1 Thank you for coming tonightThank you for coming tonight! Please take our Parent Survey on the Chromebook while we wait to get started. Open the Chromebook Click on the “App” button Select Parent Survey

2 “Power to be Your Best” 2016-2017Welcome to 5th Grade “Power to be Your Best” Caryn Elementary School 6290 Sierra Crest View Loop (909)

3 Welcome Please sign in Newsflash—sign up for newsflash!From Caryn site & Teacher site, Scroll down & click the “subscribe” button Welcome

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5 TeacherWeb: Step 2 Click “Our Teachers”

6 TeacherWeb: Step 3 Click on individual teacher name

7 Aeries.net (User name & password needed)Used to monitor student grades/progress online Update emergency phone numbers online Instructions for those new to Aeries… Visit the Caryn website Parent Portal

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9 Discipline Policy Overall Positive Learning Environment RulesTake Responsibility to LEARN Follow Directions the FIRST time Be POLITE and RESPECTFUL to others Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Respect the property of the school and other people Rewards Individual: Raffle Tickets, Paw Prints, Free Time, Positive Notes Home Group: Top Table Points earned monthly = Reward Full Marble Jar = Board Game Party Consequences Cougar Card, Possible Loss of Recess, and Loss of Fun Activities Citations = behavior check and reflection on citizenship grade Multiple checks will be reflected on the Cougar Card and could result in a note or phone call home, or a visit to the Principal’s Office for serious offenses

10 Cougar Card Available in Homework FolderGoes home every Friday, please sign and return Monday

11 Classroom Procedures Bathroom PolicyStudents are expected to utilize the bathroom before school, at each recess, and after school. A parent-teacher call may be placed to discuss excessive trips or medical considerations. Water Bottles Water bottles (filled with water) are allowed in the classroom Lunch Menu Available only online…see Caryn website Absent It is the responsibility of the student to get and make up any assignment that they may have missed. If possible, please give advanced notice to gather assignments for planned absences. One day of extended make up time is allowed for each day of absence.

12 Lunch, Instrument, & Materials ProceduresIn order to avoid classroom disruptions, please help us with the following procedures… Your child is encouraged to bring their lunch $ to the office before school begins Try out (fees apply) Post a band schedule on your refrigerator to help your child remember their instrument. Remind your student to pack their backpack the night before they return to school to avoid misplaced materials. Our secretaries will leave a note in my box at recess time regarding delivered items with the exception of lunches which will go to the cafeteria bucket. I will do my best to deliver the item to your child.

13 Grading Policy “A”—is outstanding (100%-90%) “B”—is good (89%-80%)“C”—is satisfactory (79%-70%) “D”—needs improvement (69%-60%) “F”—unsatisfactory (59% & below) The above letter symbols, &/or percentages will be based mainly upon individual class work, test scores, and special projects throughout the trimester. Please note that not all assignments sent home will be marked with letter grades/percentages. Some work sent home will be stamped or checked for participation and/or effort.

14 Classroom Procedures Tests Colored form for Scores below 70%.Students will bring their text home. Please review the missed ?’s with your child. Sign and return the form & assignment the next day.

15 Six Week Progress Report/ Report CardsNEW THIS YEAR…conferences will be held the week of September 26th. Details will be sent in Wednesday folders. Progress Reports will be sent home 6 weeks into each trimester. Report cards are received at the end of each Trimester Grades will be consistently available on Aeries for parents to monitor. Be aware if students’ percentages are on the cusp of going up/down a grade and encourage students to focus on their performance…every assignment counts! Individual extra credit assignments are not offered. 15

16 Honor Roll RequirementsGold GPA Silver GPA Citizenship Grade must be at least a G- Letter Grade Point Scale: A= 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 *Points are calculated for Reading, Writing, Language, Math, Social Studies, List/Speaking, and Science. Citizenship Marks: O = Outstanding G = Good S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement

17 How To Study (by subject) Step 1: Compare Binder with Teacher web homework page Step 2: Follow Suggestions Below (tests are NOT open book) Step 3: Studying should begin as soon as we start a chapter or lesson Step 4: Focusing on key words / underlining is essential to success Language Arts Reread stories, discuss events and characters, and talk about the reasons why they did something and whether or not your child would do that too as well as why. Journal as you read (who you read about and what happened…refer to reflection questions). Spelling Focus on the spelling concepts, use Spellingcity.com (no password needed), write out word pyramids, give spelling pre-tests Math Use ThinkCentral online resources (especially Interactive Student Edition and Animated Math Models) Focus on the examples in the textbook lesson, chapter review/practice test (these are just like the test questions) Fast Math-weekly practice/testing, Flash cards- all operations to automaticity, Beat the Bell-school wide testing

18 How To Study (by subject) cont.Science Reread lessons as we begin a chapter, study the vocab cards by connecting the terms with words in the definition (i.e. atmosphere is a set of gases surrounding a planet), have your student describe to you the notes on their lesson booklets & later on in their outlines as these are closely connected to the test questions. Social Studies Reread lessons as we begin a chapter, study the vocab cards by connecting the terms with words in the definition (i.e. migration is the movement of people), separate vocab cards by lesson as sometimes we will have tests by lesson. Study guides are handed out when we begin the lesson. Students may start on them immediately.

19 Binder Reminders & Homework PolicyHomework/upcoming projects will be written daily in the binder reminders students are given class time to record this Homework is available online & can be sent via Newsflash Parent’s Signature is required nightly to establish positive student-parent-teacher communication. ELA Weekly memos will be sent for spelling words, vocabulary, etc. 50-60 minutes of homework will be assigned daily 20 minutes of reading is included in the min. Your child will most likely need help learning to study. Thank you for being a strong support early on helping them to make connections

20 Binder Reminders & Homework Policy (cont.)Reading Log/Fluency is also to be initialed by a parent nightly. It is part of the homework. Students are to cite text evidence while responding to questions at the top of the reading log. Fluency & Retell take two minutes, are extremely valuable for building reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. Have them tell you who/what/when/where/why. Please monitor your student to check their level of independence in this new grade no matter how independent they usually are… Homework papers should include your child’s name, date, the subject (ex. “math”), a title (ex. “Ch. 1-3 Homework”), problem #’s (ex. Odds), etc. Students have been instructed to show their math work for homework on a separate page to be brought in with their workbook (which can contain the answers)

21 Battle of the Books District Wide EventAll participating fifth grade students will compete with each other Each team will have students from different school sites. Each participating student will read 20 books on the B.O.B. Literature list (30 books total) in order to compete. AR tests must be passed with a score of 70% or greater. B.O.B. progress will be posted in class. B.O.B. Event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Summit Intermediate School. All books must be read and tests passed by the final deadline (date to be announced).

22 Accelerated Reader Increased selection: Now online basedSee “Home Connect” Letter in your packet AR reading can be recorded on the reading log AR monthly grade will be given (goal=10 pts./mo.) To grow, students should read within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) [see STAR Parent Report] Students should also aim for 85-95% accuracy on tests If students Achieve 100% of their grade level goal in the Trimester, they get to go to the 5th Grade AR Party. Out of fairness to all, students who choose to test in the library must do so on their own, without a parent present.

23 Wednesday Folders Special notices, time-sensitive material, and student work will be sent home in the school-wide Wednesday Folders A parent signature is required on the Wednesday Folders and they are required back on Thursday Morning.

24 Birthdays No birthday treats/individual celebrationsSee page 6 of Student Handbook in Minder Binder Invitations not distributed at school unless all are invited

25 District Wellness P.E. Healthy snacks/mealsWalking Program-GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Began August 9th Encourage your child to be involved Supports our Wellness Policy Let the office know if you would like to volunteer to help Students can earn fun prizes and help our school track progress P.E. Activities may include warm ups, team sports, and physical fitness training Students must wear tennis shoes and appropriate clothing to participate (no skirts) Normally Tues/Thurs from 12:30-1:20 (variations during inclement weather) Please bring a water bottle with child’s name on it! Doctor’s note is required for PE excusal

26 Field Trips Bus fees have increased! Destinations TBABand Concert Tour (Spring…4/12/17) 6th Grade Student Day Creek Intermediate, April 19, 2017 6th Grade Parent DCIS, evening of April 19, 2017 Bowling Promotion Trip (May) and Fifth Grade Promotion BBQ COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF PERMISSION SLIPS 3 SIGNATURES

27 Partnering with Caryn Volunteers can sign up in the back to help with… Clerical Small Groups (Reading & Math) Fluency Scoring, Parties (holiday/reward) Opportunities to start Sept/Oct. If interested in volunteering, see Parent Volunteer Handbook Link on School Website & Print out last page to return to office. PTA: Please consider increasing sponsorship by having both parents sign up for a small donation. Our class goal is 100% participation.

28 Partnering with Caryn (cont.)Volunteer hours to observe: 8:15-10a 11-11:30a 1-2:45p Teacher Break times to observe: 10-10:50a 11:30-1p Caryn Policy is that parent volunteers are not in the workroom during teacher breaks/lunch Just a friendly reminder to give teachers priority to copy when you are volunteering. Thank you for your support

29 Partnering with Caryn E3 Events (October Fun Run/May Golf Tournament)Box Tops Collect and submit for school-wide contest Ralphs card Link your card to Caryn to easily earn school funds Watch for details in the Wed. folder Must be redone each year Scrip Gift Card orders Watch for order dates Due by noon the first Tuesday of each month Pick up the following week on Wednesday

30 Curriculum McGraw Hill Education “Wonders” ReadingHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Go Math! Harcourt School Publishers Reflections (social studies) Houghton Mifflin California Science

31 Helpful Web Sites District: Caryn: Aeries: https://aeries.etiwanda.org/parent/LoginParent.aspx?page=default.aspx Mailing List: E3: Teacher: ELA: https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do Math: Science: Social Studies: Passwords for some websites can be found in your student’s Homework Folder and “Minder Binder”

32 Cell Phone Policy 4th Violation: Progressive discipline 1st Violation:Confiscated from student Student allowed to pick up at the end of the day Documentation in Student file 2nd Violation: Confiscated from Student Parent must pick up the phone at the end of the day 3rd Violation: Confiscated from student Parent must meet with the school Principal Documentation in Student file 4th Violation: Progressive discipline *Cell phones are not to be used on campus at any time. EVEN AFTER SCHOOL!!

33 Save the Date The Spirit T-Shirt Order deadline is Wed 8/24No extras will be ordered Band Recruitment Packets come soon E3 Fun Run: Saturday, October 1st E3 Golf Tournament: June 1, 2017 Sponsors and Participants are encouraged to get involved! Parent Conferences September (Monday – Friday) Sign-ups will be done online this year using “Sign Up Genius” More info to follow 5th Grade Promotion Monday, May 22, 2017 at 8:30a

34 Thanks for Coming!!! And finally…All of the supply donations that have already come in to the classroom are so helpful! Please be sure to sign in and sign up to volunteer Visit teacher web wish lists for future donations. Thanks for Coming!!!

35 Leave a Note Use the note card on your child’s desk to write them an encouraging message.