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Miss PownerRoom 234

About Miss P• Grew up outside

Pittsburgh• Attended Gannon

University in Erie, PA• BS in Elementary and

Special Education• MS in Elementary

Reading and Math• Post graduate certificate

in Administration with a Concentration in Special Education

• Began teaching in 2003• Taught 2nd, MS Learning

Support, 4/5 Learning Support, 5th

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Standards of Learning

• Reading, Math and Science SOL assessments in May

• Science will consist of 4th and 5th grade concepts

• SOL changes this year in the state of Virginia: No writing SOL in 5th Grade

Attendance• If your child is going to be absent please let me or the attendance secretary know if at all possible. You can also email at DIS-Absentee@lcps.org. This is especially true if it will be an extended absence.

• The number of days absent will be the number of days allowed to make up the missed assignments.

• Please ensure that your child is in the building by 7:50 or they will be considered tardy.

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Why is homework assigned?

• Homework is an important tool for reinforcing what has been learned in school.

• It also prepares students for upcoming lessons, fosters responsibility, and helps students develop positive study habits.

• Although homework is not graded, participation and completion is expected.

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Homework Policy

• Students are expected to read for twenty minutes and practice math facts every night.

• Homework should not take more than 45-60 minutes to complete (exceptions may occur). This includes 20 minutes of reading each night!

• Students are not allowed to call home for missing assignments.

• Miss Powner's webpage

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What are your child’s

responsibilities?• Students should complete

homework assignments every night as neatly and correctly as they can.

• All assignments should be completed in pencil, unless assigned otherwise.

• All work should be completed and turned in by the due date.

• They utilize their agenda to record assignments, tests, projects, etc, and reference it when completing work.

• Prepare themselves for middle school next year!

Mathematics• Students will have one wire

notebook per quarter in math, and will also have a section in their binder devoted to math.

• We have FLEXIBLE GROUPING in 5th grade. We have placed your child in a math class according to data from previous SOLs and information in the cumulative files. Grouping MAY CHANGE based on assessments which will be given at the start of each new unit.

• Students will demonstrate their knowledge across various levels, with an emphasis on real world application.

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Balanced Literacy

• We follow a Reading Workshop model. Students choose an independent reading book on their level, then utilize sticky notes to record their thoughts as they read. Students also conference with the teacher and participate in strategy groups.

• Each student is required to keep a Reading Response Journal, Word Study Notebook, and Language Notebook. All of these materials will be used to help your child become a proficient reader and writer.

• Your child should be reading for AT LEAST 20 minutes at home every evening!

Science• Earth Science, Life

Science, and Physical Science topics

• SOL in May covers both 4th and 5th grade concepts

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Social Studies• Regions of the

United States

• States, capitals, and abbreviations

Quizzes & Tests• Dates for quizzes and tests will be listed in agendas and on my website.

• We usually do some review in class the day before, but students need to study at home as well.

• Specific information to be studied will be highlighted in notes and handouts.

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Grading Policies & Procedures

• Students will receive assignments throughout the week. Be sure to check your child’s Thursday Folder and the Parent Portal.

• Students will be receiving effort grades in all subject areas, including homework!

Grading Key:A = OutstandingB = Very GoodC = SatisfactoryD = Needs ImprovementF = Not Performing

Progress Indicators:4 = Exceeds Standard3 = Meets Standard2 = Progressing Toward Standard1 = Below Standard

O = OutstandingS = SatisfactoryN = Needs Improvement

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Behavior Management

SystemIn 5th grade, students will

earn classroom incentives. These are based upon

students meeting behavioral and academic expectations. Discovery is

a PBIS school (Positive Behavioral Intervention

and Supports).

As the quarter progresses and students are adjusting

to their routines, we will introduce the Fun Friday

classroom incentive.

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Snacks• Please try to

send in healthy snacks.

• Students are welcome to use the refrigerator for snacks and/or lunch items.

• Water bottles are welcomed! 14

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Communication• Email:

angela.powner@lcps.org

• Class webpage

• Newsletters

• Thursday folder

• Written notes

• Conferences

Please be careful when selecting Media Release and Photographs box.*The second choice (do NOT give permission) does not allow your child to be on the school website, too. (Photos from grade level performances, PTO activities, Spelling Bee, etc).

Simple Ways to Support Discovery• Collect Box Tops for

Education• Collect Labels for

Education• Collect Coke

Rewards points• Link grocery and

Target cards• Link your Amazon

shopping to Discovery

• Send in empty ink cartridges

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Questions?Before you go…*Please be sure to fill out the sheets on your child’s desk and return them to the bins along the back wall.

*Sign up for conferences and/or volunteering.

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Thank you for coming and I look

forward to a great year!