Mrs' McCormick

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Welcome to 5A!

• Mrs. McCormick
• 2009-2010

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Schedule5A

• Period Class
• 1 Language Arts
• 2 Language Arts
• 3 Language Arts
• 4 Math
• 5 Religion
• 6 Lunch/Recess
• 7 Science
• 8 Social Studies
• 9 Specials

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• Language Arts
• Students are grouped into 3 small groups
• Reading series MacMillan Treasures
• Spelling and grammar will go along with the
  reading series
• Testing
• comprehension and vocabulary test for most
  stories
• Grammar quizzes given during each chapter with a
  test at the end of each chapter
• Spelling tests given each week. Most tests will
  include sentences written by students that will
  reflect the meaning of the assigned spelling
  words.

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• Writing
• The majority of assignments will be done in class
• Assignments are at the discression of the teacher
• Step-up to writing program will continue to be
  used
• Book Club
• Students will be expected to read additional
  books (about 1 per month)
• They will complete various assignments/activities
  related to what they have read
• Each class will be reading a different book each
  month
• Teachers will provide the students with the books
  they will read

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MathTeachers Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Schneider and
Mrs. Manns

• Series Scott Foresman
• Our goal is to cover all of the material in the
  textbook. Therefore, the children may have
  homework every night.
• The textbook is available on-line at
  www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
• Student passwords and usernames are included with
  your information
• Testing
• Chapter tests will be given at the end of each
  chapter and there will be at least 1 quiz on each
  chapter. Pop quizzes may also be given.
• Quiz grades will count once and chapter tests
  will count twice .

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• Social Studies
• Mrs. McCormick
• Canada and Latin America will be the focus in 5th
  grade
• U.S. history will also be covered
• They will begin the year working with
  geographical skills
• All individual and group projects will be done in
  school throughout the year
• Notes, vocabulary, and echo-answer questions will
  be completed by students in their copy books.
  These will be graded periodically on
  organization, completeness, neatness, and
  corrections made.
• Tests and quizzes will be announced several days
  in advance to allow for study time.
• Current event assignments will also be given
  periodically throughout the year.

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• Science
• Mr. Lowry
• Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences
• Lab work and activities will be done for each
  chapter
• Students are responsible for keeping a science
  notebook (binder). Workbook pages, vocabulary,
  and class notes must be kept in order .
• Testing
• There will be a vocabulary quiz and chapter test
  given on most chapters.

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ReligionTeachers Mrs. McCormick

• Series We Meet Jesus in the Sacraments
• This year will focus on the 7 sacraments and the
  saints
• There will be a variety of individual and group
  projects completed throughout the year
• Grades will be determined by quizzes, tests, and
  projects completed

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Specials

• Physical Education Mrs. McLaughlin
• Art Mrs. Noonan
• Computer Mrs. Kerr
• Music Mr. Strunk
• Spanish Mrs. Hoppenjans
• Library Mrs. Bott

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Homework Policy

• It is the students responsibility to write down
  all homework assignments in the homework
  organizer.
• IF a student comes to class without a completed
  homework assignment, he/she will receive a red
  circle in their homework organizer and 5 points
  will be deducted from their homework grade for
  that subject.
• PLEASE sign near the red circle.
• The assignment and the signed red circle must be
  returned on the next school day. If this becomes
  a regular pattern, we will call for a conference
  with the student and parent.

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Week Ahead

• The week ahead can be found on the chalkboard in
  each 5th grade classroom. Students will copy this
  into their homework organizers every Friday.
• It will list most tests, quizzes, and important
  events for the following week.
• Since we need to be flexible in 5th grade, there
  may be changes or additions to the week ahead.
  The children will be given enough time to study
  any extra information.
• The week ahead will also appear on each teachers
  web site linked through the schools web site at
  http//www.stmary.pvt.k12.de.us

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Friday Folders

• Graded papers and most office information will be
  sent home in the Friday folder.
• Please SIGN all papers and return the folder to
  school on MONDAY.
• We DO NOT stamp papers sign and return since we
  need ALL graded papers returned to school.

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Power School

• Along with the papers you received today is the
  user name and password for your childs grades on
  power school.
• If your username and/or password is misplaced
  during the year, please contact Mrs. Kerr.
• I will update power school ONCE a week.

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Teacher's Web Pages

• All teachers at SMM have a web page.
• Please go to the school web site, click on
  Faculty and find 5A to access my site.
• Web pages are updated every Friday (or last day
  of the school week) by 245pm.
• Dont forget to check the SMM web site each week
  for the weekly newsletter.

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Field Trips/Money

• 5A Homeroom Mothers Mrs. Lavelle and Mrs. Rush
• Check table to sign up for upcoming field trips
  or to send in party supplies during the year
• Please send any money for school events in a
  marked envelop.
• Field trip checks should be made out to SMM.

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Book Orders

• Book orders are typically sent out for each
  month.
• Included with your papers is information on how
  to pay for books orders on-line using a credit
  card.
• I will also collect money for book orders in the
  classroom.
• Please make checks payable to Scholastic.

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Absences

• If your child is absent from school please call
  the main office to request books to be sent home.
• Books will be ready for pickup in the main office
  by 245.
• If you know your child will be absent in advance
  (for vacations or prolonged sicknesses) please
  let me know via email and I will try to send work
  home.

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Mrs. Kissel

• Mrs. Kissel will meet with the 5th grade students
  once a week for 6 weeks at the beginning of the
  school year.
• She will teach the students about study skills
  and good work habits.
• Mrs. Kissel is also available during the school
  year via email at smmkissela_at_hotmail.com or by
  calling the mail office.

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Birthdays

• We encourage students to bring in birthday treats
  to celebrate their special day.
• Treats will be handed out during the day when
  there is time.
• Please send in treats with your child in the
  morning so they are here when we are ready to
  celebrate

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Snack/Lunch

• There will be time during our day for students to
  have a small snack.
• Please send in healthy snacks such as pretzels,
  crackers, fruit, etc
• Please send some sort of placemat for your child
  to use during lunch time.
• We encourage the use of recyclable plastic
  containers in place of baggies
• This year, there will be 1 teacher on the
  playground during lunch recess to help monitor
  the children.

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Uniforms

• It is extremely important that all 5th grade
  students follow the school uniform policy.
• Points will be issued for students who are
  routinely out of uniform.
• Girls please remember no nail polish or make-up,
  shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Boys shirts must be tucked in at all times, hair
  MUST be cut according to school policy regardless
  of current style
• It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for all of us to work
  together on this issue.

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Responsibility

• In order to foster the development of a sense of
  personal responsibility in our students, we need
  your help.
• Please allow your child to accept the
  consequences of his/her actions and choices.
• Should your child forget books, homework or
  lunch, please dont bring the forgotten items to
  school. Other students will be willing to share
  portions of their lunches with your child.
• We all understand the desire to protect our
  children from unpleasant consequences but please
  help us to help your child assume responsibility
  for his/her actions.

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Token System

• Each child in the class will be assigned a number
  (usually their Friday folder number)
• In a container in the classroom there are
  numbered tokens
• When a child is caught being good by anyone in
  the school community, 1 token with that childs
  number on it will be placed in a special bag
• The teacher will use this token bag to reward
  students with special jobs and privileges in the
  classroom and school

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• Thank you for being here tonight!
• Mrs. McCormick
• St. Mary Magdalen School
• 9 Sharpley Road
• Wilmington, DE 19803
• (302) 6565-2745
• smmmccormickk_at_hotmail.com