Mrs. Duffy & Mrs. Kuhlman Room 201

Tonight’s AgendaA Day in fifth gradeSpecials scheduleClass RulesAcademicsARHomeworkGrades

A day in the life of a 5th graderArrive, unpack, morning prayers over the PA,

morning meeting where we talk about the current events, go over our schedule for the day, and students may share.

Reading and Math are always in the morning, followed by lunch and recess, a read aloud, and Writing, Religion, and Science/Social Studies in the afternoon.

The day ends with afternoon prayers over the PA, and our own class intentions.

Specials ScheduleMonday: MusicTuesday: PE & SpanishWednesday: Computers, Art & Liturgy

PracticeThursday: PE & SpanishFriday: Library

Class Rules & Color SystemRules:

Respect yourselfRespect othersRespect the

environment

Color SystemStart the day on

Green Order of colors:

Purple Green Yellow Red

Colors can move up and down throughout the day.

AcademicsReading

Whole GroupSmall Group

Writing/ EnglishWorkshop styleGrammar

MathWhole GroupSmall Group

ScienceWhole GroupHands on

Social StudiesWhole GroupFocus: America

ReligionWhole groupGroup work

Accelerated ReaderAll students have taken their STAR test and

been given their AR reading levels and goal.Students are required to meet their point

goal each quarter. This includes one non-fiction book the first quarter and two non-fiction books in quarters 2,3, & 4.

Students must pass their AR tests with an average of 80% or better.

Reading every night will help students stay on track to meet their goal.

HomeworkReading Logs

Must be completed daily20 minutes of reading, signed by a parent

Math HomeworkWill vary depending on the lesson

Other subjects- will vary depending on the unit and lesson

Please try to help your child remember to do their homework each night.

Grading Subject Classwork Homework Quiz/

ProjectTest

Reading 20% 15% 25% 40%

Spelling 20% 30% 50%

English/ Writing

25% 15% 30% 30%

Math** 20% 15% 25% 30%

Science & Social Studies

20% 15% 30% 35%

Religion 30% 15% 20% 35%

Handwriting 50% 15% 35%

Wanted!We are in need of scissors, glue and colored

pencils.We would like to start field trips, but need to

have all of the driver paperwork to the office.

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Thank you for coming!