Please sign the following papers before leaving this evening:

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Welcome to 5th Grade

• Please sign the following papers before leaving
  this evening
• Schedule your childs goal setting conference(one
  conference per student).
• Sign up to volunteer.

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5th Grade Teachers Mrs. LeBlanc Mrs. ONeill Mr.
Gong
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Meadow Park Mustangs Know the Respect
Oneself Property
Each other School
The essence of respect is to show solemn regard
for the worth of people including
yourself. -Zona Hutson
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Classroom Management

• ROPES coupons
• Respect cards
• Reward tickets

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School Policies

• arrival 755/leave campus 239
• playground and equipment are reserved for
  Meadow Park students from 755-239, other
  children are not permitted on the playground
• no parents parking or dropping off in parking
  lot
• no animals on campus
• tardy students sign-in
• volunteers must register, sign in at the front
  office,
• and wear a badge while on campus
• parents may not bring late assignments/instrument
  s
• late lunches can be left in the container in the
  office
• make a plan for picking up students on a rainy day

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Homework

• Nightly
• Math
• One additional assignment (ex Science, Grammar,
  or studying for an assessment)
• 30 minutes of reading (monthly Book Log)
• Weekly
• Personal Word Quiz (PWQ)
• Some long-term assignments
• Students responsibility
• understand all assignments before leaving school
• write in planner daily
• bring home all materials necessary to complete
  the assignments
• Homework due at 810 a.m.
• Weekly Reports (green mustangs or blue slips)
  sent home every Friday.

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Curriculum

• Please visit the California Department of
  Educations website for specific information on
  5th grade state standards
• http//www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/

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Learning Resources

• Math Journal- Each student will have a spiral
  notebook designated to take daily notes. This
  notebook should be used for reference on homework
  and in preparation for assessments.
• Grammar Journal- Students will take weekly notes
  in a composition book. These notes should be used
  for Grammar homework and to prepare for
  assessments.
• Study Guides- Students will complete a study
  guide for all Unit/Chapter Tests (not quizzes).
• Science Notes- Completed weekly in class.

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Grading

• Achievement A,B,C,D,F
• Percentages
• Effort O, S, N
• Check , Check, Check -
• Complete/Incomplete
• Teacher Comments

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Communication

• Weekly Folder
• school announcements and student work
• signed and returned each Friday
• Weekly Report Blue Slip or Green Mustang
• E-mail updates, Mustang Express, and school
  website
• Homework Planner - review
• Progress Report as needed
• Report Card
• Goal Setting Conference - Child Attends
• E-mail
• Phone Calls/Voice Mail

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Special Events

• Field Trip (TBD)
• Colonial Day March 8, 2011
• Pool Party Last week of school

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Meadow Park Foundation

• Mission To enhance our childrens education
  through technology.
• Who we are Were you . . . Meadow Park parents.
• What we do Raise funds for technology-related
  purchases for Meadow Park.
• Why we do it To supplement state funding and
  fill gaps from budget cuts.
• Where the funds come from Meadow Park parents,
  Foundation fund raisers, corporate donors, and
  other foundations.
• What weve provided (just a recent sample) 15
  new computers new laser printer in the lab new
  iPad 2 with keyboard upgraded memory in 24
  computers 2 document cameras (projectors)
  software upgrades.
• When we meet The second Tuesday of each month at
  7 p.m. Please join us.
• How you can help By donating to the Meadow Park
  Foundation. All proceeds go directly to Meadow
  Park for the benefit of our children. All
  donations are tax deductible.
• For more information, please visit our table in
  the main corridor (and enter the raffle) or go to
  our website at www.meadowparkfoundation.org.

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Thank you for attending! We look forward to a
wonderful year! Please sign-up for a
goal-setting conference on your way out.