5. Welcome to another exciting year at Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to our Parent Orientation Night. We are privileged to be your child’s teacher this year. The year ahead holds a great deal of opportunities for us all. We strongly feel that all students can learn and be successful, and we will do our best to help your child reach his/her full potential. Within our classrooms, we will work as a team to build a sense of community. You are also a very valuable member of our community; your support and encouragement from home is always needed and greatly appreciated. In the 2009 – 2010 school year we are committed to achieving the following TAKS goals : Reading 98% Writing 100% Math 95% In order to help us attain these goals, we ask your assistance by ensuring that your child be present, on time, rested, and ready to work. As the year progresses, please let us know if there is anything we can do for your child. We look forward to a sensational year! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress or experiences in fourth grade, please feel free to contact us. We may be contacted at 361 – 6700 from 1:20 - 2:05 or via e-mail. Your partners in education, Mrs. P. Alejandro [email_address] Mrs. D. Atkinson [email_address] Mrs. C. Ramirez [email_address] Mrs. J. Rodriguez [email_address]
7. As a team we are committed to deliver above quality education in the form of instruction, guidance, and support for all our students in 5 th Grade. We believe that through the increase of student attendance, achievement, and parental involvement our students will become successful life-long learners. Our 5 th graders have to meet the minimum requirements in the TAKS tests for promotion to the Sixth Grade. Percentage passing the 2008-2009 TAKS tests were: Reading 90% Math 89% Science 88% In 2009-2010 , our goal for students passing all 3 TAKS tests are: Reading 98% Math 90% Science 90% We ask the parents to help us reach our goal by having the students / their children: Be present Be on time Come rested and ready to work Come prepared with supplies and homework Participate in class Behave in class Show respect Be courteous to each other By working together we believe that all Fifth Graders will learn and be successful. Fifth Grade Teachers, E. Garza C. Martinez (Mr. Quezada) A. Villarreal A. Walters F. Rodriguez – Science Lab
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9. Thank you for joining us. Working toward an EXEMPLARY Year! With Exemplary Teachers, Students, and Parents.
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