Welcome to Fifth Grade!!

1. Welcome to Fifth Grade!! Phillips Academy Ms. A. Gilbert 2012-2013 A world of learning awaits you!!!

2. Let’s Talk • What are you looking forward to? • What are you not looking forward to?

3. Meet Ms. A. Gilbert • I’ve been teaching since 1994. • I attended UAB after high school. • I have a Master’s Degree and a Specialist Degree in elementary education. • I taught third grade for ten years, fourth grade for one year and was a reading coach for six years at Central Park Elementary School. • The one thing I love is teaching! • I am a little nervous because this is my first year at Phillips Academy.

4. Dress for Success • Mondays are Dress for Success Day. • Boys will wear ties and girls will wear cross ties. • The emphasis will be on character development and career readiness. • Special guests and student recitations will be featured

5. Fantastic Friday

6. While You Are Working • When you make a mistake, it means nothing more that that. Fix it. Learn from it. It does not mean you are incompenten, stupid, or not a good person. • Read and listen to directions • Quietly ask for help • Help if you can • Finish on time • Work on other projects or read if you finish early

7. Daily Routine • 7:50 – Students enter the classroom and place bookbags in cubby. Turn in homework folders • 8:05 – All students seated and working. • 8:30- All morning work activities should be complete. Check work. • 8:40- Language Arts • 9:15 – Restroom Break • 9:30 – Reading Block • 10:00 - Break • 10:30 – Small Group Work • 11:30 Prepare for lunch • 11:45 – LUNCH • 12:15 – Restroom Break • 12:30 – Write questions/Independent Reading/Conferences • 1:00 – Math • 2:00 – Science/Social Studies • 2:40 – Prepare for dismissal

8. Ms. Gilbert’s Weekly Schedule

9. How did you get that grade? • Homework – 15% • Tests – 40% • Projects – 20% • Classwork/Participation- 25%

10. Progress Report Schedule MidpointReport Cards Go Home Sept. 20th September. 25th November 26th November 29th Feb. 12th February 19th Apr. 24th April 29th

11. Bookbag Reading • Each student will shop for a personal bag of books each week to help practice fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary building. • Bookbags include: • 2 books on your level/A.R. • 1 book of your choice • 1 nonfiction book • 1 poem • Newspaper or periodical (optional) • Response journal, post-it notes, bookmarks

12. Classroom Library Procedures: • Independent reading time will be allotted to you daily for at least 20 minutes. • If you are not sure where the books belong, have the librarian reshelf them for you. • Use a sign out sheet for checking books of interest out of the classroom. • Everyone will be given computer time for AR quizzes to receive points. • You must earn at least an 80% to receive points. If you meet your goals at the end of the nine week period, you will receive an award!

13. Everyday we THINK! T– Teamwork H- Honoring self & others I – Inquiring about the world around us N – Never wasting time or talent K – Keeping our attitude positive Class Behavior

14. Conseqences for THINKing: Class Domino Can Gotchas Conduct Grade Homework Pass Good letter home Snack attack Treasure chest Consequences for not THINKing: 1st time – Warning; name pulled 2nd time –Thinksheet 3rd time – Restriction Parent note 4th time–Phone conference Consequences

15. Earning Gotchas The class earns dominoes • When they are quiet and working when guests enter the class • When they are quiet in the hall Students earn gotchas • When they complete morning work on time • Asking deep questions • Participating positively • Honoring self or others

16. Restroom Breaks Try to use the restroom before class begins. We begin promptly at 8:00. You will be given four restroom breaks during the day. This should be sufficient. If you have a medical issue related to this, then I need to have a written excuse from your doctor, please.

17. Class Jobs • Room manager • Helper–boy & girl • Librarian • Word Master • Math Whiz • Officer Person

18. Forms • Student Responsibility Card • For students who do not complete homework or classwork

19. Assignments • Folders – Homework, Morning Work, • Notebooks/Journal –Reading,Science • Binders - Math

20. Tornado Drill Procedures: Drills!Absolutely NO TALKING for emergency directions Fire Drill Procedures: We always will line up in a straight line at the door. I will lead you out and up the closest stairwell and outside on the sidewalk. We move in a quiet and orderly fashion, which is MUCH safer for you. For this drill, I will lead you out into the hallway. You are to have a seat against the wall with your hand protecting the wall.

21. Dress Code •  Solid white, blue, black and khaki shirt with collar. The shirt must be uniform style. This must be a collared shirt, dress shirt, turtleneck, or mock turtleneck. The shirt must be buttoned. No logos, symbols, pictures or writing on the shirt other than the approved school logo. •  Navy blue, khaki, or black pants, skirts, Capri pants, jumpers, “walking” length shorts limited to 2” above the knee. •  Sweaters/Sweatshirts - V-neck style pullover, crew neck style pullover, cardigan or sweater vest in the solid uniform colors. Hoods, Masks, or Coverings over the face MUST not be worn in the school building at all. No logos, symbols, pictures or writing on the sweaters/sweatshirts other than approved school logo. •  Any shoe can be worn except: shoes with open toes, boots with chains, steel toes, or metal reinforcement or decorations, shoes with wheels or lights, or any other shoes the principal deems unsafe. •  Gloves, coats and hooded jackets worn to school must be stored in lockers or other designated locations during the normal school day. Students sensitive to cold temperatures may include a sweater or sweatshirt as part of the uniform as described above. • 5. THESE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING OR STYLES OF DRESS ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN WHILE ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS OR UNDER SCHOOL SUPERVISION: •  JEANS/DENIM •  CARGO STYLE PANTS; OVERALLS OR COVERALLS •  OVER-SIZED PANTS OR SHIRTS; PANTS WORN BELOW THE WAIST OR “SAGGING” •  PAJAMAS, ATHLETIC WEAR (sweat suits, gym shorts, etc.,) ; KNIT, NYLON, SPANDEX OR SKIN TIGHT/TIGHTLY FITTED CLOTHES (dresses, tops, bottoms and etc.,) •  VISIBLE CLEAVAGE •  SLEEVELESS/TANK TOPS, TUBE TOPS, HALTER TOPS, MESH TOPS, MIDRIFF TOPS • DRAFT •  TEE-SHIRTS OR TALL TEES HOODED JACKETS OR SWEATSHIRTS INSIDE THE BUILDING •  SUNGLASSES  BUTTONS, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, OR ANY CLOTHING WITH OFFENSIVE,   LEWD, VULGAR, OBSCENE LANGUAGE, SLOGANS OR PICTURES WHICH ADVOCATE/ADVERTISE USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL OR DEPICT WEAPONS OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE •  SECRET SOCIETY, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY SYMBOLS OR LETTERING •  ROLLERS, COMBS, OR COSMETOLOGY CLAMPS,SCARVES / HEAD RAGS /DOO RAGS / BANDANNAS/ SWEATBANDS / HATS / CAPS OR OTHER HEAD COVERINGS •  VISIBLE UNDERGARMENTS CLOTHING ALTERED BY CUTS, SLITS OR HOLES OR THAT IN ANY WAY EXPOSES THE SKIN •  GOLD TEETH OR FANGS (UNLESS REQUIRED BY A DENTIST WITH WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION ON FILE)  ANYTHING ELSE THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE DEEMS INAPPROPRIATE OR DISRUPTIVE OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

22. ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICYDisclaimer: Employees of Birmingham City Schools ARE NOT in any way responsible for the repair, replacement of any electronic device a student may bring to school. A student’s, possession, use, transfer of any electronic device during the school day or any other school event, it is AT THEIR OWN RISK. 1. Students are allowed to possess electronic devices on campus. However, all electronic devices must be turned COMPLETELY off during the school day. 2. Electronic devices MUST NOT be visible and or audible during the school day. They should be stored in a secure location (vehicle, locker). PLEASE READ: ITEM #7. 3. If cell phones are visible and/or audible during the administering of Tests, the test(s) may be deemed invalid. 4. At all times, possession of electronic devices is strictly forbidden in private areas, such as locker rooms, restrooms, dressing areas, classrooms, and offices. Electronic device policy violations will be treated as Class II or Class III offenses. Such use may also be in violation of state and federal law. 5. Students participating in field trips, extracurricular activities, and athletic events must get permission from their teacher, coach, or sponsor before using electronic devices during such events. 6. Any phone communication during the instructional day will take place on school telephones as authorized by administrative personnel with the exception of emergency situations deemed by the principal. PARENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO CALL THE SCHOOL FOR ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION. 7. Possession of an electronic device is a privilege that may be forfeited by any student not abiding by the terms of this policy. Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their electronic devices. Neither Birmingham City Schools nor its employees shall assume any responsibility for theft, loss, transfer, use or damage of any electronic device or its unauthorized use.

23. Parental Involvement Parents are our partners in learning! Monday Inspiration Friday Fantastic Field Trips Newsletters Class Treasure Store Fundraisers/PTA Community Service Projects

24. Wish List Dry erase board markers (colorful) Staplers (2) Durable Pencil Sharpener (electric) Color Printer Paper Anti-Bacterial Wipes Donated 6th-12th grade AR books Classroom Snacks (incentives/rewards) Age Appropriate Educational Board Games

25. Thank You!!!! A World of learning awaits you!