Back to School Night 5th Grade 2011-2012 Phelps Luck Elementary

1. Back to School Night5th Grade 2011-2012Phelps Luck Elementary

2. Meet the 5th Grade Team Karen Boyle- Instructional Team Leader Hillary Doyle- Teacher Meghan Goetz- Teacher Gretchen Gray- Teacher Arthur Milton- Teacher Keva Hall- Paraeducator

3. Team 5 Support Staff Mary Tatum Marcia McNeely Krista Wheatley-Heckman Jessica Pena Karen Simcock Donielle Chase-Mercer Tracy Jones Patti Phillips Marianne Barno Wanda Kiah

4. Our Schedule 8:40-9:15- Arrival/Warmup 9:15-10:15- Related Arts 10:15-11:30- Math 11:30-12:15- Content 12:15-12:45- Writing 12:45-1:00- Recess 1:00-1:30- Lunch 1:30- 3:15- Reading 3:15- Dismissal

5. Attendance 1. All students must attend school every day unless the student is sick by Maryland Law. 2. Our school goal is a 96% attendance rate for the year. 3. All students who receive 96% attendance for a quarter receive an Exemplary Attendance Award. 4. Notes are required when a student is absent: � first and last name of student � the date the child is absent � reason for absence � parent/guardian signature 5. A phone call should be made to the office if your child is absent.

6. Attendance Continued Doors open for students at 8:40a.m. Please do not send your child before 8:40a.m. as supervision is not provided until that time. 2. Students need to be at school and in their classrooms by 8:55a.m. in order to be considered on time and not tardy. If your child should arrive after 8:55a.m., please bring your child to the office and sign them in. 3. We ask that there not be any early dismissals after 3p.m.

7. Breakfast Program at PLES Breakfast is offered to our students everyday. Participation in breakfast is completely voluntary. There is no charge for breakfast. Breakfast is offered from 8:40-8:55. Students should arrive in time to eat breakfast so that the instructional day can begin promptly at 9:00. There are 4 breakfast items offered each day (milk, juice, cereal, muffin). Students may select 3 or 4 of the offered breakfast items.

8. Positive Behavioral Intervention SupportsPBIS Respect selfRespect othersRespect property PBIS focuses on acknowledging students for consistent positive behaviors. Staff and students build positive relationships. Routines and language with respect to appropriate school behaviors are consistent through out the school. Students are rewarded with Fabulous Falcons and special activities for appropriate behaviors.

9. STEPS FOR SOARING TO SUCCESS STEP 1: GREEN GOAL LEVEL Everyone start here when you follow the PLES wide-expectations. 1. Student receives a verbal warning. 2. If needed, the student takes a short break. STEP 2: YELLOW REFLECTIONS LEVEL a. Student receives a 5 minute timeout in the classroom to complete a Reflection Form. b. Teacher confers with student regarding desired behaviors to ensure a successful remainder of the day. STEP 3: ORANGE SUPPORT TEACHER/PHONE CALL a. Student receives a 7 minute timeout with a teacher within the team area. b. A phone is made to the parent/guardian. c. The student is welcomed back to the classroom. STEP 4 RED OFFICE a. Teacher and administrator complete an Office Referral.

10. Reminders Student handbook in Agenda book Cell phone/electronics Birthday celebrations Wednesday Folder Paperwork signed and returned. Returning phone calls to the PLES office

11. Communication Wednesday Folders Agenda Book Newsletters Emails/Phone Calls Report Cards/Interims Parent Conferences

12. Homework Spelling/Reading and Math nightly Monday �Thursday Varies from class to class Reading Read20 minutes or more nightly Math Practice Multiplication and Division Facts nightly

13. Field Trip/ Activities Newseum- October 14th History Comes to Us Tree Planting- April Philadelphia- May Middle School Visit- May Promotion Ceremony- June

14. Maryland State Assessment Reading- March 13th and 14th Math- March 20th and 21st Science- April 16th � May 4th

15. 5th Grade Activities Winter Bazaar- December Spelling Bee- January Science Fair Project-April 13th Simulated Congressional Hearing- May/June Family Life Health Unit- Spring Parent Information Meeting will precede this unit

16. Parental Involvement PTA Meetings- First Wednesday of Each Month Classroom Volunteers Field Trip Chaperones Simulated Congressional Hearing Preparation American Education Week Turkey Trot/Halloween Parade/Field Day Math and Reading Nights Science Project Judging

17. Donations Tissues Glue Sticks Pencils Hand Sanitizer Ziplock Bags Dry Erase Markers

18. Thank you!! We appreciate your attendance! Questions?