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Title: WELCOME PARENTS


1
WELCOME PARENTS
  • 5th Grade
  • Parent Orientation
  • August 8, 2005

2
5th Grade Faculty
  • Pauline Smith- Social Studies Language Arts
  • Melissa Buzzell- Science Language Arts
  • Tonya Parks- Title 1-Mathematics Language Arts
  • Gail Snipes- Mathematics Language Arts

3
School Bells
  • 835 Tardy Bell
  • 330 Dismissal
  • Please be at school no later than 815 for
    breakfast

4
Columbia County Attendance PolicyNo Child Left
Behind Act
  • No more than 2 unexcused absences or a total of
    7 absences per semester without required
    documentation (please refer to the Columbia
    County Code of Conduct book pages 26 and 27)
  • Make up work will be given in the event of an
    excused absence
  • Please help your child learn by ensuring
    his/her best possible attendance record .

5
Fifth Grade Schedule 800-842
Arrival Homeroom 845-935 1st
period ( science, social studies,
math) 938-1028 2nd period (science, social
studies, math) 1030-1125 3rd period language
(Snack/restroom) 1128-1215
4th period reading 1218-1223 Prepare for
lunch/SSR 1223- 101 LUNCH (staggered times
for5th grade classes) 101-120
Recess/Detention 120-130 Restroom/water
break and SSR/Teacher Read
Aloud 130-220 5th period (science,
social studies, math) 225-313
Specials 315-330 Prepare for
Dismissal 320 All Safety Patrol on
Duty 320-325 Car Rider Dismissal 325-400
Bus call and dismissal Guidance and
Computer Lab will be held on either Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the Language Arts
Block. (3rd and 4th period)       
6
ORGANIZATION
  • Blue folder social studies
  • Green folder science
  • Red folder math
  • Yellow folder language arts (reading,
    language, spelling)
  • 1 binder language arts- subject dividers
    used to designate tabs in binder
  • ASSIGNMENT / SCHEDULE BOOKS
  • Students MUST bring to each class to
    use DAILY for assignments.
  • No large notebooks, please

7
Water Bottles and Snacks
  • -May bring daily-
  • snack size portions
  • no candy, please
  • no swapping or sharing
  • clear water bottleswater only

8
FIFTH GRADE EXPECTATIONS  
  FIFTH GRADE EXPECTATIONS/STRIKE SYSTEM
     
Strike Notice Student_______________
Date____________ Strike given for the
following rule(s) broken __1. Prepared/organized
for class __2. Homework completed
______________(Subject) attach completed
assignment and return with this notice __3. Stays
on task __4. Follows teachers directions __5.
Controls talking __6. Manners/ Respect for peers,
adults, and property __7. Keeps hands and feet to
self (no horse playing) __8. Appropriate
lunchroom/ hallway behavior __9. Follows before
and after school procedures Comments ____________
_____________________ Teacher ____________________
_____________ __________ Parent Signature

Date (Please sign and return the next day)
 
9
Excess Strikes (5 or more)
  • Students repeatedly breaking rules will receive a
    letter requesting a parent conference and/or
    office referral.
  • Code of Conduct (Columbia County system-wide
    rules) violations will also be handled by
    disciplinary referral to office.

10
RECESS
  • Privilege earned as a result of
  • following rules/ expectations
  • 15 minutes /daily
  • all 5th Grade classes enjoy together
  • Detention takes place during this time for
    students who have received a strike.

11
Good Behavior Celebrations!!!
  • Throughout the year we will have celebrations to
    reward students not exceeding 3 strikes during
  • that period of time

12
300
  • All 5th grade students must meet the Georgia CRCT
    promotion requirements in both reading and
    mathematics this year.

13
Big Blocks Approach Language Arts
Reading Instruction
14
Weekly Reading Logs
  • According to the Georgia Performance Standards,
    students are required to read a million words
    throughout the year.
  • -Students are required to read 4 nights per week
  • -20 minutes each session-
  • Students will be responsible for recording their
    nightly readings in the reading log
  • encourages and establishes reading as a habit
  • improves school performance and standardized test
    scores
  • will count as test grade in reading

15
Science Concepts
16
SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS  Civil WarReconstruction
of our countryImmigration and industrySettling
the Great Plains and the WestTeddy Roosevelt and
pushing the US into being a powerWorld War
IRoaring 20sThe Great DepressionWorld War
IIThe Cold WarCivil RightsThe Vietnam War
17
Math Topics and Skills
  • Problem solving involving multi-step operations
    of addition, subtraction, multiplication and
    division
  • ROPES problem solving strategies
  • Estimation and mental computation strategies
  • Computation involving mixed numbers and fractions
    of all proportions
  • Understanding place value of larger numbers and
    decimals through thousandths
  • Geometry Spatial Sense Measurement
  • Patterns Relationships Algebra
  • Data collection, analysis graphing of data
  • Ratio and probability

18
Signed Papers
  • -Sent home every Tuesday-
  • please sign and return folder the next day
  • 1 grace day given, but then recess time reduced

19
REPORT CARDS
  • Language Arts Reading 70
  • English 20
  • Spelling 10
  • Mathematics 60(tests) 40(daily)
  • Science 60(tests) 40 (daily)
  • Social Studies 60(tests) 40 (daily)
  • Specials P.E., Art. Music S/U

20
FIELD TRIPS
  • -Currently in the planning stage-
  • Details will be available at a later date

21
Handbook Reminders
  • NCE Handbook school rules/ procedures and bus
    rules
  • Please review, sign and return last page

22
School Discipline Reminders
  • no toys or other objects that interfere with
    learning
  • no hats
  • no electronic devices games, CD players, etc...

23
Internet Permission Required
  • Please read and sign form to indicate your
    permission for use

24
Thank you for your supportand we look forward to
a wonderful school year at North Columbia
Elementary !
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