Welcome Fifth Grade Parents

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Welcome Fifth Grade Parents!

• Parents Night
• September 6, 2006
• 700 P.M.
• Agenda
• Personal introductions
• General information about fifth grade
• A brief look at the curriculum

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Meet the Fifth Grade Teachers

• Mr. McCallister and Mr. Holben Reading and
  Social Studies
• Mrs. Stehura and Mrs. Yocum Language/Spellin
  g and Math
• Mrs. Howald Science/Health
• Mrs. Roden Music
• Mrs. Croley Art
• Mrs. Marchand Physical Education
• Mrs. Mohler Library

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Curriculum

• North Canton City Schools has adopted the State
  of Ohio Standards as the Course of Study.
• Textbooks
• Science kits
• Keyboarding skills
• DARE program
• Growth and Development (April/May)

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Assessments

• Assessments based on the State of Ohio Standards
• Grade calculation
• Summative (80) vs. formative (20) assessments
• District Parent Meeting Monday, September 18 at
  730 at Hoover High School Auditorium
• Homework
• Quizzes and tests
• Projects and presentations

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Communication

• Monthly Newsletter
• Notes
• Phone calls
• E-mail
• Assignment Notebook
• Midterms and report cards

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Homework Policy

• Study Skills Each Day
• Homework Planner
• To be used every day
• Means of communication
• Each child will receive one homework pass each
  nine-weeks to be used on any daily homework
  assignment for any teacher.

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Homework Policy-continued

• When an assignment is missed, the child will miss
  recess that day to complete the missing
  assignment.
• 3 missing assignments a homework notice will be
  sent home to the parents to be signed and
  returned to school.
• 4 missing assignments another homework notice
  will be sent home, and the student will also
  receive an after-school detention.
• 6 missing assignments a homework notice will be
  sent home, an after-school detention will be
  assigned, and social privileges (i.e. nine-week
  party) will be revoked.

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Classroom Expectations

• Each fifth grade teacher expects students to
• Listen and follow directions.
• Complete all assignments on time.
• Be prepared for each class.
• Be respectful to others and their property.
• Always try their best!

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Discipline Policy

• 1. Verbal warning
• 2. Child misses recess and a behavior notice is
  sent home.
• 3. Child misses recess, and a behavior notice and
  after-school detention are assigned.
• 4. Child misses recess, a behavior notice is
  sent home, and social privileges are revoked
  (i.e. nine week parties). Principal intervention
  may occur.

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Rewards

• Incentive programs in individual classrooms
• Personal recognition
• Nine-week parties

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MathMrs. Stehura and Mrs. Yocum

• Curriculum
• Hands-on approach
• Based upon state indicators and standards
• Homework
• Grade Calculation
• Enrichment
• Help Sessions
• Twice a week during recess

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Language/SpellingMrs. Stehura and Mrs. Yocum

• Types of Writing
• Poetry
• Narratives
• Business Letters
• Informational
• Journals
• Grammar
• 8 parts of speech
• DOL
• Spelling
• Weekly pre-tests and post-tests

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ScienceMrs. Howald

• The Solar System
• Models and designs
• Electricity, sound, and light
• Environments
• Extra credit

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ReadingMr. Holben and Mr. McCallister

• Six reading themes
• Trade books
• Independent Reading
• Book Adventure
• Homework
• Projects

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Social StudiesMr. Holben and Mr. McCallister

• Study of U.S. history and geography
• Government
• States and capitals
• Grades based on homework, quizzes, tests, and a
  few projects
• Quizzes and tests announced in advance

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Were Looking Forward to a Great Year!

• Contact information
• E-mail
• Mr. Holbenmlh1nc_at_viking.stark.k12.oh.us
• Mrs. Howalddkh1nc_at_viking.stark.k12.oh.us
• Mr. McCallister dem1nc_at_viking.stark.k12.oh.us
• Mrs. Stehura cls1nc_at_viking.stark.k12.oh.us
• Mrs. Yocum jey1nc_at_viking.stark.k12.oh.us
• School Phone Number 330-497-5650
• If we work together, all students can be
  successful!