given.

Recess/Study Hall/DetentionRecess/Study Hall/Detention

Study Hall: If your child was unable to finish Study Hall: If your child was unable to finish his/her class work and just needed a little more his/her class work and just needed a little more time, s/he may finish it during the recess/study time, s/he may finish it during the recess/study hall time. This is not a punishment, but an hall time. This is not a punishment, but an opportunity to complete the assignment.opportunity to complete the assignment.

Detention: A student will walk two laps around Detention: A student will walk two laps around the playground for each mark received on the the playground for each mark received on the clipboard. clipboard.

STAAR TestingSTAAR TestingMathMath ReadingReading Science ScienceTues., 4/1/14 Tues., 4/1/14 Wed., 4/2/14Wed., 4/2/14 Wed., 4/23/14 Wed., 4/23/14

Retake=Retake= Retake=Retake= No retake No retake

Tues., 5/13/14Tues., 5/13/14 Wed., 5/14/14Wed., 5/14/14

Parental helpParental help::

-well rested-well rested

-healthy breakfast-healthy breakfast

-dress in layers -dress in layers

*Students who do not pass the retake are required by Texas *Students who do not pass the retake are required by Texas state law to attend summer school.state law to attend summer school.

NewsletterNewsletter

There is a weekly 5There is a weekly 5thth grade newsletter. grade newsletter.

It will be posted to the 5It will be posted to the 5thth grade webpage by grade webpage by Tuesday evening of each week.Tuesday evening of each week.

The newsletter will be emailed to you, by The newsletter will be emailed to you, by your child’s homeroom teacher, by your child’s homeroom teacher, by Wednesday of each week.Wednesday of each week.

SnackSnack

We do have a set We do have a set

snack time. If you snack time. If you

choose, please send choose, please send

a dry snack in for your a dry snack in for your

child to eat. Snack time child to eat. Snack time follows our Special follows our Special

Areas and before we Areas and before we

begin our academic begin our academic rotations. rotations.

Water BottleWater Bottle

Please allow your child Please allow your child

to bring a spill proof to bring a spill proof

water bottle daily. water bottle daily.

This keeps them This keeps them

hydrated, saves time hydrated, saves time

and keeps them in and keeps them in

class! Water ONLY please. class! Water ONLY please.

Birthday TreatsBirthday Treats

We love to celebrate birthdays! However, We love to celebrate birthdays! However, our schedule is extremely full. Therefore, if our schedule is extremely full. Therefore, if your child wishes to celebrate his/her your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday, s/he will need to bring a “no birthday, s/he will need to bring a “no mess” simple treat to be passed out mess” simple treat to be passed out during snack or at the end of the school during snack or at the end of the school day. Please know school policy states no day. Please know school policy states no birthday treats during lunch or recess.birthday treats during lunch or recess.

CAMPCAMP November 13-15November 13-15thth

Camper fee= $100 due by Nov. 1Camper fee= $100 due by Nov. 1stst

*Fundraising Information!*Fundraising Information! Parent chaperones welcome-fee TBA. Parent chaperones welcome-fee TBA.

Background check needed.Background check needed. Camp activities include: Horseback Camp activities include: Horseback

riding, campfire, hayride, boat ride to riding, campfire, hayride, boat ride to Devil’s island, archery, and more!Devil’s island, archery, and more!

Thank you for coming!

If you have further questions, please contact us.

Mrs. Bock kbock@dentonisd.org x0831

Ms. Koontz jkoontz@dentonisd.orgx0832

Mrs. Leggett nleggett@dentonisd.orgx0860

Mrs. Sanders nsanders@dentonisd.org x0838