This document provides information for parents about their child's fifth grade class. It outlines expectations for effort, maturity, behavior, homework, grading policies, and resources. Students are expected to turn assignments in on time, show self-motivation in learning, help their peers, and demonstrate responsibility. Consequences are given for late or missing work. The curriculum includes language arts, math, science, and social studies. Parents are provided forms and passwords to access their child's grades online.

1. Welcome Back! Back to School September 28, 2010 Mrs. Donskoy

3. Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines…

4. Organization, papers, and due dates

6. YES TO MATURITY! Correcting behavior or grade with an action rather than a habitual “I am sorry.” Demanding a good grade and asking what can be done to improve it Staying during recess or after school if more studying is required Helping peers to achieve a good grade Going to bed on time and coming to school every day.

7. NO! Staying up late on Fridays and Saturday Coming to school to “sit away” the time Frequently forgetting papers Arguing with the teacher (Negotiating is okay) Pouting, sulking, and bullying

8. How Is Your Day? Behavior and Responsibility Chart Excellent Behavior Warning, late for class, homework not completed, papers not signed Serious Warning Behavior Note Sent Home

9. Homework

10. Prizes and lunch with the teacher for the winning team

12. Teams often lose points if a student is not in the classroom on time

13. Test make-ups are scheduled for recess or after school

14. Homework still needs to be turned in

16. Absences are excused if

17. a student is sick

18. there is a family emergencyPlease try to schedule all doctor’s appointments after 3:00 PM

19. The following is NOT a good excuse for a student’s absence Family vacation A trip to Big Bear, San Diego, or Italy… A cruise to Mexico Wedding Birthday Visiting relatives A car is in the shop A parent is sick

20. Grading Policies

21. Grading Policies http://fifthgrade.nestleschool.com

22. Grading Policies Follow directions on the screen

23. Grading Policies My e-mail Our class web site Click on the grades to see why the grades for specific assignments You will also receive weekly grade reports in an e-mail.

24. Homework Reading Log Students must take pride in their work. No weekend homework, but… Please check the S.T.A.R Notebook Homework is posted online for verification purposes Signature is a part of the homework (Planners, Missing Work Slips, etc.)

25. Curriculum Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Art (Drama, Music Foundation Class) Physical Education (psycho-motor, California Fitness Test)

26. Curriculum: Language Arts Book reports Units of study: Cooperation and Competition, Back Through the Stars, Heritage, American Revolution (novel unit), Westward Expansion Assessments:four District Assessments, story assessments, grammar quizzes, spelling and vocabulary tests Reading Log Accelerated Reader

27. Curriculum: Language Arts Accelerated Reader Reading for a grade and not just for the points Reading at an assigned level Test every two weeks or file a pass on books worth more than 12 points

28. Curriculum: Math and Science Math starts with a review Decimal and fraction division and multiplication Accelerated Math Science is tested on CST (California Standards Test)

29. Year at a Glance Book reports and other long term projects Overnight trip to Long Beach Aquarium Two class parties: winter party and end of the year party Fifth grade winter performance Pending: field trip to Griffith Observatory and Riley’s Farm Fundraising for fifth grade field trips Culmination events: ceremony, picnic, fifth grade dance

30. Resources Class web site: http://fifthgrade.nesteschool.com Download Room 19 Manual from our class web site, click on Back to School Red pocket chart with homework and important letters My e-mail: adonsk1@lausd.net Calendar on the class web site School web site: http://nestleschool.com

31. Resources: Fifth Grade Standards

32. Resources

33. Forms The forms are available on our class web site, Downloads Section Room 19 Address Book Registration for Parents Textbook Contract

34. You’ve Got Homework! Results of STAR Testing DUE: October 4, 2010 Grade Book Temporary Passwords DUE: Log in before October 4, 2010 LAUSD Release Form Read or download Room 19 Manual from the class web site Read the Manual and initial the sections DUE: October 8, 2010 Sign up for a conference if you would like one

36. Room 19 Registration Form for Parents (available online in the DOWNLOADS Section, FORMS)

37. Textbook Contract (available online in the DOWNLOADS Section, FORMS)

38. Letter with the passwords to the Class Grade Book

39. Your child’s results of STAR testing

40. LAUSD Release Form (available online in the DOWNLOADS Section, FORMS)

41. Read online or download Room 19 Manual