Welcome To Back-to- School Night!

1. Welcome To Back-to- School Night!

2. Mr. von Holten 5th Grade Cottonwood Point Elementary

3. Class Schedule 8:25- 8:35 Arrival 8:35- 8:45 Morning Work 8:45-9:45 Specials 9:45-11:00 Math (enVision) 11:00-12:00 Science/ Social Studies 12:00-12:20 Recess 12:30-1:00 Lunch, Fitness break 1:00-1:15 Read Aloud/Independent work time 1:15-2:00 English Language Arts (Lead 21) 2:00-3:00 Lead 21 Workshop time 3:00-3:30 Writing/Grammar/Spelling 3:30-3:40 Homeroom Pack-up & Dismissal

4. Specials Schedule 8:45-9:45 Monday: Spanish/PE Tuesday: Computers Wednesday: Spanish/Music Thursday: Art Friday: PE/Music

5. Year at a Glance Reading Themes Common Ground Seeking the Unknown Early America Forces of Nature New People New Places A Kingdom of Green Foundations of Freedom Standing Up for What’s Right Science Matter Ecosystems Earth Systems Space Social Studies Native Americans Explorers Colonies Revolutionary War Government Math Decimals/Fractions Multiplication/Division Volume of Solids Data Geometry

6. BIST • Goals for Life • I can make good choices even if I am mad. • I can do something even if I don’t want to. • I can be okay even if others are not okay.

7. Parent Communication Communication with you is very important to me and I feel that it is one of the most essential parts of your child’s education. My office hours are 8:45-9:45 and I will check email during this time. Email: tavonholten@bluevalleyk12.org

8. Student Assistance Students may see me for extra help from 7:45 to 8:15 on Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, or Monday through Thursday after school. No appointment is necessary. The exception is weeks when I have afternoon bus duty, and even then they can get help if they are willing to wait.

9. Homework • Kids are required to write in planner from • homework board each night • Part of homework is getting planner signed • each night, Mon- Friday. • Students can have up to 60 minutes nightly • Check on Synergy for missing work. • Check my website regularly for homework/news(CPE homepage, classrooms, 5th grade, Tim vonHolten)

10. Class Dojo Students will earn points toward grade level rewards. For example, lunch in the classroom and an end of 9-week special activity. Positive Dojo Points Class job On Task Compliments Helping Others Participating Quality Work Team Work Responsibility Negative Dojo Points Disrespect to others or property Improper heading on paper Missing work Not Following Directions Out of seat Off Task Disrupting Class Unprepared Planner not signed Messy desk and cubby Inappropriate drill behavior

11. Snack/Birthday Treats • Healthy snack at 9:45 daily • Birthday treats are optional • We have students with severe nut allergies. Please refer to the CPE website (or mine) for snack/treat guidelines. • Please send in serving supplies with birthday treats. • There are 19 kids in the class. • Extras are left in the teacher’s lounge

12. Miscellaneous • Field Trips- Wilderness Science Center, Topeka Statehouse, Ernie Miller Nature Center • 5th grade privileges (Safety Patrol, Broadcast Announcements, Band, Strings, Leadership Team) * All students must maintain acceptable grade level to participate. • Keep extra sweatshirt in locker • Keep extra deodorant in book bag • PE shoes are NOT to be kept at school • Confidentiality Policy

13. Electronic conference sign-up begins September 15 Class wish list at the back of the room. Thank you!