the abcs of fifth grade lincoln elementary 2012-2013
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Attendance
• You must be in class and unpacked by 8:55
• If you arrive after 8:55, check in at the office
• You must come to class before going to breakfast
• Bring excuse note within 3 days after absence or illegal
Books & Supplies
• Books must be covered• Place name and number in each• YOUR responsibility to have these
when switching classes:• Folder• Notebook• Assignment book• Journal• Pencil
Breakfast
• You must first check in with teacher
• Breakfast MUST be brought upstairs to eat so you’re not late to your first class
• Excellent hallway behavior is expected to/from cafeteria
Closets
• HANG UP all coats• Backpacks will stay with you • Be sure to have all supplies ready
by 9:00• Keep closet doors closed
Desks
• Books on right• You will keep most supplies in
backpacks, not in desks• Random desk checks• NO loose papers, garbage, etc.
Folders
• Color-coded• Labeled inside• Papers must be kept neatly inside-
you will be switching classes often
Homeroom
• Unpack• Choose lunch option• Daily preparation-sharpen pencils,
use bathroom, etc.• You will report to your first class at
9am-no time for fooling around
Homework• Up to 50 minutes daily• Homework policy
• 1-2 missed/week=lose 10 mins. recess• 3-4 missed/week=lose 15 mins. Recess• 5+ missed/week=lose FULL recess AND a
note home for parents’ signature
• Rewards for 0 missed assignments• Homework counts for grading• USE YOUR ASSIGNMENT BOOK!
Jobs
• To be done at the beginning or end of the day
• You will have one job for the entire year
• Job descriptions:
Language Arts
• Language Arts with Mrs. Blose• Reading-M, Tu, Th• Vocabulary• Spelling• Grammar• Writing-W, Fr
Language Arts
Reading Log/Class Library• Classroom library in 305• Library is organized by genre• Always have a book• Required to read 20 books• Must complete a summary for each
book read
Lunch/Recess
• Lunch at 12:40pm• Recess at 1:05• SNAP cards in hallway• Lunch crate in hallway• Line up for lunch in hallway by
lunch choice• Lunch/recess behavior
Math-Mrs. Pethick
• Pre-test tomorrow• Switch for Math daily in mixed groups• Your responsibility to have your materials
with you:• Folder• Workbook• Notebook• Assignment book• Journal• Pencils
PAWSitive steps
• Be respectful.• Be responsible.• Be safe.
• Earn tokens towards PAWS punches for school store prizes.
• Principal’s 100 Club• Lion’s Pride Awards
Science/Social Studies-Mr. Verile• Social Studies for half of the year,
Science for half of the year• Your responsibility to have all needed
materials with you:• Folder• Notebook• Journal• Assignment book• Pencils
Snack
• Usually working snack• Eaten in 5 minutes• No peanuts or peanut butter• SHOULD BE HEALTHY• No juice, soda, etc.
Specials
• Monday-Gym• Tuesday-Art• Thursday-Music• Friday-Library
• Chorus-Thursdays 8 weeks before concerts
Supplies
• Supply cart• Supplies are to be BORROWED, not
kept in your desks• Supplies used for SCHOOL work only
• Pencil boxes:• You should supply pencils for yourself
throughout the year• Put your name/# on eraser provided• Keep tickets/PAWS cards here
Writing
Your responsibility to have all needed materials with you:• Folder• Notebook• Journal• Assignment book• Pencils