Welcome, Students!Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. McGee

& Mrs. Melder

Classroom Schedule

8:50 - 8:20 School starts, attendance taken, morning work

8:20 – 9:50 Block 1

9:50-10:35 Block 2

10:35-10:40 Bathroom Break

10:40 - 11:20 Specials

11:25 -12:00 Block 2

12:05- 1;00 Lunch-for all classes

12:45 - 1:00 Bathroom Break

1:00 – 2:05 Block 3

2:05-2:45 Recess

2:45 Write HW down, pack up

2:50 School dismissed

This is a typical day in our classroom.

Classroom Schedule for Mrs. Dixon7:50 - 8:20 School starts, attendance taken, morning work8:20 – 9:50 Block 1- ELA Block with Dixon 9:50-10:35 Block 2-Science/Social Studies Block with Melder 10:35-10:40 Bathroom Break10:40 -11:20 Specials11:20 -12:05 Block 2-Science/Social Studies Block with Melder 12:10 -12:38 Lunch12:40–12:45 Bathroom Break12:45-2:05 Block 3-Math Block with McGee2:05-2:45 Pack up & Recess2:45 Write HW down, pack up2:50 School dismissed

Classroom Schedule for Mrs. McGee7:50 - 8:20 School starts, attendance taken, morning work8:20 – 9:50 Block 1- Math Block with McGee9:50-10:35 Block 2- ELA Block with Dixon10:35-10:40 Bathroom Break10:40 -11:20 Specials11:20 -12:05 Block 2-ELA Block with Dixon12:10 -12:38 Lunch12:40–12:45 Bathroom Break12:45-2:05 Block 3- Science/Social Studies Block with Melder 2:05-2:45 Pack up & Recess2:45 Write HW down, pack up2:50 School dismissed

Classroom Schedule for Mrs. Melder7:50 - 8:20 School starts, attendance taken, morning work8:20 – 9:50 Block 1- Science/Social Studies Block with Melder 9:50-10:35 Block 2- Math Block with McGee10:35-10:40 Bathroom Break10:40 -11:20 Specials11:20 -12:05 Block 2-Math with McGee12:10 -12:38 Lunch12:40–12:45 Bathroom Break12:45-2:05 Block 3-ELA with Dixon2:05-2:45 Pack up & Recess2:45 Write HW down, pack up2:50 School dismissed

Specials• McGee Specials: 10:40-11:20

• Day 1: Computer

• Day 2: Guidance/Science

• Day 3: Art

• Day 4: Media

• Day 5: Music

• Day 6: PE

• Melder Specials: 10:40-11:20Day 1: PE

Day 2: Computer

Day 3: Guidance/Science

Day 4: Art

Day 5: Media

Day 6: Music

Departmentalization of 5th Grade

• Mrs. Dixon will be teaching Reading

• Mrs. McGee will be teaching Math

• Mrs. Melder will be teaching Science & Social Studies

Supply List• (10) 3-prong pocket folders (some will be used for specials )

• (10) 1 subject spiral notebooks 

• (3) packs of lined notebook paper (more will be needed throughout the  year).   

• (1) pencil pouch and/or pencil box

• (1) covered pencil sharpener    

• pencils (mechanical are fine)

• crayons/markers/pencil crayons (your choice)

• checking pens (any colors)

• Sticky Notes

• glue or glue sticks

• scissors

• (3)  boxes of tissues

• 1 backpack ***No rolling ones please*****  

Class RulesCHOOSE TO:

• BE RESPECTFUL

• BE RESPONSIBLE

• BE PREPARED

• BE SAFE

GRADES/GRADED ASSIGNMENTS

• A SUMMATIVE PORTFOLIO OF EACH STUDENT’S WORK WILL BE KEPT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THEREFORE, GRADED PAPERS WILL NOT BE SENT HOME BUT WILL BE PLACED IN THE STUDENT’S PORTFOLIO. YOU WILL FIND THE ON-LINE PARENT ASSIST PROGRAM BENEFICIAL IN REVIEWING STUDENTS GRADES AND PROGRESS. AT ANY TIME, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW A GRADED ASSIGNMENT JUST DROP THE TEACHER A NOTE AND WE CAN SEND THE ASSIGNMENT HOME.

• STUDENTS ARE GRADED ON A 7 POINT GRADING SCALE AS FOLLOWS:

• 93-100 = A 85-92 = B

• 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 is an F

Webpages, Tuesday Packets, & Time for Kids

• WEBPAGE: EACH 5TH GRADE TEACHER WILL MAINTAIN A CLASSROOM WEBPAGE WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE SEDGE GARDEN WEBSITE. PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE AS A FAVORITE ON YOUR HOME COMPUTER. CHECK THE WEBPAGES OFTEN AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION SUCH AS CLASS NEWSLETTERS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. THIS IS ALSO THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT EACH TEACHER.

• TUESDAY FOLDERS: YOUR CHILD IS EXPECTED TO BRING THEIR TUESDAY FOLDER TO YOU EACH TUESDAY (PLEASE EXPECT THIS AND ASK TO SEE IT IF THEY DO NOT BRING IT TO YOU ON THEIR OWN). THIS FOLDER OFTEN HAS INFORMATION FROM THE TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, OR SCHOOL. IT CAN ALSO HAVE FIELD TRIP INFORMATION. Manila folders are used for report cards.

• TIME FOR KIDS & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC- WE WILL BE COLLECTING $6.00 FOR TIME FOR KIDS ISSUES. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE TFK MAGAZINE EVERY WEEK. THESE MAGAZINES ARE NEWSPAPERS FOR STUDENTS WITH CURRENT NEWS. WE US THESE MAGAZINES DURING READING AND SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CANNOT PAY THE $6.00 FOR THE MAGAZINES, PLEASE SEE ME.

VOLUNTEERING

• ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE VOLUNTEER SERVICE APPLICATION; THE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY VOLUNTEER WORK. YOU MAY COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY VISITING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WEBSITE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT ANA KIRSTINE AT 336-771-4545. NOTE - IT TAKES 45 DAYS FOR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED, SO PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

End of Quarter & End of Grade Testing

At the end of each quarter, students will have an End of Quarter Test that will access the objectives taught that

quarter.

This information is used by teachers to help students in areas that were not mastered and need extra

support.

Reading• Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when

drawing inferences from the text.

• Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.

• Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

• Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem

• Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described.

Language Arts• Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

• Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

• Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Math

• 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

• 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

• 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

• 4. Model with mathematics.

• 5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

• 6. Attend to precision.

• 7. Look for and make use of structure.

• 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Science

• Understand how force changes motion

• Understand how chemical changes affect matter

• Understand weather conditions and patterns

• Understand how structures and systems of the body perform essential life functions

• Understand how plants and animals interact with their environment

Social Studies

• Understand human activities effect the environment

• People who live/work together affect one another

• Understand money and personal choices

• Understand rights and responsibilities

For more information on the common core standards, please visit: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/

Science Fair• This year in 5th grade your student will be required to complete a science fair project.

• Students will receive an information packet the last week of October.

• They will have 6 weeks to work on their science projects at home

• Project proposals must be approved by the science teacher before students can begin working on them. Models will not be approved.

Homework

• ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES SET BY WINSTON SALEM/ FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AVERAGE 45 TO 75 MINUTES OF HOMEWORK EACH NIGHT. HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY WITH SOME SPECIAL PROJECTS REQUIRING INDEPENDENT WORK THAT MAY BE DONE ON WEEKENDS. PLEASE CHECK INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’ WEBSITES FOR SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS. STUDENTS SHOULD WRITE HOMEWORK IN THEIR AGENDA EACH DAY. Children will be given the responsibility of writing down their homework at the beginning of each block. By doing so, children are becoming independent learners and are developing the necessary skills needed for middle school.

• Random agenda checks will occur throughout the year.

Parent/Teacher Team• In order for your child to be successful, this year and in the future, Parents and

Teachers need to work together as a team.

• What does a team mean?

• All players have a role: teacher role, parent role, and student role

• Teacher Role: Communicate, Respect, Following up and following through,

Finances

• You may pay for your field trips with cash, credit or debit card or checks. If you would like to use a credit or debit card, please access ‘On-Line School Pay’ at the following web-site: http://osp.osmsinc.com/wsfcs. If you would like to pay by check, we will gladly accept your check. The WSFCS system has contracted with ‘Envision Payment Solutions’ to collect all bad check debts and there will be an automatic $25.00 collection fee assessed for each check which fails to clear the bank for insufficient funds or any other reason, regardless of the amount.

• You are able to give scholarships with any field trip to provide aid to fellow classmates.

• If possible, when sending cash, please send exact change. The school will not make change for your student.

Tardiness, Attendance, and Early Dismissal

• School starts at 7:50 A.M.

• The first bell rings at 7:50 and the tardy bell rings at 8:20.

• Morning work is given each day while students are coming in and unpacking. This is a requirement and a good review for your student.

• If a student is absent, a note must be provided upon their return or it will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

• Students are working all day until dismissal. We strongly encourage any student appointments to be scheduled after school hours.

• Changes of afternoon transportation need to be made no later than 11 am. Emergency situations may occur and will be dealt with accordingly.

Power School

Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools are currently transitioning from NC Wise to Power School. This will be our new way to record attendance as well as grades. This will be available for parents to look at student progress by October 1st.

Directions to Teacher Websites

• To Get Homework, Classroom News, Etc.

• 1. Go to www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us

• 2. Select Schools

• 3. Scroll down and select "Sedge Garden"

• 4. Click on Faculty/Staff

• 5. Find your teachers Name and click

Snacks, Water Bottles, & Celebration

• Water and healthy snacks are permitted.

• Sugary drinks/snacks will not be allowed. Please do not bring flavored packets to add to your water.

• If you are celebrating your child’s birthday, you may bring treats to the cafeteria during their scheduled lunch time. Please make sure there is enough for every student in the class.

• 5th grade does not participate in an end of the year party. Instead, we will be having the 5th Grade Celebration in the new gym where families can come and share the successes with the future class of 2020.

Conferences•If you would like to schedule a

conference, please sign the conference sheet located at the door.

•We encourage parent/teacher communication. We will find a time that works for both the teacher and parent.

Questions?

Let’s Have aGreat Year!