Welcome to 5 th Grade!

1. Welcome to 5th Grade!

2. Team Teachers Mrs. Auble: Math Science Mrs. Paskert: Language Arts Social Studies Mrs. Bornhorst: Paskert Language Arts

3. Schedule

4. Supplies

5. Pocket Folders Language Arts = Red Math = Yellow Science = Green Social Studies = Blue Home Folder = Black Physical Education = Any Color Guidance = Orange

6. Spirals • Reading & Vocabulary (red) • Writing & Grammar (red) • Journal (red) • Social Studies (blue) • Math (yellow) • Science (green)

7. Binders • Language Arts/Social Studies • Math Science

8. Information Teacher Web Pages: http://staff.bbhcsd.org/aublek/ http://staff.bbhcsd.org/paskerte/ http://staff.bbhcsd.org/bornhorsta/ Parent View/Progress Book https://pa.nccohio.org/

9. Fifth Grade Focus Areas • Organization • Responsibility • Study Skills • Homework

10. Policies and Procedures

11. Housekeeping • Water bottles with paper towel • Sneezing, nose picking

12. Safety • Do not open school door for ANYONE. • Notify staff member of any suspicious person or situation. • Fire and Tornado locations. • Intruder

13. Expectations *Manners: EX: Say please, thank you, good morning, etc. *Take risks *Ask for help *Work hard – put in the effort *Don’t expect parents to do your work for you.

14. Rules Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn.

15. Quiet Signal • Give me 5! • “1-2-3-4-5”

16. Dismissal • Sit and wait quietly at desks. Work on Skills Practice. • Absolutely no leaving the classroom after 3:10! • NO talking while announcements are on. • Whisper quietly between announcements, if necessary. • Wait until name/bus is called before leaving. • Put chair up on desk when bus is called. • Pick everything up off the floor.

17. Forging parent signature = behavior referral

18. Learning Lab • Complete Planners together. • Quiet time to organize, begin homework and skill work.

19. Absences • Copy assignments from web site. • Get papers from absent tray/teacher. • Ask teacher what you missed. • Turn in make-up work promptly! • KEEP CHECKING w/TEACHER!!!!

20. Hallways • Walk on right side. • Whisper • Be aware of other classes

21. Restrooms • Only when needed, not excessive. • Use restroom pass and sign out. • RETURN the pass. • Not during instruction unless emergency. • You are responsible for asking what you missed when you return.

22. Keys to a Successful School Year

23. FACT:This year will be challenging. HOW TO SUCCEED: • Put in the practice time (homework). • Ask for help when you’re stuck.

24. FACT:You are now “driving the bus.” HOW TO SUCCEED: • You can still have parents help you, but you should be doing more work than they are.

25. Fact: You need to be informed. • Check Grade Book every week. • Use teacher web sites.

26. Homework – Part 1 • Have a regular time and place. • Area s/b well lighted and free of distraction. • Should not exceed one hour per evening. • Tests are announced in advance to allow enough time to study.

27. Homework – Part 2 • Spend 15 minutes each night reading silently. • Review notes on a nightly basis. • Sloppy work & torn papers will not be accepted. • Papers should be headed properly. • Homework Folder should come home nightly.

28. Homework & Grading Policy • All assignments should be turned in on time. • Homework counts for 20% of grade. • Important practice for assessments (80% of grade).

29. Homework & Grading Policy • All assignments should be turned in on time. • Homework counts for 20% of grade. • Important practice for assessments (80% of grade).

30. Miscellaneous • Students will not be allowed to go back to classrooms/lockers during class time, unless teacher decides it is necessary. • Except for extenuating circumstances, duplicate worksheets will not be provided for late/makeup work. • Students are only permitted to call home for forgotten lunches or permission slips, not for forgotten homework assignments.

31. Team Terminology CR = Correct (in red) and return CSR = Correct (in RED), Sign (parent), & Return the next day. SR = Sign & Return R = Redo

32. Have a Great Year!!!