Parent Information Night

Beckham Elementary Fifth GradeSeptember 5, 2013

Welcome Parents!

We are so glad you are here!

5th Grade Homework Policy

Homework will be given Monday through Thursday

Reading Response Journal Spelling or Grammar Practice Math practice Work toward memorizing multiplication

facts every night Science homework will be later in the year

Behavior Policy

5th Grade Consequences of Behavior Choices Consequences of negative choices:1st time- Warning- verbal or eye contact2nd time- Sign in planner and miss half of recess3rd time- Sign in planner and miss all of recess (Persistent signs in the planner will result in parental contact either by phone, email, or in person).4th time- Sign in the planner and notify parents= sent to officeSevere Clause: Sent immediately to office and notify parents.

Consequences of positive choices:Students who choose appropriate behavior will be positively rewarded with “good” notes,phone calls, stickers, certificates, special activities/privileges, etc.

Communication Policy

5th Grade Communication Policy

The 5th grade teachers will communicate with you in the following ways:

Notes and assignment daily in the plannerPhone calls as neededE-mailScheduled conferences- 5th grade conference time is 2:25-3:15 daily (not Thurs.)Notes home and homework in the first folder in the binder – Please check this folder daily.

Graded Papers Folder

Graded papers will be sent home in a special folder every Thursday.

Please check, sign, and return your child’s folder on Friday to indicate that you have received the graded papers contained in it.

If a paper is marked “CARS” (Correct And Return Signed), please

make sure your child corrects the papers.

Then sign the corrected paper somewhere near the top.

All “CARS” papers are due by the following Monday, no exceptions.

Parent Conferences

These will be scheduled as needed during the fall semester.

If you would like to request a conference, please contact me by calling the school at (682) 867-6600 or by sending a note via the planner or email.

My conference time is 2:25-3:15 daily.

Opportunities to Get Involved

Volunteer FormAnyone who wants to volunteer must fill out a volunteer form

online (room parents, classroom helpers, helping with parties, field trips, and participating in any activity involving other students).

P.T.A. MeetingsPTA Flyer shows the board positions that need to be filled.

The cost to join PTA is $7.50; however, attending meetings is not required.

Grade 5 Unit 1- Math

How can I help my child with Reading?

Other Information

School begins at 8:20am. Please do not drop off students before 7:50am. There is no supervision before that time.

If your child has a doctor’s appointment during school hours, your child will need to return to school with a note from the doctor stating the time and date of the appointment.

School ends at 3:20pm. Students need to know before they get to school how they are to get home. Your child will not be supervised after 3:35pm. After school and before school day care is available on site through the YMCA.

Please make arrangements ahead of time for your child.

Birthdays: No cupcakes or drinks. All treats should be purchased and individually wrapped.

Contact Information

Donna Richersondrichers@aisd.net

Kara Gomezkgomez@aisd.net

Robert Gardnerrgardner@aisd.net

Beth Trammellbtrammel@aisd.net