WELCOME TO MRS. SANDERS’ FIFTH GRADE

Class of 2015

UnityI dreamed I stood in a studio

and watched two sculptors there.The clay they used was a young child’s mind,

And they fashioned it with care.One was a teacher: the tools he used were books and music and art;

One a parent with a guiding hand and a gentle, loving heart.

Day after day the teacher toiled,with touch that was deft and sure,

While the parent labored by his side and polished and smoothed it o’er.

And when at last their task was done, They stood proud of what they had wrought.

For the things they had molded into the child could neither be sold or bought.

And each agreed he would have failed if he had worked alone,For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher, the home.

(author unknown)

COMMUNICATION Important ingredient to any

successful relationship Together we can foster a

healthy, honest, and supportive partnership between home and school for your child

Email address: sandercd@unit5.org

BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE Goal to create an environment

that encourages mutual respect and cooperation

Guidelines for Behavior We respect one another We value learning We are a hands free school We are accountable for our

learning We expect excellence

KNIGHT PRIDE: GET YOUR ARMORRR ON

Classroom reward system – “5DS BINGO”

Outside of Class reward system –“North Points”

Inappropriate Behavior: 1 Speeding Ticket or classroom “Caution

Slip” – teacher warning 2 Speeding Tickets or classroom “Caution

Slip” - Respect Paper (details of event and how to make a better choice), Parent signature

3 Speeding Tickets or classroom “Caution Slip” - Respect Paper, Office Visit & Parents Notified

GRADING Every child has the opportunity

to SUCCEED Receive D or F on assignment,

may correct and receive the average score, no greater than 70%

Student’s responsibility to redo the assignment and return within 2 days

Redo option is not available on quizzes, tests, or projects

REPORT CARD DATES Report cards will be sent home

three times 1st Trimester – November 21, 2014 2nd Trimester – March 6, 2014 3rd Trimester – Last Day of School

Parents and students may monitor grades at home by accessing Skyward.

TESTING

MAP Testing – Fall ~ August 18 – SeptemberWinter ~ December 8 – January 16 Spring ~ April 1 – 30

PARCC Testing –March 9 – April 3

HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is for reinforcement

and practice of skills we are covering in the classroom

On average, approximately 45 minutes of homework a night

“No Homework” days strongly encourage reading and reviewing math facts

Missing or late assignments will have “late assignment slip” sent home for parent signature

ASSIGNMENT JOURNAL Homework assignments will be

written in the student’s “assignment journal”

Review the assignments with your child each evening and sign

May check 5DS web page Means of communication –

write down any questions or comments

ABSENCES Event that your child is absent,

he or she will have two days for each day of absence to make up the work

Student’s responsibility to turn in make-up work

Parent’s signature required on Make-up Assignment sheet

MATHUnits covered in fifth grade Number Theory Estimation and Computation Division Fractions, Decimals, Percents Using Data Addition/Subtraction of Fractions Exponents and Negative Numbers Fractions and Ratios Coordinates, Area, Volume, and

Capacity Algebra Concepts and Skills

SCIENCE Life Science

CellsPlants

Human Body–Respiratory System Circulatory System

Digestive System Earth Science Space & Technology Physical Science – Matter Forces in Motion

SOCIAL STUDIES

Students will learn about the events, individuals, and movements that shaped our country’s history Early Explorers Colonial History Revolutionary War Constitution Settling the West Civil War

LANGUAGE ARTS Reading Workshop Guided Reading Literature Circles Writing Workshop Words Their Way Grammar

BOOK ORDERS Send one check with

order form(s) Payable to Scholastic

Books Write student’s name on

order form Online code will be

provided

BIRTHDAYSDue to the number of food

allergies among our student population, Northpoint has

adopted the policy – No birthday treats in the classroom.

BOOK BUDDIESWe are buddies with Miss Shay’s

first grade class. We will be meeting periodically throughout

the year.

SNACKSEach school day will consist of a four

hour morning.Our lunch hour is 12:35 – 1:25.

Your child needs to bring a healthy snack to enjoy during snack time.

Popcorn, fruit, vegetables, and cheese sticks are excellent choices.

Our classroom is a “NUT FREE” classroom.

QUESTION TIME

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Sign-up for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thank You!