Welcome to Room 88!

I will begin at 7:30, and then invite you to

spend some time touring the classroom.

Paperwork!

•Conference choices-online•Permission slips-coming home•No Excuse Word List - spelling•Curriculum Guides-online•Contact Info. –my website•Volunteer Forms – SCASD

How Fifth Grade “Works”I. Student Expectations

II. Homework PolicyIII.Units of StudyIV. Math ExpressionsV. WritingVI. TestingVII.Field TripsVIII.WebsiteIX. Contact Information

Wolf Pack ExpectationsA. Assignment Books

* Signed by an adult weekly until further notice.B. Weekly Mail Folders

*Contain work from the previous week as well as important forms such as permission slips for field trips.

C. Writers’ Notebooks* Students will complete writing homework assigned in notebook, as well as Google Docs.

D. Punctuality* All students should report to Room 88 each morning before the bell (8:44).

E. Reading HomeworkAll students will keep track of books read at home in their Reading Log.

F. Behavior* All students are expected to follow all school and classroom rules to

ensure that all class members are safe and happy!

P – Practice KindessA – Always Show RespectC – Challenge YourselfK - Keep it Safe

Homework Policy‘I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.’  ~Lily Tomlin as "Edith

Ann”

* Students are responsible for recording assignments accurately inside their assignment book each night, and completing all assignments on time. •Parents, please check the assignment book each night, and for homework notices.•Parents and students should establish a homework routine by finding a quiet area that is well lit in which to work each day.•Please check your child’s work (even if they say it’s done!) before they hand it in.•Fifth Grade students will have approximately 50 minutes of homework each night. •If student shows sign of frustration with homework, please stop and send a note to me.

Units Of Study• Preface/Beginnings/

Environmental Studies• Freedom/Geology• Westward Ho/Animal Kingdom• Human Body

Math“In order to meet the needs of all types of learners, 4th grade teachers

formed three math groups. These groups are flexible and there may be movement throughout the year.”

• 5th Grade Program: • Math Expressions – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

• Supporting Resources:• Calendar Math

• Nimble with Numbers• Carson Dellosa resources

• Manipulatives• Computer Software (IXL Math, Xtramath)

• Program Features:• 1.25 Hours of Math Daily

• Warm-Ups based on Eligible Content (PSSA)• Timed math facts – weekly• Extra Credit (sometimes)

Writing Students in Room 88 are in the process of maintaining a Writers’ Notebook (binder and Google Docs)

The Notebook will consist of these types of writing: Opinion,

Expository, Narrative, Poetry, Journals, Descriptive, and Creative.

Look through your child’s writing and enjoy viewing their progress!

Donations If you would like to donate items

to our classroom, please check my website for needed items.

-students are encouraged to bring their own set of earbuds into school.

Thank you in advance for all you do!

Testing• OLSAT October (window 7th-10th, one

session )• P.S.S.A. English Language Arts window:

April 13th-17th• P.S.S.A. Math window: April 20th-24th• MAP (Measures of Academic Progress): Sept.

8-19, Jan. 13-27, May 4-22

Field Trips• Fifth Grade will have a few field trips throughout the school year – yet to be determined.

• In the plan…..Recycling Center, P.S.U. Geology Dept., Palmer Museum, Carnegie Science Center, PFMS

All volunteers are appreciated. If there is a large number of volunteers for one particular trip, I will do a drawing to be fair to all.

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY

Please know your child’s passwords for all technology as we work through this year learning the proper uses and etiquette for certain devices.

Children this age have a hard time understanding the consequences for improper use – they need our guidance.

Please know your child’s passwords for all technology as we work through this year learning the proper uses and etiquette for certain devices.

Children this age have a hard time understanding the consequences for improper use – they need our guidance.

Mrs. Battaglia’s WebsiteMrs. Battaglia’s Website

Click on ‘Staff’ from the Gray’s Woods Website. Click on my name. You will find classroom information, newsletters, websites,

assignment information, pictures. All Math Family Letters will be placed here. If you would like paper copies of anything, please let me

know. District Policies are listed here

Click on ‘Staff’ from the Gray’s Woods Website. Click on my name. You will find classroom information, newsletters, websites,

assignment information, pictures. All Math Family Letters will be placed here. If you would like paper copies of anything, please let me

know. District Policies are listed here

District Policy statement from Elem. Handbook

District Policy statement from Elem. Handbook

Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying Policy It is the policy of the State College Area School District to provide a safe and orderly educational environment that is free from harassment and/or bullying and conducive to the mission of the school district. We strive to provide each and every student the best opportunity to receive the education to which s/he is entitled under state and federal law. The school district asserts that it has a compelling interest in promoting an educational environment that is safe and conducive to learning. It is the intention of the school district, consistent with state and federal law, to strive to maintain a learning environment which is free of harassment and/or bullying since the school district finds that incidents of harassment and/or bullying prevent students from receiving the education to which they are entitled, materially disrupt the mission of the school district to educate the children of the school district, substantially interfere with a studentʼs educational performance and foster incidents of violence. It is the purpose of this policy to prohibit and prevent acts of harassment and/or bullying and violence. Additional information regarding the districtʼs overall policy can be found on the school district website. If your child reports acts of harassment or bullying, please contact his/her teacher and/or building Principal.

Weapons Policy It is the policy of the State College Area School District that all students will attend schools that are safe, secure, and free from the threat of harm. Possession of weapons in the school environment is a threat to the safety of students and staff and is prohibited by law. The State College Area School District prohibits possession of weapons and replicas of weapons in any school district building, on school property, at any school sponsored activity, and in any public conveyance providing transportation to or from school or a school sponsored activity. If weapons are found in the schools, the District will take all appropriate steps to remove the weapons and carry out the relevant provisions of Act 26 of 1995. Act 26 of 1995 states that any student violating the law will be expelled from school for a period of not less than one (1) year. Such expulsion shall be given in conformance with formal due process proceedings required by law and District policy. Discipline short of expulsion for one (1) year is legal only when recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendentʼs decision to recommend a modification of the one (1) year expulsion will be made on a case-by-case basis. In the case of an exceptional student, the Superintendent shall take all necessary steps to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying Policy It is the policy of the State College Area School District to provide a safe and orderly educational environment that is free from harassment and/or bullying and conducive to the mission of the school district. We strive to provide each and every student the best opportunity to receive the education to which s/he is entitled under state and federal law. The school district asserts that it has a compelling interest in promoting an educational environment that is safe and conducive to learning. It is the intention of the school district, consistent with state and federal law, to strive to maintain a learning environment which is free of harassment and/or bullying since the school district finds that incidents of harassment and/or bullying prevent students from receiving the education to which they are entitled, materially disrupt the mission of the school district to educate the children of the school district, substantially interfere with a studentʼs educational performance and foster incidents of violence. It is the purpose of this policy to prohibit and prevent acts of harassment and/or bullying and violence. Additional information regarding the districtʼs overall policy can be found on the school district website. If your child reports acts of harassment or bullying, please contact his/her teacher and/or building Principal.

Weapons Policy It is the policy of the State College Area School District that all students will attend schools that are safe, secure, and free from the threat of harm. Possession of weapons in the school environment is a threat to the safety of students and staff and is prohibited by law. The State College Area School District prohibits possession of weapons and replicas of weapons in any school district building, on school property, at any school sponsored activity, and in any public conveyance providing transportation to or from school or a school sponsored activity. If weapons are found in the schools, the District will take all appropriate steps to remove the weapons and carry out the relevant provisions of Act 26 of 1995. Act 26 of 1995 states that any student violating the law will be expelled from school for a period of not less than one (1) year. Such expulsion shall be given in conformance with formal due process proceedings required by law and District policy. Discipline short of expulsion for one (1) year is legal only when recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendentʼs decision to recommend a modification of the one (1) year expulsion will be made on a case-by-case basis. In the case of an exceptional student, the Superintendent shall take all necessary steps to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sara Beth Battaglia272-8093

Home: 639-0196 Email: smb34@scasd.org

• Thank you for your participation in your child’s education!

Reminders

• Yearbook Forms

• Recess Permission Forms

• Fun Run – Sept. 13th

• Fun Fair – Oct. 3rd

• Acceptable Use Forms

• Volunteering – requirements on website

• Artifacts this week

I look forward to working with you this year!

Thank you for coming!

I look forward to working with you this year!

Thank you for coming!