Ms. Mello welcomes parents to Curriculum Night and outlines various classroom policies and procedures. The key points are: 1) Transportation changes must be submitted in writing and bus behavior issues will require a parent conference. Safety is a top priority. 2) Students must be in their homerooms by 7:50 to avoid being marked tardy. Attendance goals are part of the school's performance targets. 3) The class goals for the year are for students to read 1,000 pages per quarter, earn 100 AR points total, and master 90% of math facts in under 5 minutes. 4) Various tests will be administered throughout the year including IOWA, CRCT

1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Ms. Jeana Mello Grade 5 2008-2009

2. Our Class Motto: P ersonal Responsibility R espect Yourself and Others I nvestment in Your Work D are to Take a Risk E veryone is Included

3. Transportation All changes must be made in writing. Please send in TWO copies of notes. After school changes to transportation MUST be made by 1:00. You must have a Car Rider number to avoid having to come in and sign out your child. New policy will require a bus behavior conference WITH parents These procedures are for the Safety of your child.

4. Safety Please be sure to fill out and send in registration cards. Please keep phone numbers current by sending in any updates. New Access Control: Doors will be locked during the school day. You will only be able to use the front doors.

5. Attendance We need your child here and ON TIME. Students who are not in their homerooms by 7:50 will be marked tardy. Must be at school by 11:05 to be counted present. Attendance is part of our Adequate Yearly Progress. Please help minimize loss of instruction.

6. Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack You may prepay for lunches. Lunch is at 12:28. Please pack a substantial HEALTHY snack. Water bottles with sports tops are allowed. Students buying breakfast should report directly to the cafeteria upon arrival of school.

7. School Goals Math : 90% of Math Mania facts in less than 5 minutes Writing : State rubric can be found online Reading : Logs-1,000 pages per quarter AR- 100 points for the year 25 points per 9 ½ weeks, at least 85% comprehension Technology : Increase the integration of technology

8. Testing STAR: August, March, and May CogAT: September 17th-19th IOWA: September 22 nd -29 th Used by middle schools for placing in leveled classes Writing Assessment: March 4th CRCT: April 21 st - May 1st

9. Homework Support is Vital Read EVERY night = 20 to 30 minutes Practice Math facts Utilize online books and resources Review and study each night Use agenda to monitor and communicate Missing work will be highlighted Please sign nightly AFTER you have checked work

10. Online Resources Math, Social Studies, and Science books are all online. Look for logins and passwords. Homework, nightly review, tutorials Blog www.shallowfordfalls.typepad.com/jmello/

11. Student/Classroom Organization Binder- place everything in pockets Agenda/Assignments- complete daily Homework- establish routine Spelling due Tuesday/ test Wed. Vocab due Wed./ test Thurs. Math test on Fridays Weekly folders go home on Mondays Check blog for updates www.shallowfordfalls.typepad.com/jmello

12. Class Schedule 7:20-7:50 Morning Work and Check-in 7:50-8:00 Announcements/Attendance 8:00-8:40 Specials 8:40-10:00 Math 10:00-12:10 Language Arts 12:10-12:25 GMP 12:28-12:58 Lunch 1:00-1:15 Read aloud 1:15-2:00 Science and Social Studies 2:00-2:10 Agenda/Prepare for Dismissal

13. Math Fast paced- tests almost every week MUST know facts Constant review Math 4 Today Study Family Letter and Pretests Reteach workbooks Online tutorials

14. Language Arts Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Spelling Independent, small group, whole class Flexible grouping Read EVERY night UNRAVEL strategy High expectations for AR goal Persuasive, Informational, Narrative, Responding to Literature Daily Journaling with Family response Frequent prompt practice in preparation for State Writing Assessment

15. Science and Social Studies Social Studies: Civil War to Present! Science: Matter, Classification of Living Things, Magnetism, Destructive Forces, Science Lab New textbooks with ample support materials Integrated into Language Arts block

16. PTA and Foundation Thank you to the PTA and Foundation for the support of our programs and students! Please consider joining.

17. Ready for the Test? On which day will papers come home? A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Thursday D. Never!

18. Why are the Iowa (ITBS) tests so important? A. Students can earn a trip to Hawaii for passing them B. Students may get sent back to 4 th grade if they fail C. Scores are used for placement in the middle school

19. What is our AR goal? A. 25 points per nine weeks B. 200 points C. 100 points D. Both A and C

20. What is our reading log goal? A. 1000 pages per year B. 1000 pages per month C. 1000 pages per nine weeks D. 1000 pages per day

21. Where will you find our class newsletter? A. The Atlanta Journal Constitution B. On our blog C. In the art room D. In your mailbox at home

22. Thank You!