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WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE
Isabel AnayaKaren ConnerKasey CrickJoe GagliardoPat SkinnerEllen Schmidt
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Everything a person does or says speaks volumes about his/her character.
All instructional decisions keep the latest brain research in mind. Everything is on purpose.
We build life-long learners We strive to create horizontal connections, as
well as vertical learning to create well rounded thinkers.
Students are encouraged to see beyond themselves.
SCHOOL HOURS
7:45-2:45 No student drop off before 7:00-there are no
adults on duty All exterior doors will be locked at 7:30 with
the exception of the front doors. Students will be counted tardy if they arrive
in the classroom after 7:45 Students are absent if not in class by 9:00. 2 or more tardies/early departures will
result in a child not being eligible for Perfect Attendance
IMPORTANCE OF DAILY ATTENDANCE
HOW/WHEN TO REACH ME Conference time 10:10-10:55 Email is a convenient form of
communication used frequently. My email is [email protected] if
this is an option for you. Teachers have voice mail on which you
may leave a message. We will do our best to check messages regularly and get back to you in a timely manner.
397-8050 x3212
VISITORS Parents are always welcome to come and
observe their child in the classroom. Please call the morning of the day you are planning to come in to make sure we are not at specials, assembly, library, etc.
Parents who are on-campus to volunteer or go on field trips must have completed the background check form.
Feel free to come and have lunch with your child –But YOU MUST sign in, receive, and WEAR a visitor badge! This must be worn by any person on campus after 7:45 am.
IMPORTANT INFOTeachers will use the following means to communicate important events/info to parents: Discipline Folder Weekly Newsletter
If unable to get online, please let me know Web page Friday Folder/Graded Work Binder Parent Connection—see separate slide Progress Reports/Report Cards Parent Conferences
GRADE-LEVEL NEWSLETTER
You will be able to print a weekly newsletter on the last day of each week. Information is for the next week. This will provide vital information for you on what your child is doing in the classroom.
REPORT CARD/PROGRESS REPORT
• Our Report Cards and Progress Reports are aligned with NISD Standards.
• Report cards will be issued after each nine week grading period.
• Progress Reports will be issued midway throughout each nine weeks.
5TH GRADE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS Reading at an ending 5th grade level Pass 3 math promotion standards Receive a 3 or 4 on a Writing Prompt Pass the Reading and Math portions of
the STAAR. Master most of the NISD standards Have an average of 70 or higher in
subject areas.
HOMEWORK POLICY• It helps when you have an established
routine and a designated workspace.
• Fifth grade students will have homework Monday through Thursday. All homework is given on Monday for the entire week. It is all due Friday with no exceptions.
• Every day, students are required to read for twenty (20) minutes.
• If students are using their class time wisely, they should have no more than 50 minutes of homework per night.
• Please check the planner!
LATE WORK POLICY• Students must hand in
assignments in a timely manner.
• Missing assignments are averaged as a “0” until turned in. Students will have 7 school days to turn in the assignment. Each day late will cost 10 points off the grade.
TEST TAKING POLICY Tests are a measurement of how well a
student has mastered the content.
Tests are not eligible to be corrected for a higher grade
“You get what you get”
Tests can be corrected and turned in, but will not alter the original grade.
HONORS MATH Students who made commended on the
math TAKS test last year are eligible to attend an honors math class called “CMP”, taught by Mrs. Crick and Mrs. Conner.
Students who are not eligible will attend math in Mr. Skinner, Ms. Anaya, Ms. Schmidt or Mr. Gagliardo’s class.
This program will begin soon. Letters will go home in the next two weeks telling you where your child will be placed.
TOYS AT SCHOOL Toys may not be brought to school
unless the teacher sends home a note No one may bring a weapon or any
item associated with a weapon for an reason
Trading cards are not allowed on campus
Electronic devices/games are not allowed on campus (including Reward Day)
Toys brought to school will be taken by the teacher for a parent to retrieve.
CELL PHONESCell phones/Electronic devices are allowed
at school IF: They are turned OFF They are kept in a backpack Phones are not allowed to be on at recess
Phones that are confiscated will be given to administration for parents to retrieve.
PARENT CONNECTIONParents will be able to log on to
Parent Connection (via the NISD home page) to
check their child’s grades and attendance. If you do
not have a parent connection username and password, please take care of that at
home ASAP.
DISCIPLINE FOLDERThis folder is used to aide in documenting discipline. The folders are taken with the students when they leave the classroom. The folder is used to document inappropriate behavior. The folders will go home once a week, unless signed, and require a parent signature on Friday.
DRESS CODEPlease consult your NISD parent handbook for any questions you might have regarding what your child should wear to school.
LAW CONCERNING FOOD GIVEN OUT IN CLASS
The Texas Department of Agriculture initiated a new policy calling for certain foods and beverages to not be given away on the school premises. These foods include but are not limited to any candy, sodas, and popsicles that don’t contain fruit juices. This policy will be strictly enforced at Kuentz, meaning that our thinking will have to change this year when planning parties.
You may bring in cupcakes or non-food items for birthday’s. They will be distributed at recess. The treats may be store bought or home made.
The only times that we are exempt from the law are for the Winter, Rodeo, and Graduation parties.
(This policy does not affect what you send for only your child, although snacks to be eaten in class must be HEALTHY.)
FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Each month or so, you
and your family will have the opportunity to gather with other grade level families for a Family Field Trip
This is an educational opportunity for you and your child(ren) to learn and grow together!
SAVE THE DATE for our first outing on October 1st to Cascade Caverns!
CAFETERIA MENU Families will
receive ONE cafeteria menu for the entire year. The menu will rotate every two weeks. If you lose your copy, please refer to the NISD homepage.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Students are dismissed at 2:45 pm daily (with the exception of Early Release days)
If your child needs to be released early for an appointment or emergency, sign them out in the office.
If the way a student goes home is changing, written permission must be given to the teacher. Each time it changes, documentation is necessary. This must be received by
2:00.
HOWL AT THE MOON FAMILY NIGHT Friday, October 21, 5:30 – 8:30 Food, fun and games PTA Fundraiser We are responsible for putting together a
basket for the silent auction. Our basket theme is “The Dallas Cowboys”.
Please sign up for donated items on the sheet
If you have any questions, please contact the Kuentz PTA at [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ONE LAST THING! Be sure to complete your Criminal History
Background Check. It takes just a couple of minutes.
You must be cleared before coming on field trips or helping at parties.
Wish list on website Edmodo.com Sunny D Free Book Give Away Donorschoose.org Please sign up for a conference PARENTAL SUPPORT