Welcome to 5/6 Grade!
Mr. Banks
Mrs. Deveaux
Ms. Gobbo
Ms. Morris
Important Information
• Student Based Budget (pilot program)
• Common Core Curriculum
• Thematic Units
Unit 1: Survival
Departmentalized
• Students will rotate for each subject
• Ms. Morris: Reading
• Ms. Gobbo: Math
• Mrs. Deveaux: Social Studies
• Mr. Banks: Science
Class Schedule7:30 - 8:00 Homeroom
8:00 - 8:45 Specials
8:45 - 9:45 Period 1
9:45 - 10:45 Period 2
10:45 – 11:45 Period 3
11:45 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15 – 12:45 Recess
12:45 – 1:45 Period 4
1:45 – 2:00 Pack up/dismissal Wed: No Specials
Wed. 8:00 – 8:45 Period 4
Assessments
• SRI: Week of August 29
• MSA Goals:
Reading: 91% Proficient/Advanced
Math: 90% Proficient/Advanced
Grading Policy
5th Grade
Homework: 15%
Class work: 35%
Assessments: 50%
**Includes Test, quizzes, projects
Check the Parent Portal to monitor your child’s progress!!
Grading Policy6th Grade
Reading:
Assessments: 50%
Classwork: 25%
Homework: 25%
Math:
Assessments: 50%
Classwork: 30%
Homework: 20%
Science:Assessments: 45%
Classwork: 40%
Homework: 15%
Social Studies:
Assessments: 50%
Classwork: 25%
Homework: 25%
**Assessments includes Test, quizzes, projects
Expectations
• Come prepared for each class
• Be in control of your behavior
• Work hard/Effort
• Be responsible!!
• Succeed!!
Attendance
• Prompt, present, and ready to learn everyday.
• Absences (lawful vs. unlawful)
• Make-up work
Discipline Plan
• Rules
• Rewards
• Consequences
**Behavior Calendar: Must be returned signed daily
Study Island
Homework
• Your child will receive homework every night, including weekends.
• They will copy their homework in their agenda books and will be expected to return this signed the next day.
• Study Island• Projects
Weekly Newsletter
• Every Friday a newsletter will be posted on the Allenwood website.
http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood
• The newsletter will include what was accomplished that week and what skills will be addressed the following week.
School Supplies
• Supply list is on the school website!
http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood
• Critical Supplies:2 ½ Binder
Dividers
Paper
Pencils
Binder Pencil Pouch (NOT pencil box)
Agenda
Six pocket folders
Field Trips
• Camp Schmidt
Dress
• Your child is expected to be in their uniform everyday.
• White collar shirts• Navy blue pants or shorts (boys)• Navy blue pants, jumpers or skorts (girls)• NO accessories (large earrings, belts, colored
socks, etc). • Shoes should be black or white.
Volunteers• We encourage every parent to get involved in their
child’s class throughout the school year. • Chaperoning, classroom assistants, special
activities.• At home – working with your child on homework
assignments. • Share your expertise with the class• Join the PTA
Parent Responsibilities• Ensure your child completes their homework
• Sign behavior calendar/agenda daily
• Check the Allenwood website several times a week for updates, weekly newsletters.
http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood
• Ensure your child completes all Study Island assignments
Conferences
• There will be at least one scheduled conference throughout the year.
• If you want to request a conference, notify your child’s teacher.
Safety
• If you are to visit Allenwood, you must first stop by the office, sign in, and get a visitor's badge.
• If there is a change in your child’s dismissal, please notify us in writing.
Toys / Money
• Do not allow your child to bring anything of value to school. This includes electronics, games, money, etc.
Communication• Email
• Telephone - 301-702-3931• Notes home• Allenwood Website
http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood
Questions, Comments or Concerns?????
We look forward to working with you and your child this school year.
Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions!
See you on Monday at 7:30.