Mrs. Erickson 5th Grade

Welcome to Fifth Grade!I am so excited to have you

here!! Fifth Graders!

WOW!!At the top of the elementary!

Can you believe it?!!

 

It is indeed an honor to have

you in my class!  I look forward to guiding you on the next leg of your journey through elementary school. It has been a wonderful privilege to have been a witness to all you have achieved as you have progressed through each previous grade.  What hard workers you are, and what great things you have accomplished so far!!

An exciting year lies ahead!!! We are going to be learning such amazing things, AND as the oldest in the elementary, fifth graders are given many special perks, such as:

COUCH POTAOTES DAREENTRUSTED WITH FLAG

BANDHOMEWORKOPOLY

LIT CIRCLESKINDER BUS BUDDIES

LUNCH BUNCHKINDER RDG BUDDIES

ADVENTURE CLUBPASS OUT PROGRAMS

LUNCH ROOM HELPERSHELP WITH CONCESSIONS

HELPERS IN 1ST AND 2ND

LUNCH IN CLASSROOMLIBRARY HELPERS

100% HOMEWORK CLUBSPELLING WIZARDS

COOL!!

SPECIALSPECIAL PROJECTSSOME OLD and SOME NEW…

ALL EXCITING!!!

SCOTTISH PEN PALS GROUNDHOG DAY PROJECT

MYSTERY CLASSES POD CASTING

OREO PROJECT MYSTERY STUDENT EXCHANGE

JR. ACHIEVEMENT MYSTERY STATES

ADOPT A FALCON GPS PROJECT

MATH ALL AROUND US BATTLESHIP CHALLENGE

CONSTITUTION DAY VETERANS DAY

TRAVELING TRIPP FROM TEXAS PROJECT

STUDENT SIGNATURES IN SPACE

VIDEO CONFERENCING

WHOA! Pretty awesome, but with privilege comes responsibility. Younger students are watching you,

so it is very important that you make wise choices, both

academically and personally. It is even more important that you

make these wise choices for your own sake, as they will help you to lay the foundation for a happy and

successful future. It is my sincere hope

that this is a challenge you are ready to accept.

Because Fifth Grade is the last year before you move down to Middle School, two of our most

important goals for the year are for you:

To accept responsibility for your own learning To be well-organized

Following directions Handing in work on time Using work time wisely Having the necessary materials for class Keeping a neat desk and locker Bringing weather appropriate clothing for recess Working independently, yet asking questions when

needed Having papers done neatly Following classroom procedures; Being respectful of yourself and of others Accepting the consequences of your actions...........

These are the signs of a responsible, well-organized student. Developing these positive

habits will ensure not only success in school,

but success in life, as well.

Our classroom is like a community, and just like in a community, we , in this classroom, take care of each other. We are respectful and kind and honest and forgiving at all times, and we always try our very best. We recognize that

we are all special, and that we all have been blessed with certain strengths and talents. No one of these is better than the other; all are

important and valued. Yes, our classroom is a community, and as in all communities, there are

rules to ensure that we get along and that everyone feels safe.

CLASSROOM RULES

Respect yourself, others, and the world

around you. Always, do your very best. Set goals and

work hard to achieve them. Be honest Accept personal responsibility for your

actions and your learning.

WARNER DISCIPLINE PLAN

Following instructions

Accepting ‘NO’ for an answer

Disagreeing appropriately

Accepting criticism or consequences

Personal hygiene (Never Punished)

No physical aggression

Respect and courtesy for others

Personal organization

Voice Control. Moving under control

Completion of Assignments on time

Respect for the facility

PLAYGROUND RULES

Play past the green line, and line up quietly on it immediately when the bell rings.   

Stay to the right when passing into or out of the school building. 

Swing straight. Don't go crooked or twist and spin.  Never jump out of a moving swing.  Use jump ropes only on the front part of the playground.

Do not take them out to the playground equipment. Never

put them around someone.  Do not run up the slides. 

Do not play ball on any of the playground equipment. 

Never throw or kick balls against the school building.Do not use hard balls for tag games. No "grabbies". No bullying.  Choose fair sides. Leave toys at home. When needed, bring warm clothes: hat, gloves,

boots, snow pants, jacket, etc. Boots are needed when there is snow on the ground.

CURRICULUM

MATH, ACM, ROCKET MATH READING, LIT CIRCLES, ACR, JOURNALS

ENGLISH SPELLING SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE SPECIALS: LIBRARY, ART, PE, MUSIC, GUIDANCE, DARE, BAND

GRADING SCALE

 100 %     A+     

94-99      A     86-93      B     78-85      C      70-77      D     0-69        F   S Satisfactory   

I Improvement Needed    

GRADES  Letter grades will be based on:Points given for Daily WorkIn-class activitiesSpecial ProjectsTests / QuizzesAccelerated ReadingAccelerated Math

No Extra Credit will be given. It is important to do your best the first time, every time. There will be opportunities for Bonus Points to be earned on some assignments.

EXPECTATIONS

Assignments are to be headed correctly, well-organized, written neatly, and are to be a reflection of your best effort. Papers which do not meet these standards will not be accepted.

Assignments not finished in class are due the following school day by 8:30 AM.

Assignments which are not done on time or are done on time, but do not meet  'quality' standards will be due at 8:30 of the next school day.  Twenty points will be deducted from the earned percentage when figuring the letter grade for these papers.

Late or poor quality assignments not handed in by 8:30 the following school day become a zero, and you will need to make arrangements to attend an after school Study Club to complete the late work. 

Because it is imperative that you get fresh air,

exercise, and time for social interaction with your peers, recess times will not be utilized for late or sloppily done work. 

Recess times will be reserved for addressing the

needs of students who may need extra help on a particular concept.

Any outstanding assignments will become Incompletes, and will need to be completed before a report card will be issued.

PLANNERS FRIDAY FOLDERS

Planners are to be filled out each morning by the 8:30 bell. Helpers check to make sure they are filled out correctly. If late work

becomes a concern, planners will need to be signed each night by a parent.

Planners are checked after last recess. Cross off any assignments that are completed, and circle those that are not. Check to make

sure that you have all materials needed to complete those assignments as homework.

Friday Folders go home each Friday and are to be signed and returned no later than Tuesday of the following week.

All completed and corrected papers are to be saved in your mailbox until they are put in your folder to

take home on Friday.

Tardiness School officially starts at 8:30 A.M. If you are not in the classroom by the time the

second bell rings, you are tardy. Seatwork begins at 8:20. Students in the room at

that time take their seats and begin the day’s work. Every effort should be made to be in the room, breakfast over, and all papers handed in by that time.

There will be times when that is not possible. When you arrive, please quietly and quickly go about completing your early morning activities.

TARDINESS

We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year…some of them we will not even have to leave the building!

BARRIER AWARENESS DAY IN ABERDEENWEATHER STATION IN ABERDEEN

(TENTATIVELY)SCOTLAND VIA TWO VIDEO CONFERENCES

OTHER VIDEO CONFERENCING TRIPS!

FIELD TRIPS

We’re Going to Have a Great Year!!!